Chapter 14 of The Heroes of the School is here in full — 141 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 14 of The Heroes of the School is here in full — 141 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PECULIAR OPERATIONS For a few seconds the boys were too surprised to make any answer. They saw that Sandy was standing in front of a tent, partly hidden by the woods. "What are you talking about?" demanded Bart. "Are you playing soldier, Sandy?" "You'll see what I'm playing fast enough," spoke the former member of the baseball nine.
Chapter 14 of The Heroes of the School is here in full — 141 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading “"What are you talking about?" demanded Bart.”
a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
From this reading “"You'll see what I'm playing fast enough," spoke the former member of the baseball nine.”
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading “"You'll see what I'm playing fast enough," spoke the former member of the baseball nine.”
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading “PECULIAR OPERATIONS For a few seconds the boys were too surprised to make any answer.”
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading “They saw that Sandy was standing in front of a tent, partly hidden by the woods.”
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading “They saw that Sandy was standing in front of a tent, partly hidden by the woods.”
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading “PECULIAR OPERATIONS For a few seconds the boys were too surprised to make any answer.”
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading “They saw that Sandy was standing in front of a tent, partly hidden by the woods.”
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In this reading “They saw that Sandy was standing in front of a tent, partly hidden by the woods.”
In this reading “PECULIAR OPERATIONS For a few seconds the boys were too surprised to make any answer.”
at or in the front
In this reading “They saw that Sandy was standing in front of a tent, partly hidden by the woods.”
In this reading “PECULIAR OPERATIONS For a few seconds the boys were too surprised to make any answer.”
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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 PECULIAR OPERATIONS For a few seconds the boys were too surprised to make any answer.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What are you talking about?" demanded Bart.
react verbally
From this reading PECULIAR OPERATIONS For a few seconds the boys were too surprised to make any answer.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading PECULIAR OPERATIONS For a few seconds the boys were too surprised to make any answer.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are you talking about?" demanded Bart.
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading "What are you talking about?" demanded Bart.
a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
From this reading "You'll see what I'm playing fast enough," spoke the former member of the baseball nine.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading PECULIAR OPERATIONS For a few seconds the boys were too surprised to make any answer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They saw that Sandy was standing in front of a tent, partly hidden by the woods.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What are you talking about?" demanded Bart.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "You'll see what I'm playing fast enough," spoke the former member of the baseball nine.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading "You'll see what I'm playing fast enough," spoke the former member of the baseball nine.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading PECULIAR OPERATIONS For a few seconds the boys were too surprised to make any answer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PECULIAR OPERATIONS For a few seconds the boys were too surprised to make any answer.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading "You'll see what I'm playing fast enough," spoke the former member of the baseball nine.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading They saw that Sandy was standing in front of a tent, partly hidden by the woods.
not accessible to view
From this reading They saw that Sandy was standing in front of a tent, partly hidden by the woods.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You'll see what I'm playing fast enough," spoke the former member of the baseball nine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They saw that Sandy was standing in front of a tent, partly hidden by the woods.
engage in
From this reading PECULIAR OPERATIONS For a few seconds the boys were too surprised to make any answer.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "You'll see what I'm playing fast enough," spoke the former member of the baseball nine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading "You'll see what I'm playing fast enough," spoke the former member of the baseball nine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They saw that Sandy was standing in front of a tent, partly hidden by the woods.
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading PECULIAR OPERATIONS For a few seconds the boys were too surprised to make any answer.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading They saw that Sandy was standing in front of a tent, partly hidden by the woods.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading PECULIAR OPERATIONS For a few seconds the boys were too surprised to make any answer.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading "Are you playing soldier, Sandy?"
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading They saw that Sandy was standing in front of a tent, partly hidden by the woods.
cut with a saw
From this reading They saw that Sandy was standing in front of a tent, partly hidden by the woods.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading PECULIAR OPERATIONS For a few seconds the boys were too surprised to make any answer.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You'll see what I'm playing fast enough," spoke the former member of the baseball nine.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "Are you playing soldier, Sandy?"
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "You'll see what I'm playing fast enough," spoke the former member of the baseball nine.
having a supporting base
From this reading They saw that Sandy was standing in front of a tent, partly hidden by the woods.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading PECULIAR OPERATIONS For a few seconds the boys were too surprised to make any answer.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "What are you talking about?" demanded Bart.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading They saw that Sandy was standing in front of a tent, partly hidden by the woods.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They saw that Sandy was standing in front of a tent, partly hidden by the woods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PECULIAR OPERATIONS For a few seconds the boys were too surprised to make any answer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They saw that Sandy was standing in front of a tent, partly hidden by the woods.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PECULIAR OPERATIONS For a few seconds the boys were too surprised to make any answer.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading PECULIAR OPERATIONS For a few seconds the boys were too surprised to make any answer.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They saw that Sandy was standing in front of a tent, partly hidden by the woods.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PECULIAR OPERATIONS For a few seconds the boys were too surprised to make any answer.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are you talking about?" demanded Bart.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading They saw that Sandy was standing in front of a tent, partly hidden by the woods.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What are you talking about?" demanded Bart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You'll see what I'm playing fast enough," spoke the former member of the baseball nine.
Chapter 14 of The Heroes of the School by Allen Chapman holds 141 sentences, grouped into 29 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 14 holds 141 sentences of The Heroes of the School, unabridged, divided into 29 reading sections.
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