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Winning His "Y": A Story of School Athletics
Winning His "Y": A Story of School Athletics

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of Winning His "Y": A Story of School Athletics is here in full — 154 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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CONDUCTING A CAMPAIGN On Monday Andy Ryan gave his decision regarding Jake Hiltz’s protest of Gerald in the cross-country trial.
Both Hiltz and Gerald were to be retained on the squad.
That,” explained Andy, will make thirteen of you instead of twelve, and it ain’t likely that either of you or Hiltz will get in the race with Broadwood, but, of course, something might happen to give you a chance.
So you can train with the team or not, just as you like.”
I’ll keep on,” said Gerald.
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Winning His "Y": A Story of School Athletics

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of Winning His "Y": A Story of School Athletics is here in full — 154 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/30 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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CONDUCTING A CAMPAIGN On Monday Andy Ryan gave his decision regarding Jake Hiltz’s protest of Gerald in the cross-country trial.
Line 2
Both Hiltz and Gerald were to be retained on the squad.
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That,” explained Andy, “will make thirteen of you instead of twelve, and it ain’t likely that either of you or Hiltz will get in the race with Broadwood, but, of course, something might happen to give you a chance.
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So you can train with the team or not, just as you like.”
/soʊ juː kæn treɪn wɪð ðə tiːm ɔːr nɑːt dʒʌst æz juː laɪk/
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I’ll keep on,” said Gerald.

Learner Dictionary

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campaign noun US /kæmˈpeɪn/

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading “CONDUCTING A CAMPAIGN On Monday Andy Ryan gave his decision regarding Jake Hiltz’s protest of Gerald in the cross-country trial.”

conducting noun US /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/

the way of administering a business

From this reading “CONDUCTING A CAMPAIGN On Monday Andy Ryan gave his decision regarding Jake Hiltz’s protest of Gerald in the cross-country trial.”

cross-country adverb US /ˈkrɔːskʌntri/

not following tracks or roads

From this reading “CONDUCTING A CAMPAIGN On Monday Andy Ryan gave his decision regarding Jake Hiltz’s protest of Gerald in the cross-country trial.”

Monday noun US /ˈmʌndi/

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading “CONDUCTING A CAMPAIGN On Monday Andy Ryan gave his decision regarding Jake Hiltz’s protest of Gerald in the cross-country trial.”

protest noun US /ˈproʊtest/

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading “CONDUCTING A CAMPAIGN On Monday Andy Ryan gave his decision regarding Jake Hiltz’s protest of Gerald in the cross-country trial.”

retained adjective US /rɪˈteɪnd/

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading “Both Hiltz and Gerald were to be retained on the squad.”

squad noun US /skwɑːd/

a smallest army unit

From this reading “Both Hiltz and Gerald were to be retained on the squad.”

thirteen noun US /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading ““That,” explained Andy, “will make thirteen of you instead of twelve, and it ain’t likely that either of you or Hiltz will get in the race with Broadwood, but, of course, something might happen to give you a chance.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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of course preposition + noun

as might be expected

In this reading ““That,” explained Andy, “will make thirteen of you instead of twelve, and it ain’t likely that either of you or Hiltz will get in the race with Broadwood, but, of course, something might happen to give you a chance.”

keep on verb + particle

allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature

In this reading ““I’ll keep on,” said Gerald.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading CONDUCTING A CAMPAIGN On Monday Andy Ryan gave his decision regarding Jake Hiltz’s protest of Gerald in the cross-country trial.

ain't

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From this reading “That,” explained Andy, “will make thirteen of you instead of twelve, and it ain’t likely that either of you or Hiltz will get in the race with Broadwood, but, of course, something might happen to give you a chance.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Both Hiltz and Gerald were to be retained on the squad.

Andy

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From this reading CONDUCTING A CAMPAIGN On Monday Andy Ryan gave his decision regarding Jake Hiltz’s protest of Gerald in the cross-country trial.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading So you can train with the team or not, just as you like.”

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Both Hiltz and Gerald were to be retained on the squad.

BothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both Hiltz and Gerald were to be retained on the squad.

Broadwood

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From this reading “That,” explained Andy, “will make thirteen of you instead of twelve, and it ain’t likely that either of you or Hiltz will get in the race with Broadwood, but, of course, something might happen to give you a chance.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “That,” explained Andy, “will make thirteen of you instead of twelve, and it ain’t likely that either of you or Hiltz will get in the race with Broadwood, but, of course, something might happen to give you a chance.

CAMPAIGNnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading CONDUCTING A CAMPAIGN On Monday Andy Ryan gave his decision regarding Jake Hiltz’s protest of Gerald in the cross-country trial.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading So you can train with the team or not, just as you like.”

chancenounUS /tʃæns/

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading “That,” explained Andy, “will make thirteen of you instead of twelve, and it ain’t likely that either of you or Hiltz will get in the race with Broadwood, but, of course, something might happen to give you a chance.

CONDUCTINGnounUS /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/

the way of administering a business

From this reading CONDUCTING A CAMPAIGN On Monday Andy Ryan gave his decision regarding Jake Hiltz’s protest of Gerald in the cross-country trial.

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading “That,” explained Andy, “will make thirteen of you instead of twelve, and it ain’t likely that either of you or Hiltz will get in the race with Broadwood, but, of course, something might happen to give you a chance.

cross-countryadverbUS /ˈkrɔːskʌntri/

not following tracks or roads

From this reading CONDUCTING A CAMPAIGN On Monday Andy Ryan gave his decision regarding Jake Hiltz’s protest of Gerald in the cross-country trial.

decisionnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒən/

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading CONDUCTING A CAMPAIGN On Monday Andy Ryan gave his decision regarding Jake Hiltz’s protest of Gerald in the cross-country trial.

eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/

one or the other of two

From this reading “That,” explained Andy, “will make thirteen of you instead of twelve, and it ain’t likely that either of you or Hiltz will get in the race with Broadwood, but, of course, something might happen to give you a chance.

explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading “That,” explained Andy, “will make thirteen of you instead of twelve, and it ain’t likely that either of you or Hiltz will get in the race with Broadwood, but, of course, something might happen to give you a chance.

gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading CONDUCTING A CAMPAIGN On Monday Andy Ryan gave his decision regarding Jake Hiltz’s protest of Gerald in the cross-country trial.

Gerald

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From this reading CONDUCTING A CAMPAIGN On Monday Andy Ryan gave his decision regarding Jake Hiltz’s protest of Gerald in the cross-country trial.

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “That,” explained Andy, “will make thirteen of you instead of twelve, and it ain’t likely that either of you or Hiltz will get in the race with Broadwood, but, of course, something might happen to give you a chance.

giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “That,” explained Andy, “will make thirteen of you instead of twelve, and it ain’t likely that either of you or Hiltz will get in the race with Broadwood, but, of course, something might happen to give you a chance.

happenverbUS /ˈhæpən/

come to pass

From this reading “That,” explained Andy, “will make thirteen of you instead of twelve, and it ain’t likely that either of you or Hiltz will get in the race with Broadwood, but, of course, something might happen to give you a chance.

Hiltz

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Both Hiltz and Gerald were to be retained on the squad.

Hiltz's

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From this reading CONDUCTING A CAMPAIGN On Monday Andy Ryan gave his decision regarding Jake Hiltz’s protest of Gerald in the cross-country trial.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading CONDUCTING A CAMPAIGN On Monday Andy Ryan gave his decision regarding Jake Hiltz’s protest of Gerald in the cross-country trial.

I'll

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I’ll keep on,” said Gerald.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading CONDUCTING A CAMPAIGN On Monday Andy Ryan gave his decision regarding Jake Hiltz’s protest of Gerald in the cross-country trial.

insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading “That,” explained Andy, “will make thirteen of you instead of twelve, and it ain’t likely that either of you or Hiltz will get in the race with Broadwood, but, of course, something might happen to give you a chance.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “That,” explained Andy, “will make thirteen of you instead of twelve, and it ain’t likely that either of you or Hiltz will get in the race with Broadwood, but, of course, something might happen to give you a chance.

Jake

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CONDUCTING A CAMPAIGN On Monday Andy Ryan gave his decision regarding Jake Hiltz’s protest of Gerald in the cross-country trial.

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading So you can train with the team or not, just as you like.”

keepverbUS /kiːp/

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading “I’ll keep on,” said Gerald.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading So you can train with the team or not, just as you like.”

likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading “That,” explained Andy, “will make thirteen of you instead of twelve, and it ain’t likely that either of you or Hiltz will get in the race with Broadwood, but, of course, something might happen to give you a chance.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading “That,” explained Andy, “will make thirteen of you instead of twelve, and it ain’t likely that either of you or Hiltz will get in the race with Broadwood, but, of course, something might happen to give you a chance.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “That,” explained Andy, “will make thirteen of you instead of twelve, and it ain’t likely that either of you or Hiltz will get in the race with Broadwood, but, of course, something might happen to give you a chance.

MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading CONDUCTING A CAMPAIGN On Monday Andy Ryan gave his decision regarding Jake Hiltz’s protest of Gerald in the cross-country trial.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading So you can train with the team or not, just as you like.”

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CONDUCTING A CAMPAIGN On Monday Andy Ryan gave his decision regarding Jake Hiltz’s protest of Gerald in the cross-country trial.

OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CONDUCTING A CAMPAIGN On Monday Andy Ryan gave his decision regarding Jake Hiltz’s protest of Gerald in the cross-country trial.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “That,” explained Andy, “will make thirteen of you instead of twelve, and it ain’t likely that either of you or Hiltz will get in the race with Broadwood, but, of course, something might happen to give you a chance.

protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading CONDUCTING A CAMPAIGN On Monday Andy Ryan gave his decision regarding Jake Hiltz’s protest of Gerald in the cross-country trial.

racenounUS /reɪs/

any competition

From this reading “That,” explained Andy, “will make thirteen of you instead of twelve, and it ain’t likely that either of you or Hiltz will get in the race with Broadwood, but, of course, something might happen to give you a chance.

regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading CONDUCTING A CAMPAIGN On Monday Andy Ryan gave his decision regarding Jake Hiltz’s protest of Gerald in the cross-country trial.

retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading Both Hiltz and Gerald were to be retained on the squad.

Ryan

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CONDUCTING A CAMPAIGN On Monday Andy Ryan gave his decision regarding Jake Hiltz’s protest of Gerald in the cross-country trial.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I’ll keep on,” said Gerald.

SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So you can train with the team or not, just as you like.”

somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading “That,” explained Andy, “will make thirteen of you instead of twelve, and it ain’t likely that either of you or Hiltz will get in the race with Broadwood, but, of course, something might happen to give you a chance.

squadnounUS /skwɑːd/

a smallest army unit

From this reading Both Hiltz and Gerald were to be retained on the squad.

teamnounUS /tiːm/

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading So you can train with the team or not, just as you like.”

ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “That,” explained Andy, “will make thirteen of you instead of twelve, and it ain’t likely that either of you or Hiltz will get in the race with Broadwood, but, of course, something might happen to give you a chance.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading CONDUCTING A CAMPAIGN On Monday Andy Ryan gave his decision regarding Jake Hiltz’s protest of Gerald in the cross-country trial.

thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading “That,” explained Andy, “will make thirteen of you instead of twelve, and it ain’t likely that either of you or Hiltz will get in the race with Broadwood, but, of course, something might happen to give you a chance.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Both Hiltz and Gerald were to be retained on the squad.

trainverbUS /treɪn/

create by training and teaching

From this reading So you can train with the team or not, just as you like.”

trialnounUS /ˈtraɪəl/

the act of testing something

From this reading CONDUCTING A CAMPAIGN On Monday Andy Ryan gave his decision regarding Jake Hiltz’s protest of Gerald in the cross-country trial.

twelvenounUS /twelv/

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading “That,” explained Andy, “will make thirteen of you instead of twelve, and it ain’t likely that either of you or Hiltz will get in the race with Broadwood, but, of course, something might happen to give you a chance.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Both Hiltz and Gerald were to be retained on the squad.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “That,” explained Andy, “will make thirteen of you instead of twelve, and it ain’t likely that either of you or Hiltz will get in the race with Broadwood, but, of course, something might happen to give you a chance.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading “That,” explained Andy, “will make thirteen of you instead of twelve, and it ain’t likely that either of you or Hiltz will get in the race with Broadwood, but, of course, something might happen to give you a chance.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “That,” explained Andy, “will make thirteen of you instead of twelve, and it ain’t likely that either of you or Hiltz will get in the race with Broadwood, but, of course, something might happen to give you a chance.

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