Chapter X of The Go Ahead Boys and the Mysterious Old House, “Another Flight,” is here in full — 124 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter X of The Go Ahead Boys and the Mysterious Old House, “Another Flight,” is here in full — 124 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“What do you suppose that means?” demanded Fred in a whisper. “Things are seldom what they seem,” said Grant. “What do you mean?” again demanded Fred, turning sharply upon his friend. “Don’t you think there are lights there? Didn’t you hear the sound of the automobile horn?”
Chapter X of The Go Ahead Boys and the Mysterious Old House, “Another Flight,” is here in full — 124 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/24 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading “Didn’t you hear the sound of the automobile horn?””
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading ““What do you suppose that means?” demanded Fred in a whisper.”
let have
From this reading ““Things are seldom what they seem,” said Grant.”
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading “Didn’t you hear the sound of the automobile horn?””
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading ““Don’t you think there are lights there?”
not often
From this reading ““Things are seldom what they seem,” said Grant.”
in an aggressive manner
From this reading ““What do you mean?” again demanded Fred, turning sharply upon his friend.”
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading ““What do you suppose that means?” demanded Fred in a whisper.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “Didn’t you hear the sound of the automobile horn?””
In this reading ““What do you suppose that means?” demanded Fred in a whisper.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “What do you suppose that means?” demanded Fred in a whisper.
anew
From this reading “What do you mean?” again demanded Fred, turning sharply upon his friend.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Things are seldom what they seem,” said Grant.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Didn’t you hear the sound of the automobile horn?”
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “What do you suppose that means?” demanded Fred in a whisper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Didn’t you hear the sound of the automobile horn?”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What do you suppose that means?” demanded Fred in a whisper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Don’t you think there are lights there?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What do you suppose that means?” demanded Fred in a whisper.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “What do you mean?” again demanded Fred, turning sharply upon his friend.
let have
From this reading “Things are seldom what they seem,” said Grant.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Didn’t you hear the sound of the automobile horn?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “What do you mean?” again demanded Fred, turning sharply upon his friend.
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading Didn’t you hear the sound of the automobile horn?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “What do you suppose that means?” demanded Fred in a whisper.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading “Don’t you think there are lights there?
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “What do you mean?” again demanded Fred, turning sharply upon his friend.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading “What do you suppose that means?” demanded Fred in a whisper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Didn’t you hear the sound of the automobile horn?”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Things are seldom what they seem,” said Grant.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Things are seldom what they seem,” said Grant.
not often
From this reading “Things are seldom what they seem,” said Grant.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading “What do you mean?” again demanded Fred, turning sharply upon his friend.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Didn’t you hear the sound of the automobile horn?”
express a supposition
From this reading “What do you suppose that means?” demanded Fred in a whisper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “What do you suppose that means?” demanded Fred in a whisper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Didn’t you hear the sound of the automobile horn?”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Don’t you think there are lights there?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Things are seldom what they seem,” said Grant.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Things are seldom what they seem,” said Grant.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Don’t you think there are lights there?
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading “What do you mean?” again demanded Fred, turning sharply upon his friend.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “What do you mean?” again demanded Fred, turning sharply upon his friend.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What do you suppose that means?” demanded Fred in a whisper.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading “What do you suppose that means?” demanded Fred in a whisper.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What do you suppose that means?” demanded Fred in a whisper.
Chapter 10 of The Go Ahead Boys and the Mysterious Old House by Ross Kay holds 124 sentences, grouped into 25 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.
Chapter 10 holds 124 sentences of The Go Ahead Boys and the Mysterious Old House, unabridged, divided into 25 reading sections.
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