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Baseball Joe in the Big League
Baseball Joe in the Big League

Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

Chapter 22 of Baseball Joe in the Big League is here in full — 140 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Lester Chadwick • Curated US English Learning Edition
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IN DANGER "Bad news?" asked the hotel clerk, as he noticed the look on Joe's face.
"No--yes--well, it's unexpected news," hesitated Joe, as he made up his mind, on the instant, not to tell the contents of the note.
He wanted a little time to think.
Rapidly he read the message over again.
The boy was just shuffling out of the hotel.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Baseball Joe in the Big League

Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

Chapter 22 of Baseball Joe in the Big League is here in full — 140 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/28 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
IN DANGER "Bad news?" asked the hotel clerk, as he noticed the look on Joe's face.
Line 2
"No--yes--well, it's unexpected news," hesitated Joe, as he made up his mind, on the instant, not to tell the contents of the note.
Line 3
He wanted a little time to think.
/hiː ˈwɔːntɪd ə ˈlɪtəl taɪm tuː θɪŋk/
Line 4
Rapidly he read the message over again.
/ˈræpədli hiː red ðə ˈmesədʒ ˈoʊvər əˈɡen/
Line 5
The boy was just shuffling out of the hotel.
/ðə bɔɪ wɑːz dʒʌst ˈʃʌflɪŋ aʊt ʌv ðə hoʊˈtel/

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.

clerk noun US /klɜːrk/

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading “IN DANGER "Bad news?" asked the hotel clerk, as he noticed the look on Joe's face.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
contents noun US /ˈkɑːntents/

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading “"No--yes--well, it's unexpected news," hesitated Joe, as he made up his mind, on the instant, not to tell the contents of the note.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hesitated verb US /ˈhezɪteɪtɪd/

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading “"No--yes--well, it's unexpected news," hesitated Joe, as he made up his mind, on the instant, not to tell the contents of the note.”

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hotel noun US /hoʊˈtel/

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading “IN DANGER "Bad news?" asked the hotel clerk, as he noticed the look on Joe's face.”

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message noun US /ˈmesədʒ/

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

From this reading “Rapidly he read the message over again.”

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Rapidly adverb US /ˈræpədli/

with speed

From this reading “Rapidly he read the message over again.”

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shuffling noun US /ˈʃʌflɪŋ/

walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet

From this reading “The boy was just shuffling out of the hotel.”

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unexpected adjective US /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

not expected or anticipated

From this reading “"No--yes--well, it's unexpected news," hesitated Joe, as he made up his mind, on the instant, not to tell the contents of the note.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

All words in this reading · 48

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.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading He wanted a little time to think.

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againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading Rapidly he read the message over again.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading IN DANGER "Bad news?" asked the hotel clerk, as he noticed the look on Joe's face.

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askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading IN DANGER "Bad news?" asked the hotel clerk, as he noticed the look on Joe's face.

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BadadjectiveUS /bæd/

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading IN DANGER "Bad news?" asked the hotel clerk, as he noticed the look on Joe's face.

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boynounUS /bɔɪ/

a youthful male person

From this reading The boy was just shuffling out of the hotel.

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clerknounUS /klɜːrk/

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading IN DANGER "Bad news?" asked the hotel clerk, as he noticed the look on Joe's face.

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contentsnounUS /ˈkɑːntents/

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading "No--yes--well, it's unexpected news," hesitated Joe, as he made up his mind, on the instant, not to tell the contents of the note.

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DANGERnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading IN DANGER "Bad news?" asked the hotel clerk, as he noticed the look on Joe's face.

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facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading IN DANGER "Bad news?" asked the hotel clerk, as he noticed the look on Joe's face.

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hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading IN DANGER "Bad news?" asked the hotel clerk, as he noticed the look on Joe's face.

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hesitatedverbUS /ˈhezɪteɪtɪd/

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading "No--yes--well, it's unexpected news," hesitated Joe, as he made up his mind, on the instant, not to tell the contents of the note.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading "No--yes--well, it's unexpected news," hesitated Joe, as he made up his mind, on the instant, not to tell the contents of the note.

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hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading IN DANGER "Bad news?" asked the hotel clerk, as he noticed the look on Joe's face.

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INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading IN DANGER "Bad news?" asked the hotel clerk, as he noticed the look on Joe's face.

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instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading "No--yes--well, it's unexpected news," hesitated Joe, as he made up his mind, on the instant, not to tell the contents of the note.

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it's

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

From this reading "No--yes--well, it's unexpected news," hesitated Joe, as he made up his mind, on the instant, not to tell the contents of the note.

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Joe

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

From this reading "No--yes--well, it's unexpected news," hesitated Joe, as he made up his mind, on the instant, not to tell the contents of the note.

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Joe's

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

From this reading IN DANGER "Bad news?" asked the hotel clerk, as he noticed the look on Joe's face.

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justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading The boy was just shuffling out of the hotel.

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littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading He wanted a little time to think.

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lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading IN DANGER "Bad news?" asked the hotel clerk, as he noticed the look on Joe's face.

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madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "No--yes--well, it's unexpected news," hesitated Joe, as he made up his mind, on the instant, not to tell the contents of the note.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/

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

From this reading Rapidly he read the message over again.

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mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "No--yes--well, it's unexpected news," hesitated Joe, as he made up his mind, on the instant, not to tell the contents of the note.

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newsnounUS /nuːz/

information about recent and important events

From this reading IN DANGER "Bad news?" asked the hotel clerk, as he noticed the look on Joe's face.

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NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading "No--yes--well, it's unexpected news," hesitated Joe, as he made up his mind, on the instant, not to tell the contents of the note.

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "No--yes--well, it's unexpected news," hesitated Joe, as he made up his mind, on the instant, not to tell the contents of the note.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
notenounUS /noʊt/

a brief written record

From this reading "No--yes--well, it's unexpected news," hesitated Joe, as he made up his mind, on the instant, not to tell the contents of the note.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/

being perceived or observed

From this reading IN DANGER "Bad news?" asked the hotel clerk, as he noticed the look on Joe's face.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "No--yes--well, it's unexpected news," hesitated Joe, as he made up his mind, on the instant, not to tell the contents of the note.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN DANGER "Bad news?" asked the hotel clerk, as he noticed the look on Joe's face.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The boy was just shuffling out of the hotel.

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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading Rapidly he read the message over again.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
RapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/

with speed

From this reading Rapidly he read the message over again.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Rapidly he read the message over again.

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shufflingnounUS /ˈʃʌflɪŋ/

walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet

From this reading The boy was just shuffling out of the hotel.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
tellverbUS /tel/

express in words

From this reading "No--yes--well, it's unexpected news," hesitated Joe, as he made up his mind, on the instant, not to tell the contents of the note.

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 IN DANGER "Bad news?" asked the hotel clerk, as he noticed the look on Joe's face.

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thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He wanted a little time to think.

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timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He wanted a little time to think.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "No--yes--well, it's unexpected news," hesitated Joe, as he made up his mind, on the instant, not to tell the contents of the note.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

not expected or anticipated

From this reading "No--yes--well, it's unexpected news," hesitated Joe, as he made up his mind, on the instant, not to tell the contents of the note.

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 "No--yes--well, it's unexpected news," hesitated Joe, as he made up his mind, on the instant, not to tell the contents of the note.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He wanted a little time to think.

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 The boy was just shuffling out of the hotel.

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welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "No--yes--well, it's unexpected news," hesitated Joe, as he made up his mind, on the instant, not to tell the contents of the note.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
yesnounUS /jes/

an affirmative

From this reading "No--yes--well, it's unexpected news," hesitated Joe, as he made up his mind, on the instant, not to tell the contents of the note.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Chapter 22 of Baseball Joe in the Big League by Lester Chadwick holds 140 sentences, grouped into 28 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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Baseball
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League
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