Chapter 22 of The Rover Boys in the Land of Luck is here in full — 137 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 22 of The Rover Boys in the Land of Luck is here in full — 137 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AMONG THE OIL WELLS "Did you see those fellows?" exclaimed Randy, after the automobile truck had rumbled out of sight. "I did," answered Jack. "They were Tate and Jackson." "Can they be going up to the Lorimer Spell claim?" exclaimed Fred. "It's possible."
Chapter 22 of The Rover Boys in the Land of Luck is here in full — 137 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading “AMONG THE OIL WELLS "Did you see those fellows?" exclaimed Randy, after the automobile truck had rumbled out of sight.”
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading “"They were Tate and Jackson."”
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading “AMONG THE OIL WELLS "Did you see those fellows?" exclaimed Randy, after the automobile truck had rumbled out of sight.”
feeling great sexual desire
From this reading “AMONG THE OIL WELLS "Did you see those fellows?" exclaimed Randy, after the automobile truck had rumbled out of sight.”
past form of “rumble” — make a low noise
From this reading “AMONG THE OIL WELLS "Did you see those fellows?" exclaimed Randy, after the automobile truck had rumbled out of sight.”
United States poet and critic (1899-1979)
From this reading “"They were Tate and Jackson."”
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading “AMONG THE OIL WELLS "Did you see those fellows?" exclaimed Randy, after the automobile truck had rumbled out of sight.”
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading “AMONG THE OIL WELLS "Did you see those fellows?" exclaimed Randy, after the automobile truck had rumbled out of sight.”
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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later than; following
From this reading AMONG THE OIL WELLS "Did you see those fellows?" exclaimed Randy, after the automobile truck had rumbled out of sight.
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AMONG THE OIL WELLS "Did you see those fellows?" exclaimed Randy, after the automobile truck had rumbled out of sight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "They were Tate and Jackson."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I did," answered Jack.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading AMONG THE OIL WELLS "Did you see those fellows?" exclaimed Randy, after the automobile truck had rumbled out of sight.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Can they be going up to the Lorimer Spell claim?" exclaimed Fred.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can they be going up to the Lorimer Spell claim?" exclaimed Fred.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading "Can they be going up to the Lorimer Spell claim?" exclaimed Fred.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading AMONG THE OIL WELLS "Did you see those fellows?" exclaimed Randy, after the automobile truck had rumbled out of sight.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading AMONG THE OIL WELLS "Did you see those fellows?" exclaimed Randy, after the automobile truck had rumbled out of sight.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading AMONG THE OIL WELLS "Did you see those fellows?" exclaimed Randy, after the automobile truck had rumbled out of sight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Can they be going up to the Lorimer Spell claim?" exclaimed Fred.
the act of departing
From this reading "Can they be going up to the Lorimer Spell claim?" exclaimed Fred.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AMONG THE OIL WELLS "Did you see those fellows?" exclaimed Randy, after the automobile truck had rumbled out of sight.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I did," answered Jack.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's possible."
a small worthless amount
From this reading "I did," answered Jack.
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading "They were Tate and Jackson."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Can they be going up to the Lorimer Spell claim?" exclaimed Fred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AMONG THE OIL WELLS "Did you see those fellows?" exclaimed Randy, after the automobile truck had rumbled out of sight.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading AMONG THE OIL WELLS "Did you see those fellows?" exclaimed Randy, after the automobile truck had rumbled out of sight.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading AMONG THE OIL WELLS "Did you see those fellows?" exclaimed Randy, after the automobile truck had rumbled out of sight.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "It's possible."
feeling great sexual desire
From this reading AMONG THE OIL WELLS "Did you see those fellows?" exclaimed Randy, after the automobile truck had rumbled out of sight.
past form of “rumble” — make a low noise
From this reading AMONG THE OIL WELLS "Did you see those fellows?" exclaimed Randy, after the automobile truck had rumbled out of sight.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading AMONG THE OIL WELLS "Did you see those fellows?" exclaimed Randy, after the automobile truck had rumbled out of sight.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading AMONG THE OIL WELLS "Did you see those fellows?" exclaimed Randy, after the automobile truck had rumbled out of sight.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading "Can they be going up to the Lorimer Spell claim?" exclaimed Fred.
United States poet and critic (1899-1979)
From this reading "They were Tate and Jackson."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMONG THE OIL WELLS "Did you see those fellows?" exclaimed Randy, after the automobile truck had rumbled out of sight.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They were Tate and Jackson."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading AMONG THE OIL WELLS "Did you see those fellows?" exclaimed Randy, after the automobile truck had rumbled out of sight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Can they be going up to the Lorimer Spell claim?" exclaimed Fred.
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading AMONG THE OIL WELLS "Did you see those fellows?" exclaimed Randy, after the automobile truck had rumbled out of sight.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Can they be going up to the Lorimer Spell claim?" exclaimed Fred.
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading AMONG THE OIL WELLS "Did you see those fellows?" exclaimed Randy, after the automobile truck had rumbled out of sight.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "They were Tate and Jackson."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading AMONG THE OIL WELLS "Did you see those fellows?" exclaimed Randy, after the automobile truck had rumbled out of sight.
Chapter 22 of The Rover Boys in the Land of Luck by Edward Stratemeyer holds 137 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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