Chapter 7 of Canoemates is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VII
Chapter 7 of Canoemates is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF THE CANOES. "The canoes are gone!" cried Worth. "It looks like it," replied Sumner, in an equally dismayed tone. "Are you sure this is where we left them?" "Yes; sure.
Chapter 7 of Canoemates is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/17 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading “MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF THE CANOES.”
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading “MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF THE CANOES.”
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading “"It looks like it," replied Sumner, in an equally dismayed tone.”
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading “"It looks like it," replied Sumner, in an equally dismayed tone.”
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “"It looks like it," replied Sumner, in an equally dismayed tone.”
of an obscure nature
From this reading “MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF THE CANOES.”
United States sociologist (1840-1910)
From this reading “"It looks like it," replied Sumner, in an equally dismayed tone.”
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading “"The canoes are gone!" cried Worth.”
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.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF THE CANOES.”
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.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "It looks like it," replied Sumner, in an equally dismayed tone.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The canoes are gone!" cried Worth.
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF THE CANOES.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "The canoes are gone!" cried Worth.
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF THE CANOES.
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading "It looks like it," replied Sumner, in an equally dismayed tone.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading "It looks like it," replied Sumner, in an equally dismayed tone.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "The canoes are gone!" cried Worth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It looks like it," replied Sumner, in an equally dismayed tone.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Are you sure this is where we left them?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It looks like it," replied Sumner, in an equally dismayed tone.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Are you sure this is where we left them?"
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "It looks like it," replied Sumner, in an equally dismayed tone.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "It looks like it," replied Sumner, in an equally dismayed tone.
of an obscure nature
From this reading MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF THE CANOES.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF THE CANOES.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "It looks like it," replied Sumner, in an equally dismayed tone.
United States sociologist (1840-1910)
From this reading "It looks like it," replied Sumner, in an equally dismayed tone.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Are you sure this is where we left them?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF THE CANOES.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Are you sure this is where we left them?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Are you sure this is where we left them?"
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "It looks like it," replied Sumner, in an equally dismayed tone.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Are you sure this is where we left them?"
in or at the place that
From this reading "Are you sure this is where we left them?"
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading "The canoes are gone!" cried Worth.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes; sure.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you sure this is where we left them?"
Chapter 7 of Canoemates by Kirk Munroe holds 86 sentences, grouped into 18 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.
Chapter 7 holds 86 sentences of Canoemates, unabridged, divided into 18 reading sections.
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