Chapter 5 of Two Boy Gold Miners is here in full — 147 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of Two Boy Gold Miners is here in full — 147 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MORE HARD LUCK That afternoon the two boys went back to the cornfield to resume the cultivating that had been interrupted by the runaway. It seemed hotter than ever, and there was scarcely a breath of wind. "Whew! This is fierce!" exclaimed Will. "I can't stand it!" and he mopped the perspiration from his forehead.
Chapter 5 of Two Boy Gold Miners is here in full — 147 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a field planted with corn
From this reading “MORE HARD LUCK That afternoon the two boys went back to the cornfield to resume the cultivating that had been interrupted by the runaway.”
-ing form of “cultivate” — foster the growth of
From this reading “MORE HARD LUCK That afternoon the two boys went back to the cornfield to resume the cultivating that had been interrupted by the runaway.”
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading “This is fierce!" exclaimed Will.”
comparative of “hot” — used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading “It seemed hotter than ever, and there was scarcely a breath of wind.”
inflected form of “mop” — to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop
From this reading “"I can't stand it!" and he mopped the perspiration from his forehead.”
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading “"I can't stand it!" and he mopped the perspiration from his forehead.”
take up or begin anew
From this reading “MORE HARD LUCK That afternoon the two boys went back to the cornfield to resume the cultivating that had been interrupted by the runaway.”
an easy victory
From this reading “MORE HARD LUCK That afternoon the two boys went back to the cornfield to resume the cultivating that had been interrupted by the runaway.”
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In this reading “MORE HARD LUCK That afternoon the two boys went back to the cornfield to resume the cultivating that had been interrupted by the runaway.”
belong to an earlier time
In this reading “MORE HARD LUCK That afternoon the two boys went back to the cornfield to resume the cultivating that had been interrupted by the runaway.”
In this reading “MORE HARD LUCK That afternoon the two boys went back to the cornfield to resume the cultivating that had been interrupted by the runaway.”
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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 It seemed hotter than ever, and there was scarcely a breath of wind.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading MORE HARD LUCK That afternoon the two boys went back to the cornfield to resume the cultivating that had been interrupted by the runaway.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It seemed hotter than ever, and there was scarcely a breath of wind.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading MORE HARD LUCK That afternoon the two boys went back to the cornfield to resume the cultivating that had been interrupted by the runaway.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading MORE HARD LUCK That afternoon the two boys went back to the cornfield to resume the cultivating that had been interrupted by the runaway.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading MORE HARD LUCK That afternoon the two boys went back to the cornfield to resume the cultivating that had been interrupted by the runaway.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading It seemed hotter than ever, and there was scarcely a breath of wind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MORE HARD LUCK That afternoon the two boys went back to the cornfield to resume the cultivating that had been interrupted by the runaway.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't stand it!" and he mopped the perspiration from his forehead.
a field planted with corn
From this reading MORE HARD LUCK That afternoon the two boys went back to the cornfield to resume the cultivating that had been interrupted by the runaway.
-ing form of “cultivate” — foster the growth of
From this reading MORE HARD LUCK That afternoon the two boys went back to the cornfield to resume the cultivating that had been interrupted by the runaway.
at any time
From this reading It seemed hotter than ever, and there was scarcely a breath of wind.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading This is fierce!" exclaimed Will.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading This is fierce!" exclaimed Will.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading "I can't stand it!" and he mopped the perspiration from his forehead.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I can't stand it!" and he mopped the perspiration from his forehead.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MORE HARD LUCK That afternoon the two boys went back to the cornfield to resume the cultivating that had been interrupted by the runaway.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading MORE HARD LUCK That afternoon the two boys went back to the cornfield to resume the cultivating that had been interrupted by the runaway.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I can't stand it!" and he mopped the perspiration from his forehead.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I can't stand it!" and he mopped the perspiration from his forehead.
comparative of “hot” — used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading It seemed hotter than ever, and there was scarcely a breath of wind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can't stand it!" and he mopped the perspiration from his forehead.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading MORE HARD LUCK That afternoon the two boys went back to the cornfield to resume the cultivating that had been interrupted by the runaway.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is fierce!" exclaimed Will.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed hotter than ever, and there was scarcely a breath of wind.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading MORE HARD LUCK That afternoon the two boys went back to the cornfield to resume the cultivating that had been interrupted by the runaway.
inflected form of “mop” — to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop
From this reading "I can't stand it!" and he mopped the perspiration from his forehead.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MORE HARD LUCK That afternoon the two boys went back to the cornfield to resume the cultivating that had been interrupted by the runaway.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed hotter than ever, and there was scarcely a breath of wind.
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading "I can't stand it!" and he mopped the perspiration from his forehead.
take up or begin anew
From this reading MORE HARD LUCK That afternoon the two boys went back to the cornfield to resume the cultivating that had been interrupted by the runaway.
an easy victory
From this reading MORE HARD LUCK That afternoon the two boys went back to the cornfield to resume the cultivating that had been interrupted by the runaway.
only a very short time before
From this reading It seemed hotter than ever, and there was scarcely a breath of wind.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed hotter than ever, and there was scarcely a breath of wind.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "I can't stand it!" and he mopped the perspiration from his forehead.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It seemed hotter than ever, and there was scarcely a breath of wind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MORE HARD LUCK That afternoon the two boys went back to the cornfield to resume the cultivating that had been interrupted by the runaway.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MORE HARD LUCK That afternoon the two boys went back to the cornfield to resume the cultivating that had been interrupted by the runaway.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It seemed hotter than ever, and there was scarcely a breath of wind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is fierce!" exclaimed Will.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MORE HARD LUCK That afternoon the two boys went back to the cornfield to resume the cultivating that had been interrupted by the runaway.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading MORE HARD LUCK That afternoon the two boys went back to the cornfield to resume the cultivating that had been interrupted by the runaway.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seemed hotter than ever, and there was scarcely a breath of wind.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading MORE HARD LUCK That afternoon the two boys went back to the cornfield to resume the cultivating that had been interrupted by the runaway.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whew!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This is fierce!" exclaimed Will.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It seemed hotter than ever, and there was scarcely a breath of wind.
Chapter 5 of Two Boy Gold Miners by Frank V. Webster holds 147 sentences, grouped into 30 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 5 holds 147 sentences of Two Boy Gold Miners, unabridged, divided into 30 reading sections.
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