Chapter 10 of The Bradys and the Girl Smuggler is here in full — 150 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 10 of The Bradys and the Girl Smuggler is here in full — 150 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
SERVING THE WARRANT. Mrs. La Croix and her daughter were possessed of good nerves, for the dramatic entrance of the Bradys did not seem to startle them in the least. They glanced coolly at the detectives and Mrs. La Croix asked, haughtily: "Who are these men?" "Detectives, madam," replied Old King Brady, politely.
Chapter 10 of The Bradys and the Girl Smuggler is here in full — 150 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896)
From this reading “"Detectives, madam," replied Old King Brady, politely.”
plural of “brady” — United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896)
From this reading “Mrs. La Croix and her daughter were possessed of good nerves, for the dramatic entrance of the Bradys did not seem to startle them in the least.”
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading “They glanced coolly at the detectives and Mrs. La Croix asked, haughtily:”
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading “Mrs. La Croix and her daughter were possessed of good nerves, for the dramatic entrance of the Bradys did not seem to startle them in the least.”
in a haughty manner
From this reading “They glanced coolly at the detectives and Mrs. La Croix asked, haughtily:”
in a polite manner
From this reading “"Detectives, madam," replied Old King Brady, politely.”
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading “SERVING THE WARRANT.”
to stimulate to action
From this reading “Mrs. La Croix and her daughter were possessed of good nerves, for the dramatic entrance of the Bradys did not seem to startle them in the least.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. La Croix and her daughter were possessed of good nerves, for the dramatic entrance of the Bradys did not seem to startle them in the least.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Who are these men?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading They glanced coolly at the detectives and Mrs. La Croix asked, haughtily:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They glanced coolly at the detectives and Mrs. La Croix asked, haughtily:
United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896)
From this reading "Detectives, madam," replied Old King Brady, politely.
plural of “brady” — United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896)
From this reading Mrs. La Croix and her daughter were possessed of good nerves, for the dramatic entrance of the Bradys did not seem to startle them in the least.
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading They glanced coolly at the detectives and Mrs. La Croix asked, haughtily:
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From this reading Mrs. La Croix and her daughter were possessed of good nerves, for the dramatic entrance of the Bradys did not seem to startle them in the least.
a female human offspring
From this reading Mrs. La Croix and her daughter were possessed of good nerves, for the dramatic entrance of the Bradys did not seem to startle them in the least.
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading They glanced coolly at the detectives and Mrs. La Croix asked, haughtily:
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. La Croix and her daughter were possessed of good nerves, for the dramatic entrance of the Bradys did not seem to startle them in the least.
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading Mrs. La Croix and her daughter were possessed of good nerves, for the dramatic entrance of the Bradys did not seem to startle them in the least.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Mrs. La Croix and her daughter were possessed of good nerves, for the dramatic entrance of the Bradys did not seem to startle them in the least.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. La Croix and her daughter were possessed of good nerves, for the dramatic entrance of the Bradys did not seem to startle them in the least.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading They glanced coolly at the detectives and Mrs. La Croix asked, haughtily:
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mrs. La Croix and her daughter were possessed of good nerves, for the dramatic entrance of the Bradys did not seem to startle them in the least.
in a haughty manner
From this reading They glanced coolly at the detectives and Mrs. La Croix asked, haughtily:
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. La Croix and her daughter were possessed of good nerves, for the dramatic entrance of the Bradys did not seem to startle them in the least.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. La Croix and her daughter were possessed of good nerves, for the dramatic entrance of the Bradys did not seem to startle them in the least.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "Detectives, madam," replied Old King Brady, politely.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Mrs. La Croix and her daughter were possessed of good nerves, for the dramatic entrance of the Bradys did not seem to startle them in the least.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. La Croix and her daughter were possessed of good nerves, for the dramatic entrance of the Bradys did not seem to startle them in the least.
a woman of refinement
From this reading "Detectives, madam," replied Old King Brady, politely.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Who are these men?"
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. La Croix and her daughter were possessed of good nerves, for the dramatic entrance of the Bradys did not seem to startle them in the least.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading Mrs. La Croix and her daughter were possessed of good nerves, for the dramatic entrance of the Bradys did not seem to startle them in the least.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. La Croix and her daughter were possessed of good nerves, for the dramatic entrance of the Bradys did not seem to startle them in the least.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. La Croix and her daughter were possessed of good nerves, for the dramatic entrance of the Bradys did not seem to startle them in the least.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Detectives, madam," replied Old King Brady, politely.
in a polite manner
From this reading "Detectives, madam," replied Old King Brady, politely.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Mrs. La Croix and her daughter were possessed of good nerves, for the dramatic entrance of the Bradys did not seem to startle them in the least.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Detectives, madam," replied Old King Brady, politely.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mrs. La Croix and her daughter were possessed of good nerves, for the dramatic entrance of the Bradys did not seem to startle them in the least.
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading SERVING THE WARRANT.
to stimulate to action
From this reading Mrs. La Croix and her daughter were possessed of good nerves, for the dramatic entrance of the Bradys did not seem to startle them in the least.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SERVING THE WARRANT.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mrs. La Croix and her daughter were possessed of good nerves, for the dramatic entrance of the Bradys did not seem to startle them in the least.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Who are these men?"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They glanced coolly at the detectives and Mrs. La Croix asked, haughtily:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. La Croix and her daughter were possessed of good nerves, for the dramatic entrance of the Bradys did not seem to startle them in the least.
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading SERVING THE WARRANT.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. La Croix and her daughter were possessed of good nerves, for the dramatic entrance of the Bradys did not seem to startle them in the least.
which person or people
From this reading "Who are these men?"
Chapter 10 of The Bradys and the Girl Smuggler by Francis Worcester Doughty holds 150 sentences, grouped into 30 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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