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The Khaki Boys Fighting to Win
The Khaki Boys Fighting to Win

Chapter IX

Chapter 9 of The Khaki Boys Fighting to Win is here in full — 166 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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UGLY THREATS Roger and Jimmy looked at one another.
The face of Roger was a bit serious as Signaler Anson shook his head and repeated:
"It'll go hard with the fellows, whoever they are, who were responsible for the Bixtons' cousin going to jail."
"So you think it wouldn't be wise for the two lads who exposed Mike Bixton to let their identity be known to the two Bixtons in your signal corps, do you?"
Jimmy asked.
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The Khaki Boys Fighting to Win

Chapter IX

Chapter 9 of The Khaki Boys Fighting to Win is here in full — 166 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/33 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
UGLY THREATS Roger and Jimmy looked at one another.
Line 2
The face of Roger was a bit serious as Signaler Anson shook his head and repeated:
Line 3
"It'll go hard with the fellows, whoever they are, who were responsible for the Bixtons' cousin going to jail."
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"So you think it wouldn't be wise for the two lads who exposed Mike Bixton to let their identity be known to the two Bixtons in your signal corps, do you?"
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Jimmy asked.
/ˈdʒɪmi æskt/

Learner Dictionary

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.

corps noun US /kɔːr/

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading “"So you think it wouldn't be wise for the two lads who exposed Mike Bixton to let their identity be known to the two Bixtons in your signal corps, do you?"”

exposed adjective US /ɪkˈspoʊzd/

with no protection or shield

From this reading “"So you think it wouldn't be wise for the two lads who exposed Mike Bixton to let their identity be known to the two Bixtons in your signal corps, do you?"”

identity noun US /aɪˈdentɪtiː/

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading “"So you think it wouldn't be wise for the two lads who exposed Mike Bixton to let their identity be known to the two Bixtons in your signal corps, do you?"”

jail noun US /dʒeɪl/

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading “"It'll go hard with the fellows, whoever they are, who were responsible for the Bixtons' cousin going to jail."”

Jimmy verb US /ˈdʒɪmi/

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading “UGLY THREATS Roger and Jimmy looked at one another.”

Mike noun US /maɪk/

device for converting sound waves into electrical energy

From this reading “"So you think it wouldn't be wise for the two lads who exposed Mike Bixton to let their identity be known to the two Bixtons in your signal corps, do you?"”

responsible adjective US /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading “"It'll go hard with the fellows, whoever they are, who were responsible for the Bixtons' cousin going to jail."”

threats noun US /θrets/

plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger

From this reading “UGLY THREATS Roger and Jimmy looked at one another.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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.

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looked at verb + particle counted as “look at”

take into consideration for exemplifying purposes

In this reading “UGLY THREATS Roger and Jimmy looked at one another.”

two lads noun + noun counted as “two lad”

In this reading “"So you think it wouldn't be wise for the two lads who exposed Mike Bixton to let their identity be known to the two Bixtons in your signal corps, do you?"”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The face of Roger was a bit serious as Signaler Anson shook his head and repeated:

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading UGLY THREATS Roger and Jimmy looked at one another.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading UGLY THREATS Roger and Jimmy looked at one another.

Anson

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The face of Roger was a bit serious as Signaler Anson shook his head and repeated:

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "It'll go hard with the fellows, whoever they are, who were responsible for the Bixtons' cousin going to jail."

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The face of Roger was a bit serious as Signaler Anson shook his head and repeated:

askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Jimmy asked.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading UGLY THREATS Roger and Jimmy looked at one another.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "So you think it wouldn't be wise for the two lads who exposed Mike Bixton to let their identity be known to the two Bixtons in your signal corps, do you?"

bitnounUS /bɪt/

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading The face of Roger was a bit serious as Signaler Anson shook his head and repeated:

Bixton

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "So you think it wouldn't be wise for the two lads who exposed Mike Bixton to let their identity be known to the two Bixtons in your signal corps, do you?"

Bixtons

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "It'll go hard with the fellows, whoever they are, who were responsible for the Bixtons' cousin going to jail."

corpsnounUS /kɔːr/

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading "So you think it wouldn't be wise for the two lads who exposed Mike Bixton to let their identity be known to the two Bixtons in your signal corps, do you?"

cousinnounUS /ˈkʌzən/

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading "It'll go hard with the fellows, whoever they are, who were responsible for the Bixtons' cousin going to jail."

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "So you think it wouldn't be wise for the two lads who exposed Mike Bixton to let their identity be known to the two Bixtons in your signal corps, do you?"

exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/

with no protection or shield

From this reading "So you think it wouldn't be wise for the two lads who exposed Mike Bixton to let their identity be known to the two Bixtons in your signal corps, do you?"

facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The face of Roger was a bit serious as Signaler Anson shook his head and repeated:

fellowsnounUS /ˈfeloʊz/

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading "It'll go hard with the fellows, whoever they are, who were responsible for the Bixtons' cousin going to jail."

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "It'll go hard with the fellows, whoever they are, who were responsible for the Bixtons' cousin going to jail."

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "It'll go hard with the fellows, whoever they are, who were responsible for the Bixtons' cousin going to jail."

goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading "It'll go hard with the fellows, whoever they are, who were responsible for the Bixtons' cousin going to jail."

hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "It'll go hard with the fellows, whoever they are, who were responsible for the Bixtons' cousin going to jail."

headnounUS /hed/

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The face of Roger was a bit serious as Signaler Anson shook his head and repeated:

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The face of Roger was a bit serious as Signaler Anson shook his head and repeated:

identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading "So you think it wouldn't be wise for the two lads who exposed Mike Bixton to let their identity be known to the two Bixtons in your signal corps, do you?"

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "So you think it wouldn't be wise for the two lads who exposed Mike Bixton to let their identity be known to the two Bixtons in your signal corps, do you?"

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "So you think it wouldn't be wise for the two lads who exposed Mike Bixton to let their identity be known to the two Bixtons in your signal corps, do you?"

It'll

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "It'll go hard with the fellows, whoever they are, who were responsible for the Bixtons' cousin going to jail."

jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading "It'll go hard with the fellows, whoever they are, who were responsible for the Bixtons' cousin going to jail."

JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading UGLY THREATS Roger and Jimmy looked at one another.

knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/

apprehended with certainty

From this reading "So you think it wouldn't be wise for the two lads who exposed Mike Bixton to let their identity be known to the two Bixtons in your signal corps, do you?"

ladsnounUS /lædz/

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading "So you think it wouldn't be wise for the two lads who exposed Mike Bixton to let their identity be known to the two Bixtons in your signal corps, do you?"

letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "So you think it wouldn't be wise for the two lads who exposed Mike Bixton to let their identity be known to the two Bixtons in your signal corps, do you?"

lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading UGLY THREATS Roger and Jimmy looked at one another.

MikenounUS /maɪk/

device for converting sound waves into electrical energy

From this reading "So you think it wouldn't be wise for the two lads who exposed Mike Bixton to let their identity be known to the two Bixtons in your signal corps, do you?"

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The face of Roger was a bit serious as Signaler Anson shook his head and repeated:

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading UGLY THREATS Roger and Jimmy looked at one another.

repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/

recurring again and again

From this reading The face of Roger was a bit serious as Signaler Anson shook his head and repeated:

responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading "It'll go hard with the fellows, whoever they are, who were responsible for the Bixtons' cousin going to jail."

Roger

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading UGLY THREATS Roger and Jimmy looked at one another.

seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading The face of Roger was a bit serious as Signaler Anson shook his head and repeated:

shooknounUS /ʃʊk/

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading The face of Roger was a bit serious as Signaler Anson shook his head and repeated:

signalnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəl/

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading "So you think it wouldn't be wise for the two lads who exposed Mike Bixton to let their identity be known to the two Bixtons in your signal corps, do you?"

Signalernoun

someone who communicates by signals

From this reading The face of Roger was a bit serious as Signaler Anson shook his head and repeated:

SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "So you think it wouldn't be wise for the two lads who exposed Mike Bixton to let their identity be known to the two Bixtons in your signal corps, do you?"

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The face of Roger was a bit serious as Signaler Anson shook his head and repeated:

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "So you think it wouldn't be wise for the two lads who exposed Mike Bixton to let their identity be known to the two Bixtons in your signal corps, do you?"

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "It'll go hard with the fellows, whoever they are, who were responsible for the Bixtons' cousin going to jail."

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "So you think it wouldn't be wise for the two lads who exposed Mike Bixton to let their identity be known to the two Bixtons in your signal corps, do you?"

THREATSnounUS /θrets/

plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger

From this reading UGLY THREATS Roger and Jimmy looked at one another.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "It'll go hard with the fellows, whoever they are, who were responsible for the Bixtons' cousin going to jail."

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "So you think it wouldn't be wise for the two lads who exposed Mike Bixton to let their identity be known to the two Bixtons in your signal corps, do you?"

UGLYadjectiveUS /ˈʌɡli/

displeasing to the senses

From this reading UGLY THREATS Roger and Jimmy looked at one another.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The face of Roger was a bit serious as Signaler Anson shook his head and repeated:

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "It'll go hard with the fellows, whoever they are, who were responsible for the Bixtons' cousin going to jail."

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading "It'll go hard with the fellows, whoever they are, who were responsible for the Bixtons' cousin going to jail."

whoever

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "It'll go hard with the fellows, whoever they are, who were responsible for the Bixtons' cousin going to jail."

wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading "So you think it wouldn't be wise for the two lads who exposed Mike Bixton to let their identity be known to the two Bixtons in your signal corps, do you?"

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading "It'll go hard with the fellows, whoever they are, who were responsible for the Bixtons' cousin going to jail."

wouldn't

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "So you think it wouldn't be wise for the two lads who exposed Mike Bixton to let their identity be known to the two Bixtons in your signal corps, do you?"

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "So you think it wouldn't be wise for the two lads who exposed Mike Bixton to let their identity be known to the two Bixtons in your signal corps, do you?"

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "So you think it wouldn't be wise for the two lads who exposed Mike Bixton to let their identity be known to the two Bixtons in your signal corps, do you?"

Chapter 9 of The Khaki Boys Fighting to Win by Josephine, -1931 Chase holds 166 sentences, grouped into 34 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.

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Chapter 9 holds 166 sentences of The Khaki Boys Fighting to Win, unabridged, divided into 34 reading sections.

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