Chapter 23 of The Motor Boys in Mexico is here in full — 105 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 23 of The Motor Boys in Mexico is here in full — 105 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
FACE TO FACE. "Hark! What was that?" whispered San Lucia to Murado. The two old brigands paused in their stealthy march upon their sleeping victims, as the sound of the crash Noddy's auto made came faintly to their ears. "How should I know?" asked Murado, but he seemed alarmed.
Chapter 23 of The Motor Boys in Mexico is here in full — 105 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading “"How should I know?" asked Murado, but he seemed alarmed.”
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading “The two old brigands paused in their stealthy march upon their sleeping victims, as the sound of the crash Noddy's auto made came faintly to their ears.”
fall or come down violently
From this reading “The two old brigands paused in their stealthy march upon their sleeping victims, as the sound of the crash Noddy's auto made came faintly to their ears.”
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading “The two old brigands paused in their stealthy march upon their sleeping victims, as the sound of the crash Noddy's auto made came faintly to their ears.”
listen; used mostly in the imperative
From this reading “"Hark!”
the state of being asleep
From this reading “The two old brigands paused in their stealthy march upon their sleeping victims, as the sound of the crash Noddy's auto made came faintly to their ears.”
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading “The two old brigands paused in their stealthy march upon their sleeping victims, as the sound of the crash Noddy's auto made came faintly to their ears.”
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading “The two old brigands paused in their stealthy march upon their sleeping victims, as the sound of the crash Noddy's auto made came faintly to their ears.”
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experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading "How should I know?" asked Murado, but he seemed alarmed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The two old brigands paused in their stealthy march upon their sleeping victims, as the sound of the crash Noddy's auto made came faintly to their ears.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How should I know?" asked Murado, but he seemed alarmed.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The two old brigands paused in their stealthy march upon their sleeping victims, as the sound of the crash Noddy's auto made came faintly to their ears.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two old brigands paused in their stealthy march upon their sleeping victims, as the sound of the crash Noddy's auto made came faintly to their ears.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "How should I know?" asked Murado, but he seemed alarmed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The two old brigands paused in their stealthy march upon their sleeping victims, as the sound of the crash Noddy's auto made came faintly to their ears.
fall or come down violently
From this reading The two old brigands paused in their stealthy march upon their sleeping victims, as the sound of the crash Noddy's auto made came faintly to their ears.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The two old brigands paused in their stealthy march upon their sleeping victims, as the sound of the crash Noddy's auto made came faintly to their ears.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading FACE TO FACE.
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading The two old brigands paused in their stealthy march upon their sleeping victims, as the sound of the crash Noddy's auto made came faintly to their ears.
listen; used mostly in the imperative
From this reading "Hark!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How should I know?" asked Murado, but he seemed alarmed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How should I know?" asked Murado, but he seemed alarmed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "How should I know?" asked Murado, but he seemed alarmed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two old brigands paused in their stealthy march upon their sleeping victims, as the sound of the crash Noddy's auto made came faintly to their ears.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "How should I know?" asked Murado, but he seemed alarmed.
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From this reading What was that?" whispered San Lucia to Murado.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The two old brigands paused in their stealthy march upon their sleeping victims, as the sound of the crash Noddy's auto made came faintly to their ears.
march in a procession
From this reading The two old brigands paused in their stealthy march upon their sleeping victims, as the sound of the crash Noddy's auto made came faintly to their ears.
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From this reading What was that?" whispered San Lucia to Murado.
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From this reading The two old brigands paused in their stealthy march upon their sleeping victims, as the sound of the crash Noddy's auto made came faintly to their ears.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two old brigands paused in their stealthy march upon their sleeping victims, as the sound of the crash Noddy's auto made came faintly to their ears.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The two old brigands paused in their stealthy march upon their sleeping victims, as the sound of the crash Noddy's auto made came faintly to their ears.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading The two old brigands paused in their stealthy march upon their sleeping victims, as the sound of the crash Noddy's auto made came faintly to their ears.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What was that?" whispered San Lucia to Murado.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "How should I know?" asked Murado, but he seemed alarmed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "How should I know?" asked Murado, but he seemed alarmed.
the state of being asleep
From this reading The two old brigands paused in their stealthy march upon their sleeping victims, as the sound of the crash Noddy's auto made came faintly to their ears.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The two old brigands paused in their stealthy march upon their sleeping victims, as the sound of the crash Noddy's auto made came faintly to their ears.
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading The two old brigands paused in their stealthy march upon their sleeping victims, as the sound of the crash Noddy's auto made came faintly to their ears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What was that?" whispered San Lucia to Murado.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two old brigands paused in their stealthy march upon their sleeping victims, as the sound of the crash Noddy's auto made came faintly to their ears.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two old brigands paused in their stealthy march upon their sleeping victims, as the sound of the crash Noddy's auto made came faintly to their ears.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FACE TO FACE.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two old brigands paused in their stealthy march upon their sleeping victims, as the sound of the crash Noddy's auto made came faintly to their ears.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The two old brigands paused in their stealthy march upon their sleeping victims, as the sound of the crash Noddy's auto made came faintly to their ears.
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading The two old brigands paused in their stealthy march upon their sleeping victims, as the sound of the crash Noddy's auto made came faintly to their ears.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What was that?" whispered San Lucia to Murado.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was that?" whispered San Lucia to Murado.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading What was that?" whispered San Lucia to Murado.
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