Chapter 1 of The Circus Boys in Dixie Land is here in full — 178 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of The Circus Boys in Dixie Land is here in full — 178 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I reckon the fellows will turn out to see us tomorrow night, Teddy." "I hope so, Phil. We'll show them that we are real circus performers, won't we?" Phil Forrest nodded happily. "They know that already, I think.
Chapter 1 of The Circus Boys in Dixie Land is here in full — 178 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading “We'll show them that we are real circus performers, won't we?"”
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading “"I reckon the fellows will turn out to see us tomorrow night, Teddy."”
in a joyous manner
From this reading “Phil Forrest nodded happily.”
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading “Phil Forrest nodded happily.”
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading “We'll show them that we are real circus performers, won't we?"”
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “"I reckon the fellows will turn out to see us tomorrow night, Teddy."”
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading “"I reckon the fellows will turn out to see us tomorrow night, Teddy."”
the day after today
From this reading “"I reckon the fellows will turn out to see us tomorrow night, Teddy."”
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prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "They know that already, I think.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We'll show them that we are real circus performers, won't we?"
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading We'll show them that we are real circus performers, won't we?"
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "I reckon the fellows will turn out to see us tomorrow night, Teddy."
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From this reading Phil Forrest nodded happily.
in a joyous manner
From this reading Phil Forrest nodded happily.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope so, Phil.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I reckon the fellows will turn out to see us tomorrow night, Teddy."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "They know that already, I think.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "I reckon the fellows will turn out to see us tomorrow night, Teddy."
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Phil Forrest nodded happily.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I reckon the fellows will turn out to see us tomorrow night, Teddy."
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading We'll show them that we are real circus performers, won't we?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope so, Phil.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading We'll show them that we are real circus performers, won't we?"
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I reckon the fellows will turn out to see us tomorrow night, Teddy."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I reckon the fellows will turn out to see us tomorrow night, Teddy."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading We'll show them that we are real circus performers, won't we?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I hope so, Phil.
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading "I reckon the fellows will turn out to see us tomorrow night, Teddy."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We'll show them that we are real circus performers, won't we?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I reckon the fellows will turn out to see us tomorrow night, Teddy."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We'll show them that we are real circus performers, won't we?"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They know that already, I think.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "They know that already, I think.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I reckon the fellows will turn out to see us tomorrow night, Teddy."
the day after today
From this reading "I reckon the fellows will turn out to see us tomorrow night, Teddy."
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "I reckon the fellows will turn out to see us tomorrow night, Teddy."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I reckon the fellows will turn out to see us tomorrow night, Teddy."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We'll show them that we are real circus performers, won't we?"
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From this reading We'll show them that we are real circus performers, won't we?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I reckon the fellows will turn out to see us tomorrow night, Teddy."
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From this reading We'll show them that we are real circus performers, won't we?"
Chapter 1 of The Circus Boys in Dixie Land by Edgar B. P. Darlington holds 178 sentences, grouped into 36 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 1 holds 178 sentences of The Circus Boys in Dixie Land, unabridged, divided into 36 reading sections.
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