Chapter 22 of The Rival Pitchers is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 22 of The Rival Pitchers is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
DARK DAYS Sid was waiting for Tom outside the proctor's office. "Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill." "Rusticated!" exclaimed Tom. "For how long?" "Two weeks."
Chapter 22 of The Rival Pitchers is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/27 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading “"Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill."”
directed downward
From this reading “"Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill."”
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading “"Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill."”
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading “"Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill."”
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading “"Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill."”
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “DARK DAYS Sid was waiting for Tom outside the proctor's office.”
possessive form of “proctor” — someone who supervises (an examination)
From this reading “DARK DAYS Sid was waiting for Tom outside the proctor's office.”
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “"Two weeks."”
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.
In this reading “"Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill."”
In this reading “"Two weeks."”
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
In this reading “"Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill."”
In this reading “"Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill."”
In this reading “DARK DAYS Sid was waiting for Tom outside the proctor's office.”
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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 "Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill."
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill."
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill."
absence of light or illumination
From this reading DARK DAYS Sid was waiting for Tom outside the proctor's office.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading DARK DAYS Sid was waiting for Tom outside the proctor's office.
directed downward
From this reading "Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill."
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Rusticated!" exclaimed Tom.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DARK DAYS Sid was waiting for Tom outside the proctor's office.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "For how long?"
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "For how long?"
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill."
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading "Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill."
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading DARK DAYS Sid was waiting for Tom outside the proctor's office.
and nothing more
From this reading "Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill."
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading DARK DAYS Sid was waiting for Tom outside the proctor's office.
possessive form of “proctor” — someone who supervises (an examination)
From this reading DARK DAYS Sid was waiting for Tom outside the proctor's office.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Rusticated!" exclaimed Tom.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DARK DAYS Sid was waiting for Tom outside the proctor's office.
express in words
From this reading "Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DARK DAYS Sid was waiting for Tom outside the proctor's office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill."
male cat
From this reading DARK DAYS Sid was waiting for Tom outside the proctor's office.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Two weeks."
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading DARK DAYS Sid was waiting for Tom outside the proctor's office.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DARK DAYS Sid was waiting for Tom outside the proctor's office.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "Two weeks."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well?" he asked eagerly as his chum appeared, but it needed only a look at the downcast face to tell that it was not "well" but "ill."
Chapter 22 of The Rival Pitchers by Lester Chadwick holds 138 sentences, grouped into 28 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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