Chapter XXIV
Chapter 24 of The Lucky Seventh is here in full — 267 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
DICK SMILES CLEARFIELD RUTTER’S POINT Bryan, 2b. Billings, 3b. Scott, 3b. Townsend, 1b. Merrick, 1b.
The Lucky Seventh
Chapter XXIV
Chapter 24 of The Lucky Seventh is here in full — 267 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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DICK
SMILES
CLEARFIELD
RUTTER’S
POINT
Bryan,
2b.
Billings,
3b.
Scott,
3b.
Townsend,
1b.
Merrick,
1b.
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
The Lucky Seventh
Chapter XXIV
Chapter 24 of The Lucky Seventh is here in full — 267 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/53 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
Line 1
DICK
SMILES
CLEARFIELD
RUTTER’S
POINT
Bryan,
2b.
Line 2
Billings,
3b.
Line 3
Scott,
3b.
Line 4
Townsend,
1b.
Line 5
Merrick,
1b.
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.
Billings
noun
US /ˈbɪlɪŋz/
the largest city in Montana; located in southern Montana on the Yellowstone river
From this reading “Billings, 3b.”
Bryan
noun
US /ˈbraɪən/
United States lawyer and politician who advocated free silver and prosecuted John Scopes (1925) for teaching evolution in a Tennessee high school (1860-1925)
From this reading “DICK SMILES CLEARFIELD RUTTER’S POINT Bryan, 2b.”
someone who is a detective
From this reading “DICK SMILES CLEARFIELD RUTTER’S POINT Bryan, 2b.”
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading “DICK SMILES CLEARFIELD RUTTER’S POINT Bryan, 2b.”
Scott
noun
US /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading “Scott, 3b.”
smiles
noun
US /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “DICK SMILES CLEARFIELD RUTTER’S POINT Bryan, 2b.”
Townsend
noun
US /ˈtaʊnzənd/
United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)
From this reading “Townsend, 1b.”
Word partnerships in these lines
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All words in this reading · 14
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.
1
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Townsend, 1b.
2
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DICK SMILES CLEARFIELD RUTTER’S POINT Bryan, 2b.
3
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From this reading Billings, 3b.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading DICK SMILES CLEARFIELD RUTTER’S POINT Bryan, 2b.
BillingsnounUS /ˈbɪlɪŋz/
the largest city in Montana; located in southern Montana on the Yellowstone river
From this reading Billings, 3b.
BryannounUS /ˈbraɪən/
United States lawyer and politician who advocated free silver and prosecuted John Scopes (1925) for teaching evolution in a Tennessee high school (1860-1925)
From this reading DICK SMILES CLEARFIELD RUTTER’S POINT Bryan, 2b.
CLEARFIELD
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DICK SMILES CLEARFIELD RUTTER’S POINT Bryan, 2b.
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK SMILES CLEARFIELD RUTTER’S POINT Bryan, 2b.
Merrick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Merrick, 1b.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading DICK SMILES CLEARFIELD RUTTER’S POINT Bryan, 2b.
RUTTER'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DICK SMILES CLEARFIELD RUTTER’S POINT Bryan, 2b.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Scott, 3b.
SMILESnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading DICK SMILES CLEARFIELD RUTTER’S POINT Bryan, 2b.
TownsendnounUS /ˈtaʊnzənd/
United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)
From this reading Townsend, 1b.
Chapter 24 of The Lucky Seventh by Ralph Henry Barbour holds 267 sentences, grouped into 54 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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- Gordon
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