Chapter 1 of Teddy and the Mystery Deer is here in full — 173 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Teddy and the Mystery Deer is here in full — 173 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Teddy Benson gave a final twist to the propeller of his toy, model airplane. “Better not make it too tight,” suggested his chum, Dick Kelly. “Why not?” Teddy asked, looking up as he slipped on the catch so the propeller might not start revolving before he was ready. “You might break the rubber bands,” Dick explained.
Chapter 1 of Teddy and the Mystery Deer is here in full — 173 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading “Teddy Benson gave a final twist to the propeller of his toy, model airplane.”
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading ““Better not make it too tight,” suggested his chum, Dick Kelly.”
United States circus clown (1898-1979)
From this reading ““Better not make it too tight,” suggested his chum, Dick Kelly.”
a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
From this reading “Teddy Benson gave a final twist to the propeller of his toy, model airplane.”
-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading “Teddy asked, looking up as he slipped on the catch so the propeller might not start revolving before he was ready.”
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading ““You might break the rubber bands,” Dick explained.”
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading “Teddy Benson gave a final twist to the propeller of his toy, model airplane.”
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading “Teddy Benson gave a final twist to the propeller of his toy, model airplane.”
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a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
In this reading ““You might break the rubber bands,” Dick explained.”
In this reading ““Better not make it too tight,” suggested his chum, Dick Kelly.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 Teddy Benson gave a final twist to the propeller of his toy, model airplane.
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading Teddy Benson gave a final twist to the propeller of his toy, model airplane.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Teddy asked, looking up as he slipped on the catch so the propeller might not start revolving before he was ready.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Teddy asked, looking up as he slipped on the catch so the propeller might not start revolving before he was ready.
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading “You might break the rubber bands,” Dick explained.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Teddy asked, looking up as he slipped on the catch so the propeller might not start revolving before he was ready.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Teddy Benson gave a final twist to the propeller of his toy, model airplane.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “Better not make it too tight,” suggested his chum, Dick Kelly.
terminate
From this reading “You might break the rubber bands,” Dick explained.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Teddy asked, looking up as he slipped on the catch so the propeller might not start revolving before he was ready.
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading “Better not make it too tight,” suggested his chum, Dick Kelly.
someone who is a detective
From this reading “Better not make it too tight,” suggested his chum, Dick Kelly.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “You might break the rubber bands,” Dick explained.
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Teddy Benson gave a final twist to the propeller of his toy, model airplane.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Teddy Benson gave a final twist to the propeller of his toy, model airplane.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Teddy asked, looking up as he slipped on the catch so the propeller might not start revolving before he was ready.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Teddy Benson gave a final twist to the propeller of his toy, model airplane.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Better not make it too tight,” suggested his chum, Dick Kelly.
United States circus clown (1898-1979)
From this reading “Better not make it too tight,” suggested his chum, Dick Kelly.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Teddy asked, looking up as he slipped on the catch so the propeller might not start revolving before he was ready.
engage in
From this reading “Better not make it too tight,” suggested his chum, Dick Kelly.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Teddy asked, looking up as he slipped on the catch so the propeller might not start revolving before he was ready.
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Teddy Benson gave a final twist to the propeller of his toy, model airplane.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Better not make it too tight,” suggested his chum, Dick Kelly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Teddy Benson gave a final twist to the propeller of his toy, model airplane.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Teddy asked, looking up as he slipped on the catch so the propeller might not start revolving before he was ready.
a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
From this reading Teddy Benson gave a final twist to the propeller of his toy, model airplane.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Teddy asked, looking up as he slipped on the catch so the propeller might not start revolving before he was ready.
-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading Teddy asked, looking up as he slipped on the catch so the propeller might not start revolving before he was ready.
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading “You might break the rubber bands,” Dick explained.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Teddy asked, looking up as he slipped on the catch so the propeller might not start revolving before he was ready.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Teddy asked, looking up as he slipped on the catch so the propeller might not start revolving before he was ready.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Teddy asked, looking up as he slipped on the catch so the propeller might not start revolving before he was ready.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “Better not make it too tight,” suggested his chum, Dick Kelly.
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading Teddy Benson gave a final twist to the propeller of his toy, model airplane.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Teddy Benson gave a final twist to the propeller of his toy, model airplane.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading “Better not make it too tight,” suggested his chum, Dick Kelly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Teddy Benson gave a final twist to the propeller of his toy, model airplane.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Better not make it too tight,” suggested his chum, Dick Kelly.
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading Teddy Benson gave a final twist to the propeller of his toy, model airplane.
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading Teddy Benson gave a final twist to the propeller of his toy, model airplane.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Teddy asked, looking up as he slipped on the catch so the propeller might not start revolving before he was ready.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Teddy asked, looking up as he slipped on the catch so the propeller might not start revolving before he was ready.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why not?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You might break the rubber bands,” Dick explained.
Chapter 1 of Teddy and the Mystery Deer by Howard Roger Garis holds 173 sentences, grouped into 35 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 1 holds 173 sentences of Teddy and the Mystery Deer, unabridged, divided into 35 reading sections.
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