Chapter 20 of The Young Outlaw is here in full — 144 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 20 of The Young Outlaw is here in full — 144 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
SAM GETS INTO A NEW BUSINESS. Sam helped the old man up two flights of stairs. "Shall we go any farther?" he asked. "No; that's my office," said his companion, pointing to a door, over which was the number 10. From his pocket he drew a key, and opened the door.
Chapter 20 of The Young Outlaw is here in full — 144 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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more distant in especially space or time
From this reading “"Shall we go any farther?" he asked.”
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading “Sam helped the old man up two flights of stairs.”
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading “SAM GETS INTO A NEW BUSINESS.”
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “Sam helped the old man up two flights of stairs.”
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading “From his pocket he drew a key, and opened the door.”
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading “"No; that's my office," said his companion, pointing to a door, over which was the number 10.”
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading “SAM GETS INTO A NEW BUSINESS.”
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading “Sam helped the old man up two flights of stairs.”
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From this reading "No; that's my office," said his companion, pointing to a door, over which was the number 10.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SAM GETS INTO A NEW BUSINESS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From his pocket he drew a key, and opened the door.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Shall we go any farther?" he asked.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Shall we go any farther?" he asked.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading SAM GETS INTO A NEW BUSINESS.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "No; that's my office," said his companion, pointing to a door, over which was the number 10.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "No; that's my office," said his companion, pointing to a door, over which was the number 10.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading From his pocket he drew a key, and opened the door.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading "Shall we go any farther?" he asked.
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Sam helped the old man up two flights of stairs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From his pocket he drew a key, and opened the door.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading SAM GETS INTO A NEW BUSINESS.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Shall we go any farther?" he asked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Shall we go any farther?" he asked.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Sam helped the old man up two flights of stairs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "No; that's my office," said his companion, pointing to a door, over which was the number 10.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading SAM GETS INTO A NEW BUSINESS.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading From his pocket he drew a key, and opened the door.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Sam helped the old man up two flights of stairs.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "No; that's my office," said his companion, pointing to a door, over which was the number 10.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading SAM GETS INTO A NEW BUSINESS.
not any; not one
From this reading "No; that's my office," said his companion, pointing to a door, over which was the number 10.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "No; that's my office," said his companion, pointing to a door, over which was the number 10.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sam helped the old man up two flights of stairs.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "No; that's my office," said his companion, pointing to a door, over which was the number 10.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Sam helped the old man up two flights of stairs.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading From his pocket he drew a key, and opened the door.
above and across; more than
From this reading "No; that's my office," said his companion, pointing to a door, over which was the number 10.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading From his pocket he drew a key, and opened the door.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading "No; that's my office," said his companion, pointing to a door, over which was the number 10.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No; that's my office," said his companion, pointing to a door, over which was the number 10.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading SAM GETS INTO A NEW BUSINESS.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Shall we go any farther?" he asked.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Sam helped the old man up two flights of stairs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No; that's my office," said his companion, pointing to a door, over which was the number 10.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sam helped the old man up two flights of stairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "No; that's my office," said his companion, pointing to a door, over which was the number 10.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Sam helped the old man up two flights of stairs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sam helped the old man up two flights of stairs.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No; that's my office," said his companion, pointing to a door, over which was the number 10.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Shall we go any farther?" he asked.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "No; that's my office," said his companion, pointing to a door, over which was the number 10.
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