Chapter 5 of Tom Slade on Mystery Trail is here in full — 69 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of Tom Slade on Mystery Trail is here in full — 69 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
WHAT'S IN A NAME? "_You're not?_" Hervey asked in puzzled dismay. "You can bet that every time I look at that little old gold eagle on top of the flag pole I say, 'Me for you, kiddo.'" "I like Star Scout better," Tom said, unmoved by his companion's consternation. "Why, that means only ten merit badges," Hervey said.
Chapter 5 of Tom Slade on Mystery Trail is here in full — 69 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “badge” — an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
From this reading “"Why, that means only ten merit badges," Hervey said.”
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading “"I like Star Scout better," Tom said, unmoved by his companion's consternation.”
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading “"_You're not?_" Hervey asked in puzzled dismay.”
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading “"You can bet that every time I look at that little old gold eagle on top of the flag pole I say, 'Me for you, kiddo.'"”
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading “"Why, that means only ten merit badges," Hervey said.”
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading “"You can bet that every time I look at that little old gold eagle on top of the flag pole I say, 'Me for you, kiddo.'"”
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading “"I like Star Scout better," Tom said, unmoved by his companion's consternation.”
emotionally unmoved
From this reading “"I like Star Scout better," Tom said, unmoved by his companion's consternation.”
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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 WHAT'S IN A NAME?
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "_You're not?_" Hervey asked in puzzled dismay.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "You can bet that every time I look at that little old gold eagle on top of the flag pole I say, 'Me for you, kiddo.'"
plural of “badge” — an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
From this reading "Why, that means only ten merit badges," Hervey said.
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading "You can bet that every time I look at that little old gold eagle on top of the flag pole I say, 'Me for you, kiddo.'"
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I like Star Scout better," Tom said, unmoved by his companion's consternation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I like Star Scout better," Tom said, unmoved by his companion's consternation.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "You can bet that every time I look at that little old gold eagle on top of the flag pole I say, 'Me for you, kiddo.'"
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From this reading "I like Star Scout better," Tom said, unmoved by his companion's consternation.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading "I like Star Scout better," Tom said, unmoved by his companion's consternation.
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading "_You're not?_" Hervey asked in puzzled dismay.
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading "You can bet that every time I look at that little old gold eagle on top of the flag pole I say, 'Me for you, kiddo.'"
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "You can bet that every time I look at that little old gold eagle on top of the flag pole I say, 'Me for you, kiddo.'"
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading "You can bet that every time I look at that little old gold eagle on top of the flag pole I say, 'Me for you, kiddo.'"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You can bet that every time I look at that little old gold eagle on top of the flag pole I say, 'Me for you, kiddo.'"
coins made of gold
From this reading "You can bet that every time I look at that little old gold eagle on top of the flag pole I say, 'Me for you, kiddo.'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_You're not?_" Hervey asked in puzzled dismay.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I like Star Scout better," Tom said, unmoved by his companion's consternation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You can bet that every time I look at that little old gold eagle on top of the flag pole I say, 'Me for you, kiddo.'"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT'S IN A NAME?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You can bet that every time I look at that little old gold eagle on top of the flag pole I say, 'Me for you, kiddo.'"
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I like Star Scout better," Tom said, unmoved by his companion's consternation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "You can bet that every time I look at that little old gold eagle on top of the flag pole I say, 'Me for you, kiddo.'"
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "You can bet that every time I look at that little old gold eagle on top of the flag pole I say, 'Me for you, kiddo.'"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You can bet that every time I look at that little old gold eagle on top of the flag pole I say, 'Me for you, kiddo.'"
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "Why, that means only ten merit badges," Hervey said.
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading "Why, that means only ten merit badges," Hervey said.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading WHAT'S IN A NAME?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "_You're not?_" Hervey asked in puzzled dismay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You can bet that every time I look at that little old gold eagle on top of the flag pole I say, 'Me for you, kiddo.'"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "You can bet that every time I look at that little old gold eagle on top of the flag pole I say, 'Me for you, kiddo.'"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You can bet that every time I look at that little old gold eagle on top of the flag pole I say, 'Me for you, kiddo.'"
and nothing more
From this reading "Why, that means only ten merit badges," Hervey said.
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading "You can bet that every time I look at that little old gold eagle on top of the flag pole I say, 'Me for you, kiddo.'"
filled with bewilderment
From this reading "_You're not?_" Hervey asked in puzzled dismay.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I like Star Scout better," Tom said, unmoved by his companion's consternation.
express in words
From this reading "You can bet that every time I look at that little old gold eagle on top of the flag pole I say, 'Me for you, kiddo.'"
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "I like Star Scout better," Tom said, unmoved by his companion's consternation.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading "I like Star Scout better," Tom said, unmoved by his companion's consternation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "Why, that means only ten merit badges," Hervey said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You can bet that every time I look at that little old gold eagle on top of the flag pole I say, 'Me for you, kiddo.'"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You can bet that every time I look at that little old gold eagle on top of the flag pole I say, 'Me for you, kiddo.'"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "You can bet that every time I look at that little old gold eagle on top of the flag pole I say, 'Me for you, kiddo.'"
male cat
From this reading "I like Star Scout better," Tom said, unmoved by his companion's consternation.
the upper part of anything
From this reading "You can bet that every time I look at that little old gold eagle on top of the flag pole I say, 'Me for you, kiddo.'"
emotionally unmoved
From this reading "I like Star Scout better," Tom said, unmoved by his companion's consternation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHAT'S IN A NAME?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, that means only ten merit badges," Hervey said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You can bet that every time I look at that little old gold eagle on top of the flag pole I say, 'Me for you, kiddo.'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_You're not?_" Hervey asked in puzzled dismay.
Chapter 5 of Tom Slade on Mystery Trail by Percy Keese Fitzhugh holds 69 sentences, grouped into 14 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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