Chapter 13 of The Ranch Girls at Rainbow Lodge is here in full — 142 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of The Ranch Girls at Rainbow Lodge is here in full — 142 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE WET BLANKET. "JACK, how are we ever going to quit using slang?" Jean groaned. "Oh, we do worse things, Jean Bruce," Jack answered unfeelingly. "Little we know how many crimes we do commit!
Chapter 13 of The Ranch Girls at Rainbow Lodge is here in full — 142 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading “THE WET BLANKET.”
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading “"Oh, we do worse things, Jean Bruce," Jack answered unfeelingly.”
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading “"Little we know how many crimes we do commit!”
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading “"Little we know how many crimes we do commit!”
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading “Jean groaned.”
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading “"JACK, how are we ever going to quit using slang?"”
use slang or vulgar language
From this reading “"JACK, how are we ever going to quit using slang?"”
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading “"JACK, how are we ever going to quit using slang?"”
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.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
someone who spoils the pleasure of others
In this reading “THE WET BLANKET.”
In this reading “"Oh, we do worse things, Jean Bruce," Jack answered unfeelingly.”
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.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Oh, we do worse things, Jean Bruce," Jack answered unfeelingly.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "JACK, how are we ever going to quit using slang?"
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading THE WET BLANKET.
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading "Oh, we do worse things, Jean Bruce," Jack answered unfeelingly.
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading "Little we know how many crimes we do commit!
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading "Little we know how many crimes we do commit!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Oh, we do worse things, Jean Bruce," Jack answered unfeelingly.
at any time
From this reading "JACK, how are we ever going to quit using slang?"
the act of departing
From this reading "JACK, how are we ever going to quit using slang?"
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Jean groaned.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "JACK, how are we ever going to quit using slang?"
a small worthless amount
From this reading "JACK, how are we ever going to quit using slang?"
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Jean groaned.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Little we know how many crimes we do commit!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Little we know how many crimes we do commit!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "Little we know how many crimes we do commit!
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, we do worse things, Jean Bruce," Jack answered unfeelingly.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading "JACK, how are we ever going to quit using slang?"
use slang or vulgar language
From this reading "JACK, how are we ever going to quit using slang?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WET BLANKET.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Oh, we do worse things, Jean Bruce," Jack answered unfeelingly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "JACK, how are we ever going to quit using slang?"
without compassionate feelings
From this reading "Oh, we do worse things, Jean Bruce," Jack answered unfeelingly.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading "JACK, how are we ever going to quit using slang?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "JACK, how are we ever going to quit using slang?"
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading THE WET BLANKET.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading "Oh, we do worse things, Jean Bruce," Jack answered unfeelingly.
Chapter 13 of The Ranch Girls at Rainbow Lodge by Margaret Vandercook holds 142 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.
Chapter 13 holds 142 sentences of The Ranch Girls at Rainbow Lodge, unabridged, divided into 29 reading sections.
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