Chapter 18 of Left Tackle Thayer is here in full — 269 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 18 of Left Tackle Thayer is here in full — 269 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Mr. Detweiler Instructs "It isn't that I'm not tickled to death about getting on the 'varsity," explained Clint to Amy later, "but I'm mighty sorry to leave the second. You see, a fellow gets sort of fond of the team." "Fond!" jeered Amy. "You're positively foolish! It's a wonder you wouldn't go into mourning!"
Chapter 18 of Left Tackle Thayer is here in full — 269 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading “You see, a fellow gets sort of fond of the team."”
third-person singular of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading “Mr. Detweiler Instructs "It isn't that I'm not tickled to death about getting on the 'varsity," explained Clint to Amy later, "but I'm mighty sorry to leave the second.”
past form of “jeer” — laugh at with contempt and derision
From this reading “"Fond!" jeered Amy.”
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading “It's a wonder you wouldn't go into mourning!"”
extremely
From this reading “"You're positively foolish!”
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading “You see, a fellow gets sort of fond of the team."”
past form of “tickle” — touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
From this reading “Mr. Detweiler Instructs "It isn't that I'm not tickled to death about getting on the 'varsity," explained Clint to Amy later, "but I'm mighty sorry to leave the second.”
a British abbreviation of “university”; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge University
From this reading “Mr. Detweiler Instructs "It isn't that I'm not tickled to death about getting on the 'varsity," explained Clint to Amy later, "but I'm mighty sorry to leave the second.”
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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 You see, a fellow gets sort of fond of the team."
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Detweiler Instructs "It isn't that I'm not tickled to death about getting on the 'varsity," explained Clint to Amy later, "but I'm mighty sorry to leave the second.
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From this reading Mr. Detweiler Instructs "It isn't that I'm not tickled to death about getting on the 'varsity," explained Clint to Amy later, "but I'm mighty sorry to leave the second.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Detweiler Instructs "It isn't that I'm not tickled to death about getting on the 'varsity," explained Clint to Amy later, "but I'm mighty sorry to leave the second.
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From this reading Mr. Detweiler Instructs "It isn't that I'm not tickled to death about getting on the 'varsity," explained Clint to Amy later, "but I'm mighty sorry to leave the second.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Mr. Detweiler Instructs "It isn't that I'm not tickled to death about getting on the 'varsity," explained Clint to Amy later, "but I'm mighty sorry to leave the second.
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From this reading Mr. Detweiler Instructs "It isn't that I'm not tickled to death about getting on the 'varsity," explained Clint to Amy later, "but I'm mighty sorry to leave the second.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Mr. Detweiler Instructs "It isn't that I'm not tickled to death about getting on the 'varsity," explained Clint to Amy later, "but I'm mighty sorry to leave the second.
a boy or man
From this reading You see, a fellow gets sort of fond of the team."
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading You see, a fellow gets sort of fond of the team."
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading "You're positively foolish!
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading You see, a fellow gets sort of fond of the team."
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Mr. Detweiler Instructs "It isn't that I'm not tickled to death about getting on the 'varsity," explained Clint to Amy later, "but I'm mighty sorry to leave the second.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It's a wonder you wouldn't go into mourning!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Detweiler Instructs "It isn't that I'm not tickled to death about getting on the 'varsity," explained Clint to Amy later, "but I'm mighty sorry to leave the second.
third-person singular of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Mr. Detweiler Instructs "It isn't that I'm not tickled to death about getting on the 'varsity," explained Clint to Amy later, "but I'm mighty sorry to leave the second.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It's a wonder you wouldn't go into mourning!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Detweiler Instructs "It isn't that I'm not tickled to death about getting on the 'varsity," explained Clint to Amy later, "but I'm mighty sorry to leave the second.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Detweiler Instructs "It isn't that I'm not tickled to death about getting on the 'varsity," explained Clint to Amy later, "but I'm mighty sorry to leave the second.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It's a wonder you wouldn't go into mourning!"
past form of “jeer” — laugh at with contempt and derision
From this reading "Fond!" jeered Amy.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Mr. Detweiler Instructs "It isn't that I'm not tickled to death about getting on the 'varsity," explained Clint to Amy later, "but I'm mighty sorry to leave the second.
go away from a place
From this reading Mr. Detweiler Instructs "It isn't that I'm not tickled to death about getting on the 'varsity," explained Clint to Amy later, "but I'm mighty sorry to leave the second.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Mr. Detweiler Instructs "It isn't that I'm not tickled to death about getting on the 'varsity," explained Clint to Amy later, "but I'm mighty sorry to leave the second.
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading It's a wonder you wouldn't go into mourning!"
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Detweiler Instructs "It isn't that I'm not tickled to death about getting on the 'varsity," explained Clint to Amy later, "but I'm mighty sorry to leave the second.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Detweiler Instructs "It isn't that I'm not tickled to death about getting on the 'varsity," explained Clint to Amy later, "but I'm mighty sorry to leave the second.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You see, a fellow gets sort of fond of the team."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Detweiler Instructs "It isn't that I'm not tickled to death about getting on the 'varsity," explained Clint to Amy later, "but I'm mighty sorry to leave the second.
extremely
From this reading "You're positively foolish!
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Mr. Detweiler Instructs "It isn't that I'm not tickled to death about getting on the 'varsity," explained Clint to Amy later, "but I'm mighty sorry to leave the second.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see, a fellow gets sort of fond of the team."
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Mr. Detweiler Instructs "It isn't that I'm not tickled to death about getting on the 'varsity," explained Clint to Amy later, "but I'm mighty sorry to leave the second.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading You see, a fellow gets sort of fond of the team."
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading You see, a fellow gets sort of fond of the team."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Detweiler Instructs "It isn't that I'm not tickled to death about getting on the 'varsity," explained Clint to Amy later, "but I'm mighty sorry to leave the second.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Detweiler Instructs "It isn't that I'm not tickled to death about getting on the 'varsity," explained Clint to Amy later, "but I'm mighty sorry to leave the second.
past form of “tickle” — touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
From this reading Mr. Detweiler Instructs "It isn't that I'm not tickled to death about getting on the 'varsity," explained Clint to Amy later, "but I'm mighty sorry to leave the second.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Detweiler Instructs "It isn't that I'm not tickled to death about getting on the 'varsity," explained Clint to Amy later, "but I'm mighty sorry to leave the second.
a British abbreviation of “university”; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge University
From this reading Mr. Detweiler Instructs "It isn't that I'm not tickled to death about getting on the 'varsity," explained Clint to Amy later, "but I'm mighty sorry to leave the second.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading It's a wonder you wouldn't go into mourning!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It's a wonder you wouldn't go into mourning!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You see, a fellow gets sort of fond of the team."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're positively foolish!
Chapter 18 of Left Tackle Thayer by Ralph Henry Barbour holds 269 sentences, grouped into 54 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
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