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At Whispering Pine Lodge
At Whispering Pine Lodge

Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

Chapter 13 of At Whispering Pine Lodge is here in full — 122 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Lawrence J. Leslie • Curated US English Learning Edition
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OBED LEARNS SOMETHING "There's something brooding," Obed whispered the first thing; and then continued by saying: "What are those queer little taps, Max?
I'm sure he has something to do with them."
"He's tapping the toe of his boot against the wall to send a message," explained the other.
"They are using the telegraphic code.
I read the one word 'free.'
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At Whispering Pine Lodge

Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

Chapter 13 of At Whispering Pine Lodge is here in full — 122 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/24 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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OBED LEARNS SOMETHING "There's something brooding," Obed whispered the first thing; and then continued by saying: "What are those queer little taps, Max?
Line 2
I'm sure he has something to do with them."
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"He's tapping the toe of his boot against the wall to send a message," explained the other.
Line 4
"They are using the telegraphic code.
Line 5
I read the one word 'free.'
/aɪ red ðə wʌn wɜːrd friː/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

boot noun US /buːt/

footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading “"He's tapping the toe of his boot against the wall to send a message," explained the other.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
brooding noun US /ˈbruːdɪŋ/

sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body

From this reading “OBED LEARNS SOMETHING "There's something brooding," Obed whispered the first thing; and then continued by saying: "What are those queer little taps, Max?”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
code noun US /koʊd/

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

From this reading “"They are using the telegraphic code.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
learns verb US /lɜːrnz/

third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading “OBED LEARNS SOMETHING "There's something brooding," Obed whispered the first thing; and then continued by saying: "What are those queer little taps, Max?”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Max noun US /mæks/

street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate

From this reading “OBED LEARNS SOMETHING "There's something brooding," Obed whispered the first thing; and then continued by saying: "What are those queer little taps, Max?”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
tapping noun US /ˈtæpɪŋ/

the sound of light blow or knock

From this reading “"He's tapping the toe of his boot against the wall to send a message," explained the other.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
taps noun US /tæps/

(military) signal to turn the lights out

From this reading “OBED LEARNS SOMETHING "There's something brooding," Obed whispered the first thing; and then continued by saying: "What are those queer little taps, Max?”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
toe noun US /toʊ/

one of the digits of the foot

From this reading “"He's tapping the toe of his boot against the wall to send a message," explained the other.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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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 "He's tapping the toe of his boot against the wall to send a message," explained the other.

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againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "He's tapping the toe of his boot against the wall to send a message," explained the other.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading OBED LEARNS SOMETHING "There's something brooding," Obed whispered the first thing; and then continued by saying: "What are those queer little taps, Max?

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading OBED LEARNS SOMETHING "There's something brooding," Obed whispered the first thing; and then continued by saying: "What are those queer little taps, Max?

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
bootnounUS /buːt/

footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading "He's tapping the toe of his boot against the wall to send a message," explained the other.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/

sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body

From this reading OBED LEARNS SOMETHING "There's something brooding," Obed whispered the first thing; and then continued by saying: "What are those queer little taps, Max?

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading OBED LEARNS SOMETHING "There's something brooding," Obed whispered the first thing; and then continued by saying: "What are those queer little taps, Max?

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
codenounUS /koʊd/

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

From this reading "They are using the telegraphic code.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/

without stop or interruption

From this reading OBED LEARNS SOMETHING "There's something brooding," Obed whispered the first thing; and then continued by saying: "What are those queer little taps, Max?

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I'm sure he has something to do with them."

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explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "He's tapping the toe of his boot against the wall to send a message," explained the other.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading OBED LEARNS SOMETHING "There's something brooding," Obed whispered the first thing; and then continued by saying: "What are those queer little taps, Max?

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
freeverbUS /friː/

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading I read the one word 'free.'

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading I'm sure he has something to do with them."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I'm sure he has something to do with them."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
He's

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

From this reading "He's tapping the toe of his boot against the wall to send a message," explained the other.

Pending verification
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading "He's tapping the toe of his boot against the wall to send a message," explained the other.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I read the one word 'free.'

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I'm

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

From this reading I'm sure he has something to do with them."

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LEARNSverbUS /lɜːrnz/

third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading OBED LEARNS SOMETHING "There's something brooding," Obed whispered the first thing; and then continued by saying: "What are those queer little taps, Max?

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading OBED LEARNS SOMETHING "There's something brooding," Obed whispered the first thing; and then continued by saying: "What are those queer little taps, Max?

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MaxnounUS /mæks/

street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate

From this reading OBED LEARNS SOMETHING "There's something brooding," Obed whispered the first thing; and then continued by saying: "What are those queer little taps, Max?

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading "He's tapping the toe of his boot against the wall to send a message," explained the other.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
OBED

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

From this reading OBED LEARNS SOMETHING "There's something brooding," Obed whispered the first thing; and then continued by saying: "What are those queer little taps, Max?

Pending verification
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "He's tapping the toe of his boot against the wall to send a message," explained the other.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I read the one word 'free.'

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "He's tapping the toe of his boot against the wall to send a message," explained the other.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
queeradjectiveUS /kwɪr/

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading OBED LEARNS SOMETHING "There's something brooding," Obed whispered the first thing; and then continued by saying: "What are those queer little taps, Max?

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading I read the one word 'free.'

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading OBED LEARNS SOMETHING "There's something brooding," Obed whispered the first thing; and then continued by saying: "What are those queer little taps, Max?

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sendverbUS /send/

cause to go somewhere

From this reading "He's tapping the toe of his boot against the wall to send a message," explained the other.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
SOMETHINGpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading OBED LEARNS SOMETHING "There's something brooding," Obed whispered the first thing; and then continued by saying: "What are those queer little taps, Max?

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading I'm sure he has something to do with them."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
tappingnounUS /ˈtæpɪŋ/

the sound of light blow or knock

From this reading "He's tapping the toe of his boot against the wall to send a message," explained the other.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
tapsnounUS /tæps/

(military) signal to turn the lights out

From this reading OBED LEARNS SOMETHING "There's something brooding," Obed whispered the first thing; and then continued by saying: "What are those queer little taps, Max?

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
telegraphicadjective

of or relating to or transmitted by telegraph

From this reading "They are using the telegraphic code.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading OBED LEARNS SOMETHING "There's something brooding," Obed whispered the first thing; and then continued by saying: "What are those queer little taps, Max?

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I'm sure he has something to do with them."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading OBED LEARNS SOMETHING "There's something brooding," Obed whispered the first thing; and then continued by saying: "What are those queer little taps, Max?

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
There's

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

From this reading OBED LEARNS SOMETHING "There's something brooding," Obed whispered the first thing; and then continued by saying: "What are those queer little taps, Max?

Pending verification
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "They are using the telegraphic code.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/

a special situation

From this reading OBED LEARNS SOMETHING "There's something brooding," Obed whispered the first thing; and then continued by saying: "What are those queer little taps, Max?

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading OBED LEARNS SOMETHING "There's something brooding," Obed whispered the first thing; and then continued by saying: "What are those queer little taps, Max?

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading I'm sure he has something to do with them."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toenounUS /toʊ/

one of the digits of the foot

From this reading "He's tapping the toe of his boot against the wall to send a message," explained the other.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading "They are using the telegraphic code.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wallnounUS /wɔːl/

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading "He's tapping the toe of his boot against the wall to send a message," explained the other.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading OBED LEARNS SOMETHING "There's something brooding," Obed whispered the first thing; and then continued by saying: "What are those queer little taps, Max?

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whisperedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪspərd/

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading OBED LEARNS SOMETHING "There's something brooding," Obed whispered the first thing; and then continued by saying: "What are those queer little taps, Max?

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading I'm sure he has something to do with them."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading I read the one word 'free.'

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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