Chapter 9 of The Young Firemen of Lakeville is here in full — 168 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 9 of The Young Firemen of Lakeville is here in full — 168 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MYSTERIOUS ACTIONS "Where is it?" asked Bert, of Tom Donnell, whom he joined, almost as soon as he came out of the house. "I don't know. I heard the four bells. Old Stickler is ringing yet. He didn't lose any time."
Chapter 9 of The Young Firemen of Lakeville is here in full — 168 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading “MYSTERIOUS ACTIONS "Where is it?" asked Bert, of Tom Donnell, whom he joined, almost as soon as he came out of the house.”
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading “I heard the four bells.”
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading “MYSTERIOUS ACTIONS "Where is it?" asked Bert, of Tom Donnell, whom he joined, almost as soon as he came out of the house.”
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading “He didn't lose any time."”
of an obscure nature
From this reading “MYSTERIOUS ACTIONS "Where is it?" asked Bert, of Tom Donnell, whom he joined, almost as soon as he came out of the house.”
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading “Old Stickler is ringing yet.”
someone who insists on something
From this reading “Old Stickler is ringing yet.”
male cat
From this reading “MYSTERIOUS ACTIONS "Where is it?" asked Bert, of Tom Donnell, whom he joined, almost as soon as he came out of the house.”
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plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading MYSTERIOUS ACTIONS "Where is it?" asked Bert, of Tom Donnell, whom he joined, almost as soon as he came out of the house.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading MYSTERIOUS ACTIONS "Where is it?" asked Bert, of Tom Donnell, whom he joined, almost as soon as he came out of the house.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He didn't lose any time."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MYSTERIOUS ACTIONS "Where is it?" asked Bert, of Tom Donnell, whom he joined, almost as soon as he came out of the house.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading MYSTERIOUS ACTIONS "Where is it?" asked Bert, of Tom Donnell, whom he joined, almost as soon as he came out of the house.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading I heard the four bells.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MYSTERIOUS ACTIONS "Where is it?" asked Bert, of Tom Donnell, whom he joined, almost as soon as he came out of the house.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading MYSTERIOUS ACTIONS "Where is it?" asked Bert, of Tom Donnell, whom he joined, almost as soon as he came out of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He didn't lose any time."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MYSTERIOUS ACTIONS "Where is it?" asked Bert, of Tom Donnell, whom he joined, almost as soon as he came out of the house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading I heard the four bells.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MYSTERIOUS ACTIONS "Where is it?" asked Bert, of Tom Donnell, whom he joined, almost as soon as he came out of the house.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I heard the four bells.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading MYSTERIOUS ACTIONS "Where is it?" asked Bert, of Tom Donnell, whom he joined, almost as soon as he came out of the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MYSTERIOUS ACTIONS "Where is it?" asked Bert, of Tom Donnell, whom he joined, almost as soon as he came out of the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MYSTERIOUS ACTIONS "Where is it?" asked Bert, of Tom Donnell, whom he joined, almost as soon as he came out of the house.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading MYSTERIOUS ACTIONS "Where is it?" asked Bert, of Tom Donnell, whom he joined, almost as soon as he came out of the house.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading He didn't lose any time."
of an obscure nature
From this reading MYSTERIOUS ACTIONS "Where is it?" asked Bert, of Tom Donnell, whom he joined, almost as soon as he came out of the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MYSTERIOUS ACTIONS "Where is it?" asked Bert, of Tom Donnell, whom he joined, almost as soon as he came out of the house.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Stickler is ringing yet.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading MYSTERIOUS ACTIONS "Where is it?" asked Bert, of Tom Donnell, whom he joined, almost as soon as he came out of the house.
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading Old Stickler is ringing yet.
in the near future
From this reading MYSTERIOUS ACTIONS "Where is it?" asked Bert, of Tom Donnell, whom he joined, almost as soon as he came out of the house.
someone who insists on something
From this reading Old Stickler is ringing yet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MYSTERIOUS ACTIONS "Where is it?" asked Bert, of Tom Donnell, whom he joined, almost as soon as he came out of the house.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He didn't lose any time."
male cat
From this reading MYSTERIOUS ACTIONS "Where is it?" asked Bert, of Tom Donnell, whom he joined, almost as soon as he came out of the house.
in or at the place that
From this reading MYSTERIOUS ACTIONS "Where is it?" asked Bert, of Tom Donnell, whom he joined, almost as soon as he came out of the house.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MYSTERIOUS ACTIONS "Where is it?" asked Bert, of Tom Donnell, whom he joined, almost as soon as he came out of the house.
but in spite of that
From this reading Old Stickler is ringing yet.
Chapter 9 of The Young Firemen of Lakeville by Frank V. Webster holds 168 sentences, grouped into 34 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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