Chapter 4 of My Summer with Dr. Singletary Part 2 from — Volume V is here in full — 77 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter IV
Chapter 4 of My Summer with Dr. Singletary Part 2 from — Volume V is here in full — 77 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE HILLSIDE. THE pause which naturally followed the observation of the Elder was broken abruptly by the Skipper. "Hillo!" he cried, pointing with the glazed hat with which he had been fanning himself. "Here away in the northeast. Going down the coast for better fishing, I guess."
Chapter 4 of My Summer with Dr. Singletary Part 2 from — Volume V is here in full — 77 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a person who is older than you are
From this reading “THE pause which naturally followed the observation of the Elder was broken abruptly by the Skipper.”
inflected form of “fan” — strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading “"Hillo!" he cried, pointing with the glazed hat with which he had been fanning himself.”
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading “Going down the coast for better fishing, I guess."”
(used of eyes) lacking liveliness
From this reading “"Hillo!" he cried, pointing with the glazed hat with which he had been fanning himself.”
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading “THE HILLSIDE.”
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading “"Here away in the northeast.”
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading “THE pause which naturally followed the observation of the Elder was broken abruptly by the Skipper.”
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading “THE pause which naturally followed the observation of the Elder was broken abruptly by the Skipper.”
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.
quickly and without warning
From this reading THE pause which naturally followed the observation of the Elder was broken abruptly by the Skipper.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Here away in the northeast.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Hillo!" he cried, pointing with the glazed hat with which he had been fanning himself.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Going down the coast for better fishing, I guess."
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading THE pause which naturally followed the observation of the Elder was broken abruptly by the Skipper.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE pause which naturally followed the observation of the Elder was broken abruptly by the Skipper.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Going down the coast for better fishing, I guess."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Hillo!" he cried, pointing with the glazed hat with which he had been fanning himself.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Going down the coast for better fishing, I guess."
a person who is older than you are
From this reading THE pause which naturally followed the observation of the Elder was broken abruptly by the Skipper.
inflected form of “fan” — strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading "Hillo!" he cried, pointing with the glazed hat with which he had been fanning himself.
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Going down the coast for better fishing, I guess."
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE pause which naturally followed the observation of the Elder was broken abruptly by the Skipper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Going down the coast for better fishing, I guess."
(used of eyes) lacking liveliness
From this reading "Hillo!" he cried, pointing with the glazed hat with which he had been fanning himself.
the act of departing
From this reading Going down the coast for better fishing, I guess."
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Going down the coast for better fishing, I guess."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Hillo!" he cried, pointing with the glazed hat with which he had been fanning himself.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "Hillo!" he cried, pointing with the glazed hat with which he had been fanning himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Hillo!" he cried, pointing with the glazed hat with which he had been fanning himself.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here away in the northeast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hillo!" he cried, pointing with the glazed hat with which he had been fanning himself.
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading THE HILLSIDE.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Hillo!" he cried, pointing with the glazed hat with which he had been fanning himself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Going down the coast for better fishing, I guess."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Here away in the northeast.
as might be expected
From this reading THE pause which naturally followed the observation of the Elder was broken abruptly by the Skipper.
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading "Here away in the northeast.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading THE pause which naturally followed the observation of the Elder was broken abruptly by the Skipper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE pause which naturally followed the observation of the Elder was broken abruptly by the Skipper.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading THE pause which naturally followed the observation of the Elder was broken abruptly by the Skipper.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading "Hillo!" he cried, pointing with the glazed hat with which he had been fanning himself.
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading THE pause which naturally followed the observation of the Elder was broken abruptly by the Skipper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HILLSIDE.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE pause which naturally followed the observation of the Elder was broken abruptly by the Skipper.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE pause which naturally followed the observation of the Elder was broken abruptly by the Skipper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Hillo!" he cried, pointing with the glazed hat with which he had been fanning himself.
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