Chapter 12 of Doubloons—and the Girl is here in full — 176 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of Doubloons—and the Girl is here in full — 176 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A SATISFACTORY OUTLOOK Drew was transported with delight, but he threw a certain carelessness into his tone as he observed: "I remember. Does she know what we're going for?" "Oh yes," replied her father. "She and I are great chums, and I don't keep anything from her.
Chapter 12 of Doubloons—and the Girl is here in full — 176 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/35 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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the quality of not being careful or taking pains
From this reading “A SATISFACTORY OUTLOOK Drew was transported with delight, but he threw a certain carelessness into his tone as he observed:”
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading “"She and I are great chums, and I don't keep anything from her.”
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “A SATISFACTORY OUTLOOK Drew was transported with delight, but he threw a certain carelessness into his tone as he observed:”
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “A SATISFACTORY OUTLOOK Drew was transported with delight, but he threw a certain carelessness into his tone as he observed:”
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading “A SATISFACTORY OUTLOOK Drew was transported with delight, but he threw a certain carelessness into his tone as he observed:”
giving satisfaction
From this reading “A SATISFACTORY OUTLOOK Drew was transported with delight, but he threw a certain carelessness into his tone as he observed:”
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading “A SATISFACTORY OUTLOOK Drew was transported with delight, but he threw a certain carelessness into his tone as he observed:”
past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances
From this reading “A SATISFACTORY OUTLOOK Drew was transported with delight, but he threw a certain carelessness into his tone as he observed:”
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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 A SATISFACTORY OUTLOOK Drew was transported with delight, but he threw a certain carelessness into his tone as he observed:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "She and I are great chums, and I don't keep anything from her.
any thing at all
From this reading "She and I are great chums, and I don't keep anything from her.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "She and I are great chums, and I don't keep anything from her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A SATISFACTORY OUTLOOK Drew was transported with delight, but he threw a certain carelessness into his tone as he observed:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A SATISFACTORY OUTLOOK Drew was transported with delight, but he threw a certain carelessness into his tone as he observed:
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
From this reading A SATISFACTORY OUTLOOK Drew was transported with delight, but he threw a certain carelessness into his tone as he observed:
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A SATISFACTORY OUTLOOK Drew was transported with delight, but he threw a certain carelessness into his tone as he observed:
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "She and I are great chums, and I don't keep anything from her.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading A SATISFACTORY OUTLOOK Drew was transported with delight, but he threw a certain carelessness into his tone as he observed:
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Does she know what we're going for?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She and I are great chums, and I don't keep anything from her.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading A SATISFACTORY OUTLOOK Drew was transported with delight, but he threw a certain carelessness into his tone as he observed:
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Oh yes," replied her father.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Does she know what we're going for?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "She and I are great chums, and I don't keep anything from her.
the act of departing
From this reading Does she know what we're going for?"
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "She and I are great chums, and I don't keep anything from her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A SATISFACTORY OUTLOOK Drew was transported with delight, but he threw a certain carelessness into his tone as he observed:
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Oh yes," replied her father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A SATISFACTORY OUTLOOK Drew was transported with delight, but he threw a certain carelessness into his tone as he observed:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I remember.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A SATISFACTORY OUTLOOK Drew was transported with delight, but he threw a certain carelessness into his tone as he observed:
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "She and I are great chums, and I don't keep anything from her.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Does she know what we're going for?"
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading A SATISFACTORY OUTLOOK Drew was transported with delight, but he threw a certain carelessness into his tone as he observed:
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh yes," replied her father.
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading A SATISFACTORY OUTLOOK Drew was transported with delight, but he threw a certain carelessness into his tone as he observed:
To recall to mind.
From this reading "I remember.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Oh yes," replied her father.
giving satisfaction
From this reading A SATISFACTORY OUTLOOK Drew was transported with delight, but he threw a certain carelessness into his tone as he observed:
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Does she know what we're going for?"
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading A SATISFACTORY OUTLOOK Drew was transported with delight, but he threw a certain carelessness into his tone as he observed:
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading A SATISFACTORY OUTLOOK Drew was transported with delight, but he threw a certain carelessness into his tone as he observed:
past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances
From this reading A SATISFACTORY OUTLOOK Drew was transported with delight, but he threw a certain carelessness into his tone as he observed:
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SATISFACTORY OUTLOOK Drew was transported with delight, but he threw a certain carelessness into his tone as he observed:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Does she know what we're going for?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Does she know what we're going for?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading A SATISFACTORY OUTLOOK Drew was transported with delight, but he threw a certain carelessness into his tone as he observed:
an affirmative
From this reading "Oh yes," replied her father.
Chapter 12 of Doubloons—and the Girl by John Maxwell Forbes 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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