Chapter 2 of My Strange Rescue, and Other Stories of Sport and Adventure in Canada is here in full — 418 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 2 of My Strange Rescue, and Other Stories of Sport and Adventure in Canada is here in full — 418 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I’m going to try it too," said Andy, under his breath. "You’ll do nothing of the kind, Andy," answered Harvey. "It’s just touch and go every time." "Yes, I will. Buntie Boggs just did it, and if he can do it, I can," returned Andy eagerly.
Chapter 2 of My Strange Rescue, and Other Stories of Sport and Adventure in Canada is here in full — 418 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “"You’ll do nothing of the kind, Andy," answered Harvey.”
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading “"I’m going to try it too," said Andy, under his breath.”
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading “Buntie Boggs just did it, and if he can do it, I can," returned Andy eagerly.”
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 “"You’ll do nothing of the kind, Andy," answered Harvey.”
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “"You’ll do nothing of the kind, Andy," answered Harvey.”
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Buntie Boggs just did it, and if he can do it, I can," returned Andy eagerly.”
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading “"It’s just touch and go every time."”
make an effort or attempt
From this reading “"I’m going to try it too," said Andy, under his breath.”
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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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It’s just touch and go every time."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I’m going to try it too," said Andy, under his breath.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "You’ll do nothing of the kind, Andy," answered Harvey.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Buntie Boggs just did it, and if he can do it, I can," returned Andy eagerly.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "I’m going to try it too," said Andy, under his breath.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Buntie Boggs just did it, and if he can do it, I can," returned Andy eagerly.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Buntie Boggs just did it, and if he can do it, I can," returned Andy eagerly.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Buntie Boggs just did it, and if he can do it, I can," returned Andy eagerly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You’ll do nothing of the kind, Andy," answered Harvey.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Buntie Boggs just did it, and if he can do it, I can," returned Andy eagerly.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "It’s just touch and go every time."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "It’s just touch and go every time."
the act of departing
From this reading "I’m going to try it too," said Andy, under his breath.
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 "You’ll do nothing of the kind, Andy," answered Harvey.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Buntie Boggs just did it, and if he can do it, I can," returned Andy eagerly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I’m going to try it too," said Andy, under his breath.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, I will.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I’m going to try it too," said Andy, under his breath.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Buntie Boggs just did it, and if he can do it, I can," returned Andy eagerly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I’m going to try it too," said Andy, under his breath.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It’s just touch and go every time."
and nothing more
From this reading "It’s just touch and go every time."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "You’ll do nothing of the kind, Andy," answered Harvey.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "You’ll do nothing of the kind, Andy," answered Harvey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You’ll do nothing of the kind, Andy," answered Harvey.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Buntie Boggs just did it, and if he can do it, I can," returned Andy eagerly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I’m going to try it too," said Andy, under his breath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You’ll do nothing of the kind, Andy," answered Harvey.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "It’s just touch and go every time."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I’m going to try it too," said Andy, under his breath.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I’m going to try it too," said Andy, under his breath.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading "It’s just touch and go every time."
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "I’m going to try it too," said Andy, under his breath.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "I’m going to try it too," said Andy, under his breath.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Yes, I will.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I will.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You’ll do nothing of the kind, Andy," answered Harvey.
Chapter 2 of My Strange Rescue, and Other Stories of Sport and Adventure in Canada by J. Macdonald (James Macdonald) Oxley holds 418 sentences, grouped into 84 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 2 holds 418 sentences of My Strange Rescue, and Other Stories of Sport and Adventure in Canada, unabridged, divided into 84 reading sections.
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