Chapter 6 of The Mystery at Putnam Hall is here in full — 164 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 6 of The Mystery at Putnam Hall is here in full — 164 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
CAPTAIN PUTNAM INVESTIGATES "Reff Ritter has been knocked out!" "My, what blows they were!" "Well, he brought it on himself," said Pepper. "That's what," added Fred. "He struck Jack after Jack told him he didn't believe in fighting."
Chapter 6 of The Mystery at Putnam Hall is here in full — 164 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “"That's what," added Fred.”
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading “"My, what blows they were!"”
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading “"He struck Jack after Jack told him he didn't believe in fighting."”
third-person singular of “investigate” — investigate scientifically
From this reading “CAPTAIN PUTNAM INVESTIGATES "Reff Ritter has been knocked out!"”
a small worthless amount
From this reading “"He struck Jack after Jack told him he didn't believe in fighting."”
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading “CAPTAIN PUTNAM INVESTIGATES "Reff Ritter has been knocked out!"”
add pepper to
From this reading “"Well, he brought it on himself," said Pepper.”
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading “"He struck Jack after Jack told him he didn't believe in fighting."”
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past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "That's what," added Fred.
later than; following
From this reading "He struck Jack after Jack told him he didn't believe in fighting."
the past participle of “be”
From this reading CAPTAIN PUTNAM INVESTIGATES "Reff Ritter has been knocked out!"
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "He struck Jack after Jack told him he didn't believe in fighting."
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading "My, what blows they were!"
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Well, he brought it on himself," said Pepper.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN PUTNAM INVESTIGATES "Reff Ritter has been knocked out!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He struck Jack after Jack told him he didn't believe in fighting."
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading "He struck Jack after Jack told him he didn't believe in fighting."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's what," added Fred.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAPTAIN PUTNAM INVESTIGATES "Reff Ritter has been knocked out!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, he brought it on himself," said Pepper.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He struck Jack after Jack told him he didn't believe in fighting."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Well, he brought it on himself," said Pepper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "He struck Jack after Jack told him he didn't believe in fighting."
third-person singular of “investigate” — investigate scientifically
From this reading CAPTAIN PUTNAM INVESTIGATES "Reff Ritter has been knocked out!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, he brought it on himself," said Pepper.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "He struck Jack after Jack told him he didn't believe in fighting."
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading CAPTAIN PUTNAM INVESTIGATES "Reff Ritter has been knocked out!"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My, what blows they were!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Well, he brought it on himself," said Pepper.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading CAPTAIN PUTNAM INVESTIGATES "Reff Ritter has been knocked out!"
add pepper to
From this reading "Well, he brought it on himself," said Pepper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CAPTAIN PUTNAM INVESTIGATES "Reff Ritter has been knocked out!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CAPTAIN PUTNAM INVESTIGATES "Reff Ritter has been knocked out!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CAPTAIN PUTNAM INVESTIGATES "Reff Ritter has been knocked out!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, he brought it on himself," said Pepper.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading "He struck Jack after Jack told him he didn't believe in fighting."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's what," added Fred.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My, what blows they were!"
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "He struck Jack after Jack told him he didn't believe in fighting."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, he brought it on himself," said Pepper.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "My, what blows they were!"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "My, what blows they were!"
Chapter 6 of The Mystery at Putnam Hall by Edward Stratemeyer holds 164 sentences, grouped into 33 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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