Chapter 24 of Ned, Bob and Jerry at Boxwood Hall is here in full — 124 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 24 of Ned, Bob and Jerry at Boxwood Hall is here in full — 124 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
SPRING PRACTICE “Well, what do you think of her?” Jerry asked the question of his two chums a little later as they stood looking at the odd craft. “She’s big enough,” commented Ned, gazing up at the tall mast. “Can she go?” asked Bob. “You ought to see her!
Chapter 24 of Ned, Bob and Jerry at Boxwood Hall is here in full — 124 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/24 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading “Jerry asked the question of his two chums a little later as they stood looking at the odd craft.”
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading ““She’s big enough,” commented Ned, gazing up at the tall mast.”
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading “Jerry asked the question of his two chums a little later as they stood looking at the odd craft.”
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading ““She’s big enough,” commented Ned, gazing up at the tall mast.”
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading “Jerry asked the question of his two chums a little later as they stood looking at the odd craft.”
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading ““She’s big enough,” commented Ned, gazing up at the tall mast.”
not divisible by two
From this reading “Jerry asked the question of his two chums a little later as they stood looking at the odd craft.”
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading “SPRING PRACTICE “Well, what do you think of her?””
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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In this reading ““She’s big enough,” commented Ned, gazing up at the tall mast.”
In this reading “Jerry asked the question of his two chums a little later as they stood looking at the odd craft.”
In this reading ““She’s big enough,” commented Ned, gazing up at the tall mast.”
In this reading “Jerry asked the question of his two chums a little later as they stood looking at the odd craft.”
keep in mind for attention or consideration
In this reading “SPRING PRACTICE “Well, what do you think of her?””
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 Jerry asked the question of his two chums a little later as they stood looking at the odd craft.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jerry asked the question of his two chums a little later as they stood looking at the odd craft.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Jerry asked the question of his two chums a little later as they stood looking at the odd craft.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jerry asked the question of his two chums a little later as they stood looking at the odd craft.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “She’s big enough,” commented Ned, gazing up at the tall mast.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “Can she go?” asked Bob.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Can she go?” asked Bob.
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Jerry asked the question of his two chums a little later as they stood looking at the odd craft.
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading “She’s big enough,” commented Ned, gazing up at the tall mast.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Jerry asked the question of his two chums a little later as they stood looking at the odd craft.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading SPRING PRACTICE “Well, what do you think of her?”
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “She’s big enough,” commented Ned, gazing up at the tall mast.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading “She’s big enough,” commented Ned, gazing up at the tall mast.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Can she go?” asked Bob.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SPRING PRACTICE “Well, what do you think of her?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jerry asked the question of his two chums a little later as they stood looking at the odd craft.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Jerry asked the question of his two chums a little later as they stood looking at the odd craft.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Jerry asked the question of his two chums a little later as they stood looking at the odd craft.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Jerry asked the question of his two chums a little later as they stood looking at the odd craft.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Jerry asked the question of his two chums a little later as they stood looking at the odd craft.
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading “She’s big enough,” commented Ned, gazing up at the tall mast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “She’s big enough,” commented Ned, gazing up at the tall mast.
not divisible by two
From this reading Jerry asked the question of his two chums a little later as they stood looking at the odd craft.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SPRING PRACTICE “Well, what do you think of her?”
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “You ought to see her!
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading SPRING PRACTICE “Well, what do you think of her?”
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Jerry asked the question of his two chums a little later as they stood looking at the odd craft.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “You ought to see her!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Can she go?” asked Bob.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “She’s big enough,” commented Ned, gazing up at the tall mast.
the season of growth
From this reading SPRING PRACTICE “Well, what do you think of her?”
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Jerry asked the question of his two chums a little later as they stood looking at the odd craft.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading “She’s big enough,” commented Ned, gazing up at the tall mast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jerry asked the question of his two chums a little later as they stood looking at the odd craft.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jerry asked the question of his two chums a little later as they stood looking at the odd craft.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading SPRING PRACTICE “Well, what do you think of her?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You ought to see her!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Jerry asked the question of his two chums a little later as they stood looking at the odd craft.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “She’s big enough,” commented Ned, gazing up at the tall mast.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading SPRING PRACTICE “Well, what do you think of her?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading SPRING PRACTICE “Well, what do you think of her?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading SPRING PRACTICE “Well, what do you think of her?”
Chapter 24 of Ned, Bob and Jerry at Boxwood Hall by Clarence Young holds 124 sentences, grouped into 25 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.
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