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The Bobbsey Twins in the Country
The Bobbsey Twins in the Country

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of The Bobbsey Twins in the Country is here in full — 91 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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MEADOW BROOK "Oh, how cool the trees are out here!"
Flossie exclaimed, as the wagon rumbled along so close to the low trees that Bert could reach out and pick horse-chestnut blossoms.
"My, how sweet it is!" said Dinah, as she sniffed audibly, enjoying the freshness of the country.
Freddie was on the seat with Uncle Dan and had Snoop's box safe in his arms.
He wanted to let the cat see along the road, but everybody protested.
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The Bobbsey Twins in the Country

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of The Bobbsey Twins in the Country is here in full — 91 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/18 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
MEADOW BROOK "Oh, how cool the trees are out here!"
Line 2
Flossie exclaimed, as the wagon rumbled along so close to the low trees that Bert could reach out and pick horse-chestnut blossoms.
Line 3
"My, how sweet it is!" said Dinah, as she sniffed audibly, enjoying the freshness of the country.
Line 4
Freddie was on the seat with Uncle Dan and had Snoop's box safe in his arms.
Line 5
He wanted to let the cat see along the road, but everybody protested.
/hiː ˈwɔːntɪd tuː let ðə kæt siː əˈlɔːŋ ðə roʊd bʌt ˈevribɑːdi prəˈtestɪd/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

audibly adverb US /ˈɑːdəbli/

in an audible manner

From this reading “"My, how sweet it is!" said Dinah, as she sniffed audibly, enjoying the freshness of the country.”

blossoms noun US /ˈblɑːsəmz/

plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

From this reading “Flossie exclaimed, as the wagon rumbled along so close to the low trees that Bert could reach out and pick horse-chestnut blossoms.”

brook noun US /brʊk/

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading “MEADOW BROOK "Oh, how cool the trees are out here!"”

enjoying verb US /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading “"My, how sweet it is!" said Dinah, as she sniffed audibly, enjoying the freshness of the country.”

freshness noun US /ˈfreʃnəs/

the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated

From this reading “"My, how sweet it is!" said Dinah, as she sniffed audibly, enjoying the freshness of the country.”

meadow noun US /ˈmedoʊ/

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading “MEADOW BROOK "Oh, how cool the trees are out here!"”

rumbled verb US /ˈrʌmbəld/

past form of “rumble” — make a low noise

From this reading “Flossie exclaimed, as the wagon rumbled along so close to the low trees that Bert could reach out and pick horse-chestnut blossoms.”

sniffed verb US /snɪft/

past form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose

From this reading “"My, how sweet it is!" said Dinah, as she sniffed audibly, enjoying the freshness of the country.”

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alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Flossie exclaimed, as the wagon rumbled along so close to the low trees that Bert could reach out and pick horse-chestnut blossoms.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Flossie exclaimed, as the wagon rumbled along so close to the low trees that Bert could reach out and pick horse-chestnut blossoms.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading MEADOW BROOK "Oh, how cool the trees are out here!"

armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Freddie was on the seat with Uncle Dan and had Snoop's box safe in his arms.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Flossie exclaimed, as the wagon rumbled along so close to the low trees that Bert could reach out and pick horse-chestnut blossoms.

audiblyadverbUS /ˈɑːdəbli/

in an audible manner

From this reading "My, how sweet it is!" said Dinah, as she sniffed audibly, enjoying the freshness of the country.

Bert

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

From this reading Flossie exclaimed, as the wagon rumbled along so close to the low trees that Bert could reach out and pick horse-chestnut blossoms.

blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/

plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

From this reading Flossie exclaimed, as the wagon rumbled along so close to the low trees that Bert could reach out and pick horse-chestnut blossoms.

boxnounUS /bɑːks/

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Freddie was on the seat with Uncle Dan and had Snoop's box safe in his arms.

BROOKnounUS /brʊk/

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading MEADOW BROOK "Oh, how cool the trees are out here!"

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He wanted to let the cat see along the road, but everybody protested.

catnounUS /kæt/

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading He wanted to let the cat see along the road, but everybody protested.

closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Flossie exclaimed, as the wagon rumbled along so close to the low trees that Bert could reach out and pick horse-chestnut blossoms.

cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading MEADOW BROOK "Oh, how cool the trees are out here!"

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Flossie exclaimed, as the wagon rumbled along so close to the low trees that Bert could reach out and pick horse-chestnut blossoms.

countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading "My, how sweet it is!" said Dinah, as she sniffed audibly, enjoying the freshness of the country.

Dan

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

From this reading Freddie was on the seat with Uncle Dan and had Snoop's box safe in his arms.

Dinah

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

From this reading "My, how sweet it is!" said Dinah, as she sniffed audibly, enjoying the freshness of the country.

enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading "My, how sweet it is!" said Dinah, as she sniffed audibly, enjoying the freshness of the country.

everybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/

every person

From this reading He wanted to let the cat see along the road, but everybody protested.

exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading Flossie exclaimed, as the wagon rumbled along so close to the low trees that Bert could reach out and pick horse-chestnut blossoms.

Flossie

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

From this reading Flossie exclaimed, as the wagon rumbled along so close to the low trees that Bert could reach out and pick horse-chestnut blossoms.

Freddie

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

From this reading Freddie was on the seat with Uncle Dan and had Snoop's box safe in his arms.

freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/

the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated

From this reading "My, how sweet it is!" said Dinah, as she sniffed audibly, enjoying the freshness of the country.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Freddie was on the seat with Uncle Dan and had Snoop's box safe in his arms.

HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He wanted to let the cat see along the road, but everybody protested.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

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

From this reading MEADOW BROOK "Oh, how cool the trees are out here!"

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Freddie was on the seat with Uncle Dan and had Snoop's box safe in his arms.

horse-chestnut

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

From this reading Flossie exclaimed, as the wagon rumbled along so close to the low trees that Bert could reach out and pick horse-chestnut blossoms.

how

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

From this reading MEADOW BROOK "Oh, how cool the trees are out here!"

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Freddie was on the seat with Uncle Dan and had Snoop's box safe in his arms.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "My, how sweet it is!" said Dinah, as she sniffed audibly, enjoying the freshness of the country.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "My, how sweet it is!" said Dinah, as she sniffed audibly, enjoying the freshness of the country.

letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading He wanted to let the cat see along the road, but everybody protested.

lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Flossie exclaimed, as the wagon rumbled along so close to the low trees that Bert could reach out and pick horse-chestnut blossoms.

MEADOWnounUS /ˈmedoʊ/

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading MEADOW BROOK "Oh, how cool the trees are out here!"

MydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My, how sweet it is!" said Dinah, as she sniffed audibly, enjoying the freshness of the country.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "My, how sweet it is!" said Dinah, as she sniffed audibly, enjoying the freshness of the country.

OhnounUS /oʊ/

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading MEADOW BROOK "Oh, how cool the trees are out here!"

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Freddie was on the seat with Uncle Dan and had Snoop's box safe in his arms.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading MEADOW BROOK "Oh, how cool the trees are out here!"

pickverbUS /pɪk/

select carefully from a group

From this reading Flossie exclaimed, as the wagon rumbled along so close to the low trees that Bert could reach out and pick horse-chestnut blossoms.

protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/

past form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading He wanted to let the cat see along the road, but everybody protested.

reachverbUS /riːtʃ/

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Flossie exclaimed, as the wagon rumbled along so close to the low trees that Bert could reach out and pick horse-chestnut blossoms.

roadnounUS /roʊd/

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading He wanted to let the cat see along the road, but everybody protested.

rumbledverbUS /ˈrʌmbəld/

past form of “rumble” — make a low noise

From this reading Flossie exclaimed, as the wagon rumbled along so close to the low trees that Bert could reach out and pick horse-chestnut blossoms.

safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Freddie was on the seat with Uncle Dan and had Snoop's box safe in his arms.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "My, how sweet it is!" said Dinah, as she sniffed audibly, enjoying the freshness of the country.

seatnounUS /siːt/

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Freddie was on the seat with Uncle Dan and had Snoop's box safe in his arms.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He wanted to let the cat see along the road, but everybody protested.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "My, how sweet it is!" said Dinah, as she sniffed audibly, enjoying the freshness of the country.

sniffedverbUS /snɪft/

past form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose

From this reading "My, how sweet it is!" said Dinah, as she sniffed audibly, enjoying the freshness of the country.

Snoop's

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

From this reading Freddie was on the seat with Uncle Dan and had Snoop's box safe in his arms.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Flossie exclaimed, as the wagon rumbled along so close to the low trees that Bert could reach out and pick horse-chestnut blossoms.

sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading "My, how sweet it is!" said Dinah, as she sniffed audibly, enjoying the freshness of the country.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Flossie exclaimed, as the wagon rumbled along so close to the low trees that Bert could reach out and pick horse-chestnut blossoms.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading MEADOW BROOK "Oh, how cool the trees are out here!"

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Flossie exclaimed, as the wagon rumbled along so close to the low trees that Bert could reach out and pick horse-chestnut blossoms.

treesnounUS /triːz/

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading MEADOW BROOK "Oh, how cool the trees are out here!"

UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Freddie was on the seat with Uncle Dan and had Snoop's box safe in his arms.

wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading Flossie exclaimed, as the wagon rumbled along so close to the low trees that Bert could reach out and pick horse-chestnut blossoms.

wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He wanted to let the cat see along the road, but everybody protested.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Freddie was on the seat with Uncle Dan and had Snoop's box safe in his arms.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Freddie was on the seat with Uncle Dan and had Snoop's box safe in his arms.

Chapter 5 of The Bobbsey Twins in the Country by Laura Lee Hope holds 91 sentences, grouped into 19 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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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Chapter 5 holds 91 sentences of The Bobbsey Twins in the Country, unabridged, divided into 19 reading sections.

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