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Curlie Carson Listens In

Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

Chapter 24 of Curlie Carson Listens In is here in full — 73 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.
This map," he paused for emphasis, "this map was made in fourteen hundred and forty-six."
Gladys Ardmore gasped.
Her brother stared in astonishment.
"It's a fact!" declared Curlie emphatically.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Curlie Carson Listens In

Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

Chapter 24 of Curlie Carson Listens In is here in full — 73 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/14 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.
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This map," he paused for emphasis, "this map was made in fourteen hundred and forty-six."
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Gladys Ardmore gasped.
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Her brother stared in astonishment.
/hɜːr ˈbrʌðər sterd ɪn əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/
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"It's a fact!" declared Curlie emphatically.

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emphasis noun US /ˈemfəsəs/

special importance or significance

From this reading “This map," he paused for emphasis, "this map was made in fourteen hundred and forty-six."”

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emphatically adverb US /emˈfætɪkli/

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading “"It's a fact!" declared Curlie emphatically.”

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fourteen noun US /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading “This map," he paused for emphasis, "this map was made in fourteen hundred and forty-six."”

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gasped verb US /ɡæspt/

past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading “Gladys Ardmore gasped.”

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genuine adjective US /ˈdʒenjəwən/

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading “THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.”

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map verb US /mæp/

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading “THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.”

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soggy adjective US /ˈsɑːɡi/

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading “THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.”

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tapping noun US /ˈtæpɪŋ/

the sound of light blow or knock

From this reading “THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.”

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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 "It's a fact!" declared Curlie emphatically.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading This map," he paused for emphasis, "this map was made in fourteen hundred and forty-six."

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Ardmore

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From this reading Gladys Ardmore gasped.

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astonishmentnounUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Her brother stared in astonishment.

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bitnounUS /bɪt/

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.

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brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Her brother stared in astonishment.

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.

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Curlie

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From this reading THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.

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declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/

made known or openly avowed

From this reading "It's a fact!" declared Curlie emphatically.

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emphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/

special importance or significance

From this reading This map," he paused for emphasis, "this map was made in fourteen hundred and forty-six."

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emphaticallyadverbUS /emˈfætɪkli/

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading "It's a fact!" declared Curlie emphatically.

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factnounUS /fækt/

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading "It's a fact!" declared Curlie emphatically.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This map," he paused for emphasis, "this map was made in fourteen hundred and forty-six."

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forty-sixadjective

being six more than forty

From this reading This map," he paused for emphasis, "this map was made in fourteen hundred and forty-six."

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fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading This map," he paused for emphasis, "this map was made in fourteen hundred and forty-six."

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gaspedverbUS /ɡæspt/

past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading Gladys Ardmore gasped.

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genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.

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Gladys

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From this reading Gladys Ardmore gasped.

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handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.

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hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
heldadjectiveUS /held/

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Her brother stared in astonishment.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/

ten 10s

From this reading This map," he paused for emphasis, "this map was made in fourteen hundred and forty-six."

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
it's

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.

Pending verification
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading This map," he paused for emphasis, "this map was made in fourteen hundred and forty-six."

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MAPverbUS /mæp/

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.

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pausedverbUS /pɔːzd/

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading This map," he paused for emphasis, "this map was made in fourteen hundred and forty-six."

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saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.

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seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
soggyadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːɡi/

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
staredverbUS /sterd/

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Her brother stared in astonishment.

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STORYnounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.

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tappingnounUS /ˈtæpɪŋ/

the sound of light blow or knock

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.

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 THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/

a source of difficulty

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
vellumnoun

a heavy creamy-colored paper resembling parchment

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.

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 This map," he paused for emphasis, "this map was made in fourteen hundred and forty-six."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MAP "You see," said Curlie, tapping the soggy bit of vellum which he held in his hand, "the trouble with this map is, not that it is not genuine, but that it's too old.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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