Chapter 22 of Larry Dexter, Reporter is here in full — 121 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 22 of Larry Dexter, Reporter is here in full — 121 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE GAS EXPLOSION It was with no very easy mind that Larry started for work next morning. Before he left for the office he warned his mother to keep her eye on Jimmy. “What for?” asked Mrs. Dexter. “Because there’s been a lot of automobile accidents in the streets lately,” replied Larry. “I don’t want Jimmy to get hurt.”
Chapter 22 of Larry Dexter, Reporter is here in full — 121 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading ““Because there’s been a lot of automobile accidents in the streets lately,” replied Larry.”
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading ““Because there’s been a lot of automobile accidents in the streets lately,” replied Larry.”
on or starting from the wearer's right
From this reading ““What for?” asked Mrs. Dexter.”
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading “THE GAS EXPLOSION It was with no very easy mind that Larry started for work next morning.”
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading “THE GAS EXPLOSION It was with no very easy mind that Larry started for work next morning.”
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading “Before he left for the office he warned his mother to keep her eye on Jimmy.”
in the recent past
From this reading ““Because there’s been a lot of automobile accidents in the streets lately,” replied Larry.”
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading “Before he left for the office he warned his mother to keep her eye on Jimmy.”
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In this reading “THE GAS EXPLOSION It was with no very easy mind that Larry started for work next morning.”
In this reading ““Because there’s been a lot of automobile accidents in the streets lately,” replied Larry.”
In this reading “THE GAS EXPLOSION It was with no very easy mind that Larry started for work next morning.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Because there’s been a lot of automobile accidents in the streets lately,” replied Larry.
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading “Because there’s been a lot of automobile accidents in the streets lately,” replied Larry.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What for?” asked Mrs. Dexter.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading “Because there’s been a lot of automobile accidents in the streets lately,” replied Larry.
for the reason that
From this reading “Because there’s been a lot of automobile accidents in the streets lately,” replied Larry.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Because there’s been a lot of automobile accidents in the streets lately,” replied Larry.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before he left for the office he warned his mother to keep her eye on Jimmy.
on or starting from the wearer's right
From this reading “What for?” asked Mrs. Dexter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I don’t want Jimmy to get hurt.”
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading THE GAS EXPLOSION It was with no very easy mind that Larry started for work next morning.
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading THE GAS EXPLOSION It was with no very easy mind that Larry started for work next morning.
the organ of sight
From this reading Before he left for the office he warned his mother to keep her eye on Jimmy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE GAS EXPLOSION It was with no very easy mind that Larry started for work next morning.
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading THE GAS EXPLOSION It was with no very easy mind that Larry started for work next morning.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I don’t want Jimmy to get hurt.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before he left for the office he warned his mother to keep her eye on Jimmy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Before he left for the office he warned his mother to keep her eye on Jimmy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before he left for the office he warned his mother to keep her eye on Jimmy.
be the source of pain
From this reading “I don’t want Jimmy to get hurt.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t want Jimmy to get hurt.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Because there’s been a lot of automobile accidents in the streets lately,” replied Larry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE GAS EXPLOSION It was with no very easy mind that Larry started for work next morning.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Before he left for the office he warned his mother to keep her eye on Jimmy.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Before he left for the office he warned his mother to keep her eye on Jimmy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GAS EXPLOSION It was with no very easy mind that Larry started for work next morning.
in the recent past
From this reading “Because there’s been a lot of automobile accidents in the streets lately,” replied Larry.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Before he left for the office he warned his mother to keep her eye on Jimmy.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading “Because there’s been a lot of automobile accidents in the streets lately,” replied Larry.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE GAS EXPLOSION It was with no very easy mind that Larry started for work next morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE GAS EXPLOSION It was with no very easy mind that Larry started for work next morning.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Before he left for the office he warned his mother to keep her eye on Jimmy.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “What for?” asked Mrs. Dexter.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE GAS EXPLOSION It was with no very easy mind that Larry started for work next morning.
not any; not one
From this reading THE GAS EXPLOSION It was with no very easy mind that Larry started for work next morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Because there’s been a lot of automobile accidents in the streets lately,” replied Larry.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Before he left for the office he warned his mother to keep her eye on Jimmy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Before he left for the office he warned his mother to keep her eye on Jimmy.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Because there’s been a lot of automobile accidents in the streets lately,” replied Larry.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE GAS EXPLOSION It was with no very easy mind that Larry started for work next morning.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading “Because there’s been a lot of automobile accidents in the streets lately,” replied Larry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GAS EXPLOSION It was with no very easy mind that Larry started for work next morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GAS EXPLOSION It was with no very easy mind that Larry started for work next morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Because there’s been a lot of automobile accidents in the streets lately,” replied Larry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before he left for the office he warned his mother to keep her eye on Jimmy.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE GAS EXPLOSION It was with no very easy mind that Larry started for work next morning.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “I don’t want Jimmy to get hurt.”
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Before he left for the office he warned his mother to keep her eye on Jimmy.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GAS EXPLOSION It was with no very easy mind that Larry started for work next morning.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What for?” asked Mrs. Dexter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE GAS EXPLOSION It was with no very easy mind that Larry started for work next morning.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE GAS EXPLOSION It was with no very easy mind that Larry started for work next morning.
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