Chapter 30 of The Motor Boys Overland is here in full — 130 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 30 of The Motor Boys Overland is here in full — 130 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE FIGHT AT THE MINE. As the auto came near, the shots became more distinct. It seemed as if a small-sized battle was in progress. Jerry stopped the car about a thousand feet away from where the camp had been. "Take it easy until we see where we're at," advised the sheriff.
Chapter 30 of The Motor Boys Overland is here in full — 130 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading “"Take it easy until we see where we're at," advised the sheriff.”
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading “As the auto came near, the shots became more distinct.”
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading “It seemed as if a small-sized battle was in progress.”
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading “As the auto came near, the shots became more distinct.”
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading “Jerry stopped the car about a thousand feet away from where the camp had been.”
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading “It seemed as if a small-sized battle was in progress.”
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading “"Take it easy until we see where we're at," advised the sheriff.”
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading “As the auto came near, the shots became more distinct.”
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In this reading “Jerry stopped the car about a thousand feet away from where the camp had been.”
In this reading “As the auto came near, the shots became more distinct.”
almost do or experience something
In this reading “As the auto came near, the shots became more distinct.”
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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 It seemed as if a small-sized battle was in progress.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Jerry stopped the car about a thousand feet away from where the camp had been.
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading "Take it easy until we see where we're at," advised the sheriff.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the auto came near, the shots became more distinct.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FIGHT AT THE MINE.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading As the auto came near, the shots became more distinct.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Jerry stopped the car about a thousand feet away from where the camp had been.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading It seemed as if a small-sized battle was in progress.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As the auto came near, the shots became more distinct.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jerry stopped the car about a thousand feet away from where the camp had been.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As the auto came near, the shots became more distinct.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Jerry stopped the car about a thousand feet away from where the camp had been.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Jerry stopped the car about a thousand feet away from where the camp had been.
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading As the auto came near, the shots became more distinct.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "Take it easy until we see where we're at," advised the sheriff.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Jerry stopped the car about a thousand feet away from where the camp had been.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE FIGHT AT THE MINE.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jerry stopped the car about a thousand feet away from where the camp had been.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jerry stopped the car about a thousand feet away from where the camp had been.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed as if a small-sized battle was in progress.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seemed as if a small-sized battle was in progress.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as if a small-sized battle was in progress.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Jerry stopped the car about a thousand feet away from where the camp had been.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE FIGHT AT THE MINE.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As the auto came near, the shots became more distinct.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As the auto came near, the shots became more distinct.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading It seemed as if a small-sized battle was in progress.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Take it easy until we see where we're at," advised the sheriff.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed as if a small-sized battle was in progress.
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading "Take it easy until we see where we're at," advised the sheriff.
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading As the auto came near, the shots became more distinct.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed as if a small-sized battle was in progress.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Jerry stopped the car about a thousand feet away from where the camp had been.
carry out
From this reading "Take it easy until we see where we're at," advised the sheriff.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIGHT AT THE MINE.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Jerry stopped the car about a thousand feet away from where the camp had been.
up to a particular time
From this reading "Take it easy until we see where we're at," advised the sheriff.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seemed as if a small-sized battle was in progress.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Take it easy until we see where we're at," advised the sheriff.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Take it easy until we see where we're at," advised the sheriff.
in or at the place that
From this reading Jerry stopped the car about a thousand feet away from where the camp had been.
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