Chapter 13 of Molly Brown of Kentucky is here in full — 65 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of Molly Brown of Kentucky is here in full — 65 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE "SIGNY." "The orders of the Commander are for the Americans to disembark!" A lieutenant clicked his heels in front of our friends and saluted. "Bub u lul lul yack!" shouted Jim. "Where?
Chapter 13 of Molly Brown of Kentucky is here in full — 65 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/13 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading “"The orders of the Commander are for the Americans to disembark!"”
past form of “click” — move or strike with a noise
From this reading “A lieutenant clicked his heels in front of our friends and saluted.”
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading “"The orders of the Commander are for the Americans to disembark!"”
go ashore
From this reading “"The orders of the Commander are for the Americans to disembark!"”
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading “A lieutenant clicked his heels in front of our friends and saluted.”
a commissioned military officer
From this reading “A lieutenant clicked his heels in front of our friends and saluted.”
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading “A lieutenant clicked his heels in front of our friends and saluted.”
noisy talk
From this reading “"Bub u lul lul yack!" shouted Jim.”
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.
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at or in the front
In this reading “A lieutenant clicked his heels in front of our friends and saluted.”
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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 A lieutenant clicked his heels in front of our friends and saluted.
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading "The orders of the Commander are for the Americans to disembark!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A lieutenant clicked his heels in front of our friends and saluted.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The orders of the Commander are for the Americans to disembark!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Bub u lul lul yack!" shouted Jim.
past form of “click” — move or strike with a noise
From this reading A lieutenant clicked his heels in front of our friends and saluted.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading "The orders of the Commander are for the Americans to disembark!"
go ashore
From this reading "The orders of the Commander are for the Americans to disembark!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The orders of the Commander are for the Americans to disembark!"
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A lieutenant clicked his heels in front of our friends and saluted.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A lieutenant clicked his heels in front of our friends and saluted.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading A lieutenant clicked his heels in front of our friends and saluted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A lieutenant clicked his heels in front of our friends and saluted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A lieutenant clicked his heels in front of our friends and saluted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Bub u lul lul yack!" shouted Jim.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading A lieutenant clicked his heels in front of our friends and saluted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Bub u lul lul yack!" shouted Jim.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The orders of the Commander are for the Americans to disembark!"
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "The orders of the Commander are for the Americans to disembark!"
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A lieutenant clicked his heels in front of our friends and saluted.
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading A lieutenant clicked his heels in front of our friends and saluted.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Bub u lul lul yack!" shouted Jim.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE "SIGNY."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "SIGNY."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The orders of the Commander are for the Americans to disembark!"
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading "Bub u lul lul yack!" shouted Jim.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where?
noisy talk
From this reading "Bub u lul lul yack!" shouted Jim.
Chapter 13 of Molly Brown of Kentucky by Nell Speed holds 65 sentences, grouped into 13 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 13 holds 65 sentences of Molly Brown of Kentucky, unabridged, divided into 13 reading sections.
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