Chapter 9 of Ruth Fielding in Alaska is here in full — 96 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 9 of Ruth Fielding in Alaska is here in full — 96 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
CHARLIE AGAIN? Ruth looked, but not in time to see the face of the person Helen pointed out. To be sure, the back looked familiar and the walk was strongly reminiscent of Charlie Reid. But she could not be sure. “Wasn’t it?” hissed Helen, as at the heels of their porter, the boys bundled them into the train.
Chapter 9 of Ruth Fielding in Alaska is here in full — 96 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/19 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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past form of “bundle” — make into a bundle
From this reading ““Wasn’t it?” hissed Helen, as at the heels of their porter, the boys bundled them into the train.”
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading ““Wasn’t it?” hissed Helen, as at the heels of their porter, the boys bundled them into the train.”
past form of “hiss” — make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
From this reading ““Wasn’t it?” hissed Helen, as at the heels of their porter, the boys bundled them into the train.”
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading ““Wasn’t it?” hissed Helen, as at the heels of their porter, the boys bundled them into the train.”
Scottish philosopher of common sense who opposed the ideas of David Hume (1710-1796)
From this reading “To be sure, the back looked familiar and the walk was strongly reminiscent of Charlie Reid.”
serving to bring to mind
From this reading “To be sure, the back looked familiar and the walk was strongly reminiscent of Charlie Reid.”
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading “Ruth looked, but not in time to see the face of the person Helen pointed out.”
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading “To be sure, the back looked familiar and the walk was strongly reminiscent of Charlie Reid.”
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anew
From this reading CHARLIE AGAIN?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To be sure, the back looked familiar and the walk was strongly reminiscent of Charlie Reid.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Wasn’t it?” hissed Helen, as at the heels of their porter, the boys bundled them into the train.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Wasn’t it?” hissed Helen, as at the heels of their porter, the boys bundled them into the train.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading To be sure, the back looked familiar and the walk was strongly reminiscent of Charlie Reid.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure, the back looked familiar and the walk was strongly reminiscent of Charlie Reid.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “Wasn’t it?” hissed Helen, as at the heels of their porter, the boys bundled them into the train.
past form of “bundle” — make into a bundle
From this reading “Wasn’t it?” hissed Helen, as at the heels of their porter, the boys bundled them into the train.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ruth looked, but not in time to see the face of the person Helen pointed out.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHARLIE AGAIN?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But she could not be sure.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Ruth looked, but not in time to see the face of the person Helen pointed out.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading To be sure, the back looked familiar and the walk was strongly reminiscent of Charlie Reid.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading “Wasn’t it?” hissed Helen, as at the heels of their porter, the boys bundled them into the train.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Ruth looked, but not in time to see the face of the person Helen pointed out.
past form of “hiss” — make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
From this reading “Wasn’t it?” hissed Helen, as at the heels of their porter, the boys bundled them into the train.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ruth looked, but not in time to see the face of the person Helen pointed out.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Wasn’t it?” hissed Helen, as at the heels of their porter, the boys bundled them into the train.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Wasn’t it?” hissed Helen, as at the heels of their porter, the boys bundled them into the train.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ruth looked, but not in time to see the face of the person Helen pointed out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ruth looked, but not in time to see the face of the person Helen pointed out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ruth looked, but not in time to see the face of the person Helen pointed out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ruth looked, but not in time to see the face of the person Helen pointed out.
a human being
From this reading Ruth looked, but not in time to see the face of the person Helen pointed out.
having a point
From this reading Ruth looked, but not in time to see the face of the person Helen pointed out.
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading “Wasn’t it?” hissed Helen, as at the heels of their porter, the boys bundled them into the train.
Scottish philosopher of common sense who opposed the ideas of David Hume (1710-1796)
From this reading To be sure, the back looked familiar and the walk was strongly reminiscent of Charlie Reid.
serving to bring to mind
From this reading To be sure, the back looked familiar and the walk was strongly reminiscent of Charlie Reid.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth looked, but not in time to see the face of the person Helen pointed out.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Ruth looked, but not in time to see the face of the person Helen pointed out.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she could not be sure.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading To be sure, the back looked familiar and the walk was strongly reminiscent of Charlie Reid.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure, the back looked familiar and the walk was strongly reminiscent of Charlie Reid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ruth looked, but not in time to see the face of the person Helen pointed out.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Wasn’t it?” hissed Helen, as at the heels of their porter, the boys bundled them into the train.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Wasn’t it?” hissed Helen, as at the heels of their porter, the boys bundled them into the train.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ruth looked, but not in time to see the face of the person Helen pointed out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ruth looked, but not in time to see the face of the person Helen pointed out.
create by training and teaching
From this reading “Wasn’t it?” hissed Helen, as at the heels of their porter, the boys bundled them into the train.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading To be sure, the back looked familiar and the walk was strongly reminiscent of Charlie Reid.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be sure, the back looked familiar and the walk was strongly reminiscent of Charlie Reid.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Wasn’t it?” hissed Helen, as at the heels of their porter, the boys bundled them into the train.
Chapter 9 of Ruth Fielding in Alaska by Alice B. Emerson holds 96 sentences, grouped into 20 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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