Chapter 5 of Little Lost Sister is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 5 of Little Lost Sister is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
HARVEY MEETS "A DEALER IN CATTLE" Harvey threw the reins into Grogan's lap and strode recklessly after Elsie. His good-natured face was flushed with anger. "Say," he demanded, "what's the matter?" The girl, unwilling, halted. "Nothing," she replied, "what makes you ask that?"
Chapter 5 of Little Lost Sister is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/25 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading “HARVEY MEETS "A DEALER IN CATTLE" Harvey threw the reins into Grogan's lap and strode recklessly after Elsie.”
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading “The girl, unwilling, halted.”
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading “HARVEY MEETS "A DEALER IN CATTLE" Harvey threw the reins into Grogan's lap and strode recklessly after Elsie.”
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading “HARVEY MEETS "A DEALER IN CATTLE" Harvey threw the reins into Grogan's lap and strode recklessly after Elsie.”
in a reckless manner
From this reading “HARVEY MEETS "A DEALER IN CATTLE" Harvey threw the reins into Grogan's lap and strode recklessly after Elsie.”
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading “HARVEY MEETS "A DEALER IN CATTLE" Harvey threw the reins into Grogan's lap and strode recklessly after Elsie.”
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading “HARVEY MEETS "A DEALER IN CATTLE" Harvey threw the reins into Grogan's lap and strode recklessly after Elsie.”
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading “The girl, unwilling, halted.”
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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 HARVEY MEETS "A DEALER IN CATTLE" Harvey threw the reins into Grogan's lap and strode recklessly after Elsie.
later than; following
From this reading HARVEY MEETS "A DEALER IN CATTLE" Harvey threw the reins into Grogan's lap and strode recklessly after Elsie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HARVEY MEETS "A DEALER IN CATTLE" Harvey threw the reins into Grogan's lap and strode recklessly after Elsie.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading His good-natured face was flushed with anger.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Nothing," she replied, "what makes you ask that?"
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading HARVEY MEETS "A DEALER IN CATTLE" Harvey threw the reins into Grogan's lap and strode recklessly after Elsie.
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading HARVEY MEETS "A DEALER IN CATTLE" Harvey threw the reins into Grogan's lap and strode recklessly after Elsie.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Say," he demanded, "what's the matter?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HARVEY MEETS "A DEALER IN CATTLE" Harvey threw the reins into Grogan's lap and strode recklessly after Elsie.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His good-natured face was flushed with anger.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading His good-natured face was flushed with anger.
a young female
From this reading The girl, unwilling, halted.
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading His good-natured face was flushed with anger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HARVEY MEETS "A DEALER IN CATTLE" Harvey threw the reins into Grogan's lap and strode recklessly after Elsie.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading The girl, unwilling, halted.
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading HARVEY MEETS "A DEALER IN CATTLE" Harvey threw the reins into Grogan's lap and strode recklessly after Elsie.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Say," he demanded, "what's the matter?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His good-natured face was flushed with anger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HARVEY MEETS "A DEALER IN CATTLE" Harvey threw the reins into Grogan's lap and strode recklessly after Elsie.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading HARVEY MEETS "A DEALER IN CATTLE" Harvey threw the reins into Grogan's lap and strode recklessly after Elsie.
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading HARVEY MEETS "A DEALER IN CATTLE" Harvey threw the reins into Grogan's lap and strode recklessly after Elsie.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "Nothing," she replied, "what makes you ask that?"
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Say," he demanded, "what's the matter?"
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading HARVEY MEETS "A DEALER IN CATTLE" Harvey threw the reins into Grogan's lap and strode recklessly after Elsie.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Nothing," she replied, "what makes you ask that?"
in a reckless manner
From this reading HARVEY MEETS "A DEALER IN CATTLE" Harvey threw the reins into Grogan's lap and strode recklessly after Elsie.
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading HARVEY MEETS "A DEALER IN CATTLE" Harvey threw the reins into Grogan's lap and strode recklessly after Elsie.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Nothing," she replied, "what makes you ask that?"
express in words
From this reading "Say," he demanded, "what's the matter?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Nothing," she replied, "what makes you ask that?"
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading HARVEY MEETS "A DEALER IN CATTLE" Harvey threw the reins into Grogan's lap and strode recklessly after Elsie.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Nothing," she replied, "what makes you ask that?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HARVEY MEETS "A DEALER IN CATTLE" Harvey threw the reins into Grogan's lap and strode recklessly after Elsie.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading HARVEY MEETS "A DEALER IN CATTLE" Harvey threw the reins into Grogan's lap and strode recklessly after Elsie.
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading The girl, unwilling, halted.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His good-natured face was flushed with anger.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Nothing," she replied, "what makes you ask that?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Say," he demanded, "what's the matter?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading His good-natured face was flushed with anger.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Nothing," she replied, "what makes you ask that?"
Chapter 5 of Little Lost Sister by Virginia Brooks holds 128 sentences, grouped into 26 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.
Chapter 5 holds 128 sentences of Little Lost Sister, unabridged, divided into 26 reading sections.
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