Chapter 2 of The Moving Picture Girls in War Plays is here in full — 144 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter II
Chapter 2 of The Moving Picture Girls in War Plays is here in full — 144 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
OFF FOR OAK FARM "What's that, Russ? A retake?" asked Alice. "Yes, of that auto scene in the park." "Is that the one I'm in?" Ruth inquired.
Chapter 2 of The Moving Picture Girls in War Plays is here in full — 144 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading “"Yes, of that auto scene in the park."”
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading “OFF FOR OAK FARM "What's that, Russ?”
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Ruth inquired.”
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading “OFF FOR OAK FARM "What's that, Russ?”
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading “"Yes, of that auto scene in the park."”
take back by force, as after a battle
From this reading “A retake?" asked Alice.”
plural of “rus” — the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev
From this reading “OFF FOR OAK FARM "What's that, Russ?”
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading “Ruth inquired.”
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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 A retake?" asked Alice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A retake?" asked Alice.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A retake?" asked Alice.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "Yes, of that auto scene in the park."
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading OFF FOR OAK FARM "What's that, Russ?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OFF FOR OAK FARM "What's that, Russ?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Is that the one I'm in?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes, of that auto scene in the park."
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Ruth inquired.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is that the one I'm in?"
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading OFF FOR OAK FARM "What's that, Russ?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Yes, of that auto scene in the park."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF FOR OAK FARM "What's that, Russ?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Is that the one I'm in?"
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading "Yes, of that auto scene in the park."
take back by force, as after a battle
From this reading A retake?" asked Alice.
plural of “rus” — the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev
From this reading OFF FOR OAK FARM "What's that, Russ?
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth inquired.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading "Yes, of that auto scene in the park."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OFF FOR OAK FARM "What's that, Russ?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Yes, of that auto scene in the park."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OFF FOR OAK FARM "What's that, Russ?
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, of that auto scene in the park."
Chapter 2 of The Moving Picture Girls in War Plays by Laura Lee Hope holds 144 sentences, grouped into 29 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 2 holds 144 sentences of The Moving Picture Girls in War Plays, unabridged, divided into 29 reading sections.
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