Chapter 27 of Those Smith Boys on the Diamond is here in full — 95 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 27 of Those Smith Boys on the Diamond is here in full — 95 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A SCRIMMAGE “Play ball!” called the umpire. “Wait! Wait!” begged Bill breathlessly, as he ran forward. “I’m in time! I can play.
Chapter 27 of Those Smith Boys on the Diamond is here in full — 95 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/19 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading “A SCRIMMAGE “Play ball!” called the umpire.”
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading “Wait!” begged Bill breathlessly, as he ran forward.”
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading “Wait!” begged Bill breathlessly, as he ran forward.”
in a breathless manner
From this reading “Wait!” begged Bill breathlessly, as he ran forward.”
participate in games or sport
From this reading “A SCRIMMAGE “Play ball!” called the umpire.”
(American football) practice play between a football team's squads
From this reading “A SCRIMMAGE “Play ball!” called the umpire.”
an official at a baseball game
From this reading “A SCRIMMAGE “Play ball!” called the umpire.”
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading ““Wait!”
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In this reading “Wait!” begged Bill breathlessly, as he ran forward.”
In this reading “A SCRIMMAGE “Play ball!” called the umpire.”
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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 A SCRIMMAGE “Play ball!” called the umpire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Wait!” begged Bill breathlessly, as he ran forward.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading A SCRIMMAGE “Play ball!” called the umpire.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Wait!” begged Bill breathlessly, as he ran forward.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Wait!” begged Bill breathlessly, as he ran forward.
in a breathless manner
From this reading Wait!” begged Bill breathlessly, as he ran forward.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A SCRIMMAGE “Play ball!” called the umpire.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can play.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Wait!” begged Bill breathlessly, as he ran forward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wait!” begged Bill breathlessly, as he ran forward.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I can play.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’m in time!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I’m in time!
participate in games or sport
From this reading A SCRIMMAGE “Play ball!” called the umpire.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Wait!” begged Bill breathlessly, as he ran forward.
(American football) practice play between a football team's squads
From this reading A SCRIMMAGE “Play ball!” called the umpire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SCRIMMAGE “Play ball!” called the umpire.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “I’m in time!
an official at a baseball game
From this reading A SCRIMMAGE “Play ball!” called the umpire.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “Wait!
Chapter 27 of Those Smith Boys on the Diamond by Howard Roger Garis holds 95 sentences, grouped into 19 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.
Chapter 27 holds 95 sentences of Those Smith Boys on the Diamond, unabridged, divided into 19 reading sections.
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