Chapter 8 of The Boy Allies with the Cossacks is here in full — 141 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 8 of The Boy Allies with the Cossacks is here in full — 141 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE ESCAPE. Alexis made ready. Hal realized that he was taking a desperate chance to put through the scheme that had entered his mind. Not only was von Bernstrum a bigger man than Alexis, but the latter had lost much blood only 36 hours before. Doubtless also he knew every trick of a wrestler or fighter.
Chapter 8 of The Boy Allies with the Cossacks is here in full — 141 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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large or big relative to something else
From this reading “Not only was von Bernstrum a bigger man than Alexis, but the latter had lost much blood only 36 hours before.”
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading “Hal realized that he was taking a desperate chance to put through the scheme that had entered his mind.”
without doubt; certainly
From this reading “Doubtless also he knew every trick of a wrestler or fighter.”
someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading “Doubtless also he knew every trick of a wrestler or fighter.”
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading “Hal realized that he was taking a desperate chance to put through the scheme that had entered his mind.”
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading “Hal realized that he was taking a desperate chance to put through the scheme that had entered his mind.”
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading “Doubtless also he knew every trick of a wrestler or fighter.”
combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground
From this reading “Doubtless also he knew every trick of a wrestler or fighter.”
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.
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In this reading “Hal realized that he was taking a desperate chance to put through the scheme that had entered his mind.”
In this reading “Not only was von Bernstrum a bigger man than Alexis, but the latter had lost much blood only 36 hours before.”
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From this reading Not only was von Bernstrum a bigger man than Alexis, but the latter had lost much blood only 36 hours before.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hal realized that he was taking a desperate chance to put through the scheme that had entered his mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Alexis made ready.
in addition
From this reading Doubtless also he knew every trick of a wrestler or fighter.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Not only was von Bernstrum a bigger man than Alexis, but the latter had lost much blood only 36 hours before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not only was von Bernstrum a bigger man than Alexis, but the latter had lost much blood only 36 hours before.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Not only was von Bernstrum a bigger man than Alexis, but the latter had lost much blood only 36 hours before.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Not only was von Bernstrum a bigger man than Alexis, but the latter had lost much blood only 36 hours before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only was von Bernstrum a bigger man than Alexis, but the latter had lost much blood only 36 hours before.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Hal realized that he was taking a desperate chance to put through the scheme that had entered his mind.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Hal realized that he was taking a desperate chance to put through the scheme that had entered his mind.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless also he knew every trick of a wrestler or fighter.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Hal realized that he was taking a desperate chance to put through the scheme that had entered his mind.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE ESCAPE.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Doubtless also he knew every trick of a wrestler or fighter.
someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading Doubtless also he knew every trick of a wrestler or fighter.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hal realized that he was taking a desperate chance to put through the scheme that had entered his mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hal realized that he was taking a desperate chance to put through the scheme that had entered his mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hal realized that he was taking a desperate chance to put through the scheme that had entered his mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hal realized that he was taking a desperate chance to put through the scheme that had entered his mind.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Not only was von Bernstrum a bigger man than Alexis, but the latter had lost much blood only 36 hours before.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Doubtless also he knew every trick of a wrestler or fighter.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Not only was von Bernstrum a bigger man than Alexis, but the latter had lost much blood only 36 hours before.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Not only was von Bernstrum a bigger man than Alexis, but the latter had lost much blood only 36 hours before.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Alexis made ready.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Not only was von Bernstrum a bigger man than Alexis, but the latter had lost much blood only 36 hours before.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Hal realized that he was taking a desperate chance to put through the scheme that had entered his mind.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Not only was von Bernstrum a bigger man than Alexis, but the latter had lost much blood only 36 hours before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only was von Bernstrum a bigger man than Alexis, but the latter had lost much blood only 36 hours before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Doubtless also he knew every trick of a wrestler or fighter.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only was von Bernstrum a bigger man than Alexis, but the latter had lost much blood only 36 hours before.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Doubtless also he knew every trick of a wrestler or fighter.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Hal realized that he was taking a desperate chance to put through the scheme that had entered his mind.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Alexis made ready.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Hal realized that he was taking a desperate chance to put through the scheme that had entered his mind.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Hal realized that he was taking a desperate chance to put through the scheme that had entered his mind.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Hal realized that he was taking a desperate chance to put through the scheme that had entered his mind.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Not only was von Bernstrum a bigger man than Alexis, but the latter had lost much blood only 36 hours before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hal realized that he was taking a desperate chance to put through the scheme that had entered his mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ESCAPE.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Hal realized that he was taking a desperate chance to put through the scheme that had entered his mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hal realized that he was taking a desperate chance to put through the scheme that had entered his mind.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading Doubtless also he knew every trick of a wrestler or fighter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not only was von Bernstrum a bigger man than Alexis, but the latter had lost much blood only 36 hours before.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hal realized that he was taking a desperate chance to put through the scheme that had entered his mind.
combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground
From this reading Doubtless also he knew every trick of a wrestler or fighter.
Chapter 8 of The Boy Allies with the Cossacks by Clair W. (Clair Wallace) Hayes holds 141 sentences, grouped into 29 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 8 holds 141 sentences of The Boy Allies with the Cossacks, unabridged, divided into 29 reading sections.
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