Chapter 2 of The Belle of Bowling Green is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 2 of The Belle of Bowling Green is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“What an exciting event!” she exclaimed, “and Kouba is sure that Leonard Murray was the leader of the crowd. I believe it. It was Leonard I saw with the Clark boys half an hour ago. I dare say he is staying with them. I must go and tell grandmother.”
Chapter 2 of The Belle of Bowling Green is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading “It was Leonard I saw with the Clark boys half an hour ago.”
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading ““What an exciting event!” she exclaimed, “and Kouba is sure that Leonard Murray was the leader of the crowd.”
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading ““What an exciting event!” she exclaimed, “and Kouba is sure that Leonard Murray was the leader of the crowd.”
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading “I must go and tell grandmother.””
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading ““What an exciting event!” she exclaimed, “and Kouba is sure that Leonard Murray was the leader of the crowd.”
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading ““What an exciting event!” she exclaimed, “and Kouba is sure that Leonard Murray was the leader of the crowd.”
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading ““What an exciting event!” she exclaimed, “and Kouba is sure that Leonard Murray was the leader of the crowd.”
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “I dare say he is staying with them.”
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.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading ““What an exciting event!” she exclaimed, “and Kouba is sure that Leonard Murray was the leader of the crowd.”
In this reading “I dare say he is staying with them.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
in the past
From this reading It was Leonard I saw with the Clark boys half an hour ago.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “What an exciting event!” she exclaimed, “and Kouba is sure that Leonard Murray was the leader of the crowd.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “What an exciting event!” she exclaimed, “and Kouba is sure that Leonard Murray was the leader of the crowd.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I believe it.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was Leonard I saw with the Clark boys half an hour ago.
United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading It was Leonard I saw with the Clark boys half an hour ago.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading “What an exciting event!” she exclaimed, “and Kouba is sure that Leonard Murray was the leader of the crowd.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading I dare say he is staying with them.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading “What an exciting event!” she exclaimed, “and Kouba is sure that Leonard Murray was the leader of the crowd.
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading “What an exciting event!” she exclaimed, “and Kouba is sure that Leonard Murray was the leader of the crowd.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “What an exciting event!” she exclaimed, “and Kouba is sure that Leonard Murray was the leader of the crowd.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I must go and tell grandmother.”
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading I must go and tell grandmother.”
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was Leonard I saw with the Clark boys half an hour ago.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I dare say he is staying with them.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was Leonard I saw with the Clark boys half an hour ago.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I believe it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What an exciting event!” she exclaimed, “and Kouba is sure that Leonard Murray was the leader of the crowd.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I believe it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What an exciting event!” she exclaimed, “and Kouba is sure that Leonard Murray was the leader of the crowd.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading “What an exciting event!” she exclaimed, “and Kouba is sure that Leonard Murray was the leader of the crowd.
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading “What an exciting event!” she exclaimed, “and Kouba is sure that Leonard Murray was the leader of the crowd.
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading “What an exciting event!” she exclaimed, “and Kouba is sure that Leonard Murray was the leader of the crowd.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must go and tell grandmother.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “What an exciting event!” she exclaimed, “and Kouba is sure that Leonard Murray was the leader of the crowd.
cut with a saw
From this reading It was Leonard I saw with the Clark boys half an hour ago.
express in words
From this reading I dare say he is staying with them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What an exciting event!” she exclaimed, “and Kouba is sure that Leonard Murray was the leader of the crowd.
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I dare say he is staying with them.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “What an exciting event!” she exclaimed, “and Kouba is sure that Leonard Murray was the leader of the crowd.
express in words
From this reading I must go and tell grandmother.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “What an exciting event!” she exclaimed, “and Kouba is sure that Leonard Murray was the leader of the crowd.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “What an exciting event!” she exclaimed, “and Kouba is sure that Leonard Murray was the leader of the crowd.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I dare say he is staying with them.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What an exciting event!” she exclaimed, “and Kouba is sure that Leonard Murray was the leader of the crowd.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What an exciting event!” she exclaimed, “and Kouba is sure that Leonard Murray was the leader of the crowd.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was Leonard I saw with the Clark boys half an hour ago.
Chapter 2 of The Belle of Bowling Green by Amelia E. Barr holds 406 sentences, grouped into 82 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 2 holds 406 sentences of The Belle of Bowling Green, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.
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