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Chapter 3 of The Border Boys Across the Frontier is here in full — 121 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A NIGHT ALARM. "How far distant do you imagine it is?" inquired the professor, as they rode forward with their drooping spirits considerably revived. "Not more than fifteen miles--if it is that, 'cording ter my calcerlations," decided Pete. "Then we should arrive there by ten o'clock to-night." "About that time--yep.
Chapter 3 of The Border Boys Across the Frontier is here in full — 121 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading “A NIGHT ALARM.”
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading “"Then we should arrive there by ten o'clock to-night."”
to a great extent or degree
From this reading “"How far distant do you imagine it is?" inquired the professor, as they rode forward with their drooping spirits considerably revived.”
-ing form of “cord” — stack in cords
From this reading “"Not more than fifteen miles--if it is that, 'cording ter my calcerlations," decided Pete.”
weak from exhaustion
From this reading “"How far distant do you imagine it is?" inquired the professor, as they rode forward with their drooping spirits considerably revived.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading “"Not more than fifteen miles--if it is that, 'cording ter my calcerlations," decided Pete.”
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading “"How far distant do you imagine it is?" inquired the professor, as they rode forward with their drooping spirits considerably revived.”
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading “"How far distant do you imagine it is?" inquired the professor, as they rode forward with their drooping spirits considerably revived.”
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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 A NIGHT ALARM.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "About that time--yep.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "Then we should arrive there by ten o'clock to-night."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "How far distant do you imagine it is?" inquired the professor, as they rode forward with their drooping spirits considerably revived.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Then we should arrive there by ten o'clock to-night."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Not more than fifteen miles--if it is that, 'cording ter my calcerlations," decided Pete.
to a great extent or degree
From this reading "How far distant do you imagine it is?" inquired the professor, as they rode forward with their drooping spirits considerably revived.
-ing form of “cord” — stack in cords
From this reading "Not more than fifteen miles--if it is that, 'cording ter my calcerlations," decided Pete.
recognizable; marked
From this reading "Not more than fifteen miles--if it is that, 'cording ter my calcerlations," decided Pete.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading "How far distant do you imagine it is?" inquired the professor, as they rode forward with their drooping spirits considerably revived.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How far distant do you imagine it is?" inquired the professor, as they rode forward with their drooping spirits considerably revived.
weak from exhaustion
From this reading "How far distant do you imagine it is?" inquired the professor, as they rode forward with their drooping spirits considerably revived.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "How far distant do you imagine it is?" inquired the professor, as they rode forward with their drooping spirits considerably revived.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading "Not more than fifteen miles--if it is that, 'cording ter my calcerlations," decided Pete.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "How far distant do you imagine it is?" inquired the professor, as they rode forward with their drooping spirits considerably revived.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How far distant do you imagine it is?" inquired the professor, as they rode forward with their drooping spirits considerably revived.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Not more than fifteen miles--if it is that, 'cording ter my calcerlations," decided Pete.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "How far distant do you imagine it is?" inquired the professor, as they rode forward with their drooping spirits considerably revived.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "How far distant do you imagine it is?" inquired the professor, as they rode forward with their drooping spirits considerably revived.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How far distant do you imagine it is?" inquired the professor, as they rode forward with their drooping spirits considerably revived.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "How far distant do you imagine it is?" inquired the professor, as they rode forward with their drooping spirits considerably revived.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading "Not more than fifteen miles--if it is that, 'cording ter my calcerlations," decided Pete.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Not more than fifteen miles--if it is that, 'cording ter my calcerlations," decided Pete.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Not more than fifteen miles--if it is that, 'cording ter my calcerlations," decided Pete.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not more than fifteen miles--if it is that, 'cording ter my calcerlations," decided Pete.
according to the clock
From this reading "Then we should arrive there by ten o'clock to-night."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Not more than fifteen miles--if it is that, 'cording ter my calcerlations," decided Pete.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading "How far distant do you imagine it is?" inquired the professor, as they rode forward with their drooping spirits considerably revived.
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading "How far distant do you imagine it is?" inquired the professor, as they rode forward with their drooping spirits considerably revived.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "How far distant do you imagine it is?" inquired the professor, as they rode forward with their drooping spirits considerably revived.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Then we should arrive there by ten o'clock to-night."
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading "How far distant do you imagine it is?" inquired the professor, as they rode forward with their drooping spirits considerably revived.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "Then we should arrive there by ten o'clock to-night."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Not more than fifteen miles--if it is that, 'cording ter my calcerlations," decided Pete.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Not more than fifteen miles--if it is that, 'cording ter my calcerlations," decided Pete.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Not more than fifteen miles--if it is that, 'cording ter my calcerlations," decided Pete.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "How far distant do you imagine it is?" inquired the professor, as they rode forward with their drooping spirits considerably revived.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "How far distant do you imagine it is?" inquired the professor, as they rode forward with their drooping spirits considerably revived.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then we should arrive there by ten o'clock to-night."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Then we should arrive there by ten o'clock to-night."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How far distant do you imagine it is?" inquired the professor, as they rode forward with their drooping spirits considerably revived.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "About that time--yep.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then we should arrive there by ten o'clock to-night."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Then we should arrive there by ten o'clock to-night."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "How far distant do you imagine it is?" inquired the professor, as they rode forward with their drooping spirits considerably revived.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "About that time--yep.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How far distant do you imagine it is?" inquired the professor, as they rode forward with their drooping spirits considerably revived.
Chapter 3 of The Border Boys Across the Frontier by John Henry Goldfrap holds 121 sentences, grouped into 25 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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