Chapter 16 of Ruth Fielding at the War Front is here in full — 112 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 16 of Ruth Fielding at the War Front is here in full — 112 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE WORST IS TOLD "But, Major Marchand? What of him?" Ruth asked, deeply interested in what the countess had said. "He, too, is in the secret work," responded the countess, smiling faintly. "My older son claimed the right of undertaking the more perilous task.
Chapter 16 of Ruth Fielding at the War Front is here in full — 112 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading “"My older son claimed the right of undertaking the more perilous task.”
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading “"He, too, is in the secret work," responded the countess, smiling faintly.”
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading “THE WORST IS TOLD "But, Major Marchand?”
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading “"My older son claimed the right of undertaking the more perilous task.”
fraught with danger
From this reading “"My older son claimed the right of undertaking the more perilous task.”
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading “"He, too, is in the secret work," responded the countess, smiling faintly.”
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading “Ruth asked, deeply interested in what the countess had said.”
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading “"My older son claimed the right of undertaking the more perilous task.”
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past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Ruth asked, deeply interested in what the countess had said.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE WORST IS TOLD "But, Major Marchand?
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading "My older son claimed the right of undertaking the more perilous task.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading Ruth asked, deeply interested in what the countess had said.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Ruth asked, deeply interested in what the countess had said.
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading "He, too, is in the secret work," responded the countess, smiling faintly.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ruth asked, deeply interested in what the countess had said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He, too, is in the secret work," responded the countess, smiling faintly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What of him?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ruth asked, deeply interested in what the countess had said.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Ruth asked, deeply interested in what the countess had said.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WORST IS TOLD "But, Major Marchand?
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading THE WORST IS TOLD "But, Major Marchand?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WORST IS TOLD "But, Major Marchand?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "My older son claimed the right of undertaking the more perilous task.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My older son claimed the right of undertaking the more perilous task.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What of him?"
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading "My older son claimed the right of undertaking the more perilous task.
fraught with danger
From this reading "My older son claimed the right of undertaking the more perilous task.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "He, too, is in the secret work," responded the countess, smiling faintly.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "My older son claimed the right of undertaking the more perilous task.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth asked, deeply interested in what the countess had said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Ruth asked, deeply interested in what the countess had said.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading "He, too, is in the secret work," responded the countess, smiling faintly.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "He, too, is in the secret work," responded the countess, smiling faintly.
a male human offspring
From this reading "My older son claimed the right of undertaking the more perilous task.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading "My older son claimed the right of undertaking the more perilous task.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WORST IS TOLD "But, Major Marchand?
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE WORST IS TOLD "But, Major Marchand?
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "He, too, is in the secret work," responded the countess, smiling faintly.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading "My older son claimed the right of undertaking the more perilous task.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What of him?"
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "He, too, is in the secret work," responded the countess, smiling faintly.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading THE WORST IS TOLD "But, Major Marchand?
Chapter 16 of Ruth Fielding at the War Front by Alice B. Emerson holds 112 sentences, grouped into 23 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 16 holds 112 sentences of Ruth Fielding at the War Front, unabridged, divided into 23 reading sections.
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