Chapter 21 of The Outdoor Chums in the Forest is here in full — 102 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 21 of The Outdoor Chums in the Forest is here in full — 102 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE SHERIFF DIPS INTO FAIRY STORIES "Show Mr. Dodd our notice to leave, Bluff," said Frank laughingly. "Reach around and get it, Will, please. It's just back of you. Thanks. There you are, sir.
Chapter 21 of The Outdoor Chums in the Forest is here in full — 102 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading “THE SHERIFF DIPS INTO FAIRY STORIES "Show Mr. Dodd our notice to leave, Bluff," said Frank laughingly.”
plural of “dip” — a depression in an otherwise level surface
From this reading “THE SHERIFF DIPS INTO FAIRY STORIES "Show Mr. Dodd our notice to leave, Bluff," said Frank laughingly.”
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading “THE SHERIFF DIPS INTO FAIRY STORIES "Show Mr. Dodd our notice to leave, Bluff," said Frank laughingly.”
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading “THE SHERIFF DIPS INTO FAIRY STORIES "Show Mr. Dodd our notice to leave, Bluff," said Frank laughingly.”
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading “THE SHERIFF DIPS INTO FAIRY STORIES "Show Mr. Dodd our notice to leave, Bluff," said Frank laughingly.”
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading “THE SHERIFF DIPS INTO FAIRY STORIES "Show Mr. Dodd our notice to leave, Bluff," said Frank laughingly.”
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “THE SHERIFF DIPS INTO FAIRY STORIES "Show Mr. Dodd our notice to leave, Bluff," said Frank laughingly.”
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading “Thanks.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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a story about fairies; told to amuse children
In this reading “THE SHERIFF DIPS INTO FAIRY STORIES "Show Mr. Dodd our notice to leave, Bluff," said Frank laughingly.”
read selectively; read only certain passages from a text
In this reading “THE SHERIFF DIPS INTO FAIRY STORIES "Show Mr. Dodd our notice to leave, Bluff," said Frank laughingly.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Reach around and get it, Will, please.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There you are, sir.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Reach around and get it, Will, please.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It's just back of you.
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading THE SHERIFF DIPS INTO FAIRY STORIES "Show Mr. Dodd our notice to leave, Bluff," said Frank laughingly.
plural of “dip” — a depression in an otherwise level surface
From this reading THE SHERIFF DIPS INTO FAIRY STORIES "Show Mr. Dodd our notice to leave, Bluff," said Frank laughingly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SHERIFF DIPS INTO FAIRY STORIES "Show Mr. Dodd our notice to leave, Bluff," said Frank laughingly.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading THE SHERIFF DIPS INTO FAIRY STORIES "Show Mr. Dodd our notice to leave, Bluff," said Frank laughingly.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading THE SHERIFF DIPS INTO FAIRY STORIES "Show Mr. Dodd our notice to leave, Bluff," said Frank laughingly.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Reach around and get it, Will, please.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE SHERIFF DIPS INTO FAIRY STORIES "Show Mr. Dodd our notice to leave, Bluff," said Frank laughingly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Reach around and get it, Will, please.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It's just back of you.
and nothing more
From this reading It's just back of you.
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading THE SHERIFF DIPS INTO FAIRY STORIES "Show Mr. Dodd our notice to leave, Bluff," said Frank laughingly.
go away from a place
From this reading THE SHERIFF DIPS INTO FAIRY STORIES "Show Mr. Dodd our notice to leave, Bluff," said Frank laughingly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE SHERIFF DIPS INTO FAIRY STORIES "Show Mr. Dodd our notice to leave, Bluff," said Frank laughingly.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading THE SHERIFF DIPS INTO FAIRY STORIES "Show Mr. Dodd our notice to leave, Bluff," said Frank laughingly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It's just back of you.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE SHERIFF DIPS INTO FAIRY STORIES "Show Mr. Dodd our notice to leave, Bluff," said Frank laughingly.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Reach around and get it, Will, please.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "Reach around and get it, Will, please.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE SHERIFF DIPS INTO FAIRY STORIES "Show Mr. Dodd our notice to leave, Bluff," said Frank laughingly.
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading THE SHERIFF DIPS INTO FAIRY STORIES "Show Mr. Dodd our notice to leave, Bluff," said Frank laughingly.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE SHERIFF DIPS INTO FAIRY STORIES "Show Mr. Dodd our notice to leave, Bluff," said Frank laughingly.
term of address for a man
From this reading There you are, sir.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE SHERIFF DIPS INTO FAIRY STORIES "Show Mr. Dodd our notice to leave, Bluff," said Frank laughingly.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Thanks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHERIFF DIPS INTO FAIRY STORIES "Show Mr. Dodd our notice to leave, Bluff," said Frank laughingly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There you are, sir.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SHERIFF DIPS INTO FAIRY STORIES "Show Mr. Dodd our notice to leave, Bluff," said Frank laughingly.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Reach around and get it, Will, please.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It's just back of you.
Chapter 21 of The Outdoor Chums in the Forest by Quincy Allen holds 102 sentences, grouped into 21 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 21 holds 102 sentences of The Outdoor Chums in the Forest, unabridged, divided into 21 reading sections.
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