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Boys of Oakdale Academy

Chapter XXIX

Chapter 29 of Boys of Oakdale Academy is here in full — 85 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Morgan Scott • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE INCRIMINATING LETTER.
At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.
He saw and talked with Mr. Davis, who was over from the lower mill for the midday meal.
“My boy?” said Davis.
“Oh, he’s gone to Belford.”
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Boys of Oakdale Academy

Chapter XXIX

Chapter 29 of Boys of Oakdale Academy is here in full — 85 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/17 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
THE INCRIMINATING LETTER.
/ðə ˌɪnˈkrɪməneɪtɪŋ ˈletər/
Line 2
At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.
/æt ðə nekst striːt ˈkɔːrnər rɑːd ˈhezɪteɪtɪd ə ˈmoʊmənt ðen ˌɪnˈsted ʌv kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ təˈwɔːrd hɪz ænts haʊs hiː tɜːrnd hɪz steps ɪn ðə ˈɑːpəzət dərˈekʃən ənd suːn ərˈaɪvd æt ðə hoʊm ʌv ˈspɑːti ˈdeɪvəs/
Line 3
He saw and talked with Mr. Davis, who was over from the lower mill for the midday meal.
/hiː sɔː ənd tɔːkt wɪð ˈmɪstər ˈdeɪvəs huː wɑːz ˈoʊvər frʌm ðə ˈloʊər mɪl fɔːr ðə ˈmɪddeɪ miːl/
Line 4
“My boy?” said Davis.
/maɪ bɔɪ sed ˈdeɪvəs/
Line 5
“Oh, he’s gone to Belford.”

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aunt's noun US /ænts/

possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

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continuing adjective US /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/

remaining in force or being carried on without letup

From this reading “At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Davis noun US /ˈdeɪvəs/

English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)

From this reading “At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.”

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incriminating adjective US /ˌɪnˈkrɪməneɪtɪŋ/

charging or suggestive of guilt or blame

From this reading “THE INCRIMINATING LETTER.”

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midday noun US /ˈmɪddeɪ/

the middle of the day

From this reading “He saw and talked with Mr. Davis, who was over from the lower mill for the midday meal.”

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mill verb US /mɪl/

move about in a confused manner

From this reading “He saw and talked with Mr. Davis, who was over from the lower mill for the midday meal.”

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Rod noun US /rɑːd/

a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading “At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.”

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Spotty adjective US /ˈspɑːti/

having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)

From this reading “At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.”

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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midday meal noun + noun

In this reading “He saw and talked with Mr. Davis, who was over from the lower mill for the midday meal.”

796 times in 426,211 chapters
opposite direction adjective + noun

In this reading “At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.”

4,510 times in 426,211 chapters
hesitated a moment verb + article + noun counted as “hesitate … moment”

In this reading “At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.”

3,321 times in 426,211 chapters
arrived at verb + particle counted as “arrive at”

reach a destination, either real or abstract

In this reading “At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.”

43,893 times in 426,211 chapters
street corner noun + noun

the intersection of two streets

In this reading “At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.”

1,533 times in 426,211 chapters
talked with verb + particle counted as “talk with”

In this reading “He saw and talked with Mr. Davis, who was over from the lower mill for the midday meal.”

25,793 times in 426,211 chapters

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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 At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.

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arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.

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aunt'snounUS /ænts/

possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Belford

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

From this reading “Oh, he’s gone to Belford.”

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boynounUS /bɔɪ/

a youthful male person

From this reading “My boy?” said Davis.

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continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/

remaining in force or being carried on without letup

From this reading At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.

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DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/

English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)

From this reading At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He saw and talked with Mr. Davis, who was over from the lower mill for the midday meal.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He saw and talked with Mr. Davis, who was over from the lower mill for the midday meal.

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goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/

destroyed or killed

From this reading “Oh, he’s gone to Belford.”

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hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.

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he's

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

From this reading “Oh, he’s gone to Belford.”

Pending verification
hesitatedverbUS /ˈhezɪteɪtɪd/

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

From this reading At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.

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INCRIMINATINGadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkrɪməneɪtɪŋ/

charging or suggestive of guilt or blame

From this reading THE INCRIMINATING LETTER.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
LETTERnounUS /ˈletər/

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading THE INCRIMINATING LETTER.

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lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading He saw and talked with Mr. Davis, who was over from the lower mill for the midday meal.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mealnounUS /miːl/

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading He saw and talked with Mr. Davis, who was over from the lower mill for the midday meal.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/

the middle of the day

From this reading He saw and talked with Mr. Davis, who was over from the lower mill for the midday meal.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
millverbUS /mɪl/

move about in a confused manner

From this reading He saw and talked with Mr. Davis, who was over from the lower mill for the midday meal.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/

a particular point in time

From this reading At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading He saw and talked with Mr. Davis, who was over from the lower mill for the midday meal.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “My boy?” said Davis.

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nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
OhnounUS /oʊ/

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, he’s gone to Belford.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading He saw and talked with Mr. Davis, who was over from the lower mill for the midday meal.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
RodnounUS /rɑːd/

a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “My boy?” said Davis.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sawverbUS /sɔː/

cut with a saw

From this reading He saw and talked with Mr. Davis, who was over from the lower mill for the midday meal.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
soonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
SpottyadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːti/

having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)

From this reading At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stepsnounUS /steps/

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
streetnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He saw and talked with Mr. Davis, who was over from the lower mill for the midday meal.

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 THE INCRIMINATING LETTER.

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thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading “Oh, he’s gone to Belford.”

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towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/

in the direction of

From this reading At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/

moved around an axis or center

From this reading At the next street corner Rod hesitated a moment; then, instead of continuing toward his aunt’s house, he turned his steps in the opposite direction and soon arrived at the home of Spotty Davis.

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 He saw and talked with Mr. Davis, who was over from the lower mill for the midday meal.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading He saw and talked with Mr. Davis, who was over from the lower mill for the midday meal.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading He saw and talked with Mr. Davis, who was over from the lower mill for the midday meal.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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