Chapter 32 of Little Snap the Postboy is here in full — 69 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 32 of Little Snap the Postboy is here in full — 69 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE NEWS THAT REACHED HOME. "A friend, old man. Stand aside and let me pass," said Austin Goings, quickly. "Does he speak the truth, boy?" demanded Old Solitaire, catching hold of the rein of the stranger's horse. "Indeed, uncle, I do not know," admitted Little Snap, frankly, surprised nearly as much as his companion at this interference.
Chapter 32 of Little Snap the Postboy is here in full — 69 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/13 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading “Stand aside and let me pass," said Austin Goings, quickly.”
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading “"Indeed, uncle, I do not know," admitted Little Snap, frankly, surprised nearly as much as his companion at this interference.”
plural of “going” — the act of departing
From this reading “Stand aside and let me pass," said Austin Goings, quickly.”
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading “"Indeed, uncle, I do not know," admitted Little Snap, frankly, surprised nearly as much as his companion at this interference.”
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading “"Does he speak the truth, boy?" demanded Old Solitaire, catching hold of the rein of the stranger's horse.”
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading “"Indeed, uncle, I do not know," admitted Little Snap, frankly, surprised nearly as much as his companion at this interference.”
a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself
From this reading “"Does he speak the truth, boy?" demanded Old Solitaire, catching hold of the rein of the stranger's horse.”
possessive form of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading “"Does he speak the truth, boy?" demanded Old Solitaire, catching hold of the rein of the stranger's horse.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “Stand aside and let me pass," said Austin Goings, quickly.”
a man who is very old
In this reading “"A friend, old man.”
In this reading “"Does he speak the truth, boy?" demanded Old Solitaire, catching hold of the rein of the stranger's horse.”
In this reading “THE NEWS THAT REACHED HOME.”
In this reading “"Does he speak the truth, boy?" demanded Old Solitaire, catching hold of the rein of the stranger's horse.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A friend, old man.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "Indeed, uncle, I do not know," admitted Little Snap, frankly, surprised nearly as much as his companion at this interference.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stand aside and let me pass," said Austin Goings, quickly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Indeed, uncle, I do not know," admitted Little Snap, frankly, surprised nearly as much as his companion at this interference.
on or to one side
From this reading Stand aside and let me pass," said Austin Goings, quickly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Indeed, uncle, I do not know," admitted Little Snap, frankly, surprised nearly as much as his companion at this interference.
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading Stand aside and let me pass," said Austin Goings, quickly.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Does he speak the truth, boy?" demanded Old Solitaire, catching hold of the rein of the stranger's horse.
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading "Does he speak the truth, boy?" demanded Old Solitaire, catching hold of the rein of the stranger's horse.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Indeed, uncle, I do not know," admitted Little Snap, frankly, surprised nearly as much as his companion at this interference.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Does he speak the truth, boy?" demanded Old Solitaire, catching hold of the rein of the stranger's horse.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Indeed, uncle, I do not know," admitted Little Snap, frankly, surprised nearly as much as his companion at this interference.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Does he speak the truth, boy?" demanded Old Solitaire, catching hold of the rein of the stranger's horse.
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading "Indeed, uncle, I do not know," admitted Little Snap, frankly, surprised nearly as much as his companion at this interference.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "A friend, old man.
plural of “going” — the act of departing
From this reading Stand aside and let me pass," said Austin Goings, quickly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Does he speak the truth, boy?" demanded Old Solitaire, catching hold of the rein of the stranger's horse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Indeed, uncle, I do not know," admitted Little Snap, frankly, surprised nearly as much as his companion at this interference.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Does he speak the truth, boy?" demanded Old Solitaire, catching hold of the rein of the stranger's horse.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE NEWS THAT REACHED HOME.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "Does he speak the truth, boy?" demanded Old Solitaire, catching hold of the rein of the stranger's horse.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Indeed, uncle, I do not know," admitted Little Snap, frankly, surprised nearly as much as his companion at this interference.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Indeed, uncle, I do not know," admitted Little Snap, frankly, surprised nearly as much as his companion at this interference.
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading "Indeed, uncle, I do not know," admitted Little Snap, frankly, surprised nearly as much as his companion at this interference.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Indeed, uncle, I do not know," admitted Little Snap, frankly, surprised nearly as much as his companion at this interference.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Stand aside and let me pass," said Austin Goings, quickly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Indeed, uncle, I do not know," admitted Little Snap, frankly, surprised nearly as much as his companion at this interference.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "A friend, old man.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Stand aside and let me pass," said Austin Goings, quickly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Indeed, uncle, I do not know," admitted Little Snap, frankly, surprised nearly as much as his companion at this interference.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Indeed, uncle, I do not know," admitted Little Snap, frankly, surprised nearly as much as his companion at this interference.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE NEWS THAT REACHED HOME.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Indeed, uncle, I do not know," admitted Little Snap, frankly, surprised nearly as much as his companion at this interference.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Does he speak the truth, boy?" demanded Old Solitaire, catching hold of the rein of the stranger's horse.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "A friend, old man.
go across or through
From this reading Stand aside and let me pass," said Austin Goings, quickly.
with speed
From this reading Stand aside and let me pass," said Austin Goings, quickly.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE NEWS THAT REACHED HOME.
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading "Does he speak the truth, boy?" demanded Old Solitaire, catching hold of the rein of the stranger's horse.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Stand aside and let me pass," said Austin Goings, quickly.
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading "Indeed, uncle, I do not know," admitted Little Snap, frankly, surprised nearly as much as his companion at this interference.
a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself
From this reading "Does he speak the truth, boy?" demanded Old Solitaire, catching hold of the rein of the stranger's horse.
express in speech
From this reading "Does he speak the truth, boy?" demanded Old Solitaire, catching hold of the rein of the stranger's horse.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Stand aside and let me pass," said Austin Goings, quickly.
possessive form of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading "Does he speak the truth, boy?" demanded Old Solitaire, catching hold of the rein of the stranger's horse.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "Indeed, uncle, I do not know," admitted Little Snap, frankly, surprised nearly as much as his companion at this interference.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE NEWS THAT REACHED HOME.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEWS THAT REACHED HOME.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Indeed, uncle, I do not know," admitted Little Snap, frankly, surprised nearly as much as his companion at this interference.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "Does he speak the truth, boy?" demanded Old Solitaire, catching hold of the rein of the stranger's horse.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Indeed, uncle, I do not know," admitted Little Snap, frankly, surprised nearly as much as his companion at this interference.
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