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Caleb West, Master Diver
Caleb West, Master Diver

Chapter XIX

Chapter 19 of Caleb West, Master Diver is here in full — 252 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Francis Hopkinson Smith • Curated US English Learning Edition
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FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.
“Well, I want to know!” broke out Tony in his bluff, hearty way, as he opened the door.
“Come in,—come in!
Nice weather for ducks, ain’t it?
Sunthin’ ’s up, or you fellers wouldn’t be out to-day,” leading the way to his room.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Caleb West, Master Diver

Chapter XIX

Chapter 19 of Caleb West, Master Diver is here in full — 252 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/50 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.
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“Well, I want to know!” broke out Tony in his bluff, hearty way, as he opened the door.
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“Come in,—come in!
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Nice weather for ducks, ain’t it?
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Sunthin’ ’s up, or you fellers wouldn’t be out to-day,” leading the way to his room.

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bluff noun US /blʌf/

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading ““Well, I want to know!” broke out Tony in his bluff, hearty way, as he opened the door.”

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ducks noun US /dʌks/

plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs

From this reading “Nice weather for ducks, ain’t it?”

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fellers noun US /ˈfelərz/

plural of “feller” — a person who fells trees

From this reading “Sunthin’ ’s up, or you fellers wouldn’t be out to-day,” leading the way to his room.”

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glistening adjective US /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/

reflecting light

From this reading “FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.”

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keeper noun US /ˈkiːpər/

someone in charge of other people

From this reading “FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.”

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lantern noun US /ˈlæntərn/

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading “FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.”

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seals noun US /siːlz/

plural of “seal” — fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters

From this reading “FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.”

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skipper noun US /ˈskɪpər/

a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading “FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

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outer door adjective + noun

In this reading “FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.”

3,473 times in 426,212 chapters
knocked at verb + particle counted as “knock at”

In this reading “FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.”

12,461 times in 426,212 chapters
little room adjective + noun

In this reading “FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.”

9,163 times in 426,212 chapters

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ain't

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From this reading Nice weather for ducks, ain’t it?

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

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beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Sunthin’ ’s up, or you fellers wouldn’t be out to-day,” leading the way to his room.

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bluffnounUS /blʌf/

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading “Well, I want to know!” broke out Tony in his bluff, hearty way, as he opened the door.

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brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/

lacking funds

From this reading “Well, I want to know!” broke out Tony in his bluff, hearty way, as he opened the door.

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ComeverbUS /kʌm/

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

From this reading “Come in,—come in!

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DECKnounUS /dek/

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

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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 FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

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ducksnounUS /dʌks/

plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs

From this reading Nice weather for ducks, ain’t it?

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fellersnounUS /ˈfelərz/

plural of “feller” — a person who fells trees

From this reading Sunthin’ ’s up, or you fellers wouldn’t be out to-day,” leading the way to his room.

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fog-horn

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From this reading FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Nice weather for ducks, ain’t it?

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FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

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glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/

reflecting light

From this reading FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

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hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading “Well, I want to know!” broke out Tony in his bluff, hearty way, as he opened the door.

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heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading “Well, I want to know!” broke out Tony in his bluff, hearty way, as he opened the door.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading “Well, I want to know!” broke out Tony in his bluff, hearty way, as he opened the door.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Nice weather for ducks, ain’t it?

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keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/

someone in charge of other people

From this reading FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

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Keyport

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From this reading FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

Pending verification
knockedverbUS /nɑːkt/

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

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knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “Well, I want to know!” broke out Tony in his bluff, hearty way, as he opened the door.

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LANTERNnounUS /ˈlæntərn/

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

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leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Sunthin’ ’s up, or you fellers wouldn’t be out to-day,” leading the way to his room.

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LightadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

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littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

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Marvin

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From this reading FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

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nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

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NiceadjectiveUS /naɪs/

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading Nice weather for ducks, ain’t it?

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

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openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading “Well, I want to know!” broke out Tony in his bluff, hearty way, as he opened the door.

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Sunthin’ ’s up, or you fellers wouldn’t be out to-day,” leading the way to his room.

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outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Well, I want to know!” broke out Tony in his bluff, hearty way, as he opened the door.

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outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

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quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/

housing available for people to live in

From this reading FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

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roomnounUS /ruːm/

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

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snounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Sunthin’ ’s up, or you fellers wouldn’t be out to-day,” leading the way to his room.

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Sanford

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From this reading FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

Pending verification
sealsnounUS /siːlz/

plural of “seal” — fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters

From this reading FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/

a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

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Sunthin

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From this reading Sunthin’ ’s up, or you fellers wouldn’t be out to-day,” leading the way to his room.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading “Well, I want to know!” broke out Tony in his bluff, hearty way, as he opened the door.

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to-day

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From this reading Sunthin’ ’s up, or you fellers wouldn’t be out to-day,” leading the way to his room.

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Tony

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From this reading FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

Pending verification
twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

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upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

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

From this reading Sunthin’ ’s up, or you fellers wouldn’t be out to-day,” leading the way to his room.

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wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “Well, I want to know!” broke out Tony in his bluff, hearty way, as he opened the door.

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 FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “Well, I want to know!” broke out Tony in his bluff, hearty way, as he opened the door.

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weathernounUS /ˈweðər/

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Nice weather for ducks, ain’t it?

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
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 “Well, I want to know!” broke out Tony in his bluff, hearty way, as he opened the door.

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wetadjectiveUS /wet/

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

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whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading FROM THE LANTERN DECK Tony Marvin, the keeper of Keyport Light, was in his little room next the fog-horn when Sanford and the skipper, wet and glistening as two seals, knocked at the outer door of his quarters.

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wouldn't

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From this reading Sunthin’ ’s up, or you fellers wouldn’t be out to-day,” leading the way to his room.

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youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Sunthin’ ’s up, or you fellers wouldn’t be out to-day,” leading the way to his room.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 19 of Caleb West, Master Diver by Francis Hopkinson Smith holds 252 sentences, grouped into 51 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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