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Si Klegg — Book 5
Si Klegg — Book 5

Chapter XIII

Chapter 13 of Si Klegg — Book 5 is here in full — 213 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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GOES AFTER KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN CIRCLE.
THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:
"Here, Corporal; I want you.
I've got a great lark.
Our Secret Service people report a bad lodge of the Knights of the Golden Circle out here in the country that threatens to make trouble.
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Si Klegg — Book 5

Chapter XIII

Chapter 13 of Si Klegg — Book 5 is here in full — 213 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/42 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
GOES AFTER KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN CIRCLE.
/ɡoʊz ˈæftər naɪts ʌv ðə ˈɡoʊldən ˈsɜːrkəl/
Line 2
THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:
Line 3
"Here, Corporal; I want you.
/hiːr ˈkɔːrpərəl aɪ wɑːnt juː/
Line 4
I've got a great lark.
Line 5
Our Secret Service people report a bad lodge of the Knights of the Golden Circle out here in the country that threatens to make trouble.
/ˈaʊər ˈsiː.krət ˈsɜːrvəs ˈpiːpəl riˈpɔːrt ə bæd lɑːdʒ ʌv ðə naɪts ʌv ðə ˈɡoʊldən ˈsɜːrkəl aʊt hiːr ɪn ðə ˈkʌntri ðæt ˈθretənz tuː meɪk ˈtrʌbəl/

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Aids noun US /eɪdz/

a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

From this reading “THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:”

Corporal noun US /ˈkɔːrpərəl/

a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines

From this reading “"Here, Corporal; I want you.”

General's noun US /ˈdʒenərəlz/

possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank

From this reading “THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:”

gleefully adverb US /ˈɡliːfəli/

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading “THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:”

lark noun US /lɑːrk/

North American songbirds having a yellow breast

From this reading “I've got a great lark.”

lodge verb US /lɑːdʒ/

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading “Our Secret Service people report a bad lodge of the Knights of the Golden Circle out here in the country that threatens to make trouble.”

preparatory adjective US /prɪˈperətɔːri/

preceding and preparing for something

From this reading “THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:”

threatens verb US /ˈθretənz/

third-person singular of “threaten” — pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading “Our Secret Service people report a bad lodge of the Knights of the Golden Circle out here in the country that threatens to make trouble.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

next morning adjective + noun

In this reading “THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:”

Secret Service noun + noun

the United States intelligence agency that protects current and former presidents and vice presidents and their immediate families and protects distinguished foreign visitors; detects and apprehends counterfeiters; suppresses forgery of government securities and documents

In this reading “Our Secret Service people report a bad lodge of the Knights of the Golden Circle out here in the country that threatens to make trouble.”

through the doorway preposition + article + noun counted as “through … doorway”

In this reading “THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:”

make trouble verb + noun

In this reading “Our Secret Service people report a bad lodge of the Knights of the Golden Circle out here in the country that threatens to make trouble.”

in the country preposition + article + noun counted as “in … country”

In this reading “Our Secret Service people report a bad lodge of the Knights of the Golden Circle out here in the country that threatens to make trouble.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I've got a great lark.

AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading GOES AFTER KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN CIRCLE.

AidsnounUS /eɪdz/

a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

From this reading THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:

badadjectiveUS /bæd/

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Our Secret Service people report a bad lodge of the Knights of the Golden Circle out here in the country that threatens to make trouble.

Bigelow

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From this reading THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:

CIRCLEnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading GOES AFTER KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN CIRCLE.

CorporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/

a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines

From this reading "Here, Corporal; I want you.

countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Our Secret Service people report a bad lodge of the Knights of the Golden Circle out here in the country that threatens to make trouble.

doorwaynounUS /ˈdɔːrweɪ/

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:

eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:

frontnounUS /frʌnt/

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:

gatheringnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:

General'snounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/

possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank

From this reading THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:

gleefullyadverbUS /ˈɡliːfəli/

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:

GOESnounUS /ɡoʊz/

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading GOES AFTER KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN CIRCLE.

GOLDENadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading GOES AFTER KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN CIRCLE.

gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I've got a great lark.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading I've got a great lark.

headnounUS /hed/

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:

HereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Here, Corporal; I want you.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Here, Corporal; I want you.

I've

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I've got a great lark.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Our Secret Service people report a bad lodge of the Knights of the Golden Circle out here in the country that threatens to make trouble.

KNIGHTSnounUS /naɪts/

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading GOES AFTER KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN CIRCLE.

larknounUS /lɑːrk/

North American songbirds having a yellow breast

From this reading I've got a great lark.

Lieut

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:

lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading Our Secret Service people report a bad lodge of the Knights of the Golden Circle out here in the country that threatens to make trouble.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading Our Secret Service people report a bad lodge of the Knights of the Golden Circle out here in the country that threatens to make trouble.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GOES AFTER KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN CIRCLE.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:

OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our Secret Service people report a bad lodge of the Knights of the Golden Circle out here in the country that threatens to make trouble.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Our Secret Service people report a bad lodge of the Knights of the Golden Circle out here in the country that threatens to make trouble.

peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Our Secret Service people report a bad lodge of the Knights of the Golden Circle out here in the country that threatens to make trouble.

preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/

preceding and preparing for something

From this reading THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:

reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Our Secret Service people report a bad lodge of the Knights of the Golden Circle out here in the country that threatens to make trouble.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:

SecretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Our Secret Service people report a bad lodge of the Knights of the Golden Circle out here in the country that threatens to make trouble.

ServicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Our Secret Service people report a bad lodge of the Knights of the Golden Circle out here in the country that threatens to make trouble.

Shorty

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:

startingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:

THATconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading GOES AFTER KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN CIRCLE.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:

threatensverbUS /ˈθretənz/

third-person singular of “threaten” — pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading Our Secret Service people report a bad lodge of the Knights of the Golden Circle out here in the country that threatens to make trouble.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:

thrustverbUS /θrʌst/

push forcefully

From this reading THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:

togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:

troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/

a source of difficulty

From this reading Our Secret Service people report a bad lodge of the Knights of the Golden Circle out here in the country that threatens to make trouble.

wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "Here, Corporal; I want you.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Here, Corporal; I want you.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THAT evening, as Shorty was gathering his things together, preparatory for starting to the front the next morning, Lieut. Bigelow, one of the General's young Aids, thrust his head through the doorway and said gleefully:

Chapter 13 of Si Klegg — Book 5 by John McElroy holds 213 sentences, grouped into 43 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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