Chapter 18 of Ruth Fielding in the Great Northwest is here in full — 110 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 18 of Ruth Fielding in the Great Northwest is here in full — 110 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AN ACCIDENT THREATENING Probably the ex-showman was not as surprised to see Ruth Fielding as she was to see him. But he was the first, nevertheless, to speak. "Ho! so it's you, is it?" he growled, scowling at the girl of the Red Mill. "Reckon you didn't expect to see me." "I certainly did not," returned Ruth tartly.
Chapter 18 of Ruth Fielding in the Great Northwest is here in full — 110 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading “AN ACCIDENT THREATENING Probably the ex-showman was not as surprised to see Ruth Fielding as she was to see him.”
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading “"Ho! so it's you, is it?" he growled, scowling at the girl of the Red Mill.”
move about in a confused manner
From this reading “"Ho! so it's you, is it?" he growled, scowling at the girl of the Red Mill.”
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “"Reckon you didn't expect to see me."”
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading “AN ACCIDENT THREATENING Probably the ex-showman was not as surprised to see Ruth Fielding as she was to see him.”
sullen or unfriendly in appearance
From this reading “"Ho! so it's you, is it?" he growled, scowling at the girl of the Red Mill.”
in a tart manner
From this reading “"I certainly did not," returned Ruth tartly.”
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading “AN ACCIDENT THREATENING Probably the ex-showman was not as surprised to see Ruth Fielding as she was to see him.”
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an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading AN ACCIDENT THREATENING Probably the ex-showman was not as surprised to see Ruth Fielding as she was to see him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ACCIDENT THREATENING Probably the ex-showman was not as surprised to see Ruth Fielding as she was to see him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN ACCIDENT THREATENING Probably the ex-showman was not as surprised to see Ruth Fielding as she was to see him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Ho! so it's you, is it?" he growled, scowling at the girl of the Red Mill.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was the first, nevertheless, to speak.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "I certainly did not," returned Ruth tartly.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I certainly did not," returned Ruth tartly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Reckon you didn't expect to see me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN ACCIDENT THREATENING Probably the ex-showman was not as surprised to see Ruth Fielding as she was to see him.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "Reckon you didn't expect to see me."
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading AN ACCIDENT THREATENING Probably the ex-showman was not as surprised to see Ruth Fielding as she was to see him.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But he was the first, nevertheless, to speak.
a young female
From this reading "Ho! so it's you, is it?" he growled, scowling at the girl of the Red Mill.
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading "Ho! so it's you, is it?" he growled, scowling at the girl of the Red Mill.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he was the first, nevertheless, to speak.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AN ACCIDENT THREATENING Probably the ex-showman was not as surprised to see Ruth Fielding as she was to see him.
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds
From this reading "Ho! so it's you, is it?" he growled, scowling at the girl of the Red Mill.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I certainly did not," returned Ruth tartly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ho! so it's you, is it?" he growled, scowling at the girl of the Red Mill.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Ho! so it's you, is it?" he growled, scowling at the girl of the Red Mill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ho! so it's you, is it?" he growled, scowling at the girl of the Red Mill.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Reckon you didn't expect to see me."
move about in a confused manner
From this reading "Ho! so it's you, is it?" he growled, scowling at the girl of the Red Mill.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading But he was the first, nevertheless, to speak.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AN ACCIDENT THREATENING Probably the ex-showman was not as surprised to see Ruth Fielding as she was to see him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Ho! so it's you, is it?" he growled, scowling at the girl of the Red Mill.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading AN ACCIDENT THREATENING Probably the ex-showman was not as surprised to see Ruth Fielding as she was to see him.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Reckon you didn't expect to see me."
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "Ho! so it's you, is it?" he growled, scowling at the girl of the Red Mill.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I certainly did not," returned Ruth tartly.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading AN ACCIDENT THREATENING Probably the ex-showman was not as surprised to see Ruth Fielding as she was to see him.
sullen or unfriendly in appearance
From this reading "Ho! so it's you, is it?" he growled, scowling at the girl of the Red Mill.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading AN ACCIDENT THREATENING Probably the ex-showman was not as surprised to see Ruth Fielding as she was to see him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN ACCIDENT THREATENING Probably the ex-showman was not as surprised to see Ruth Fielding as she was to see him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Ho! so it's you, is it?" he growled, scowling at the girl of the Red Mill.
express in speech
From this reading But he was the first, nevertheless, to speak.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading AN ACCIDENT THREATENING Probably the ex-showman was not as surprised to see Ruth Fielding as she was to see him.
in a tart manner
From this reading "I certainly did not," returned Ruth tartly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ACCIDENT THREATENING Probably the ex-showman was not as surprised to see Ruth Fielding as she was to see him.
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading AN ACCIDENT THREATENING Probably the ex-showman was not as surprised to see Ruth Fielding as she was to see him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ACCIDENT THREATENING Probably the ex-showman was not as surprised to see Ruth Fielding as she was to see him.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN ACCIDENT THREATENING Probably the ex-showman was not as surprised to see Ruth Fielding as she was to see him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ho! so it's you, is it?" he growled, scowling at the girl of the Red Mill.
Chapter 18 of Ruth Fielding in the Great Northwest by Alice B. Emerson holds 110 sentences, grouped into 22 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 18 holds 110 sentences of Ruth Fielding in the Great Northwest, unabridged, divided into 22 reading sections.
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