Chapter 16 of The X Bar X boys at the round-up is here in full — 153 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 16 of The X Bar X boys at the round-up is here in full — 153 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE START OF THE ROUND-UP “Sure does,” Roy answered Mohammed Ali Ben Suliman’s question casually. He saw that Teddy was about to speak, and silenced him with a glance. Both boys urged their ponies forward until they were close to the man in the buckboard. “Mind telling us your real name?” Roy asked pleasantly.
Chapter 16 of The X Bar X boys at the round-up is here in full — 153 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
From this reading “THE START OF THE ROUND-UP “Sure does,” Roy answered Mohammed Ali Ben Suliman’s question casually.”
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading “THE START OF THE ROUND-UP “Sure does,” Roy answered Mohammed Ali Ben Suliman’s question casually.”
the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
From this reading “THE START OF THE ROUND-UP “Sure does,” Roy answered Mohammed Ali Ben Suliman’s question casually.”
in a cheerful manner
From this reading “Roy asked pleasantly.”
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading “Both boys urged their ponies forward until they were close to the man in the buckboard.”
reduced to silence
From this reading “He saw that Teddy was about to speak, and silenced him with a glance.”
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading “He saw that Teddy was about to speak, and silenced him with a glance.”
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading “Both boys urged their ponies forward until they were close to the man in the buckboard.”
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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 He saw that Teddy was about to speak, and silenced him with a glance.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He saw that Teddy was about to speak, and silenced him with a glance.
United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
From this reading THE START OF THE ROUND-UP “Sure does,” Roy answered Mohammed Ali Ben Suliman’s question casually.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He saw that Teddy was about to speak, and silenced him with a glance.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading THE START OF THE ROUND-UP “Sure does,” Roy answered Mohammed Ali Ben Suliman’s question casually.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Roy asked pleasantly.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading THE START OF THE ROUND-UP “Sure does,” Roy answered Mohammed Ali Ben Suliman’s question casually.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both boys urged their ponies forward until they were close to the man in the buckboard.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Both boys urged their ponies forward until they were close to the man in the buckboard.
an open horse-drawn carriage with four wheels; has a seat attached to a flexible board between the two axles
From this reading Both boys urged their ponies forward until they were close to the man in the buckboard.
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading THE START OF THE ROUND-UP “Sure does,” Roy answered Mohammed Ali Ben Suliman’s question casually.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Both boys urged their ponies forward until they were close to the man in the buckboard.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE START OF THE ROUND-UP “Sure does,” Roy answered Mohammed Ali Ben Suliman’s question casually.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Both boys urged their ponies forward until they were close to the man in the buckboard.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He saw that Teddy was about to speak, and silenced him with a glance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw that Teddy was about to speak, and silenced him with a glance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He saw that Teddy was about to speak, and silenced him with a glance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Both boys urged their ponies forward until they were close to the man in the buckboard.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Both boys urged their ponies forward until they were close to the man in the buckboard.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “Mind telling us your real name?”
the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
From this reading THE START OF THE ROUND-UP “Sure does,” Roy answered Mohammed Ali Ben Suliman’s question casually.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Mind telling us your real name?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE START OF THE ROUND-UP “Sure does,” Roy answered Mohammed Ali Ben Suliman’s question casually.
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Roy asked pleasantly.
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Both boys urged their ponies forward until they were close to the man in the buckboard.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading THE START OF THE ROUND-UP “Sure does,” Roy answered Mohammed Ali Ben Suliman’s question casually.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading “Mind telling us your real name?”
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From this reading THE START OF THE ROUND-UP “Sure does,” Roy answered Mohammed Ali Ben Suliman’s question casually.
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From this reading THE START OF THE ROUND-UP “Sure does,” Roy answered Mohammed Ali Ben Suliman’s question casually.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw that Teddy was about to speak, and silenced him with a glance.
reduced to silence
From this reading He saw that Teddy was about to speak, and silenced him with a glance.
express in speech
From this reading He saw that Teddy was about to speak, and silenced him with a glance.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE START OF THE ROUND-UP “Sure does,” Roy answered Mohammed Ali Ben Suliman’s question casually.
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From this reading THE START OF THE ROUND-UP “Sure does,” Roy answered Mohammed Ali Ben Suliman’s question casually.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading THE START OF THE ROUND-UP “Sure does,” Roy answered Mohammed Ali Ben Suliman’s question casually.
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading He saw that Teddy was about to speak, and silenced him with a glance.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading “Mind telling us your real name?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw that Teddy was about to speak, and silenced him with a glance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE START OF THE ROUND-UP “Sure does,” Roy answered Mohammed Ali Ben Suliman’s question casually.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both boys urged their ponies forward until they were close to the man in the buckboard.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both boys urged their ponies forward until they were close to the man in the buckboard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He saw that Teddy was about to speak, and silenced him with a glance.
up to a particular time
From this reading Both boys urged their ponies forward until they were close to the man in the buckboard.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Both boys urged their ponies forward until they were close to the man in the buckboard.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Mind telling us your real name?”
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He saw that Teddy was about to speak, and silenced him with a glance.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both boys urged their ponies forward until they were close to the man in the buckboard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He saw that Teddy was about to speak, and silenced him with a glance.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Mind telling us your real name?”
Chapter 16 of The X Bar X boys at the round-up by James Cody Ferris holds 153 sentences, grouped into 31 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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