Chapter 17 of A Young Inventor's Pluck is here in full — 142 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 17 of A Young Inventor's Pluck is here in full — 142 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ON BOARD THE "KITTY" "Hello!" exclaimed Jack, in astonishment. "I never knew such large craft came here." "It’s really haunted," replied Meg. "Mustn’t go near it." The young machinist laughed.
Chapter 17 of A Young Inventor's Pluck is here in full — 142 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading “ON BOARD THE "KITTY" "Hello!" exclaimed Jack, in astonishment.”
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading “ON BOARD THE "KITTY" "Hello!" exclaimed Jack, in astonishment.”
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading “"I never knew such large craft came here."”
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading “"It’s really haunted," replied Meg.”
an expression of greeting
From this reading “ON BOARD THE "KITTY" "Hello!" exclaimed Jack, in astonishment.”
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading “ON BOARD THE "KITTY" "Hello!" exclaimed Jack, in astonishment.”
a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
From this reading “The young machinist laughed.”
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading “"It’s really haunted," replied Meg.”
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.
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on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
In this reading “ON BOARD THE "KITTY" "Hello!" exclaimed Jack, in astonishment.”
In this reading “"I never knew such large craft came here."”
In this reading “ON BOARD THE "KITTY" "Hello!" exclaimed Jack, in astonishment.”
In this reading “"Mustn’t go near it."”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading ON BOARD THE "KITTY" "Hello!" exclaimed Jack, in astonishment.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading ON BOARD THE "KITTY" "Hello!" exclaimed Jack, in astonishment.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I never knew such large craft came here."
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading "I never knew such large craft came here."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading ON BOARD THE "KITTY" "Hello!" exclaimed Jack, in astonishment.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Mustn’t go near it."
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading "It’s really haunted," replied Meg.
an expression of greeting
From this reading ON BOARD THE "KITTY" "Hello!" exclaimed Jack, in astonishment.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I never knew such large craft came here."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I never knew such large craft came here."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON BOARD THE "KITTY" "Hello!" exclaimed Jack, in astonishment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Mustn’t go near it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It’s really haunted," replied Meg.
a small worthless amount
From this reading ON BOARD THE "KITTY" "Hello!" exclaimed Jack, in astonishment.
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading ON BOARD THE "KITTY" "Hello!" exclaimed Jack, in astonishment.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I never knew such large craft came here."
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I never knew such large craft came here."
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading The young machinist laughed.
a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
From this reading The young machinist laughed.
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading "It’s really haunted," replied Meg.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mustn’t go near it."
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Mustn’t go near it."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never knew such large craft came here."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON BOARD THE "KITTY" "Hello!" exclaimed Jack, in astonishment.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "It’s really haunted," replied Meg.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "It’s really haunted," replied Meg.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I never knew such large craft came here."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON BOARD THE "KITTY" "Hello!" exclaimed Jack, in astonishment.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young machinist laughed.
Chapter 17 of A Young Inventor's Pluck by Edward Stratemeyer holds 142 sentences, grouped into 29 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 17 holds 142 sentences of A Young Inventor's Pluck, unabridged, divided into 29 reading sections.
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