Chapter 9 of Warrior Gap is here in full — 127 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter IX
Chapter 9 of Warrior Gap is here in full — 127 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh. I never once was able to enjoy the view. What made him hurry us away from the northeast point, do you suppose?" "Did you notice that, Nell? I did, too, and I was so interested in the view.
Chapter 9 of Warrior Gap is here in full — 127 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/25 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading “"Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.”
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading “I never once was able to enjoy the view.”
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading “"Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.”
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading “What made him hurry us away from the northeast point, do you suppose?"”
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading “"Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.”
subject to death
From this reading “"Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.”
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading “What made him hurry us away from the northeast point, do you suppose?"”
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading “"Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.”
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(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I never once was able to enjoy the view.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading What made him hurry us away from the northeast point, do you suppose?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did you notice that, Nell?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What made him hurry us away from the northeast point, do you suppose?"
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I never once was able to enjoy the view.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading "Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading What made him hurry us away from the northeast point, do you suppose?"
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What made him hurry us away from the northeast point, do you suppose?"
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading What made him hurry us away from the northeast point, do you suppose?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I did, too, and I was so interested in the view.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading I did, too, and I was so interested in the view.
hear with intention
From this reading "Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading What made him hurry us away from the northeast point, do you suppose?"
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.
subject to death
From this reading "Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Did you notice that, Nell?
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never once was able to enjoy the view.
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading What made him hurry us away from the northeast point, do you suppose?"
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading "Did you notice that, Nell?
on one occasion
From this reading I never once was able to enjoy the view.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading What made him hurry us away from the northeast point, do you suppose?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.
an educational institution
From this reading "Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.
be seated
From this reading "Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I did, too, and I was so interested in the view.
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading "Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.
express a supposition
From this reading What made him hurry us away from the northeast point, do you suppose?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I never once was able to enjoy the view.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I did, too, and I was so interested in the view.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What made him hurry us away from the northeast point, do you suppose?"
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading I never once was able to enjoy the view.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I never once was able to enjoy the view.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What made him hurry us away from the northeast point, do you suppose?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Three mortal hours," said Miss Folsom to her fond little school friend and chum that afternoon, "have I had to sit or stroll with or listen to Major Burleigh.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What made him hurry us away from the northeast point, do you suppose?"
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