Chapter 11 of A West Point Treasure is here in full — 117 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XI
Chapter 11 of A West Point Treasure is here in full — 117 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
STEALING FROM THIEVES. “Now,” said Mark, when he rejoined his companions, “we’ve got pretty definite information to go on with now. Mr. Chandler’s got our money in his room. The question is what are we to do next?” The plebes were sitting over in a secluded corner of Trophy Point discussing this.
Chapter 11 of A West Point Treasure is here in full — 117 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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possessive form of “chandler” — United States writer of detective thrillers featuring the character of Philip Marlowe (1888-1959)
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading ““Now,” said Mark, when he rejoined his companions, “we’ve got pretty definite information to go on with now.”
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading “The plebes were sitting over in a secluded corner of Trophy Point discussing this.”
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading ““Now,” said Mark, when he rejoined his companions, “we’ve got pretty definite information to go on with now.”
hidden from general view or use
From this reading “The plebes were sitting over in a secluded corner of Trophy Point discussing this.”
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading “STEALING FROM THIEVES.”
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading “STEALING FROM THIEVES.”
an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading “The plebes were sitting over in a secluded corner of Trophy Point discussing this.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “The plebes were sitting over in a secluded corner of Trophy Point discussing this.”
In this reading ““Now,” said Mark, when he rejoined his companions, “we’ve got pretty definite information to go on with now.”
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
In this reading ““Now,” said Mark, when he rejoined his companions, “we’ve got pretty definite information to go on with now.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 The plebes were sitting over in a secluded corner of Trophy Point discussing this.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The question is what are we to do next?”
possessive form of “chandler” — United States writer of detective thrillers featuring the character of Philip Marlowe (1888-1959)
From this reading Mr. Chandler’s got our money in his room.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “Now,” said Mark, when he rejoined his companions, “we’ve got pretty definite information to go on with now.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The plebes were sitting over in a secluded corner of Trophy Point discussing this.
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading “Now,” said Mark, when he rejoined his companions, “we’ve got pretty definite information to go on with now.
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The plebes were sitting over in a secluded corner of Trophy Point discussing this.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The question is what are we to do next?”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading STEALING FROM THIEVES.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Now,” said Mark, when he rejoined his companions, “we’ve got pretty definite information to go on with now.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Now,” said Mark, when he rejoined his companions, “we’ve got pretty definite information to go on with now.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Now,” said Mark, when he rejoined his companions, “we’ve got pretty definite information to go on with now.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Now,” said Mark, when he rejoined his companions, “we’ve got pretty definite information to go on with now.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Chandler’s got our money in his room.
a message received and understood
From this reading “Now,” said Mark, when he rejoined his companions, “we’ve got pretty definite information to go on with now.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The question is what are we to do next?”
attach a tag or label to
From this reading “Now,” said Mark, when he rejoined his companions, “we’ve got pretty definite information to go on with now.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Mr. Chandler’s got our money in his room.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Chandler’s got our money in his room.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The question is what are we to do next?”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now,” said Mark, when he rejoined his companions, “we’ve got pretty definite information to go on with now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The plebes were sitting over in a secluded corner of Trophy Point discussing this.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Now,” said Mark, when he rejoined his companions, “we’ve got pretty definite information to go on with now.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Mr. Chandler’s got our money in his room.
above and across; more than
From this reading The plebes were sitting over in a secluded corner of Trophy Point discussing this.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The plebes were sitting over in a secluded corner of Trophy Point discussing this.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The plebes were sitting over in a secluded corner of Trophy Point discussing this.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “Now,” said Mark, when he rejoined his companions, “we’ve got pretty definite information to go on with now.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The question is what are we to do next?”
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading “Now,” said Mark, when he rejoined his companions, “we’ve got pretty definite information to go on with now.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mr. Chandler’s got our money in his room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Now,” said Mark, when he rejoined his companions, “we’ve got pretty definite information to go on with now.
hidden from general view or use
From this reading The plebes were sitting over in a secluded corner of Trophy Point discussing this.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The plebes were sitting over in a secluded corner of Trophy Point discussing this.
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading STEALING FROM THIEVES.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The question is what are we to do next?”
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading STEALING FROM THIEVES.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The plebes were sitting over in a secluded corner of Trophy Point discussing this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Now,” said Mark, when he rejoined his companions, “we’ve got pretty definite information to go on with now.
an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading The plebes were sitting over in a secluded corner of Trophy Point discussing this.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The question is what are we to do next?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now,” said Mark, when he rejoined his companions, “we’ve got pretty definite information to go on with now.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The plebes were sitting over in a secluded corner of Trophy Point discussing this.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The question is what are we to do next?”
at the time that
From this reading “Now,” said Mark, when he rejoined his companions, “we’ve got pretty definite information to go on with now.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Now,” said Mark, when he rejoined his companions, “we’ve got pretty definite information to go on with now.
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