Chapter 21 of The Pony Rider Boys in Montana is here in full — 164 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 21 of The Pony Rider Boys in Montana is here in full — 164 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
CAPTURED BY THE INDIANS "Yes. I recognized it the instant I saw it," answered Ned. "Cavanagh, what does this mean?" demanded the foreman. "I think it's up to you to explain and mighty quick at that." "I--I don't know anything about it," stammered the storekeeper.
Chapter 21 of The Pony Rider Boys in Montana is here in full — 164 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading “CAPTURED BY THE INDIANS "Yes.”
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “"Cavanagh, what does this mean?" demanded the foreman.”
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “"I think it's up to you to explain and mighty quick at that."”
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading “"Cavanagh, what does this mean?" demanded the foreman.”
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading “CAPTURED BY THE INDIANS "Yes.”
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading “"I think it's up to you to explain and mighty quick at that."”
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading “I recognized it the instant I saw it," answered Ned.”
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading “"I--I don't know anything about it," stammered the storekeeper.”
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Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I--I don't know anything about it," stammered the storekeeper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I think it's up to you to explain and mighty quick at that."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading I recognized it the instant I saw it," answered Ned.
any thing at all
From this reading "I--I don't know anything about it," stammered the storekeeper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I think it's up to you to explain and mighty quick at that."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE INDIANS "Yes.
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE INDIANS "Yes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Cavanagh, what does this mean?" demanded the foreman.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Cavanagh, what does this mean?" demanded the foreman.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Cavanagh, what does this mean?" demanded the foreman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I--I don't know anything about it," stammered the storekeeper.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "I think it's up to you to explain and mighty quick at that."
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading "Cavanagh, what does this mean?" demanded the foreman.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I recognized it the instant I saw it," answered Ned.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE INDIANS "Yes.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading I recognized it the instant I saw it," answered Ned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I recognized it the instant I saw it," answered Ned.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think it's up to you to explain and mighty quick at that."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I--I don't know anything about it," stammered the storekeeper.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Cavanagh, what does this mean?" demanded the foreman.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading "I think it's up to you to explain and mighty quick at that."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I recognized it the instant I saw it," answered Ned.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "I think it's up to you to explain and mighty quick at that."
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading I recognized it the instant I saw it," answered Ned.
cut with a saw
From this reading I recognized it the instant I saw it," answered Ned.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I--I don't know anything about it," stammered the storekeeper.
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading "I--I don't know anything about it," stammered the storekeeper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I think it's up to you to explain and mighty quick at that."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE INDIANS "Yes.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think it's up to you to explain and mighty quick at that."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Cavanagh, what does this mean?" demanded the foreman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I think it's up to you to explain and mighty quick at that."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I think it's up to you to explain and mighty quick at that."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Cavanagh, what does this mean?" demanded the foreman.
an affirmative
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE INDIANS "Yes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think it's up to you to explain and mighty quick at that."
Chapter 21 of The Pony Rider Boys in Montana by Frank Gee Patchin 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.
Chapter 21 holds 164 sentences of The Pony Rider Boys in Montana, unabridged, divided into 33 reading sections.
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