Chapter 19 of Si Klegg — Book 3 is here in full — 291 sentences across 59 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIX
Chapter 19 of Si Klegg — Book 3 is here in full — 291 sentences across 59 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MR. ROSENBAUM RECITES A THRILLING EXPERIENCE. "HIST, boys, don't talk friendly to me out loud," said the prudent Rosenbaum. "What's happened? I know you have got the house.
Chapter 19 of Si Klegg — Book 3 is here in full — 291 sentences across 59 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “"HIST, boys, don't talk friendly to me out loud," said the prudent Rosenbaum.”
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading “ROSENBAUM RECITES A THRILLING EXPERIENCE.”
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading “"HIST, boys, don't talk friendly to me out loud," said the prudent Rosenbaum.”
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “"What's happened?”
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading “"HIST, boys, don't talk friendly to me out loud," said the prudent Rosenbaum.”
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading “"HIST, boys, don't talk friendly to me out loud," said the prudent Rosenbaum.”
third-person singular of “recite” — recite in elocution
From this reading “ROSENBAUM RECITES A THRILLING EXPERIENCE.”
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading “ROSENBAUM RECITES A THRILLING EXPERIENCE.”
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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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ROSENBAUM RECITES A THRILLING EXPERIENCE.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "HIST, boys, don't talk friendly to me out loud," said the prudent Rosenbaum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HIST, boys, don't talk friendly to me out loud," said the prudent Rosenbaum.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading ROSENBAUM RECITES A THRILLING EXPERIENCE.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading "HIST, boys, don't talk friendly to me out loud," said the prudent Rosenbaum.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I know you have got the house.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "What's happened?
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I know you have got the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HIST, boys, don't talk friendly to me out loud," said the prudent Rosenbaum.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I know you have got the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know you have got the house.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know you have got the house.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading "HIST, boys, don't talk friendly to me out loud," said the prudent Rosenbaum.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "HIST, boys, don't talk friendly to me out loud," said the prudent Rosenbaum.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "HIST, boys, don't talk friendly to me out loud," said the prudent Rosenbaum.
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading "HIST, boys, don't talk friendly to me out loud," said the prudent Rosenbaum.
third-person singular of “recite” — recite in elocution
From this reading ROSENBAUM RECITES A THRILLING EXPERIENCE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ROSENBAUM RECITES A THRILLING EXPERIENCE.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "HIST, boys, don't talk friendly to me out loud," said the prudent Rosenbaum.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "HIST, boys, don't talk friendly to me out loud," said the prudent Rosenbaum.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "HIST, boys, don't talk friendly to me out loud," said the prudent Rosenbaum.
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading ROSENBAUM RECITES A THRILLING EXPERIENCE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "HIST, boys, don't talk friendly to me out loud," said the prudent Rosenbaum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's happened?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I know you have got the house.
Chapter 19 of Si Klegg — Book 3 by John McElroy holds 291 sentences, grouped into 59 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 19 holds 291 sentences of Si Klegg — Book 3, unabridged, divided into 59 reading sections.
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