Chapter 24 of The Hero of Ticonderoga is here in full — 150 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 24 of The Hero of Ticonderoga is here in full — 150 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
SECRET SERVICE. Gen. Montgomery summoned Allen to his presence one morning early. "Ethan Allen, you are the one man wanted in this crisis." "What crisis? What can I do?" asked Allen, looking somewhat surprised at the general's earnestness.
Chapter 24 of The Hero of Ticonderoga is here in full — 150 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading “Gen. Montgomery summoned Allen to his presence one morning early.”
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading “"Ethan Allen, you are the one man wanted in this crisis."”
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading “What can I do?" asked Allen, looking somewhat surprised at the general's earnestness.”
informal term for information
From this reading “Gen. Montgomery summoned Allen to his presence one morning early.”
possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading “What can I do?" asked Allen, looking somewhat surprised at the general's earnestness.”
Canadian novelist (1874-1942)
From this reading “Gen. Montgomery summoned Allen to his presence one morning early.”
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading “Gen. Montgomery summoned Allen to his presence one morning early.”
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “What can I do?" asked Allen, looking somewhat surprised at the general's earnestness.”
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United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading Gen. Montgomery summoned Allen to his presence one morning early.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Ethan Allen, you are the one man wanted in this crisis."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading What can I do?" asked Allen, looking somewhat surprised at the general's earnestness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What can I do?" asked Allen, looking somewhat surprised at the general's earnestness.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading What can I do?" asked Allen, looking somewhat surprised at the general's earnestness.
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading "Ethan Allen, you are the one man wanted in this crisis."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What can I do?" asked Allen, looking somewhat surprised at the general's earnestness.
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Gen. Montgomery summoned Allen to his presence one morning early.
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading What can I do?" asked Allen, looking somewhat surprised at the general's earnestness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ethan Allen, you are the one man wanted in this crisis."
informal term for information
From this reading Gen. Montgomery summoned Allen to his presence one morning early.
possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading What can I do?" asked Allen, looking somewhat surprised at the general's earnestness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gen. Montgomery summoned Allen to his presence one morning early.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading What can I do?" asked Allen, looking somewhat surprised at the general's earnestness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Ethan Allen, you are the one man wanted in this crisis."
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading What can I do?" asked Allen, looking somewhat surprised at the general's earnestness.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Ethan Allen, you are the one man wanted in this crisis."
Canadian novelist (1874-1942)
From this reading Gen. Montgomery summoned Allen to his presence one morning early.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Gen. Montgomery summoned Allen to his presence one morning early.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Gen. Montgomery summoned Allen to his presence one morning early.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Gen. Montgomery summoned Allen to his presence one morning early.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading SECRET SERVICE.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading SECRET SERVICE.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading What can I do?" asked Allen, looking somewhat surprised at the general's earnestness.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Gen. Montgomery summoned Allen to his presence one morning early.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading What can I do?" asked Allen, looking somewhat surprised at the general's earnestness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Ethan Allen, you are the one man wanted in this crisis."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Ethan Allen, you are the one man wanted in this crisis."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gen. Montgomery summoned Allen to his presence one morning early.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "Ethan Allen, you are the one man wanted in this crisis."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What crisis?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ethan Allen, you are the one man wanted in this crisis."
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