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Ann Crosses a Secret Trail
Ann Crosses a Secret Trail

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of Ann Crosses a Secret Trail is here in full — 230 sentences across 46 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Harriet Pyne Grove • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE DISTRESSED DAMSEL Ann did not see Suzanne at dinner, and heard afterward that she, Madeline and Genevieve had gone to town for their dinner, to “Polly’s.”
Ann’s trunk had been sent to the suite and Ann was busy unpacking, when Marta came running up the stairs, not far from the open door.
“You’re wanted, Ann,” said she, out of breath.
“Suzanne is downstairs and wants to see you.”
“Why doesn’t she come up?”
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Ann Crosses a Secret Trail

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of Ann Crosses a Secret Trail is here in full — 230 sentences across 46 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/46 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
THE DISTRESSED DAMSEL Ann did not see Suzanne at dinner, and heard afterward that she, Madeline and Genevieve had gone to town for their dinner, to “Polly’s.”
Line 2
Ann’s trunk had been sent to the suite and Ann was busy unpacking, when Marta came running up the stairs, not far from the open door.
Line 3
“You’re wanted, Ann,” said she, out of breath.
Line 4
“Suzanne is downstairs and wants to see you.”
Line 5
“Why doesn’t she come up?”

Learner Dictionary

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afterward adverb US /ˈæftərwərd/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading “THE DISTRESSED DAMSEL Ann did not see Suzanne at dinner, and heard afterward that she, Madeline and Genevieve had gone to town for their dinner, to “Polly’s.””

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
damsel noun US /ˈdæmzəl/

a young unmarried woman

From this reading “THE DISTRESSED DAMSEL Ann did not see Suzanne at dinner, and heard afterward that she, Madeline and Genevieve had gone to town for their dinner, to “Polly’s.””

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
distressed adjective US /dɪˈstrest/

facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty

From this reading “THE DISTRESSED DAMSEL Ann did not see Suzanne at dinner, and heard afterward that she, Madeline and Genevieve had gone to town for their dinner, to “Polly’s.””

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
downstairs adverb US /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/

on a floor below

From this reading ““Suzanne is downstairs and wants to see you.””

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stairs noun US /sterz/

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading “Ann’s trunk had been sent to the suite and Ann was busy unpacking, when Marta came running up the stairs, not far from the open door.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
suite noun US /swiːt/

a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading “Ann’s trunk had been sent to the suite and Ann was busy unpacking, when Marta came running up the stairs, not far from the open door.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
trunk noun US /trʌŋk/

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading “Ann’s trunk had been sent to the suite and Ann was busy unpacking, when Marta came running up the stairs, not far from the open door.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
unpacking verb US /ənˈpækɪŋ/

-ing form of “unpack” — remove from its packing

From this reading “Ann’s trunk had been sent to the suite and Ann was busy unpacking, when Marta came running up the stairs, not far from the open door.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Word partnerships in these lines

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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open door verb + noun

the policy of granting equal trade opportunities to all countries

In this reading “Ann’s trunk had been sent to the suite and Ann was busy unpacking, when Marta came running up the stairs, not far from the open door.”

10,220 times in 426,211 chapters
came running verb + adjective counted as “come running”

In this reading “Ann’s trunk had been sent to the suite and Ann was busy unpacking, when Marta came running up the stairs, not far from the open door.”

7,733 times in 426,211 chapters
come up verb + adjective

bring forth, usually something desirable

In this reading ““Why doesn’t she come up?””

80,012 times in 426,211 chapters
at dinner preposition + noun

In this reading “THE DISTRESSED DAMSEL Ann did not see Suzanne at dinner, and heard afterward that she, Madeline and Genevieve had gone to town for their dinner, to “Polly’s.””

10,288 times in 426,211 chapters

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afterwardadverbUS /ˈæftərwərd/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE DISTRESSED DAMSEL Ann did not see Suzanne at dinner, and heard afterward that she, Madeline and Genevieve had gone to town for their dinner, to “Polly’s.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE DISTRESSED DAMSEL Ann did not see Suzanne at dinner, and heard afterward that she, Madeline and Genevieve had gone to town for their dinner, to “Polly’s.”

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Ann

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From this reading THE DISTRESSED DAMSEL Ann did not see Suzanne at dinner, and heard afterward that she, Madeline and Genevieve had gone to town for their dinner, to “Polly’s.”

Pending verification
Ann's

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From this reading Ann’s trunk had been sent to the suite and Ann was busy unpacking, when Marta came running up the stairs, not far from the open door.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE DISTRESSED DAMSEL Ann did not see Suzanne at dinner, and heard afterward that she, Madeline and Genevieve had gone to town for their dinner, to “Polly’s.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Ann’s trunk had been sent to the suite and Ann was busy unpacking, when Marta came running up the stairs, not far from the open door.

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breathnounUS /breθ/

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading “You’re wanted, Ann,” said she, out of breath.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Ann’s trunk had been sent to the suite and Ann was busy unpacking, when Marta came running up the stairs, not far from the open door.

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cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Ann’s trunk had been sent to the suite and Ann was busy unpacking, when Marta came running up the stairs, not far from the open door.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Why doesn’t she come up?”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
DAMSELnounUS /ˈdæmzəl/

a young unmarried woman

From this reading THE DISTRESSED DAMSEL Ann did not see Suzanne at dinner, and heard afterward that she, Madeline and Genevieve had gone to town for their dinner, to “Polly’s.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE DISTRESSED DAMSEL Ann did not see Suzanne at dinner, and heard afterward that she, Madeline and Genevieve had gone to town for their dinner, to “Polly’s.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading THE DISTRESSED DAMSEL Ann did not see Suzanne at dinner, and heard afterward that she, Madeline and Genevieve had gone to town for their dinner, to “Polly’s.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
DISTRESSEDadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/

facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty

From this reading THE DISTRESSED DAMSEL Ann did not see Suzanne at dinner, and heard afterward that she, Madeline and Genevieve had gone to town for their dinner, to “Polly’s.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
doesn't

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From this reading “Why doesn’t she come up?”

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doornounUS /dɔːr/

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Ann’s trunk had been sent to the suite and Ann was busy unpacking, when Marta came running up the stairs, not far from the open door.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/

on a floor below

From this reading “Suzanne is downstairs and wants to see you.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Ann’s trunk had been sent to the suite and Ann was busy unpacking, when Marta came running up the stairs, not far from the open door.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE DISTRESSED DAMSEL Ann did not see Suzanne at dinner, and heard afterward that she, Madeline and Genevieve had gone to town for their dinner, to “Polly’s.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ann’s trunk had been sent to the suite and Ann was busy unpacking, when Marta came running up the stairs, not far from the open door.

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Genevieve

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From this reading THE DISTRESSED DAMSEL Ann did not see Suzanne at dinner, and heard afterward that she, Madeline and Genevieve had gone to town for their dinner, to “Polly’s.”

Pending verification
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/

destroyed or killed

From this reading THE DISTRESSED DAMSEL Ann did not see Suzanne at dinner, and heard afterward that she, Madeline and Genevieve had gone to town for their dinner, to “Polly’s.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE DISTRESSED DAMSEL Ann did not see Suzanne at dinner, and heard afterward that she, Madeline and Genevieve had gone to town for their dinner, to “Polly’s.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading THE DISTRESSED DAMSEL Ann did not see Suzanne at dinner, and heard afterward that she, Madeline and Genevieve had gone to town for their dinner, to “Polly’s.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Suzanne is downstairs and wants to see you.”

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Madeline

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

From this reading THE DISTRESSED DAMSEL Ann did not see Suzanne at dinner, and heard afterward that she, Madeline and Genevieve had gone to town for their dinner, to “Polly’s.”

Pending verification
Marta

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

From this reading Ann’s trunk had been sent to the suite and Ann was busy unpacking, when Marta came running up the stairs, not far from the open door.

Pending verification
notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE DISTRESSED DAMSEL Ann did not see Suzanne at dinner, and heard afterward that she, Madeline and Genevieve had gone to town for their dinner, to “Polly’s.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “You’re wanted, Ann,” said she, out of breath.

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openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Ann’s trunk had been sent to the suite and Ann was busy unpacking, when Marta came running up the stairs, not far from the open door.

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outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “You’re wanted, Ann,” said she, out of breath.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Polly's

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

From this reading THE DISTRESSED DAMSEL Ann did not see Suzanne at dinner, and heard afterward that she, Madeline and Genevieve had gone to town for their dinner, to “Polly’s.”

Pending verification
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Ann’s trunk had been sent to the suite and Ann was busy unpacking, when Marta came running up the stairs, not far from the open door.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “You’re wanted, Ann,” said she, out of breath.

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seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE DISTRESSED DAMSEL Ann did not see Suzanne at dinner, and heard afterward that she, Madeline and Genevieve had gone to town for their dinner, to “Polly’s.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Ann’s trunk had been sent to the suite and Ann was busy unpacking, when Marta came running up the stairs, not far from the open door.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE DISTRESSED DAMSEL Ann did not see Suzanne at dinner, and heard afterward that she, Madeline and Genevieve had gone to town for their dinner, to “Polly’s.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
stairsnounUS /sterz/

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Ann’s trunk had been sent to the suite and Ann was busy unpacking, when Marta came running up the stairs, not far from the open door.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
suitenounUS /swiːt/

a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading Ann’s trunk had been sent to the suite and Ann was busy unpacking, when Marta came running up the stairs, not far from the open door.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Suzanne

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

From this reading THE DISTRESSED DAMSEL Ann did not see Suzanne at dinner, and heard afterward that she, Madeline and Genevieve had gone to town for their dinner, to “Polly’s.”

Pending verification
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE DISTRESSED DAMSEL Ann did not see Suzanne at dinner, and heard afterward that she, Madeline and Genevieve had gone to town for their dinner, to “Polly’s.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE DISTRESSED DAMSEL Ann did not see Suzanne at dinner, and heard afterward that she, Madeline and Genevieve had gone to town for their dinner, to “Polly’s.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE DISTRESSED DAMSEL Ann did not see Suzanne at dinner, and heard afterward that she, Madeline and Genevieve had gone to town for their dinner, to “Polly’s.”

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE DISTRESSED DAMSEL Ann did not see Suzanne at dinner, and heard afterward that she, Madeline and Genevieve had gone to town for their dinner, to “Polly’s.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
townnounUS /taʊn/

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading THE DISTRESSED DAMSEL Ann did not see Suzanne at dinner, and heard afterward that she, Madeline and Genevieve had gone to town for their dinner, to “Polly’s.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
trunknounUS /trʌŋk/

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading Ann’s trunk had been sent to the suite and Ann was busy unpacking, when Marta came running up the stairs, not far from the open door.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
unpackingverbUS /ənˈpækɪŋ/

-ing form of “unpack” — remove from its packing

From this reading Ann’s trunk had been sent to the suite and Ann was busy unpacking, when Marta came running up the stairs, not far from the open door.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Ann’s trunk had been sent to the suite and Ann was busy unpacking, when Marta came running up the stairs, not far from the open door.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading “You’re wanted, Ann,” said she, out of breath.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wantsnounUS /wɑːnts/

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading “Suzanne is downstairs and wants to see you.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Ann’s trunk had been sent to the suite and Ann was busy unpacking, when Marta came running up the stairs, not far from the open door.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Ann’s trunk had been sent to the suite and Ann was busy unpacking, when Marta came running up the stairs, not far from the open door.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WhynounUS /waɪ/

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Why doesn’t she come up?”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Suzanne is downstairs and wants to see you.”

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You're

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

From this reading “You’re wanted, Ann,” said she, out of breath.

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Chapter 5 of Ann Crosses a Secret Trail by Harriet Pyne Grove holds 230 sentences, grouped into 46 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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