Chapter 16 of The Dare Boys in Vincennes is here in full — 56 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 16 of The Dare Boys in Vincennes is here in full — 56 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
CONCLUSION. "Vincennes at last," shouted Tom Dare, six days after the four boys had come together. "Maybe I'm not glad we are here." "For myself, I haf no doubt aboud id," said Fritz. "I'm glad we've reached here within the limit of time allowed us," Dick added.
Chapter 16 of The Dare Boys in Vincennes is here in full — 56 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/11 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading “"I'm glad we've reached here within the limit of time allowed us," Dick added.”
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading “CONCLUSION.”
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading “"Vincennes at last," shouted Tom Dare, six days after the four boys had come together.”
someone who is a detective
From this reading “"I'm glad we've reached here within the limit of time allowed us," Dick added.”
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading “"I'm glad we've reached here within the limit of time allowed us," Dick added.”
by chance
From this reading “"Maybe I'm not glad we are here."”
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “"Vincennes at last," shouted Tom Dare, six days after the four boys had come together.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading “"Vincennes at last," shouted Tom Dare, six days after the four boys had come together.”
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In this reading “"I'm glad we've reached here within the limit of time allowed us," Dick added.”
In this reading “"Vincennes at last," shouted Tom Dare, six days after the four boys had come together.”
come together, as if in an embrace
In this reading “"Vincennes at last," shouted Tom Dare, six days after the four boys had come together.”
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "For myself, I haf no doubt aboud id," said Fritz.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "I'm glad we've reached here within the limit of time allowed us," Dick added.
later than; following
From this reading "Vincennes at last," shouted Tom Dare, six days after the four boys had come together.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "I'm glad we've reached here within the limit of time allowed us," Dick added.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Maybe I'm not glad we are here."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Vincennes at last," shouted Tom Dare, six days after the four boys had come together.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Vincennes at last," shouted Tom Dare, six days after the four boys had come together.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Vincennes at last," shouted Tom Dare, six days after the four boys had come together.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "Vincennes at last," shouted Tom Dare, six days after the four boys had come together.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "Vincennes at last," shouted Tom Dare, six days after the four boys had come together.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "I'm glad we've reached here within the limit of time allowed us," Dick added.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "For myself, I haf no doubt aboud id," said Fritz.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For myself, I haf no doubt aboud id," said Fritz.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "Vincennes at last," shouted Tom Dare, six days after the four boys had come together.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "For myself, I haf no doubt aboud id," said Fritz.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Maybe I'm not glad we are here."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Vincennes at last," shouted Tom Dare, six days after the four boys had come together.
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From this reading "For myself, I haf no doubt aboud id," said Fritz.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Maybe I'm not glad we are here."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "For myself, I haf no doubt aboud id," said Fritz.
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From this reading "Maybe I'm not glad we are here."
a state in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading "For myself, I haf no doubt aboud id," said Fritz.
immediately past
From this reading "Vincennes at last," shouted Tom Dare, six days after the four boys had come together.
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading "I'm glad we've reached here within the limit of time allowed us," Dick added.
by chance
From this reading "Maybe I'm not glad we are here."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "For myself, I haf no doubt aboud id," said Fritz.
not any; not one
From this reading "For myself, I haf no doubt aboud id," said Fritz.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Maybe I'm not glad we are here."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I'm glad we've reached here within the limit of time allowed us," Dick added.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "I'm glad we've reached here within the limit of time allowed us," Dick added.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "For myself, I haf no doubt aboud id," said Fritz.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Vincennes at last," shouted Tom Dare, six days after the four boys had come together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "Vincennes at last," shouted Tom Dare, six days after the four boys had come together.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Vincennes at last," shouted Tom Dare, six days after the four boys had come together.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I'm glad we've reached here within the limit of time allowed us," Dick added.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Vincennes at last," shouted Tom Dare, six days after the four boys had come together.
male cat
From this reading "Vincennes at last," shouted Tom Dare, six days after the four boys had come together.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I'm glad we've reached here within the limit of time allowed us," Dick added.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Vincennes at last," shouted Tom Dare, six days after the four boys had come together.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Maybe I'm not glad we are here."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm glad we've reached here within the limit of time allowed us," Dick added.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "I'm glad we've reached here within the limit of time allowed us," Dick added.
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