Chapter 16 of The Girl Aviators' Motor Butterfly is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 16 of The Girl Aviators' Motor Butterfly is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE TWISTED SPARK PLUG. "Gracious, are we in for more trouble?" Jimsy looked blankly at Roy; but the latter only laughed at his chum's serious face. Somehow, viewed in the bright light of early day, Lish Kelly's threats did not appear nearly as formidable as they had over night. "Nonsense; what harm can he do us anyhow?
Chapter 16 of The Girl Aviators' Motor Butterfly is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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in a blank and uncomprehending manner
From this reading “Jimsy looked blankly at Roy; but the latter only laughed at his chum's serious face.”
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading “Somehow, viewed in the bright light of early day, Lish Kelly's threats did not appear nearly as formidable as they had over night.”
possessive form of “kelly” — United States circus clown (1898-1979)
From this reading “Somehow, viewed in the bright light of early day, Lish Kelly's threats did not appear nearly as formidable as they had over night.”
fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
From this reading “THE TWISTED SPARK PLUG.”
a momentary flash of light
From this reading “THE TWISTED SPARK PLUG.”
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading “Somehow, viewed in the bright light of early day, Lish Kelly's threats did not appear nearly as formidable as they had over night.”
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading “THE TWISTED SPARK PLUG.”
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading “Somehow, viewed in the bright light of early day, Lish Kelly's threats did not appear nearly as formidable as they had over night.”
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used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading "Nonsense; what harm can he do us anyhow?
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Somehow, viewed in the bright light of early day, Lish Kelly's threats did not appear nearly as formidable as they had over night.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Gracious, are we in for more trouble?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Somehow, viewed in the bright light of early day, Lish Kelly's threats did not appear nearly as formidable as they had over night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jimsy looked blankly at Roy; but the latter only laughed at his chum's serious face.
in a blank and uncomprehending manner
From this reading Jimsy looked blankly at Roy; but the latter only laughed at his chum's serious face.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Somehow, viewed in the bright light of early day, Lish Kelly's threats did not appear nearly as formidable as they had over night.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jimsy looked blankly at Roy; but the latter only laughed at his chum's serious face.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Nonsense; what harm can he do us anyhow?
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From this reading Jimsy looked blankly at Roy; but the latter only laughed at his chum's serious face.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Somehow, viewed in the bright light of early day, Lish Kelly's threats did not appear nearly as formidable as they had over night.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Somehow, viewed in the bright light of early day, Lish Kelly's threats did not appear nearly as formidable as they had over night.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Nonsense; what harm can he do us anyhow?
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Somehow, viewed in the bright light of early day, Lish Kelly's threats did not appear nearly as formidable as they had over night.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Jimsy looked blankly at Roy; but the latter only laughed at his chum's serious face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Gracious, are we in for more trouble?"
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading Somehow, viewed in the bright light of early day, Lish Kelly's threats did not appear nearly as formidable as they had over night.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading "Gracious, are we in for more trouble?"
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Somehow, viewed in the bright light of early day, Lish Kelly's threats did not appear nearly as formidable as they had over night.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading "Nonsense; what harm can he do us anyhow?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Nonsense; what harm can he do us anyhow?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jimsy looked blankly at Roy; but the latter only laughed at his chum's serious face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Gracious, are we in for more trouble?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jimsy looked blankly at Roy; but the latter only laughed at his chum's serious face.
possessive form of “kelly” — United States circus clown (1898-1979)
From this reading Somehow, viewed in the bright light of early day, Lish Kelly's threats did not appear nearly as formidable as they had over night.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Jimsy looked blankly at Roy; but the latter only laughed at his chum's serious face.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Jimsy looked blankly at Roy; but the latter only laughed at his chum's serious face.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Somehow, viewed in the bright light of early day, Lish Kelly's threats did not appear nearly as formidable as they had over night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Somehow, viewed in the bright light of early day, Lish Kelly's threats did not appear nearly as formidable as they had over night.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Jimsy looked blankly at Roy; but the latter only laughed at his chum's serious face.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Gracious, are we in for more trouble?"
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Somehow, viewed in the bright light of early day, Lish Kelly's threats did not appear nearly as formidable as they had over night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Somehow, viewed in the bright light of early day, Lish Kelly's threats did not appear nearly as formidable as they had over night.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading "Nonsense; what harm can he do us anyhow?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Somehow, viewed in the bright light of early day, Lish Kelly's threats did not appear nearly as formidable as they had over night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Somehow, viewed in the bright light of early day, Lish Kelly's threats did not appear nearly as formidable as they had over night.
and nothing more
From this reading Jimsy looked blankly at Roy; but the latter only laughed at his chum's serious face.
above and across; more than
From this reading Somehow, viewed in the bright light of early day, Lish Kelly's threats did not appear nearly as formidable as they had over night.
fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
From this reading THE TWISTED SPARK PLUG.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jimsy looked blankly at Roy; but the latter only laughed at his chum's serious face.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Jimsy looked blankly at Roy; but the latter only laughed at his chum's serious face.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Somehow, viewed in the bright light of early day, Lish Kelly's threats did not appear nearly as formidable as they had over night.
a momentary flash of light
From this reading THE TWISTED SPARK PLUG.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TWISTED SPARK PLUG.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Somehow, viewed in the bright light of early day, Lish Kelly's threats did not appear nearly as formidable as they had over night.
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading Somehow, viewed in the bright light of early day, Lish Kelly's threats did not appear nearly as formidable as they had over night.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "Gracious, are we in for more trouble?"
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading THE TWISTED SPARK PLUG.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Nonsense; what harm can he do us anyhow?
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading Somehow, viewed in the bright light of early day, Lish Kelly's threats did not appear nearly as formidable as they had over night.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Gracious, are we in for more trouble?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Nonsense; what harm can he do us anyhow?
Chapter 16 of The Girl Aviators' Motor Butterfly by Margaret Burnham holds 119 sentences, grouped into 24 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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