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Little Lost Sister

Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.
On the contrary she seemed unaccountably depressed.
She sat down at her typewriter thinking deeply.
Presently her meditations were disturbed.
The door opened quietly.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Little Lost Sister

Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

Chapter 16 of Little Lost Sister is here in full — 177 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/35 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.
Line 2
On the contrary she seemed unaccountably depressed.
/ɑːn ðə ˈkɑːntreri ʃiː siːmd ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbli dɪˈprest/
Line 3
She sat down at her typewriter thinking deeply.
/ʃiː sæt daʊn æt hɜːr ˈtaɪpraɪtər ˈθɪŋkɪŋ ˈdiːpli/
Line 4
Presently her meditations were disturbed.
/ˈprezəntli hɜːr ˌmedɪˈteɪʃənz wɜːr dɪˈstɜːrbd/
Line 5
The door opened quietly.
/ðə dɔːr ˈoʊpənd ˈkwaɪətli/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

completeness noun US /kəmˈpliːtnəs/

the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed

From this reading “THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.”

depressed adjective US /dɪˈprest/

lower than previously

From this reading “On the contrary she seemed unaccountably depressed.”

dive noun US /daɪv/

a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall

From this reading “THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.”

meditations noun US /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃənz/

plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

From this reading “Presently her meditations were disturbed.”

rout verb US /raʊt/

cause to flee

From this reading “THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.”

thrills noun US /θrɪlz/

plural of “thrill” — the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading “THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.”

typewriter noun US /ˈtaɪpraɪtər/

hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time

From this reading “She sat down at her typewriter thinking deeply.”

unaccountably adverb US /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbli/

in an unaccountable manner

From this reading “On the contrary she seemed unaccountably depressed.”

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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She sat down at her typewriter thinking deeply.

BEGINSnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

completenessnounUS /kəmˈpliːtnəs/

the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

contraryadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntreri/

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading On the contrary she seemed unaccountably depressed.

deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading She sat down at her typewriter thinking deeply.

departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/

the act of departing

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/

lower than previously

From this reading On the contrary she seemed unaccountably depressed.

disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/

having the place or position changed

From this reading Presently her meditations were disturbed.

divenounUS /daɪv/

a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

doornounUS /dɔːr/

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The door opened quietly.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading She sat down at her typewriter thinking deeply.

Druce

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

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

feltverbUS /felt/

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/

excessively quick

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading She sat down at her typewriter thinking deeply.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/

be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

keeper's

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

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

LOSTadjectiveUS /lɔːst/

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

MastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

meditationsnounUS /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃənz/

plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

From this reading Presently her meditations were disturbed.

MissverbUS /mɪs/

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the contrary she seemed unaccountably depressed.

openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The door opened quietly.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

PresentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/

in the near future

From this reading Presently her meditations were disturbed.

quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/

with low volume

From this reading The door opened quietly.

routverbUS /raʊt/

cause to flee

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

satnounUS /sæt/

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading She sat down at her typewriter thinking deeply.

SEARCHverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

seemedverbUS /siːmd/

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading On the contrary she seemed unaccountably depressed.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

SISTERnounUS /ˈsɪstər/

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading She sat down at her typewriter thinking deeply.

thrillsnounUS /θrɪlz/

plural of “thrill” — the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

triumphnounUS /ˈtraɪəmf/

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

typewriternounUS /ˈtaɪpraɪtər/

hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time

From this reading She sat down at her typewriter thinking deeply.

unaccountablyadverbUS /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbli/

in an unaccountable manner

From this reading On the contrary she seemed unaccountably depressed.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR THE LOST SISTER There was nothing in Miss Masters' manner after Druce had made his hasty departure to indicate that she felt any thrills of triumph over the completeness of the dive keeper's rout.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Presently her meditations were disturbed.

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