Chapter 19 of The Pony Rider Boys in the Grand Canyon is here in full — 126 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 19 of The Pony Rider Boys in the Grand Canyon is here in full — 126 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE FAT BOY DOES A GHOST DANCE "A one-legged Indian?" chorused the lads. "He's crazy," grumbled Dad. "He has cat on the brain." "That's better than having nothing but hair on the brain," retorted Stacy witheringly. "How do you know a one-legged Indian has been here?" questioned Tad, seeing that Chunky was in earnest.
Chapter 19 of The Pony Rider Boys in the Grand Canyon is here in full — 126 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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like or containing small sticky lumps
From this reading “"How do you know a one-legged Indian has been here?" questioned Tad, seeing that Chunky was in earnest.”
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading “"He's crazy," grumbled Dad.”
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading “"He's crazy," grumbled Dad.”
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading “"He's crazy," grumbled Dad.”
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading “THE FAT BOY DOES A GHOST DANCE "A one-legged Indian?" chorused the lads.”
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “"How do you know a one-legged Indian has been here?" questioned Tad, seeing that Chunky was in earnest.”
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading “"That's better than having nothing but hair on the brain," retorted Stacy witheringly.”
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading “"How do you know a one-legged Indian has been here?" questioned Tad, seeing that Chunky was in earnest.”
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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 THE FAT BOY DOES A GHOST DANCE "A one-legged Indian?" chorused the lads.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "How do you know a one-legged Indian has been here?" questioned Tad, seeing that Chunky was in earnest.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "That's better than having nothing but hair on the brain," retorted Stacy witheringly.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE FAT BOY DOES A GHOST DANCE "A one-legged Indian?" chorused the lads.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading "He has cat on the brain."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "That's better than having nothing but hair on the brain," retorted Stacy witheringly.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading "He has cat on the brain."
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From this reading THE FAT BOY DOES A GHOST DANCE "A one-legged Indian?" chorused the lads.
like or containing small sticky lumps
From this reading "How do you know a one-legged Indian has been here?" questioned Tad, seeing that Chunky was in earnest.
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading "He's crazy," grumbled Dad.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "He's crazy," grumbled Dad.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading THE FAT BOY DOES A GHOST DANCE "A one-legged Indian?" chorused the lads.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How do you know a one-legged Indian has been here?" questioned Tad, seeing that Chunky was in earnest.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FAT BOY DOES A GHOST DANCE "A one-legged Indian?" chorused the lads.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading "How do you know a one-legged Indian has been here?" questioned Tad, seeing that Chunky was in earnest.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading THE FAT BOY DOES A GHOST DANCE "A one-legged Indian?" chorused the lads.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading THE FAT BOY DOES A GHOST DANCE "A one-legged Indian?" chorused the lads.
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading "He's crazy," grumbled Dad.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading "That's better than having nothing but hair on the brain," retorted Stacy witheringly.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He has cat on the brain."
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "That's better than having nothing but hair on the brain," retorted Stacy witheringly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He has cat on the brain."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He's crazy," grumbled Dad.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "How do you know a one-legged Indian has been here?" questioned Tad, seeing that Chunky was in earnest.
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From this reading "How do you know a one-legged Indian has been here?" questioned Tad, seeing that Chunky was in earnest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "How do you know a one-legged Indian has been here?" questioned Tad, seeing that Chunky was in earnest.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading THE FAT BOY DOES A GHOST DANCE "A one-legged Indian?" chorused the lads.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "How do you know a one-legged Indian has been here?" questioned Tad, seeing that Chunky was in earnest.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading THE FAT BOY DOES A GHOST DANCE "A one-legged Indian?" chorused the lads.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "That's better than having nothing but hair on the brain," retorted Stacy witheringly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "He has cat on the brain."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FAT BOY DOES A GHOST DANCE "A one-legged Indian?" chorused the lads.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "How do you know a one-legged Indian has been here?" questioned Tad, seeing that Chunky was in earnest.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading "That's better than having nothing but hair on the brain," retorted Stacy witheringly.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "How do you know a one-legged Indian has been here?" questioned Tad, seeing that Chunky was in earnest.
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From this reading "That's better than having nothing but hair on the brain," retorted Stacy witheringly.
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading "How do you know a one-legged Indian has been here?" questioned Tad, seeing that Chunky was in earnest.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "That's better than having nothing but hair on the brain," retorted Stacy witheringly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "How do you know a one-legged Indian has been here?" questioned Tad, seeing that Chunky was in earnest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's better than having nothing but hair on the brain," retorted Stacy witheringly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FAT BOY DOES A GHOST DANCE "A one-legged Indian?" chorused the lads.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How do you know a one-legged Indian has been here?" questioned Tad, seeing that Chunky was in earnest.
in a withering manner
From this reading "That's better than having nothing but hair on the brain," retorted Stacy witheringly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How do you know a one-legged Indian has been here?" questioned Tad, seeing that Chunky was in earnest.
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