Chapter 4 of The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE LOST IS FOUND "He isn't there," exclaimed George gleefully. "I'm safe on my dinner." "I believe you are right," said Fred in a low voice after he had glanced along the docks several times searching for his missing friend. "Of course I'm right," said George. "I am always right.
Chapter 4 of The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading “"I'm safe on my dinner."”
plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading “"I believe you are right," said Fred in a low voice after he had glanced along the docks several times searching for his missing friend.”
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading “THE LOST IS FOUND "He isn't there," exclaimed George gleefully.”
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “"I believe you are right," said Fred in a low voice after he had glanced along the docks several times searching for his missing friend.”
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading “THE LOST IS FOUND "He isn't there," exclaimed George gleefully.”
not able to be found
From this reading “"I believe you are right," said Fred in a low voice after he had glanced along the docks several times searching for his missing friend.”
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading “"I'm safe on my dinner."”
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading “"I believe you are right," said Fred in a low voice after he had glanced along the docks several times searching for his missing friend.”
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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 "I believe you are right," said Fred in a low voice after he had glanced along the docks several times searching for his missing friend.
later than; following
From this reading "I believe you are right," said Fred in a low voice after he had glanced along the docks several times searching for his missing friend.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "I believe you are right," said Fred in a low voice after he had glanced along the docks several times searching for his missing friend.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "I am always right.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am always right.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I believe you are right," said Fred in a low voice after he had glanced along the docks several times searching for his missing friend.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I believe you are right," said Fred in a low voice after he had glanced along the docks several times searching for his missing friend.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course I'm right," said George.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "I'm safe on my dinner."
plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading "I believe you are right," said Fred in a low voice after he had glanced along the docks several times searching for his missing friend.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading THE LOST IS FOUND "He isn't there," exclaimed George gleefully.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I believe you are right," said Fred in a low voice after he had glanced along the docks several times searching for his missing friend.
set up or found
From this reading THE LOST IS FOUND "He isn't there," exclaimed George gleefully.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I believe you are right," said Fred in a low voice after he had glanced along the docks several times searching for his missing friend.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I believe you are right," said Fred in a low voice after he had glanced along the docks several times searching for his missing friend.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading THE LOST IS FOUND "He isn't there," exclaimed George gleefully.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "I believe you are right," said Fred in a low voice after he had glanced along the docks several times searching for his missing friend.
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading THE LOST IS FOUND "He isn't there," exclaimed George gleefully.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I believe you are right," said Fred in a low voice after he had glanced along the docks several times searching for his missing friend.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LOST IS FOUND "He isn't there," exclaimed George gleefully.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I believe you are right," said Fred in a low voice after he had glanced along the docks several times searching for his missing friend.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I believe you are right," said Fred in a low voice after he had glanced along the docks several times searching for his missing friend.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm safe on my dinner."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I believe you are right," said Fred in a low voice after he had glanced along the docks several times searching for his missing friend.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LOST IS FOUND "He isn't there," exclaimed George gleefully.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LOST IS FOUND "He isn't there," exclaimed George gleefully.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE LOST IS FOUND "He isn't there," exclaimed George gleefully.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "I believe you are right," said Fred in a low voice after he had glanced along the docks several times searching for his missing friend.
not able to be found
From this reading "I believe you are right," said Fred in a low voice after he had glanced along the docks several times searching for his missing friend.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I'm safe on my dinner."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Of course I'm right," said George.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I'm safe on my dinner."
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I believe you are right," said Fred in a low voice after he had glanced along the docks several times searching for his missing friend.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "I'm safe on my dinner."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I believe you are right," said Fred in a low voice after he had glanced along the docks several times searching for his missing friend.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading "I believe you are right," said Fred in a low voice after he had glanced along the docks several times searching for his missing friend.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "I believe you are right," said Fred in a low voice after he had glanced along the docks several times searching for his missing friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOST IS FOUND "He isn't there," exclaimed George gleefully.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE LOST IS FOUND "He isn't there," exclaimed George gleefully.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "I believe you are right," said Fred in a low voice after he had glanced along the docks several times searching for his missing friend.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "I believe you are right," said Fred in a low voice after he had glanced along the docks several times searching for his missing friend.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I believe you are right," said Fred in a low voice after he had glanced along the docks several times searching for his missing friend.
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