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Boy Scouts in the North Sea
Boy Scouts in the North Sea

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

Chapter 14 of Boy Scouts in the North Sea is here in full — 185 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By G. Harvey (George Harvey) Ralphson • Curated US English Learning Edition
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HELPED BY AN ENEMY "What's that?" inquired Ned, startled at the unexpected sound.
"Loose board, I guess," replied Jimmie, rather disgruntled at the turn affairs had taken.
"The wind's ripping everything loose!"
Again the tapping was repeated in an insistent manner.
"I'm going to see what's going on here!" declared Ned, rising from his position.
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Boy Scouts in the North Sea

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

Chapter 14 of Boy Scouts in the North Sea is here in full — 185 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/37 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
HELPED BY AN ENEMY "What's that?" inquired Ned, startled at the unexpected sound.
Line 2
"Loose board, I guess," replied Jimmie, rather disgruntled at the turn affairs had taken.
Line 3
"The wind's ripping everything loose!"
/ðə wɪndz ˈrɪpɪŋ ˈevriθɪŋ luːs/
Line 4
Again the tapping was repeated in an insistent manner.
/əˈɡen ðə ˈtæpɪŋ wɑːz rɪˈpiːtɪd ɪn æn ˌɪnˈsɪstənt ˈmænər/
Line 5
"I'm going to see what's going on here!" declared Ned, rising from his position.

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.

disgruntled adjective US /dɪsˈɡrʌntəld/

in a state of sulky dissatisfaction

From this reading “"Loose board, I guess," replied Jimmie, rather disgruntled at the turn affairs had taken.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
insistent adjective US /ˌɪnˈsɪstənt/

repetitive and persistent

From this reading “Again the tapping was repeated in an insistent manner.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
loose adjective US /luːs/

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading “"Loose board, I guess," replied Jimmie, rather disgruntled at the turn affairs had taken.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ripping adjective US /ˈrɪpɪŋ/

resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree

From this reading “"The wind's ripping everything loose!"”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
startled adjective US /ˈstɑːrtəld/

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading “HELPED BY AN ENEMY "What's that?" inquired Ned, startled at the unexpected sound.”

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

the sound of light blow or knock

From this reading “Again the tapping was repeated in an insistent manner.”

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unexpected adjective US /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

not expected or anticipated

From this reading “HELPED BY AN ENEMY "What's that?" inquired Ned, startled at the unexpected sound.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wind's noun US /wɪndz/

possessive form of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading “"The wind's ripping everything loose!"”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

All words in this reading · 46

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.

affairsnounUS /əˈferz/

matters of personal concern

From this reading "Loose board, I guess," replied Jimmie, rather disgruntled at the turn affairs had taken.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
AgainadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading Again the tapping was repeated in an insistent manner.

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ANdeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading HELPED BY AN ENEMY "What's that?" inquired Ned, startled at the unexpected sound.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HELPED BY AN ENEMY "What's that?" inquired Ned, startled at the unexpected sound.

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boardnounUS /bɔːrd/

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading "Loose board, I guess," replied Jimmie, rather disgruntled at the turn affairs had taken.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HELPED BY AN ENEMY "What's that?" inquired Ned, startled at the unexpected sound.

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declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/

made known or openly avowed

From this reading "I'm going to see what's going on here!" declared Ned, rising from his position.

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disgruntledadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡrʌntəld/

in a state of sulky dissatisfaction

From this reading "Loose board, I guess," replied Jimmie, rather disgruntled at the turn affairs had taken.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ENEMYnounUS /ˈenəmi/

an opposing military force

From this reading HELPED BY AN ENEMY "What's that?" inquired Ned, startled at the unexpected sound.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/

all things; all of a situation

From this reading "The wind's ripping everything loose!"

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I'm going to see what's going on here!" declared Ned, rising from his position.

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goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading "I'm going to see what's going on here!" declared Ned, rising from his position.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
guessverbUS /ɡes/

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "Loose board, I guess," replied Jimmie, rather disgruntled at the turn affairs had taken.

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

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

From this reading "Loose board, I guess," replied Jimmie, rather disgruntled at the turn affairs had taken.

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HELPEDverbUS /helpt/

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading HELPED BY AN ENEMY "What's that?" inquired Ned, startled at the unexpected sound.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "I'm going to see what's going on here!" declared Ned, rising from his position.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading "I'm going to see what's going on here!" declared Ned, rising from his position.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "Loose board, I guess," replied Jimmie, rather disgruntled at the turn affairs had taken.

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I'm

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

From this reading "I'm going to see what's going on here!" declared Ned, rising from his position.

Pending verification
inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Again the tapping was repeated in an insistent manner.

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inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading HELPED BY AN ENEMY "What's that?" inquired Ned, startled at the unexpected sound.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
insistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstənt/

repetitive and persistent

From this reading Again the tapping was repeated in an insistent manner.

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Jimmie

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

From this reading "Loose board, I guess," replied Jimmie, rather disgruntled at the turn affairs had taken.

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LooseadjectiveUS /luːs/

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading "Loose board, I guess," replied Jimmie, rather disgruntled at the turn affairs had taken.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Again the tapping was repeated in an insistent manner.

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Ned

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

From this reading HELPED BY AN ENEMY "What's that?" inquired Ned, startled at the unexpected sound.

Pending verification
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I'm going to see what's going on here!" declared Ned, rising from his position.

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positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading "I'm going to see what's going on here!" declared Ned, rising from his position.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/

on the contrary

From this reading "Loose board, I guess," replied Jimmie, rather disgruntled at the turn affairs had taken.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/

recurring again and again

From this reading Again the tapping was repeated in an insistent manner.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Loose board, I guess," replied Jimmie, rather disgruntled at the turn affairs had taken.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
rippingadjectiveUS /ˈrɪpɪŋ/

resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree

From this reading "The wind's ripping everything loose!"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading "I'm going to see what's going on here!" declared Ned, rising from his position.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I'm going to see what's going on here!" declared Ned, rising from his position.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
soundnounUS /saʊnd/

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading HELPED BY AN ENEMY "What's that?" inquired Ned, startled at the unexpected sound.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
startledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading HELPED BY AN ENEMY "What's that?" inquired Ned, startled at the unexpected sound.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading "Loose board, I guess," replied Jimmie, rather disgruntled at the turn affairs had taken.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
tappingnounUS /ˈtæpɪŋ/

the sound of light blow or knock

From this reading Again the tapping was repeated in an insistent manner.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HELPED BY AN ENEMY "What's that?" inquired Ned, startled at the unexpected sound.

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 HELPED BY AN ENEMY "What's that?" inquired Ned, startled at the unexpected sound.

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 going to see what's going on here!" declared Ned, rising from his position.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading "Loose board, I guess," replied Jimmie, rather disgruntled at the turn affairs had taken.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

not expected or anticipated

From this reading HELPED BY AN ENEMY "What's that?" inquired Ned, startled at the unexpected sound.

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 Again the tapping was repeated in an insistent manner.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
What's

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

From this reading HELPED BY AN ENEMY "What's that?" inquired Ned, startled at the unexpected sound.

Pending verification
wind'snounUS /wɪndz/

possessive form of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading "The wind's ripping everything loose!"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Chapter 14 of Boy Scouts in the North Sea by G. Harvey (George Harvey) Ralphson holds 185 sentences, grouped into 37 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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Chapter 14 holds 185 sentences of Boy Scouts in the North Sea, unabridged, divided into 37 reading sections.

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