Chapter 15 of Nan Sherwood on the Mexican Border is here in full — 83 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of Nan Sherwood on the Mexican Border is here in full — 83 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A BULLFIGHT "Oh, always interested in whatever goes on," Walker answered off-handedly. "You know how it is. See a story breaking, you want to be in on the kill. Just can't help yourself. Gets in your blood, after you've worked on any paper for a while.
Chapter 15 of Nan Sherwood on the Mexican Border is here in full — 83 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/16 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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the act of breaking something
From this reading “See a story breaking, you want to be in on the kill.”
a Spanish or Portuguese or Latin American spectacle; a matador baits and (usually) kills a bull in an arena before many spectators
From this reading “A BULLFIGHT "Oh, always interested in whatever goes on," Walker answered off-handedly.”
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading “Gets in your blood, after you've worked on any paper for a while.”
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading “A BULLFIGHT "Oh, always interested in whatever goes on," Walker answered off-handedly.”
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading “A BULLFIGHT "Oh, always interested in whatever goes on," Walker answered off-handedly.”
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading “See a story breaking, you want to be in on the kill.”
New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
From this reading “A BULLFIGHT "Oh, always interested in whatever goes on," Walker answered off-handedly.”
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “Gets in your blood, after you've worked on any paper for a while.”
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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continue a certain state, condition, or activity
In this reading “A BULLFIGHT "Oh, always interested in whatever goes on," Walker answered off-handedly.”
In this reading “A BULLFIGHT "Oh, always interested in whatever goes on," Walker answered off-handedly.”
to exert effort in order to do, make, or perform something
In this reading “Gets in your blood, after you've worked on any paper for a while.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 BULLFIGHT "Oh, always interested in whatever goes on," Walker answered off-handedly.
later than; following
From this reading Gets in your blood, after you've worked on any paper for a while.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A BULLFIGHT "Oh, always interested in whatever goes on," Walker answered off-handedly.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading A BULLFIGHT "Oh, always interested in whatever goes on," Walker answered off-handedly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Gets in your blood, after you've worked on any paper for a while.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading See a story breaking, you want to be in on the kill.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Gets in your blood, after you've worked on any paper for a while.
the act of breaking something
From this reading See a story breaking, you want to be in on the kill.
a Spanish or Portuguese or Latin American spectacle; a matador baits and (usually) kills a bull in an arena before many spectators
From this reading A BULLFIGHT "Oh, always interested in whatever goes on," Walker answered off-handedly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just can't help yourself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gets in your blood, after you've worked on any paper for a while.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading Gets in your blood, after you've worked on any paper for a while.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading A BULLFIGHT "Oh, always interested in whatever goes on," Walker answered off-handedly.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Just can't help yourself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You know how it is.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A BULLFIGHT "Oh, always interested in whatever goes on," Walker answered off-handedly.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading A BULLFIGHT "Oh, always interested in whatever goes on," Walker answered off-handedly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You know how it is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You know how it is.
and nothing more
From this reading Just can't help yourself.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading See a story breaking, you want to be in on the kill.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You know how it is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BULLFIGHT "Oh, always interested in whatever goes on," Walker answered off-handedly.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading A BULLFIGHT "Oh, always interested in whatever goes on," Walker answered off-handedly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A BULLFIGHT "Oh, always interested in whatever goes on," Walker answered off-handedly.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Gets in your blood, after you've worked on any paper for a while.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See a story breaking, you want to be in on the kill.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading See a story breaking, you want to be in on the kill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading See a story breaking, you want to be in on the kill.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading See a story breaking, you want to be in on the kill.
New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
From this reading A BULLFIGHT "Oh, always interested in whatever goes on," Walker answered off-handedly.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading See a story breaking, you want to be in on the kill.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading A BULLFIGHT "Oh, always interested in whatever goes on," Walker answered off-handedly.
during the time that
From this reading Gets in your blood, after you've worked on any paper for a while.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Gets in your blood, after you've worked on any paper for a while.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You know how it is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gets in your blood, after you've worked on any paper for a while.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Gets in your blood, after you've worked on any paper for a while.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading Just can't help yourself.
Chapter 15 of Nan Sherwood on the Mexican Border by Annie Roe Carr holds 83 sentences, grouped into 17 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 15 holds 83 sentences of Nan Sherwood on the Mexican Border, unabridged, divided into 17 reading sections.
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