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The Curlytops at Uncle Frank's Ranch
The Curlytops at Uncle Frank's Ranch

Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

Chapter 16 of The Curlytops at Uncle Frank's Ranch is here in full — 190 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.
The Curlytops did not seem very happy.
"Don't you wish _we_ could go, Jan?" asked Teddy, after he and his sister had sat in silence for some time.
"I just guess I _do_!" she exclaimed.
"I can ride good, too.
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The Curlytops at Uncle Frank's Ranch

Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

Chapter 16 of The Curlytops at Uncle Frank's Ranch is here in full — 190 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/38 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.
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The Curlytops did not seem very happy.
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"Don't you wish _we_ could go, Jan?" asked Teddy, after he and his sister had sat in silence for some time.
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"I just guess I _do_!" she exclaimed.
/aɪ dʒʌst ɡes aɪ duː ʃiː ɪkˈskleɪmd/
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"I can ride good, too.
/aɪ kæn raɪd ɡʊd tuː/

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bench noun US /bentʃ/

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading “THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.”

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cowboys noun US /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/

plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading “THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.”

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Frank adjective US /fræŋk/

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading “THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.”

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Indians noun US /ˈɪndiənz/

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading “THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.”

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Jan noun US /dʒæn/

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading “"Don't you wish _we_ could go, Jan?" asked Teddy, after he and his sister had sat in silence for some time.”

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prairies noun US /ˈpreɪriz/

plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain

From this reading “THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.”

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Teddy noun US /ˈtedi/

plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)

From this reading “THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.”

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trail noun US /treɪl/

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading “THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.

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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading "Don't you wish _we_ could go, Jan?" asked Teddy, after he and his sister had sat in silence for some time.

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ALONEadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/

Having no one else present.

From this reading THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.

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askedverbUS /æskt/

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

From this reading "Don't you wish _we_ could go, Jan?" asked Teddy, after he and his sister had sat in silence for some time.

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awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.

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benchnounUS /bentʃ/

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.

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bunkhouse

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From this reading THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.

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canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I can ride good, too.

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couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "Don't you wish _we_ could go, Jan?" asked Teddy, after he and his sister had sat in silence for some time.

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cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/

plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.

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CURLYTOPS

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From this reading THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.

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didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The Curlytops did not seem very happy.

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doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I just guess I _do_!" she exclaimed.

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Don't

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From this reading "Don't you wish _we_ could go, Jan?" asked Teddy, after he and his sister had sat in silence for some time.

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exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "I just guess I _do_!" she exclaimed.

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fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Don't you wish _we_ could go, Jan?" asked Teddy, after he and his sister had sat in silence for some time.

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FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.

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goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Don't you wish _we_ could go, Jan?" asked Teddy, after he and his sister had sat in silence for some time.

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goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "I can ride good, too.

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guessverbUS /ɡes/

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "I just guess I _do_!" she exclaimed.

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading "Don't you wish _we_ could go, Jan?" asked Teddy, after he and his sister had sat in silence for some time.

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happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading The Curlytops did not seem very happy.

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hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Don't you wish _we_ could go, Jan?" asked Teddy, after he and his sister had sat in silence for some time.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "Don't you wish _we_ could go, Jan?" asked Teddy, after he and his sister had sat in silence for some time.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I just guess I _do_!" she exclaimed.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "Don't you wish _we_ could go, Jan?" asked Teddy, after he and his sister had sat in silence for some time.

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IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.

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JannounUS /dʒæn/

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading "Don't you wish _we_ could go, Jan?" asked Teddy, after he and his sister had sat in silence for some time.

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Janet

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From this reading THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.

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justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading "I just guess I _do_!" she exclaimed.

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Curlytops did not seem very happy.

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numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.

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outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.

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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.

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prairiesnounUS /ˈpreɪriz/

plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain

From this reading THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.

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ranchmen

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

From this reading THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.

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rideverbUS /raɪd/

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading "I can ride good, too.

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rodeverbUS /roʊd/

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.

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satnounUS /sæt/

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.

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seemverbUS /siːm/

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The Curlytops did not seem very happy.

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shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "I just guess I _do_!" she exclaimed.

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silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading "Don't you wish _we_ could go, Jan?" asked Teddy, after he and his sister had sat in silence for some time.

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sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading "Don't you wish _we_ could go, Jan?" asked Teddy, after he and his sister had sat in silence for some time.

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someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "Don't you wish _we_ could go, Jan?" asked Teddy, after he and his sister had sat in silence for some time.

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TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/

plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)

From this reading THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.

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theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.

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timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Don't you wish _we_ could go, Jan?" asked Teddy, after he and his sister had sat in silence for some time.

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tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "I can ride good, too.

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trailnounUS /treɪl/

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.

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UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading THE CURLYTOPS ALONE Teddy and Janet sat on a bench outside the cowboys' bunkhouse, as their father, Uncle Frank and a number of the ranchmen rode away over the prairies on the trail of the Indians.

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veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading The Curlytops did not seem very happy.

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wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Don't you wish _we_ could go, Jan?" asked Teddy, after he and his sister had sat in silence for some time.

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wishverbUS /wɪʃ/

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "Don't you wish _we_ could go, Jan?" asked Teddy, after he and his sister had sat in silence for some time.

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youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Don't you wish _we_ could go, Jan?" asked Teddy, after he and his sister had sat in silence for some time.

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Chapter 16 of The Curlytops at Uncle Frank's Ranch by Howard Roger Garis holds 190 sentences, grouped into 38 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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Teddy
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