Chapter 16 of The Grammar School Boys of Gridley is here in full — 160 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 16 of The Grammar School Boys of Gridley is here in full — 160 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess. "Why?" asked Dick innocently. "Don't you know what day this is?" Dan insisted. "Yes; and I also know that to-night will be Hallowe'en."
Chapter 16 of The Grammar School Boys of Gridley is here in full — 160 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading “OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.”
the evening before All Saints' Day; often devoted to pranks played by young people
From this reading “OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.”
in a not unlawful manner
From this reading “"Why?" asked Dick innocently.”
a large number or amount
From this reading “OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.”
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.”
put into a recess
From this reading “OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.”
the yard associated with a school
From this reading “OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.”
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading “OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.”
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in addition
From this reading "Yes; and I also know that to-night will be Hallowe'en."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why?" asked Dick innocently.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Don't you know what day this is?"
someone who is a detective
From this reading "Why?" asked Dick innocently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't you know what day this is?"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.
opinion or judgment
From this reading OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.
the evening before All Saints' Day; often devoted to pranks played by young people
From this reading OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes; and I also know that to-night will be Hallowe'en."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.
in a not unlawful manner
From this reading "Why?" asked Dick innocently.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Dan insisted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Don't you know what day this is?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Don't you know what day this is?"
a large number or amount
From this reading OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.
put into a recess
From this reading OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.
the yard associated with a school
From this reading OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Yes; and I also know that to-night will be Hallowe'en."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Don't you know what day this is?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Don't you know what day this is?"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why?" asked Dick innocently.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Yes; and I also know that to-night will be Hallowe'en."
in the company of; together with
From this reading OUT FOR HALLOWE'EN FUN "There'll be loads of fun to-night," proclaimed Dan Dalzell, his eyes sparkling with mischief, as he danced up and down in the schoolyard at forenoon recess.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes; and I also know that to-night will be Hallowe'en."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don't you know what day this is?"
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