Chapter 4 of The Pony Rider Boys in Montana is here in full — 235 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of The Pony Rider Boys in Montana is here in full — 235 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE PURSUIT OF THE BURNING BEAR "What is it?" cried Walter breathlessly, slowing up when he observed that the others were doing likewise. "It's a bear, I think," replied the Professor. "I only saw the head so I can't be sure. Keep away. Where is Stacy?"
Chapter 4 of The Pony Rider Boys in Montana is here in full — 235 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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in a breathless manner
From this reading “THE PURSUIT OF THE BURNING BEAR "What is it?" cried Walter breathlessly, slowing up when he observed that the others were doing likewise.”
the act of burning something
From this reading “THE PURSUIT OF THE BURNING BEAR "What is it?" cried Walter breathlessly, slowing up when he observed that the others were doing likewise.”
in like or similar manner
From this reading “THE PURSUIT OF THE BURNING BEAR "What is it?" cried Walter breathlessly, slowing up when he observed that the others were doing likewise.”
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “THE PURSUIT OF THE BURNING BEAR "What is it?" cried Walter breathlessly, slowing up when he observed that the others were doing likewise.”
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading “"It's a bear, I think," replied the Professor.”
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading “THE PURSUIT OF THE BURNING BEAR "What is it?" cried Walter breathlessly, slowing up when he observed that the others were doing likewise.”
a decrease in rate of change
From this reading “THE PURSUIT OF THE BURNING BEAR "What is it?" cried Walter breathlessly, slowing up when he observed that the others were doing likewise.”
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading “THE PURSUIT OF THE BURNING BEAR "What is it?" cried Walter breathlessly, slowing up when he observed that the others were doing likewise.”
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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's a bear, I think," replied the Professor.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Keep away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I only saw the head so I can't be sure.
have
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF THE BURNING BEAR "What is it?" cried Walter breathlessly, slowing up when he observed that the others were doing likewise.
in a breathless manner
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF THE BURNING BEAR "What is it?" cried Walter breathlessly, slowing up when he observed that the others were doing likewise.
the act of burning something
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF THE BURNING BEAR "What is it?" cried Walter breathlessly, slowing up when he observed that the others were doing likewise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I only saw the head so I can't be sure.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF THE BURNING BEAR "What is it?" cried Walter breathlessly, slowing up when he observed that the others were doing likewise.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF THE BURNING BEAR "What is it?" cried Walter breathlessly, slowing up when he observed that the others were doing likewise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF THE BURNING BEAR "What is it?" cried Walter breathlessly, slowing up when he observed that the others were doing likewise.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "I only saw the head so I can't be sure.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It's a bear, I think," replied the Professor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF THE BURNING BEAR "What is it?" cried Walter breathlessly, slowing up when he observed that the others were doing likewise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF THE BURNING BEAR "What is it?" cried Walter breathlessly, slowing up when he observed that the others were doing likewise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's a bear, I think," replied the Professor.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Keep away.
in like or similar manner
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF THE BURNING BEAR "What is it?" cried Walter breathlessly, slowing up when he observed that the others were doing likewise.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF THE BURNING BEAR "What is it?" cried Walter breathlessly, slowing up when he observed that the others were doing likewise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF THE BURNING BEAR "What is it?" cried Walter breathlessly, slowing up when he observed that the others were doing likewise.
and nothing more
From this reading "I only saw the head so I can't be sure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF THE BURNING BEAR "What is it?" cried Walter breathlessly, slowing up when he observed that the others were doing likewise.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading "It's a bear, I think," replied the Professor.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF THE BURNING BEAR "What is it?" cried Walter breathlessly, slowing up when he observed that the others were doing likewise.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "It's a bear, I think," replied the Professor.
cut with a saw
From this reading "I only saw the head so I can't be sure.
a decrease in rate of change
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF THE BURNING BEAR "What is it?" cried Walter breathlessly, slowing up when he observed that the others were doing likewise.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I only saw the head so I can't be sure.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Where is Stacy?"
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I only saw the head so I can't be sure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF THE BURNING BEAR "What is it?" cried Walter breathlessly, slowing up when he observed that the others were doing likewise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF THE BURNING BEAR "What is it?" cried Walter breathlessly, slowing up when he observed that the others were doing likewise.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "It's a bear, I think," replied the Professor.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF THE BURNING BEAR "What is it?" cried Walter breathlessly, slowing up when he observed that the others were doing likewise.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF THE BURNING BEAR "What is it?" cried Walter breathlessly, slowing up when he observed that the others were doing likewise.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF THE BURNING BEAR "What is it?" cried Walter breathlessly, slowing up when he observed that the others were doing likewise.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF THE BURNING BEAR "What is it?" cried Walter breathlessly, slowing up when he observed that the others were doing likewise.
at the time that
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF THE BURNING BEAR "What is it?" cried Walter breathlessly, slowing up when he observed that the others were doing likewise.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where is Stacy?"
Chapter 4 of The Pony Rider Boys in Montana by Frank Gee Patchin holds 235 sentences, grouped into 47 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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