Chapter 14 of Dorothy's Triumph is here in full — 176 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 14 of Dorothy's Triumph is here in full — 176 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE STORM Mr. Ronald's appearance on deck was the signal for a jubilant shout from Dorothy, Molly and Jim. "Now we'll be off again in a jiffy!" Molly cried. "I can see it in Mr. Ronald's face." "Which only goes to show that looks are really deceiving," returned the owner of the yacht, good-naturedly.
Chapter 14 of Dorothy's Triumph is here in full — 176 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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-ing form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading “"Which only goes to show that looks are really deceiving," returned the owner of the yacht, good-naturedly.”
in a good-natured manner
From this reading “"Which only goes to show that looks are really deceiving," returned the owner of the yacht, good-naturedly.”
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading “"Now we'll be off again in a jiffy!"”
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading “THE STORM Mr. Ronald's appearance on deck was the signal for a jubilant shout from Dorothy, Molly and Jim.”
popular aquarium fish
From this reading “THE STORM Mr. Ronald's appearance on deck was the signal for a jubilant shout from Dorothy, Molly and Jim.”
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading “THE STORM Mr. Ronald's appearance on deck was the signal for a jubilant shout from Dorothy, Molly and Jim.”
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading “THE STORM Mr. Ronald's appearance on deck was the signal for a jubilant shout from Dorothy, Molly and Jim.”
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading “"Which only goes to show that looks are really deceiving," returned the owner of the yacht, good-naturedly.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STORM Mr. Ronald's appearance on deck was the signal for a jubilant shout from Dorothy, Molly and Jim.
anew
From this reading "Now we'll be off again in a jiffy!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STORM Mr. Ronald's appearance on deck was the signal for a jubilant shout from Dorothy, Molly and Jim.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading THE STORM Mr. Ronald's appearance on deck was the signal for a jubilant shout from Dorothy, Molly and Jim.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Which only goes to show that looks are really deceiving," returned the owner of the yacht, good-naturedly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Now we'll be off again in a jiffy!"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I can see it in Mr. Ronald's face."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Molly cried.
-ing form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading "Which only goes to show that looks are really deceiving," returned the owner of the yacht, good-naturedly.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading THE STORM Mr. Ronald's appearance on deck was the signal for a jubilant shout from Dorothy, Molly and Jim.
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From this reading THE STORM Mr. Ronald's appearance on deck was the signal for a jubilant shout from Dorothy, Molly and Jim.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "I can see it in Mr. Ronald's face."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE STORM Mr. Ronald's appearance on deck was the signal for a jubilant shout from Dorothy, Molly and Jim.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE STORM Mr. Ronald's appearance on deck was the signal for a jubilant shout from Dorothy, Molly and Jim.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "Which only goes to show that looks are really deceiving," returned the owner of the yacht, good-naturedly.
in a good-natured manner
From this reading "Which only goes to show that looks are really deceiving," returned the owner of the yacht, good-naturedly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can see it in Mr. Ronald's face."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Now we'll be off again in a jiffy!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I can see it in Mr. Ronald's face."
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading "Now we'll be off again in a jiffy!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE STORM Mr. Ronald's appearance on deck was the signal for a jubilant shout from Dorothy, Molly and Jim.
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading THE STORM Mr. Ronald's appearance on deck was the signal for a jubilant shout from Dorothy, Molly and Jim.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Which only goes to show that looks are really deceiving," returned the owner of the yacht, good-naturedly.
popular aquarium fish
From this reading THE STORM Mr. Ronald's appearance on deck was the signal for a jubilant shout from Dorothy, Molly and Jim.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE STORM Mr. Ronald's appearance on deck was the signal for a jubilant shout from Dorothy, Molly and Jim.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now we'll be off again in a jiffy!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Which only goes to show that looks are really deceiving," returned the owner of the yacht, good-naturedly.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Now we'll be off again in a jiffy!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE STORM Mr. Ronald's appearance on deck was the signal for a jubilant shout from Dorothy, Molly and Jim.
and nothing more
From this reading "Which only goes to show that looks are really deceiving," returned the owner of the yacht, good-naturedly.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading "Which only goes to show that looks are really deceiving," returned the owner of the yacht, good-naturedly.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Which only goes to show that looks are really deceiving," returned the owner of the yacht, good-naturedly.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Which only goes to show that looks are really deceiving," returned the owner of the yacht, good-naturedly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE STORM Mr. Ronald's appearance on deck was the signal for a jubilant shout from Dorothy, Molly and Jim.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I can see it in Mr. Ronald's face."
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading THE STORM Mr. Ronald's appearance on deck was the signal for a jubilant shout from Dorothy, Molly and Jim.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Which only goes to show that looks are really deceiving," returned the owner of the yacht, good-naturedly.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading THE STORM Mr. Ronald's appearance on deck was the signal for a jubilant shout from Dorothy, Molly and Jim.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE STORM Mr. Ronald's appearance on deck was the signal for a jubilant shout from Dorothy, Molly and Jim.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Which only goes to show that looks are really deceiving," returned the owner of the yacht, good-naturedly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORM Mr. Ronald's appearance on deck was the signal for a jubilant shout from Dorothy, Molly and Jim.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Which only goes to show that looks are really deceiving," returned the owner of the yacht, good-naturedly.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STORM Mr. Ronald's appearance on deck was the signal for a jubilant shout from Dorothy, Molly and Jim.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now we'll be off again in a jiffy!"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Which only goes to show that looks are really deceiving," returned the owner of the yacht, good-naturedly.
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading "Which only goes to show that looks are really deceiving," returned the owner of the yacht, good-naturedly.
Chapter 14 of Dorothy's Triumph by Evelyn Raymond holds 176 sentences, grouped into 36 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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