Chapter 12 of Two Ways of Becoming a Hunter is here in full — 135 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 12 of Two Ways of Becoming a Hunter is here in full — 135 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AN EVENING WITH THE PRINCIPAL. "I will detain you but a moment, Sam," exclaimed Oscar. "I have received a check from Calkins & Son for $7.20, to pay for the ducks we killed on Saturday." "Good for Calkins & Son!" replied Sam. "If they are always as prompt as that, they are the men we want to deal with."
Chapter 12 of Two Ways of Becoming a Hunter is here in full — 135 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “calkin” — a metal cleat on the bottom front of a horseshoe to prevent slipping
From this reading “"I have received a check from Calkins & Son for $7.20, to pay for the ducks we killed on Saturday."”
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading “"I have received a check from Calkins & Son for $7.20, to pay for the ducks we killed on Saturday."”
deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading “"I will detain you but a moment, Sam," exclaimed Oscar.”
plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
From this reading “"I have received a check from Calkins & Son for $7.20, to pay for the ducks we killed on Saturday."”
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading “"I will detain you but a moment, Sam," exclaimed Oscar.”
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading “AN EVENING WITH THE PRINCIPAL.”
give an incentive for action
From this reading “"If they are always as prompt as that, they are the men we want to deal with."”
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “"I have received a check from Calkins & Son for $7.20, to pay for the ducks we killed on Saturday."”
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have as a guest
In this reading “"I have received a check from Calkins & Son for $7.20, to pay for the ducks we killed on Saturday."”
In this reading “"If they are always as prompt as that, they are the men we want to deal with."”
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From this reading "I have received a check from Calkins & Son for $7.20, to pay for the ducks we killed on Saturday."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I will detain you but a moment, Sam," exclaimed Oscar.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "If they are always as prompt as that, they are the men we want to deal with."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EVENING WITH THE PRINCIPAL.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If they are always as prompt as that, they are the men we want to deal with."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "If they are always as prompt as that, they are the men we want to deal with."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I will detain you but a moment, Sam," exclaimed Oscar.
plural of “calkin” — a metal cleat on the bottom front of a horseshoe to prevent slipping
From this reading "I have received a check from Calkins & Son for $7.20, to pay for the ducks we killed on Saturday."
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading "I have received a check from Calkins & Son for $7.20, to pay for the ducks we killed on Saturday."
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "If they are always as prompt as that, they are the men we want to deal with."
deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading "I will detain you but a moment, Sam," exclaimed Oscar.
plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
From this reading "I have received a check from Calkins & Son for $7.20, to pay for the ducks we killed on Saturday."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading AN EVENING WITH THE PRINCIPAL.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "I will detain you but a moment, Sam," exclaimed Oscar.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I have received a check from Calkins & Son for $7.20, to pay for the ducks we killed on Saturday."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I have received a check from Calkins & Son for $7.20, to pay for the ducks we killed on Saturday."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good for Calkins & Son!" replied Sam.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have received a check from Calkins & Son for $7.20, to pay for the ducks we killed on Saturday."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will detain you but a moment, Sam," exclaimed Oscar.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If they are always as prompt as that, they are the men we want to deal with."
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "I have received a check from Calkins & Son for $7.20, to pay for the ducks we killed on Saturday."
the force of workers available
From this reading "If they are always as prompt as that, they are the men we want to deal with."
a particular point in time
From this reading "I will detain you but a moment, Sam," exclaimed Oscar.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I have received a check from Calkins & Son for $7.20, to pay for the ducks we killed on Saturday."
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading "I will detain you but a moment, Sam," exclaimed Oscar.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "I have received a check from Calkins & Son for $7.20, to pay for the ducks we killed on Saturday."
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading AN EVENING WITH THE PRINCIPAL.
give an incentive for action
From this reading "If they are always as prompt as that, they are the men we want to deal with."
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading "I have received a check from Calkins & Son for $7.20, to pay for the ducks we killed on Saturday."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Good for Calkins & Son!" replied Sam.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading "I will detain you but a moment, Sam," exclaimed Oscar.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "I have received a check from Calkins & Son for $7.20, to pay for the ducks we killed on Saturday."
a male human offspring
From this reading "I have received a check from Calkins & Son for $7.20, to pay for the ducks we killed on Saturday."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "If they are always as prompt as that, they are the men we want to deal with."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EVENING WITH THE PRINCIPAL.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If they are always as prompt as that, they are the men we want to deal with."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I have received a check from Calkins & Son for $7.20, to pay for the ducks we killed on Saturday."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "If they are always as prompt as that, they are the men we want to deal with."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I have received a check from Calkins & Son for $7.20, to pay for the ducks we killed on Saturday."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will detain you but a moment, Sam," exclaimed Oscar.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN EVENING WITH THE PRINCIPAL.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I will detain you but a moment, Sam," exclaimed Oscar.
Chapter 12 of Two Ways of Becoming a Hunter by Harry Castlemon holds 135 sentences, grouped into 27 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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