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

Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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LOST Clipclap and Star Face, the two sturdy little ponies, trotted bravely along, carrying Teddy and Janet on their backs.
The ponies did not wonder where they were going--they hardly ever did that.
They were satisfied to go wherever their master or mistress guided them, for they knew the children would be good to them.
"Do you s'pose we'll find any Indians?" asked Janet after a while.
"Maybe," answered Teddy.
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The Curlytops at Uncle Frank's Ranch

Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

Chapter 17 of The Curlytops at Uncle Frank's Ranch is here in full — 177 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/35 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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LOST Clipclap and Star Face, the two sturdy little ponies, trotted bravely along, carrying Teddy and Janet on their backs.
Line 2
The ponies did not wonder where they were going--they hardly ever did that.
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They were satisfied to go wherever their master or mistress guided them, for they knew the children would be good to them.
/ðeɪ wɜːr ˈsætəsfaɪd tuː ɡoʊ weˈrevər ðer ˈmæstər ɔːr ˈmɪstrəs ˈɡaɪdəd ðem fɔːr ðeɪ nuː ðə ˈtʃɪldrən wʊd biː ɡʊd tuː ðem/
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"Do you s'pose we'll find any Indians?" asked Janet after a while.
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"Maybe," answered Teddy.
/ˈmeɪbi ˈænsərd ˈtedi/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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backs noun US /bæks/

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading “LOST Clipclap and Star Face, the two sturdy little ponies, trotted bravely along, carrying Teddy and Janet on their backs.”

bravely adverb US /ˈbreɪvli/

in a courageous manner

From this reading “LOST Clipclap and Star Face, the two sturdy little ponies, trotted bravely along, carrying Teddy and Janet on their backs.”

guided adjective US /ˈɡaɪdəd/

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

From this reading “They were satisfied to go wherever their master or mistress guided them, for they knew the children would be good to them.”

ponies noun US /ˈpoʊniz/

plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States

From this reading “LOST Clipclap and Star Face, the two sturdy little ponies, trotted bravely along, carrying Teddy and Janet on their backs.”

sturdy adjective US /ˈstɜːrdi/

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading “LOST Clipclap and Star Face, the two sturdy little ponies, trotted bravely along, carrying Teddy and Janet on their backs.”

Teddy noun US /ˈtedi/

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

From this reading “LOST Clipclap and Star Face, the two sturdy little ponies, trotted bravely along, carrying Teddy and Janet on their backs.”

trotted verb US /ˈtrɑːtɪd/

inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading “LOST Clipclap and Star Face, the two sturdy little ponies, trotted bravely along, carrying Teddy and Janet on their backs.”

wherever conjunction US /weˈrevər/

in or to any place at all

From this reading “They were satisfied to go wherever their master or mistress guided them, for they knew the children would be good to them.”

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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 "Do you s'pose we'll find any Indians?" asked Janet after a while.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading "Do you s'pose we'll find any Indians?" asked Janet after a while.

alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading LOST Clipclap and Star Face, the two sturdy little ponies, trotted bravely along, carrying Teddy and Janet on their backs.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading LOST Clipclap and Star Face, the two sturdy little ponies, trotted bravely along, carrying Teddy and Janet on their backs.

answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Maybe," answered Teddy.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Do you s'pose we'll find any Indians?" asked Janet after a while.

askedverbUS /æskt/

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

From this reading "Do you s'pose we'll find any Indians?" asked Janet after a while.

backsnounUS /bæks/

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading LOST Clipclap and Star Face, the two sturdy little ponies, trotted bravely along, carrying Teddy and Janet on their backs.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading They were satisfied to go wherever their master or mistress guided them, for they knew the children would be good to them.

bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/

in a courageous manner

From this reading LOST Clipclap and Star Face, the two sturdy little ponies, trotted bravely along, carrying Teddy and Janet on their backs.

carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading LOST Clipclap and Star Face, the two sturdy little ponies, trotted bravely along, carrying Teddy and Janet on their backs.

childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading They were satisfied to go wherever their master or mistress guided them, for they knew the children would be good to them.

Clipclap

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

From this reading LOST Clipclap and Star Face, the two sturdy little ponies, trotted bravely along, carrying Teddy and Janet on their backs.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

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

From this reading The ponies did not wonder where they were going--they hardly ever did that.

Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do you s'pose we'll find any Indians?" asked Janet after a while.

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading The ponies did not wonder where they were going--they hardly ever did that.

FacenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading LOST Clipclap and Star Face, the two sturdy little ponies, trotted bravely along, carrying Teddy and Janet on their backs.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "Do you s'pose we'll find any Indians?" asked Janet after a while.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They were satisfied to go wherever their master or mistress guided them, for they knew the children would be good to them.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

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

From this reading They were satisfied to go wherever their master or mistress guided them, for they knew the children would be good to them.

goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading The ponies did not wonder where they were going--they hardly ever did that.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

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

From this reading They were satisfied to go wherever their master or mistress guided them, for they knew the children would be good to them.

guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

From this reading They were satisfied to go wherever their master or mistress guided them, for they knew the children would be good to them.

hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/

only a very short time before

From this reading The ponies did not wonder where they were going--they hardly ever did that.

IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/

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

From this reading "Do you s'pose we'll find any Indians?" asked Janet after a while.

Janet

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

From this reading LOST Clipclap and Star Face, the two sturdy little ponies, trotted bravely along, carrying Teddy and Janet on their backs.

knewverbUS /nuː/

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 They were satisfied to go wherever their master or mistress guided them, for they knew the children would be good to them.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading LOST Clipclap and Star Face, the two sturdy little ponies, trotted bravely along, carrying Teddy and Janet on their backs.

LOSTadjectiveUS /lɔːst/

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading LOST Clipclap and Star Face, the two sturdy little ponies, trotted bravely along, carrying Teddy and Janet on their backs.

masternounUS /ˈmæstər/

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading They were satisfied to go wherever their master or mistress guided them, for they knew the children would be good to them.

MaybeadverbUS /ˈmeɪbi/

by chance

From this reading "Maybe," answered Teddy.

mistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading They were satisfied to go wherever their master or mistress guided them, for they knew the children would be good to them.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The ponies did not wonder where they were going--they hardly ever did that.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LOST Clipclap and Star Face, the two sturdy little ponies, trotted bravely along, carrying Teddy and Janet on their backs.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They were satisfied to go wherever their master or mistress guided them, for they knew the children would be good to them.

poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/

plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States

From this reading LOST Clipclap and Star Face, the two sturdy little ponies, trotted bravely along, carrying Teddy and Janet on their backs.

s'pose

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

From this reading "Do you s'pose we'll find any Indians?" asked Janet after a while.

satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/

filled with satisfaction

From this reading They were satisfied to go wherever their master or mistress guided them, for they knew the children would be good to them.

StarnounUS /stɑːr/

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading LOST Clipclap and Star Face, the two sturdy little ponies, trotted bravely along, carrying Teddy and Janet on their backs.

sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading LOST Clipclap and Star Face, the two sturdy little ponies, trotted bravely along, carrying Teddy and Janet on their backs.

TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/

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

From this reading LOST Clipclap and Star Face, the two sturdy little ponies, trotted bravely along, carrying Teddy and Janet on their backs.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The ponies did not wonder where they were going--they hardly ever did that.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading LOST Clipclap and Star Face, the two sturdy little ponies, trotted bravely along, carrying Teddy and Janet on their backs.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading LOST Clipclap and Star Face, the two sturdy little ponies, trotted bravely along, carrying Teddy and Janet on their backs.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were satisfied to go wherever their master or mistress guided them, for they knew the children would be good to them.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading The ponies did not wonder where they were going--they hardly ever did that.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading They were satisfied to go wherever their master or mistress guided them, for they knew the children would be good to them.

trottedverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪd/

inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading LOST Clipclap and Star Face, the two sturdy little ponies, trotted bravely along, carrying Teddy and Janet on their backs.

twonounUS /tuː/

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

From this reading LOST Clipclap and Star Face, the two sturdy little ponies, trotted bravely along, carrying Teddy and Janet on their backs.

we'll

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

From this reading "Do you s'pose we'll find any Indians?" asked Janet after a while.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading The ponies did not wonder where they were going--they hardly ever did that.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading The ponies did not wonder where they were going--they hardly ever did that.

whereverconjunctionUS /weˈrevər/

in or to any place at all

From this reading They were satisfied to go wherever their master or mistress guided them, for they knew the children would be good to them.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading "Do you s'pose we'll find any Indians?" asked Janet after a while.

wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading The ponies did not wonder where they were going--they hardly ever did that.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading They were satisfied to go wherever their master or mistress guided them, for they knew the children would be good to them.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Do you s'pose we'll find any Indians?" asked Janet after a while.

Chapter 17 of The Curlytops at Uncle Frank's Ranch by Howard Roger Garis holds 177 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.

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Teddy
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Screamed
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Janet
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Trouble
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