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The Broncho Rider Boys with Funston at Vera
The Broncho Rider Boys with Funston at Vera

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

Chapter 7 of The Broncho Rider Boys with Funston at Vera is here in full — 164 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE INSULT TO THE FLAG.
A week later, or, to be more exact, on April 10, 1914, the Broncho Rider Boys and their friend Pedro were back in the City of Mexico.
During the two weeks they had been at Pachuca, many changes had taken place and on the morning in question they had just finished their coffee in the breakfast room when Guadalupe, Pedro's sister, brought in the morning paper.
"What's the news?" asked Adrian.
Guadalupe glanced at the paper and hid it behind her back without making any reply.
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The Broncho Rider Boys with Funston at Vera

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

Chapter 7 of The Broncho Rider Boys with Funston at Vera is here in full — 164 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/32 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE INSULT TO THE FLAG.
/ðə ˌɪnˈsʌlt tuː ðə flæɡ/
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A week later, or, to be more exact, on April 10, 1914, the Broncho Rider Boys and their friend Pedro were back in the City of Mexico.
Line 3
During the two weeks they had been at Pachuca, many changes had taken place and on the morning in question they had just finished their coffee in the breakfast room when Guadalupe, Pedro's sister, brought in the morning paper.
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"What's the news?" asked Adrian.
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Guadalupe glanced at the paper and hid it behind her back without making any reply.

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Adrian noun US /ˈeɪdriən/

Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)

From this reading “"What's the news?" asked Adrian.”

April noun US /ˈeɪprəl/

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading “A week later, or, to be more exact, on April 10, 1914, the Broncho Rider Boys and their friend Pedro were back in the City of Mexico.”

changes noun US /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading “During the two weeks they had been at Pachuca, many changes had taken place and on the morning in question they had just finished their coffee in the breakfast room when Guadalupe, Pedro's sister, brought in the morning paper.”

exact adjective US /ɪɡˈzækt/

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading “A week later, or, to be more exact, on April 10, 1914, the Broncho Rider Boys and their friend Pedro were back in the City of Mexico.”

flag noun US /flæɡ/

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading “THE INSULT TO THE FLAG.”

insult noun US /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading “THE INSULT TO THE FLAG.”

Mexico noun US /ˈmeksəkoʊ/

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading “A week later, or, to be more exact, on April 10, 1914, the Broncho Rider Boys and their friend Pedro were back in the City of Mexico.”

Rider noun US /ˈraɪdər/

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading “A week later, or, to be more exact, on April 10, 1914, the Broncho Rider Boys and their friend Pedro were back in the City of Mexico.”

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10

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From this reading A week later, or, to be more exact, on April 10, 1914, the Broncho Rider Boys and their friend Pedro were back in the City of Mexico.

1914

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From this reading A week later, or, to be more exact, on April 10, 1914, the Broncho Rider Boys and their friend Pedro were back in the City of Mexico.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A week later, or, to be more exact, on April 10, 1914, the Broncho Rider Boys and their friend Pedro were back in the City of Mexico.

AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/

Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)

From this reading "What's the news?" asked Adrian.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading A week later, or, to be more exact, on April 10, 1914, the Broncho Rider Boys and their friend Pedro were back in the City of Mexico.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Guadalupe glanced at the paper and hid it behind her back without making any reply.

AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading A week later, or, to be more exact, on April 10, 1914, the Broncho Rider Boys and their friend Pedro were back in the City of Mexico.

askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What's the news?" asked Adrian.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading During the two weeks they had been at Pachuca, many changes had taken place and on the morning in question they had just finished their coffee in the breakfast room when Guadalupe, Pedro's sister, brought in the morning paper.

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A week later, or, to be more exact, on April 10, 1914, the Broncho Rider Boys and their friend Pedro were back in the City of Mexico.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A week later, or, to be more exact, on April 10, 1914, the Broncho Rider Boys and their friend Pedro were back in the City of Mexico.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During the two weeks they had been at Pachuca, many changes had taken place and on the morning in question they had just finished their coffee in the breakfast room when Guadalupe, Pedro's sister, brought in the morning paper.

behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Guadalupe glanced at the paper and hid it behind her back without making any reply.

BoysnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A week later, or, to be more exact, on April 10, 1914, the Broncho Rider Boys and their friend Pedro were back in the City of Mexico.

breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/

eat an early morning meal

From this reading During the two weeks they had been at Pachuca, many changes had taken place and on the morning in question they had just finished their coffee in the breakfast room when Guadalupe, Pedro's sister, brought in the morning paper.

Bronchonoun

an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang

From this reading A week later, or, to be more exact, on April 10, 1914, the Broncho Rider Boys and their friend Pedro were back in the City of Mexico.

broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading During the two weeks they had been at Pachuca, many changes had taken place and on the morning in question they had just finished their coffee in the breakfast room when Guadalupe, Pedro's sister, brought in the morning paper.

changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading During the two weeks they had been at Pachuca, many changes had taken place and on the morning in question they had just finished their coffee in the breakfast room when Guadalupe, Pedro's sister, brought in the morning paper.

CitynounUS /ˈsɪti/

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading A week later, or, to be more exact, on April 10, 1914, the Broncho Rider Boys and their friend Pedro were back in the City of Mexico.

coffeenounUS /ˈkɑːfi/

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading During the two weeks they had been at Pachuca, many changes had taken place and on the morning in question they had just finished their coffee in the breakfast room when Guadalupe, Pedro's sister, brought in the morning paper.

DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the two weeks they had been at Pachuca, many changes had taken place and on the morning in question they had just finished their coffee in the breakfast room when Guadalupe, Pedro's sister, brought in the morning paper.

exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading A week later, or, to be more exact, on April 10, 1914, the Broncho Rider Boys and their friend Pedro were back in the City of Mexico.

finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading During the two weeks they had been at Pachuca, many changes had taken place and on the morning in question they had just finished their coffee in the breakfast room when Guadalupe, Pedro's sister, brought in the morning paper.

FLAGnounUS /flæɡ/

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading THE INSULT TO THE FLAG.

friendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A week later, or, to be more exact, on April 10, 1914, the Broncho Rider Boys and their friend Pedro were back in the City of Mexico.

glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Guadalupe glanced at the paper and hid it behind her back without making any reply.

Guadalupe

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

From this reading During the two weeks they had been at Pachuca, many changes had taken place and on the morning in question they had just finished their coffee in the breakfast room when Guadalupe, Pedro's sister, brought in the morning paper.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading During the two weeks they had been at Pachuca, many changes had taken place and on the morning in question they had just finished their coffee in the breakfast room when Guadalupe, Pedro's sister, brought in the morning paper.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Guadalupe glanced at the paper and hid it behind her back without making any reply.

hidverbUS /hɪd/

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Guadalupe glanced at the paper and hid it behind her back without making any reply.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading A week later, or, to be more exact, on April 10, 1914, the Broncho Rider Boys and their friend Pedro were back in the City of Mexico.

INSULTnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading THE INSULT TO THE FLAG.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Guadalupe glanced at the paper and hid it behind her back without making any reply.

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading During the two weeks they had been at Pachuca, many changes had taken place and on the morning in question they had just finished their coffee in the breakfast room when Guadalupe, Pedro's sister, brought in the morning paper.

lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A week later, or, to be more exact, on April 10, 1914, the Broncho Rider Boys and their friend Pedro were back in the City of Mexico.

makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Guadalupe glanced at the paper and hid it behind her back without making any reply.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading During the two weeks they had been at Pachuca, many changes had taken place and on the morning in question they had just finished their coffee in the breakfast room when Guadalupe, Pedro's sister, brought in the morning paper.

MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading A week later, or, to be more exact, on April 10, 1914, the Broncho Rider Boys and their friend Pedro were back in the City of Mexico.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A week later, or, to be more exact, on April 10, 1914, the Broncho Rider Boys and their friend Pedro were back in the City of Mexico.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading During the two weeks they had been at Pachuca, many changes had taken place and on the morning in question they had just finished their coffee in the breakfast room when Guadalupe, Pedro's sister, brought in the morning paper.

newsnounUS /nuːz/

information about recent and important events

From this reading "What's the news?" asked Adrian.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A week later, or, to be more exact, on April 10, 1914, the Broncho Rider Boys and their friend Pedro were back in the City of Mexico.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A week later, or, to be more exact, on April 10, 1914, the Broncho Rider Boys and their friend Pedro were back in the City of Mexico.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A week later, or, to be more exact, on April 10, 1914, the Broncho Rider Boys and their friend Pedro were back in the City of Mexico.

Pachuca

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

From this reading During the two weeks they had been at Pachuca, many changes had taken place and on the morning in question they had just finished their coffee in the breakfast room when Guadalupe, Pedro's sister, brought in the morning paper.

papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading During the two weeks they had been at Pachuca, many changes had taken place and on the morning in question they had just finished their coffee in the breakfast room when Guadalupe, Pedro's sister, brought in the morning paper.

Pedro

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

From this reading A week later, or, to be more exact, on April 10, 1914, the Broncho Rider Boys and their friend Pedro were back in the City of Mexico.

Pedro's

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

From this reading During the two weeks they had been at Pachuca, many changes had taken place and on the morning in question they had just finished their coffee in the breakfast room when Guadalupe, Pedro's sister, brought in the morning paper.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading During the two weeks they had been at Pachuca, many changes had taken place and on the morning in question they had just finished their coffee in the breakfast room when Guadalupe, Pedro's sister, brought in the morning paper.

questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading During the two weeks they had been at Pachuca, many changes had taken place and on the morning in question they had just finished their coffee in the breakfast room when Guadalupe, Pedro's sister, brought in the morning paper.

replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Guadalupe glanced at the paper and hid it behind her back without making any reply.

RidernounUS /ˈraɪdər/

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading A week later, or, to be more exact, on April 10, 1914, the Broncho Rider Boys and their friend Pedro were back in the City of Mexico.

roomnounUS /ruːm/

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading During the two weeks they had been at Pachuca, many changes had taken place and on the morning in question they had just finished their coffee in the breakfast room when Guadalupe, Pedro's sister, brought in the morning paper.

sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading During the two weeks they had been at Pachuca, many changes had taken place and on the morning in question they had just finished their coffee in the breakfast room when Guadalupe, Pedro's sister, brought in the morning paper.

takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading During the two weeks they had been at Pachuca, many changes had taken place and on the morning in question they had just finished their coffee in the breakfast room when Guadalupe, Pedro's sister, brought in the morning paper.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE INSULT TO THE FLAG.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A week later, or, to be more exact, on April 10, 1914, the Broncho Rider Boys and their friend Pedro were back in the City of Mexico.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading During the two weeks they had been at Pachuca, many changes had taken place and on the morning in question they had just finished their coffee in the breakfast room when Guadalupe, Pedro's sister, brought in the morning paper.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE INSULT TO THE FLAG.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading During the two weeks they had been at Pachuca, many changes had taken place and on the morning in question they had just finished their coffee in the breakfast room when Guadalupe, Pedro's sister, brought in the morning paper.

weeknounUS /wiːk/

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A week later, or, to be more exact, on April 10, 1914, the Broncho Rider Boys and their friend Pedro were back in the City of Mexico.

weeksnounUS /wiːks/

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading During the two weeks they had been at Pachuca, many changes had taken place and on the morning in question they had just finished their coffee in the breakfast room when Guadalupe, Pedro's sister, brought in the morning paper.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading A week later, or, to be more exact, on April 10, 1914, the Broncho Rider Boys and their friend Pedro were back in the City of Mexico.

What's

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

From this reading "What's the news?" asked Adrian.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading During the two weeks they had been at Pachuca, many changes had taken place and on the morning in question they had just finished their coffee in the breakfast room when Guadalupe, Pedro's sister, brought in the morning paper.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Guadalupe glanced at the paper and hid it behind her back without making any reply.

Chapter 7 of The Broncho Rider Boys with Funston at Vera by Frank Fowler holds 164 sentences, grouped into 33 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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