Chapter 8 of The Liberty Boys Running the Blockade is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 8 of The Liberty Boys Running the Blockade is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Hallo! there's some one swimming in the river!" cried the spy. "So it is," growled Jeb. "Hello there!" "Put about," muttered Fletch. "It's the rebel.
Chapter 8 of The Liberty Boys Running the Blockade is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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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.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “"Hallo! there's some one swimming in the river!" cried the spy.”
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading “"So it is," growled Jeb.”
an expression of greeting
From this reading “"Hello there!"”
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading “"Put about," muttered Fletch.”
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading “"It's the rebel.”
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading “"Hallo! there's some one swimming in the river!" cried the spy.”
catch sight of
From this reading “"Hallo! there's some one swimming in the river!" cried the spy.”
the act of swimming
From this reading “"Hallo! there's some one swimming in the river!" cried the spy.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Put about," muttered Fletch.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Hallo! there's some one swimming in the river!" cried the spy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Put about," muttered Fletch.
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading "So it is," growled Jeb.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hallo! there's some one swimming in the river!" cried the spy.
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hello there!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Hallo! there's some one swimming in the river!" cried the spy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "So it is," growled Jeb.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "So it is," growled Jeb.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's the rebel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "So it is," growled Jeb.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "Put about," muttered Fletch.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Hallo! there's some one swimming in the river!" cried the spy.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Put about," muttered Fletch.
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading "It's the rebel.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "Hallo! there's some one swimming in the river!" cried the spy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So it is," growled Jeb.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Hallo! there's some one swimming in the river!" cried the spy.
catch sight of
From this reading "Hallo! there's some one swimming in the river!" cried the spy.
the act of swimming
From this reading "Hallo! there's some one swimming in the river!" cried the spy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Hallo! there's some one swimming in the river!" cried the spy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Hello there!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hallo! there's some one swimming in the river!" cried the spy.
Chapter 8 of The Liberty Boys Running the Blockade by Harry Moore holds 128 sentences, grouped into 26 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 8 holds 128 sentences of The Liberty Boys Running the Blockade, unabridged, divided into 26 reading sections.
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