Chapter 15 of The Pony Rider Boys in Texas is here in full — 133 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of The Pony Rider Boys in Texas is here in full — 133 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A BRAVE RESCUE "Save him, somebody! The fool's fallen overboard!" roared the foreman. "I can't let go this rope!" Tad had not seen the cook take his plunge, so, for the moment, he did not realize what had occurred. "Who's overboard," young Butler demanded sharply.
Chapter 15 of The Pony Rider Boys in Texas is here in full — 133 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading “"Who's overboard," young Butler demanded sharply.”
possessive form of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading “The fool's fallen overboard!" roared the foreman.”
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading “The fool's fallen overboard!" roared the foreman.”
to extremes
From this reading “The fool's fallen overboard!" roared the foreman.”
thrust or throw into
From this reading “Tad had not seen the cook take his plunge, so, for the moment, he did not realize what had occurred.”
free from harm or evil
From this reading “A BRAVE RESCUE "Save him, somebody!”
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading “The fool's fallen overboard!" roared the foreman.”
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading “Tad had not seen the cook take his plunge, so, for the moment, he did not realize what had occurred.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE "Save him, somebody!
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE "Save him, somebody!
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading "Who's overboard," young Butler demanded sharply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't let go this rope!"
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Tad had not seen the cook take his plunge, so, for the moment, he did not realize what had occurred.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Who's overboard," young Butler demanded sharply.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Tad had not seen the cook take his plunge, so, for the moment, he did not realize what had occurred.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The fool's fallen overboard!" roared the foreman.
possessive form of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading The fool's fallen overboard!" roared the foreman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tad had not seen the cook take his plunge, so, for the moment, he did not realize what had occurred.
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading The fool's fallen overboard!" roared the foreman.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I can't let go this rope!"
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tad had not seen the cook take his plunge, so, for the moment, he did not realize what had occurred.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tad had not seen the cook take his plunge, so, for the moment, he did not realize what had occurred.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE "Save him, somebody!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tad had not seen the cook take his plunge, so, for the moment, he did not realize what had occurred.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can't let go this rope!"
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "I can't let go this rope!"
a particular point in time
From this reading Tad had not seen the cook take his plunge, so, for the moment, he did not realize what had occurred.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tad had not seen the cook take his plunge, so, for the moment, he did not realize what had occurred.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Tad had not seen the cook take his plunge, so, for the moment, he did not realize what had occurred.
to extremes
From this reading The fool's fallen overboard!" roared the foreman.
thrust or throw into
From this reading Tad had not seen the cook take his plunge, so, for the moment, he did not realize what had occurred.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Tad had not seen the cook take his plunge, so, for the moment, he did not realize what had occurred.
free from harm or evil
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE "Save him, somebody!
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The fool's fallen overboard!" roared the foreman.
a strong line
From this reading "I can't let go this rope!"
except for; apart from
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE "Save him, somebody!
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Tad had not seen the cook take his plunge, so, for the moment, he did not realize what had occurred.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading "Who's overboard," young Butler demanded sharply.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Tad had not seen the cook take his plunge, so, for the moment, he did not realize what had occurred.
a person, without saying who
From this reading A BRAVE RESCUE "Save him, somebody!
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading Tad had not seen the cook take his plunge, so, for the moment, he did not realize what had occurred.
carry out
From this reading Tad had not seen the cook take his plunge, so, for the moment, he did not realize what had occurred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fool's fallen overboard!" roared the foreman.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I can't let go this rope!"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Tad had not seen the cook take his plunge, so, for the moment, he did not realize what had occurred.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who's overboard," young Butler demanded sharply.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Who's overboard," young Butler demanded sharply.
Chapter 15 of The Pony Rider Boys in Texas by Frank Gee Patchin holds 133 sentences, grouped into 27 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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