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The Young Continentals at Lexington

Chapter VIII

Chapter 8 of The Young Continentals at Lexington is here in full — 156 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By John T. (John Thomas) McIntyre • Curated US English Learning Edition
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TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.
“And now,” said Nat, with a grimace, “what are we going to do with the horses?”
“We can dismount just above here,” answered the ready Porcupine.
“I’ll lead them down the lane to a field that belongs to Mr. Chew, take down the bars and drive them in.”
“Excellent,” said Nat.
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The Young Continentals at Lexington

Chapter VIII

Chapter 8 of The Young Continentals at Lexington is here in full — 156 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/31 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.
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“And now,” said Nat, with a grimace, “what are we going to do with the horses?”
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“We can dismount just above here,” answered the ready Porcupine.
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“I’ll lead them down the lane to a field that belongs to Mr. Chew, take down the bars and drive them in.”
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“Excellent,” said Nat.

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bars noun US /bɑːrz/

gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

From this reading ““I’ll lead them down the lane to a field that belongs to Mr. Chew, take down the bars and drive them in.””

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
belongs verb US /bɪˈlɔːŋz/

third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading ““I’ll lead them down the lane to a field that belongs to Mr. Chew, take down the bars and drive them in.””

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Chew verb US /tʃuː/

chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth

From this reading ““I’ll lead them down the lane to a field that belongs to Mr. Chew, take down the bars and drive them in.””

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ezra noun US /ˈezrə/

a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem

From this reading “TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
grimace verb US /ˈɡrɪməs/

contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state

From this reading ““And now,” said Nat, with a grimace, “what are we going to do with the horses?””

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lane noun US /leɪn/

a narrow way or road

From this reading ““I’ll lead them down the lane to a field that belongs to Mr. Chew, take down the bars and drive them in.””

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Porcupine noun US /ˈpɔːrkjəpaɪn/

relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur

From this reading “TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
tells noun US /telz/

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading “TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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once more adverb + adjective

anew

In this reading “TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.”

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following day adjective + noun

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading “And now,” said Nat, with a grimace, “what are we going to do with the horses?”

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aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/

higher than, or over, something

From this reading “We can dismount just above here,” answered the ready Porcupine.

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afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.

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answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “We can dismount just above here,” answered the ready Porcupine.

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “And now,” said Nat, with a grimace, “what are we going to do with the horses?”

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BADadjectiveUS /bæd/

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/

gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

From this reading “I’ll lead them down the lane to a field that belongs to Mr. Chew, take down the bars and drive them in.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
BEGANverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/

third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading “I’ll lead them down the lane to a field that belongs to Mr. Chew, take down the bars and drive them in.”

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Brewster

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From this reading TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.

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canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “We can dismount just above here,” answered the ready Porcupine.

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ChewverbUS /tʃuː/

chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth

From this reading “I’ll lead them down the lane to a field that belongs to Mr. Chew, take down the bars and drive them in.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
dismountverb

alight from (a horse)

From this reading “We can dismount just above here,” answered the ready Porcupine.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “And now,” said Nat, with a grimace, “what are we going to do with the horses?”

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downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “I’ll lead them down the lane to a field that belongs to Mr. Chew, take down the bars and drive them in.”

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driveverbUS /draɪv/

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading “I’ll lead them down the lane to a field that belongs to Mr. Chew, take down the bars and drive them in.”

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ExcellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading “Excellent,” said Nat.

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EZRAnounUS /ˈezrə/

a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem

From this reading TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fieldnounUS /fiːld/

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading “I’ll lead them down the lane to a field that belongs to Mr. Chew, take down the bars and drive them in.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.

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Germantown

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From this reading TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.

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goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading “And now,” said Nat, with a grimace, “what are we going to do with the horses?”

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grimaceverbUS /ˈɡrɪməs/

contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state

From this reading “And now,” said Nat, with a grimace, “what are we going to do with the horses?”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “We can dismount just above here,” answered the ready Porcupine.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading “And now,” said Nat, with a grimace, “what are we going to do with the horses?”

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HOW

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From this reading TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.

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I'll

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From this reading “I’ll lead them down the lane to a field that belongs to Mr. Chew, take down the bars and drive them in.”

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading “I’ll lead them down the lane to a field that belongs to Mr. Chew, take down the bars and drive them in.”

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ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.

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justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading “We can dismount just above here,” answered the ready Porcupine.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lanenounUS /leɪn/

a narrow way or road

From this reading “I’ll lead them down the lane to a field that belongs to Mr. Chew, take down the bars and drive them in.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
leadverbUS /led/

take somebody somewhere

From this reading “I’ll lead them down the lane to a field that belongs to Mr. Chew, take down the bars and drive them in.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
LOOKverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading “I’ll lead them down the lane to a field that belongs to Mr. Chew, take down the bars and drive them in.”

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Nat

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From this reading TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.

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nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “And now,” said Nat, with a grimace, “what are we going to do with the horses?”

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
PorcupinenounUS /ˈpɔːrkjəpaɪn/

relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur

From this reading TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
PRENTISS

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.

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reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading “We can dismount just above here,” answered the ready Porcupine.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “And now,” said Nat, with a grimace, “what are we going to do with the horses?”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading “I’ll lead them down the lane to a field that belongs to Mr. Chew, take down the bars and drive them in.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
TELLSnounUS /telz/

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “I’ll lead them down the lane to a field that belongs to Mr. Chew, take down the bars and drive them in.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “I’ll lead them down the lane to a field that belongs to Mr. Chew, take down the bars and drive them in.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
THINGSnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
TOparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “And now,” said Nat, with a grimace, “what are we going to do with the horses?”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “And now,” said Nat, with a grimace, “what are we going to do with the horses?”

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whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading TELLS HOW THINGS BEGAN TO LOOK BAD FOR EZRA PRENTISS It was almost afternoon on the following day when Nat Brewster and the Porcupine reached Germantown once more.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading “And now,” said Nat, with a grimace, “what are we going to do with the horses?”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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