Chapter 4 of Prairie Gold is here in full — 423 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of Prairie Gold is here in full — 423 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The Freighter's Dream _By Ida M. Huntington_ "Squeak! Squ-e-a-k! Scr-e-e-ch!" The shrill, monotonous sound rent the hot noontide air like a wail of complaint. "Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.
Chapter 4 of Prairie Gold is here in full — 423 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading “"Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.”
being very thin
From this reading “"Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.”
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading “"Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.”
United States physician who first described Huntington's chorea
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading “The Freighter's Dream _By Ida M. Huntington_ "Squeak!”
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading “"Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.”
a short high-pitched noise
From this reading “The Freighter's Dream _By Ida M. Huntington_ "Squeak!”
emit long loud cries
From this reading “The shrill, monotonous sound rent the hot noontide air like a wail of complaint.”
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 “The shrill, monotonous sound rent the hot noontide air like a wail of complaint.”
In this reading “"Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.”
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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 The shrill, monotonous sound rent the hot noontide air like a wail of complaint.
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From this reading "Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The shrill, monotonous sound rent the hot noontide air like a wail of complaint.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading "Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.
being very thin
From this reading "Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.
to strive with determination
From this reading "Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Freighter's Dream _By Ida M. Huntington_ "Squeak!
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading The shrill, monotonous sound rent the hot noontide air like a wail of complaint.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The Freighter's Dream _By Ida M. Huntington_ "Squeak!
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading "Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Freighter's Dream _By Ida M. Huntington_ "Squeak!
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading "Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The shrill, monotonous sound rent the hot noontide air like a wail of complaint.
United States physician who first described Huntington's chorea
From this reading The Freighter's Dream _By Ida M. Huntington_ "Squeak!
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading The Freighter's Dream _By Ida M. Huntington_ "Squeak!
take somebody somewhere
From this reading "Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The shrill, monotonous sound rent the hot noontide air like a wail of complaint.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The Freighter's Dream _By Ida M. Huntington_ "Squeak!
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading The shrill, monotonous sound rent the hot noontide air like a wail of complaint.
the middle of the day
From this reading The shrill, monotonous sound rent the hot noontide air like a wail of complaint.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The shrill, monotonous sound rent the hot noontide air like a wail of complaint.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading "Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading "Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.
let for money
From this reading The shrill, monotonous sound rent the hot noontide air like a wail of complaint.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scr-e-e-ch!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading The shrill, monotonous sound rent the hot noontide air like a wail of complaint.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The shrill, monotonous sound rent the hot noontide air like a wail of complaint.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Squ-e-a-k!
a short high-pitched noise
From this reading The Freighter's Dream _By Ida M. Huntington_ "Squeak!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Freighter's Dream _By Ida M. Huntington_ "Squeak!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.
emit long loud cries
From this reading The shrill, monotonous sound rent the hot noontide air like a wail of complaint.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Thar she goes ag'in, a-cussin' of her driver!" grumbled old Hi, as he walked at the head of his lead oxen, Poly and Bony, with Buck and Berry panting behind them.
Chapter 4 of Prairie Gold by Iowa Press and Authors' Club holds 423 sentences, grouped into 85 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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