Chapter 16 of The moving picture boys on the coast is here in full — 111 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 16 of The moving picture boys on the coast is here in full — 111 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
JOE SUSPECTS SOMETHING "What'll we do, Blake?" was the whispered question. "Stay here, I guess. If we run they'll see us or hear us. Besides, we haven't done anything to run for." "I know it, but those men look like ugly customers.
Chapter 16 of The moving picture boys on the coast is here in full — 111 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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in addition to; as well as
From this reading “Besides, we haven't done anything to run for."”
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading “JOE SUSPECTS SOMETHING "What'll we do, Blake?" was the whispered question.”
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading “"I know it, but those men look like ugly customers.”
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “"Stay here, I guess.”
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “"Stay here, I guess.”
plural of “suspect” — someone who is under suspicion
From this reading “JOE SUSPECTS SOMETHING "What'll we do, Blake?" was the whispered question.”
displeasing to the senses
From this reading “"I know it, but those men look like ugly customers.”
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “JOE SUSPECTS SOMETHING "What'll we do, Blake?" was the whispered question.”
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any thing at all
From this reading Besides, we haven't done anything to run for."
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, we haven't done anything to run for."
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading JOE SUSPECTS SOMETHING "What'll we do, Blake?" was the whispered question.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I know it, but those men look like ugly customers.
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading "I know it, but those men look like ugly customers.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading JOE SUSPECTS SOMETHING "What'll we do, Blake?" was the whispered question.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Besides, we haven't done anything to run for."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Besides, we haven't done anything to run for."
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Stay here, I guess.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Besides, we haven't done anything to run for."
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading If we run they'll see us or hear us.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Stay here, I guess.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Stay here, I guess.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we run they'll see us or hear us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I know it, but those men look like ugly customers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JOE SUSPECTS SOMETHING "What'll we do, Blake?" was the whispered question.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know it, but those men look like ugly customers.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I know it, but those men look like ugly customers.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I know it, but those men look like ugly customers.
the force of workers available
From this reading "I know it, but those men look like ugly customers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If we run they'll see us or hear us.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading JOE SUSPECTS SOMETHING "What'll we do, Blake?" was the whispered question.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading If we run they'll see us or hear us.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If we run they'll see us or hear us.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading JOE SUSPECTS SOMETHING "What'll we do, Blake?" was the whispered question.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Stay here, I guess.
plural of “suspect” — someone who is under suspicion
From this reading JOE SUSPECTS SOMETHING "What'll we do, Blake?" was the whispered question.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOE SUSPECTS SOMETHING "What'll we do, Blake?" was the whispered question.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If we run they'll see us or hear us.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I know it, but those men look like ugly customers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Besides, we haven't done anything to run for."
displeasing to the senses
From this reading "I know it, but those men look like ugly customers.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If we run they'll see us or hear us.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JOE SUSPECTS SOMETHING "What'll we do, Blake?" was the whispered question.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading JOE SUSPECTS SOMETHING "What'll we do, Blake?" was the whispered question.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JOE SUSPECTS SOMETHING "What'll we do, Blake?" was the whispered question.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading JOE SUSPECTS SOMETHING "What'll we do, Blake?" was the whispered question.
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