Chapter 23 of The Ranch Girls at Rainbow Lodge is here in full — 104 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 23 of The Ranch Girls at Rainbow Lodge is here in full — 104 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
JACK IS HAPPY. "CHILLUNS, it's time for bed," Cousin Ruth announced softly. "Frieda has been asleep in my arms for the last ten minutes. Perhaps I can tumble her in bed without waking her, she is so frightened at the storm." Jean glanced up at the clock over the living-room mantle.
Chapter 23 of The Ranch Girls at Rainbow Lodge is here in full — 104 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “"CHILLUNS, it's time for bed," Cousin Ruth announced softly.”
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading “Jean glanced up at the clock over the living-room mantle.”
made afraid
From this reading “Perhaps I can tumble her in bed without waking her, she is so frightened at the storm."”
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading “Jean glanced up at the clock over the living-room mantle.”
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading “Jean glanced up at the clock over the living-room mantle.”
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading “"CHILLUNS, it's time for bed," Cousin Ruth announced softly.”
fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading “Perhaps I can tumble her in bed without waking her, she is so frightened at the storm."”
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading “Perhaps I can tumble her in bed without waking her, she is so frightened at the storm."”
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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In this reading “"Frieda has been asleep in my arms for the last ten minutes.”
In this reading “Jean glanced up at the clock over the living-room mantle.”
In this reading “Jean glanced up at the clock over the living-room mantle.”
In this reading “"Frieda has been asleep in my arms for the last ten minutes.”
In this reading “Perhaps I can tumble her in bed without waking her, she is so frightened at the storm."”
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.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "CHILLUNS, it's time for bed," Cousin Ruth announced softly.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "Frieda has been asleep in my arms for the last ten minutes.
in a state of sleep
From this reading "Frieda has been asleep in my arms for the last ten minutes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Perhaps I can tumble her in bed without waking her, she is so frightened at the storm."
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "CHILLUNS, it's time for bed," Cousin Ruth announced softly.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Frieda has been asleep in my arms for the last ten minutes.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Perhaps I can tumble her in bed without waking her, she is so frightened at the storm."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "CHILLUNS, it's time for bed," Cousin Ruth announced softly.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading Jean glanced up at the clock over the living-room mantle.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "CHILLUNS, it's time for bed," Cousin Ruth announced softly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "CHILLUNS, it's time for bed," Cousin Ruth announced softly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Frieda has been asleep in my arms for the last ten minutes.
made afraid
From this reading Perhaps I can tumble her in bed without waking her, she is so frightened at the storm."
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Jean glanced up at the clock over the living-room mantle.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading JACK IS HAPPY.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Frieda has been asleep in my arms for the last ten minutes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps I can tumble her in bed without waking her, she is so frightened at the storm."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Perhaps I can tumble her in bed without waking her, she is so frightened at the storm."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Frieda has been asleep in my arms for the last ten minutes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JACK IS HAPPY.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "CHILLUNS, it's time for bed," Cousin Ruth announced softly.
a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK IS HAPPY.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Jean glanced up at the clock over the living-room mantle.
immediately past
From this reading "Frieda has been asleep in my arms for the last ten minutes.
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading Jean glanced up at the clock over the living-room mantle.
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading Jean glanced up at the clock over the living-room mantle.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "Frieda has been asleep in my arms for the last ten minutes.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Frieda has been asleep in my arms for the last ten minutes.
above and across; more than
From this reading Jean glanced up at the clock over the living-room mantle.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps I can tumble her in bed without waking her, she is so frightened at the storm."
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading "CHILLUNS, it's time for bed," Cousin Ruth announced softly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps I can tumble her in bed without waking her, she is so frightened at the storm."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Perhaps I can tumble her in bed without waking her, she is so frightened at the storm."
with low volume
From this reading "CHILLUNS, it's time for bed," Cousin Ruth announced softly.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Perhaps I can tumble her in bed without waking her, she is so frightened at the storm."
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "Frieda has been asleep in my arms for the last ten minutes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Frieda has been asleep in my arms for the last ten minutes.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "CHILLUNS, it's time for bed," Cousin Ruth announced softly.
fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading Perhaps I can tumble her in bed without waking her, she is so frightened at the storm."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jean glanced up at the clock over the living-room mantle.
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading Perhaps I can tumble her in bed without waking her, she is so frightened at the storm."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Perhaps I can tumble her in bed without waking her, she is so frightened at the storm."
Chapter 23 of The Ranch Girls at Rainbow Lodge by Margaret Vandercook holds 104 sentences, grouped into 21 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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