Chapter 2 of The Pony Rider Boys with the Texas Rangers is here in full — 211 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 2 of The Pony Rider Boys with the Texas Rangers is here in full — 211 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A MYSTERIOUS ATTACK "Pull in close!" cried Tad. "Where is it coming from?" shouted Ned. "I don't know. I haven't had time to look. Look out there!"
Chapter 2 of The Pony Rider Boys with the Texas Rangers is here in full — 211 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading “A MYSTERIOUS ATTACK "Pull in close!" cried Tad.”
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading “A MYSTERIOUS ATTACK "Pull in close!" cried Tad.”
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “"Where is it coming from?" shouted Ned.”
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “A MYSTERIOUS ATTACK "Pull in close!" cried Tad.”
of an obscure nature
From this reading “A MYSTERIOUS ATTACK "Pull in close!" cried Tad.”
cause to move by pulling
From this reading “A MYSTERIOUS ATTACK "Pull in close!" cried Tad.”
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “"Where is it coming from?" shouted Ned.”
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading “A MYSTERIOUS ATTACK "Pull in close!" cried Tad.”
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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 A MYSTERIOUS ATTACK "Pull in close!" cried Tad.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS ATTACK "Pull in close!" cried Tad.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS ATTACK "Pull in close!" cried Tad.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Where is it coming from?" shouted Ned.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS ATTACK "Pull in close!" cried Tad.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Where is it coming from?" shouted Ned.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I haven't had time to look.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I haven't had time to look.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS ATTACK "Pull in close!" cried Tad.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where is it coming from?" shouted Ned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Where is it coming from?" shouted Ned.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I haven't had time to look.
of an obscure nature
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS ATTACK "Pull in close!" cried Tad.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Where is it coming from?" shouted Ned.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Look out there!"
cause to move by pulling
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS ATTACK "Pull in close!" cried Tad.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Where is it coming from?" shouted Ned.
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS ATTACK "Pull in close!" cried Tad.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Look out there!"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I haven't had time to look.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I haven't had time to look.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where is it coming from?" shouted Ned.
Chapter 2 of The Pony Rider Boys with the Texas Rangers by Frank Gee Patchin holds 211 sentences, grouped into 43 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 2 holds 211 sentences of The Pony Rider Boys with the Texas Rangers, unabridged, divided into 43 reading sections.
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