Chapter 6 of The Dare Boys of 1776 is here in full — 152 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 6 of The Dare Boys of 1776 is here in full — 152 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Dick's First Adventure Dick was challenged, and on answering that he was a friend, was told to advance and give the countersign. He approached the sentinel, and when near him, said: "I am a patriot, but do not know the countersign. I wish to see General Putnam." "Who are you and why do you wish to see the general?" the sentinel asked.
Chapter 6 of The Dare Boys of 1776 is here in full — 152 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading “Dick's First Adventure Dick was challenged, and on answering that he was a friend, was told to advance and give the countersign.”
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading “Dick's First Adventure Dick was challenged, and on answering that he was a friend, was told to advance and give the countersign.”
replying
From this reading “Dick's First Adventure Dick was challenged, and on answering that he was a friend, was told to advance and give the countersign.”
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading “He approached the sentinel, and when near him, said:”
past form of “challenge” — take exception to
From this reading “Dick's First Adventure Dick was challenged, and on answering that he was a friend, was told to advance and give the countersign.”
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading “Dick's First Adventure Dick was challenged, and on answering that he was a friend, was told to advance and give the countersign.”
one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading “"I am a patriot, but do not know the countersign.”
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading “He approached the sentinel, and when near him, said:”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dick's First Adventure Dick was challenged, and on answering that he was a friend, was told to advance and give the countersign.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Dick's First Adventure Dick was challenged, and on answering that he was a friend, was told to advance and give the countersign.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Dick's First Adventure Dick was challenged, and on answering that he was a friend, was told to advance and give the countersign.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am a patriot, but do not know the countersign.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dick's First Adventure Dick was challenged, and on answering that he was a friend, was told to advance and give the countersign.
replying
From this reading Dick's First Adventure Dick was challenged, and on answering that he was a friend, was told to advance and give the countersign.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading He approached the sentinel, and when near him, said:
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Who are you and why do you wish to see the general?" the sentinel asked.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Who are you and why do you wish to see the general?" the sentinel asked.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I am a patriot, but do not know the countersign.
past form of “challenge” — take exception to
From this reading Dick's First Adventure Dick was challenged, and on answering that he was a friend, was told to advance and give the countersign.
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
From this reading Dick's First Adventure Dick was challenged, and on answering that he was a friend, was told to advance and give the countersign.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick's First Adventure Dick was challenged, and on answering that he was a friend, was told to advance and give the countersign.
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick's First Adventure Dick was challenged, and on answering that he was a friend, was told to advance and give the countersign.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I am a patriot, but do not know the countersign.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Dick's First Adventure Dick was challenged, and on answering that he was a friend, was told to advance and give the countersign.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Dick's First Adventure Dick was challenged, and on answering that he was a friend, was told to advance and give the countersign.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading I wish to see General Putnam."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Dick's First Adventure Dick was challenged, and on answering that he was a friend, was told to advance and give the countersign.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick's First Adventure Dick was challenged, and on answering that he was a friend, was told to advance and give the countersign.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He approached the sentinel, and when near him, said:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am a patriot, but do not know the countersign.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I am a patriot, but do not know the countersign.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He approached the sentinel, and when near him, said:
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am a patriot, but do not know the countersign.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dick's First Adventure Dick was challenged, and on answering that he was a friend, was told to advance and give the countersign.
one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading "I am a patriot, but do not know the countersign.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I wish to see General Putnam."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He approached the sentinel, and when near him, said:
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I wish to see General Putnam."
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading He approached the sentinel, and when near him, said:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dick's First Adventure Dick was challenged, and on answering that he was a friend, was told to advance and give the countersign.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dick's First Adventure Dick was challenged, and on answering that he was a friend, was told to advance and give the countersign.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dick's First Adventure Dick was challenged, and on answering that he was a friend, was told to advance and give the countersign.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Dick's First Adventure Dick was challenged, and on answering that he was a friend, was told to advance and give the countersign.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dick's First Adventure Dick was challenged, and on answering that he was a friend, was told to advance and give the countersign.
at the time that
From this reading He approached the sentinel, and when near him, said:
which person or people
From this reading "Who are you and why do you wish to see the general?" the sentinel asked.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Who are you and why do you wish to see the general?" the sentinel asked.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wish to see General Putnam."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who are you and why do you wish to see the general?" the sentinel asked.
Chapter 6 of The Dare Boys of 1776 by Stephen Angus Douglas Cox holds 152 sentences, grouped into 31 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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