Chapter 5 of The Racer boys on the prairies is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of The Racer boys on the prairies is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place. "Here, Jim," he called, "play ball here; will you?" "Sure," replied the invited one, "glad to. What's the matter with Chase; cold feet?" "Something like that, I guess.
Chapter 5 of The Racer boys on the prairies is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/31 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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possessive form of “billy” — a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading “A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.”
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading “What's the matter with Chase; cold feet?"”
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading “"Sure," replied the invited one, "glad to.”
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading “A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.”
indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading “A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.”
filled with bewilderment
From this reading “A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.”
someone who drives racing cars at high speeds
From this reading “A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.”
of superior grade
From this reading “A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.”
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In this reading “"Here, Jim," he called, "play ball here; will you?"”
In this reading “A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading "Here, Jim," he called, "play ball here; will you?"
possessive form of “billy” — a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Here, Jim," he called, "play ball here; will you?"
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading What's the matter with Chase; cold feet?"
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading What's the matter with Chase; cold feet?"
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading What's the matter with Chase; cold feet?"
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Sure," replied the invited one, "glad to.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Something like that, I guess.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Here, Jim," he called, "play ball here; will you?"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here, Jim," he called, "play ball here; will you?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Something like that, I guess.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading "Sure," replied the invited one, "glad to.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Here, Jim," he called, "play ball here; will you?"
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Something like that, I guess.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading What's the matter with Chase; cold feet?"
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.
above and across; more than
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "Here, Jim," he called, "play ball here; will you?"
indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.
someone who drives racing cars at high speeds
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Sure," replied the invited one, "glad to.
of superior grade
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Something like that, I guess.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Sure," replied the invited one, "glad to.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Something like that, I guess.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A STRANGE ATTACK Puzzled as to what the strange action of his team-mate might portend, Frank Racer looked over the other lads to select one to fill Billy's place.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What's the matter with Chase; cold feet?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Here, Jim," he called, "play ball here; will you?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading What's the matter with Chase; cold feet?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Here, Jim," he called, "play ball here; will you?"
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