Chapter 13 of The Pony Rider Boys in the Alkali is here in full — 145 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of The Pony Rider Boys in the Alkali is here in full — 145 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
COYOTES JOIN IN THE CHORUS Those down in the foothills saw the animal whirl and face the other way. "He sees something," cried Walter, forgetting in his excitement that they were trying to keep quiet. "Yes, he has probably scented Master Tad," explained the guide. "Think he'll try to catch the horse?" asked Stacy. "Hope not.
Chapter 13 of The Pony Rider Boys in the Alkali is here in full — 145 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading “COYOTES JOIN IN THE CHORUS Those down in the foothills saw the animal whirl and face the other way.”
plural of “coyote” — small wolf native to western North America
From this reading “COYOTES JOIN IN THE CHORUS Those down in the foothills saw the animal whirl and face the other way.”
plural of “foothill” — a relatively low hill on the lower slope of a mountain
From this reading “COYOTES JOIN IN THE CHORUS Those down in the foothills saw the animal whirl and face the other way.”
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading “"He sees something," cried Walter, forgetting in his excitement that they were trying to keep quiet.”
having the sense of smell
From this reading “"Yes, he has probably scented Master Tad," explained the guide.”
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading “"He sees something," cried Walter, forgetting in his excitement that they were trying to keep quiet.”
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading “"Yes, he has probably scented Master Tad," explained the guide.”
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading “COYOTES JOIN IN THE CHORUS Those down in the foothills saw the animal whirl and face the other way.”
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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refrain from divulging sensitive information; keep quiet about confidential information
In this reading “"He sees something," cried Walter, forgetting in his excitement that they were trying to keep quiet.”
In this reading “COYOTES JOIN IN THE CHORUS Those down in the foothills saw the animal whirl and face the other way.”
In this reading “COYOTES JOIN IN THE CHORUS Those down in the foothills saw the animal whirl and face the other way.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COYOTES JOIN IN THE CHORUS Those down in the foothills saw the animal whirl and face the other way.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading COYOTES JOIN IN THE CHORUS Those down in the foothills saw the animal whirl and face the other way.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Think he'll try to catch the horse?" asked Stacy.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "Think he'll try to catch the horse?" asked Stacy.
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading COYOTES JOIN IN THE CHORUS Those down in the foothills saw the animal whirl and face the other way.
plural of “coyote” — small wolf native to western North America
From this reading COYOTES JOIN IN THE CHORUS Those down in the foothills saw the animal whirl and face the other way.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "He sees something," cried Walter, forgetting in his excitement that they were trying to keep quiet.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading COYOTES JOIN IN THE CHORUS Those down in the foothills saw the animal whirl and face the other way.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading "He sees something," cried Walter, forgetting in his excitement that they were trying to keep quiet.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Yes, he has probably scented Master Tad," explained the guide.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading COYOTES JOIN IN THE CHORUS Those down in the foothills saw the animal whirl and face the other way.
plural of “foothill” — a relatively low hill on the lower slope of a mountain
From this reading COYOTES JOIN IN THE CHORUS Those down in the foothills saw the animal whirl and face the other way.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "He sees something," cried Walter, forgetting in his excitement that they were trying to keep quiet.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading "Yes, he has probably scented Master Tad," explained the guide.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, he has probably scented Master Tad," explained the guide.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He sees something," cried Walter, forgetting in his excitement that they were trying to keep quiet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Think he'll try to catch the horse?" asked Stacy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "He sees something," cried Walter, forgetting in his excitement that they were trying to keep quiet.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Hope not.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "Think he'll try to catch the horse?" asked Stacy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COYOTES JOIN IN THE CHORUS Those down in the foothills saw the animal whirl and face the other way.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading COYOTES JOIN IN THE CHORUS Those down in the foothills saw the animal whirl and face the other way.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "He sees something," cried Walter, forgetting in his excitement that they were trying to keep quiet.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Yes, he has probably scented Master Tad," explained the guide.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Hope not.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading COYOTES JOIN IN THE CHORUS Those down in the foothills saw the animal whirl and face the other way.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "Yes, he has probably scented Master Tad," explained the guide.
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "He sees something," cried Walter, forgetting in his excitement that they were trying to keep quiet.
cut with a saw
From this reading COYOTES JOIN IN THE CHORUS Those down in the foothills saw the animal whirl and face the other way.
having the sense of smell
From this reading "Yes, he has probably scented Master Tad," explained the guide.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading "He sees something," cried Walter, forgetting in his excitement that they were trying to keep quiet.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "He sees something," cried Walter, forgetting in his excitement that they were trying to keep quiet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Think he'll try to catch the horse?" asked Stacy.
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading "Yes, he has probably scented Master Tad," explained the guide.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "He sees something," cried Walter, forgetting in his excitement that they were trying to keep quiet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COYOTES JOIN IN THE CHORUS Those down in the foothills saw the animal whirl and face the other way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He sees something," cried Walter, forgetting in his excitement that they were trying to keep quiet.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Think he'll try to catch the horse?" asked Stacy.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading COYOTES JOIN IN THE CHORUS Those down in the foothills saw the animal whirl and face the other way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "He sees something," cried Walter, forgetting in his excitement that they were trying to keep quiet.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Think he'll try to catch the horse?" asked Stacy.
hard to endure
From this reading "He sees something," cried Walter, forgetting in his excitement that they were trying to keep quiet.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading "He sees something," cried Walter, forgetting in his excitement that they were trying to keep quiet.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading COYOTES JOIN IN THE CHORUS Those down in the foothills saw the animal whirl and face the other way.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "He sees something," cried Walter, forgetting in his excitement that they were trying to keep quiet.
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading COYOTES JOIN IN THE CHORUS Those down in the foothills saw the animal whirl and face the other way.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, he has probably scented Master Tad," explained the guide.
Chapter 13 of The Pony Rider Boys in the Alkali by Frank Gee Patchin holds 145 sentences, grouped into 29 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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