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Patty's Summer Days

Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

Chapter 13 of Patty's Summer Days is here in full — 140 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.
So into the car they all bundled, and Patty learned that each fresh start during a motor journey revives the same feeling of delight that is felt at the beginning of the trip.
She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.
"Don't you worry, my lady," said Roger, as he laid his hands lightly on the steering-wheel, "you've a good many solid hours of travel ahead of you right now.
It's four o'clock, and if we reach Pine Branches by ten, I will pat this old car fondly on the head, before I put her to bed."
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Patty's Summer Days

Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

Chapter 13 of Patty's Summer Days is here in full — 140 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/28 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.
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So into the car they all bundled, and Patty learned that each fresh start during a motor journey revives the same feeling of delight that is felt at the beginning of the trip.
/soʊ ˈɪntuː ðə kɑːr ðeɪ ɔːl ˈbʌndəld ənd ˈpæti lɜːrnd ðæt iːtʃ freʃ stɑːrt ˈdʊrɪŋ ə ˈmoʊtər ˈdʒɜːrni riˈvaɪvz ðə seɪm ˈfiːlɪŋ ʌv dɪˈlaɪt ðæt ɪz felt æt ðə bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ ʌv ðə trɪp/
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She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.
/ʃiː ˈsetəld hərˈself ɪn hɜːr pleɪs wɪð ə ˈlɪtəl saɪ ʌv kənˈtentmənt ənd rɪˈmɑːrkt ðæt ʃiː hæd ɔːlˈredi bɪˈɡʌn tuː fiːl æt hoʊm ɪn ðə fækt ənd ʃiː ˈoʊnli wɪʃt ɪt wɑːz ˈɜːrli ˈmɔːrnɪŋ ənd ðeɪ wɜːr ˈstɑːrtɪŋ fɔːr ðə deɪ ˌɪnˈsted ʌv bʌt fɔːr ə fjuː ˈaʊərz/
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"Don't you worry, my lady," said Roger, as he laid his hands lightly on the steering-wheel, "you've a good many solid hours of travel ahead of you right now.
Line 5
It's four o'clock, and if we reach Pine Branches by ten, I will pat this old car fondly on the head, before I put her to bed."

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.

bundled verb US /ˈbʌndəld/

past form of “bundle” — make into a bundle

From this reading “So into the car they all bundled, and Patty learned that each fresh start during a motor journey revives the same feeling of delight that is felt at the beginning of the trip.”

contentment noun US /kənˈtentmənt/

happiness with one's situation in life

From this reading “She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.”

fondly adverb US /ˈfɑːndli/

with fondness; with love

From this reading “It's four o'clock, and if we reach Pine Branches by ten, I will pat this old car fondly on the head, before I put her to bed."”

motor noun US /ˈmoʊtər/

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading “So into the car they all bundled, and Patty learned that each fresh start during a motor journey revives the same feeling of delight that is felt at the beginning of the trip.”

pat verb US /pæt/

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading “It's four o'clock, and if we reach Pine Branches by ten, I will pat this old car fondly on the head, before I put her to bed."”

quartet noun US /kwɔːrˈtet/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading “A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.”

revives verb US /riˈvaɪvz/

third-person singular of “revive” — cause to regain consciousness

From this reading “So into the car they all bundled, and Patty learned that each fresh start during a motor journey revives the same feeling of delight that is felt at the beginning of the trip.”

stormy adjective US /ˈstɔːrmi/

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading “A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.”

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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 A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.

aheadadverbUS /əˈhed/

at or in the front

From this reading "Don't you worry, my lady," said Roger, as he laid his hands lightly on the steering-wheel, "you've a good many solid hours of travel ahead of you right now.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "Don't you worry, my lady," said Roger, as he laid his hands lightly on the steering-wheel, "you've a good many solid hours of travel ahead of you right now.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading So into the car they all bundled, and Patty learned that each fresh start during a motor journey revives the same feeling of delight that is felt at the beginning of the trip.

bednounUS /bed/

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading It's four o'clock, and if we reach Pine Branches by ten, I will pat this old car fondly on the head, before I put her to bed."

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It's four o'clock, and if we reach Pine Branches by ten, I will pat this old car fondly on the head, before I put her to bed."

beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading So into the car they all bundled, and Patty learned that each fresh start during a motor journey revives the same feeling of delight that is felt at the beginning of the trip.

begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.

BranchesnounUS /ˈbræntʃəz/

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading It's four o'clock, and if we reach Pine Branches by ten, I will pat this old car fondly on the head, before I put her to bed."

bundledverbUS /ˈbʌndəld/

past form of “bundle” — make into a bundle

From this reading So into the car they all bundled, and Patty learned that each fresh start during a motor journey revives the same feeling of delight that is felt at the beginning of the trip.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It's four o'clock, and if we reach Pine Branches by ten, I will pat this old car fondly on the head, before I put her to bed."

callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.

carnounUS /kɑːr/

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading So into the car they all bundled, and Patty learned that each fresh start during a motor journey revives the same feeling of delight that is felt at the beginning of the trip.

contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/

happiness with one's situation in life

From this reading She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.

delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading So into the car they all bundled, and Patty learned that each fresh start during a motor journey revives the same feeling of delight that is felt at the beginning of the trip.

Don't

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

From this reading "Don't you worry, my lady," said Roger, as he laid his hands lightly on the steering-wheel, "you've a good many solid hours of travel ahead of you right now.

driveverbUS /draɪv/

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.

duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading So into the car they all bundled, and Patty learned that each fresh start during a motor journey revives the same feeling of delight that is felt at the beginning of the trip.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading So into the car they all bundled, and Patty learned that each fresh start during a motor journey revives the same feeling of delight that is felt at the beginning of the trip.

earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.

FactnounUS /fækt/

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

From this reading She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.

Farrington

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

From this reading A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.

feelverbUS /fiːl/

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.

feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading So into the car they all bundled, and Patty learned that each fresh start during a motor journey revives the same feeling of delight that is felt at the beginning of the trip.

feltverbUS /felt/

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading So into the car they all bundled, and Patty learned that each fresh start during a motor journey revives the same feeling of delight that is felt at the beginning of the trip.

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.

fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/

with fondness; with love

From this reading It's four o'clock, and if we reach Pine Branches by ten, I will pat this old car fondly on the head, before I put her to bed."

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.

fournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It's four o'clock, and if we reach Pine Branches by ten, I will pat this old car fondly on the head, before I put her to bed."

freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading So into the car they all bundled, and Patty learned that each fresh start during a motor journey revives the same feeling of delight that is felt at the beginning of the trip.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Don't you worry, my lady," said Roger, as he laid his hands lightly on the steering-wheel, "you've a good many solid hours of travel ahead of you right now.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.

handsnounUS /hændz/

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "Don't you worry, my lady," said Roger, as he laid his hands lightly on the steering-wheel, "you've a good many solid hours of travel ahead of you right now.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading "Don't you worry, my lady," said Roger, as he laid his hands lightly on the steering-wheel, "you've a good many solid hours of travel ahead of you right now.

headnounUS /hed/

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading It's four o'clock, and if we reach Pine Branches by ten, I will pat this old car fondly on the head, before I put her to bed."

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.

herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading "Don't you worry, my lady," said Roger, as he laid his hands lightly on the steering-wheel, "you've a good many solid hours of travel ahead of you right now.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.

hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading It's four o'clock, and if we reach Pine Branches by ten, I will pat this old car fondly on the head, before I put her to bed."

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It's four o'clock, and if we reach Pine Branches by ten, I will pat this old car fondly on the head, before I put her to bed."

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.

insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading So into the car they all bundled, and Patty learned that each fresh start during a motor journey revives the same feeling of delight that is felt at the beginning of the trip.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading So into the car they all bundled, and Patty learned that each fresh start during a motor journey revives the same feeling of delight that is felt at the beginning of the trip.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.

It's

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

From this reading It's four o'clock, and if we reach Pine Branches by ten, I will pat this old car fondly on the head, before I put her to bed."

journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading So into the car they all bundled, and Patty learned that each fresh start during a motor journey revives the same feeling of delight that is felt at the beginning of the trip.

ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "Don't you worry, my lady," said Roger, as he laid his hands lightly on the steering-wheel, "you've a good many solid hours of travel ahead of you right now.

laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/

set down according to a plan

From this reading "Don't you worry, my lady," said Roger, as he laid his hands lightly on the steering-wheel, "you've a good many solid hours of travel ahead of you right now.

learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading So into the car they all bundled, and Patty learned that each fresh start during a motor journey revives the same feeling of delight that is felt at the beginning of the trip.

lightlyadverbUS /ˈlaɪtli/

without good reason

From this reading "Don't you worry, my lady," said Roger, as he laid his hands lightly on the steering-wheel, "you've a good many solid hours of travel ahead of you right now.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.

luncheon-basket

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

From this reading A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "Don't you worry, my lady," said Roger, as he laid his hands lightly on the steering-wheel, "you've a good many solid hours of travel ahead of you right now.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.

motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading So into the car they all bundled, and Patty learned that each fresh start during a motor journey revives the same feeling of delight that is felt at the beginning of the trip.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Don't you worry, my lady," said Roger, as he laid his hands lightly on the steering-wheel, "you've a good many solid hours of travel ahead of you right now.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Don't you worry, my lady," said Roger, as he laid his hands lightly on the steering-wheel, "you've a good many solid hours of travel ahead of you right now.

o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/

according to the clock

From this reading It's four o'clock, and if we reach Pine Branches by ten, I will pat this old car fondly on the head, before I put her to bed."

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So into the car they all bundled, and Patty learned that each fresh start during a motor journey revives the same feeling of delight that is felt at the beginning of the trip.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

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

From this reading It's four o'clock, and if we reach Pine Branches by ten, I will pat this old car fondly on the head, before I put her to bed."

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Don't you worry, my lady," said Roger, as he laid his hands lightly on the steering-wheel, "you've a good many solid hours of travel ahead of you right now.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.

passedverbUS /pæst/

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.

patverbUS /pæt/

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading It's four o'clock, and if we reach Pine Branches by ten, I will pat this old car fondly on the head, before I put her to bed."

PattynounUS /ˈpæti/

small flat mass of chopped food

From this reading So into the car they all bundled, and Patty learned that each fresh start during a motor journey revives the same feeling of delight that is felt at the beginning of the trip.

PinenounUS /paɪn/

a coniferous tree

From this reading It's four o'clock, and if we reach Pine Branches by ten, I will pat this old car fondly on the head, before I put her to bed."

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It's four o'clock, and if we reach Pine Branches by ten, I will pat this old car fondly on the head, before I put her to bed."

quartetnounUS /kwɔːrˈtet/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.

quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/

with speed

From this reading A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.

reachverbUS /riːtʃ/

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading It's four o'clock, and if we reach Pine Branches by ten, I will pat this old car fondly on the head, before I put her to bed."

readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.

remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.

repairnounUS /rɪˈper/

the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.

returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.

revivesverbUS /riˈvaɪvz/

third-person singular of “revive” — cause to regain consciousness

From this reading So into the car they all bundled, and Patty learned that each fresh start during a motor journey revives the same feeling of delight that is felt at the beginning of the trip.

RIDEverbUS /raɪd/

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.

rightadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading "Don't you worry, my lady," said Roger, as he laid his hands lightly on the steering-wheel, "you've a good many solid hours of travel ahead of you right now.

Roger

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From this reading "Don't you worry, my lady," said Roger, as he laid his hands lightly on the steering-wheel, "you've a good many solid hours of travel ahead of you right now.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Don't you worry, my lady," said Roger, as he laid his hands lightly on the steering-wheel, "you've a good many solid hours of travel ahead of you right now.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading So into the car they all bundled, and Patty learned that each fresh start during a motor journey revives the same feeling of delight that is felt at the beginning of the trip.

settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.

ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.

shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/

do one's shopping

From this reading A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.

sighverbUS /saɪ/

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.

SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So into the car they all bundled, and Patty learned that each fresh start during a motor journey revives the same feeling of delight that is felt at the beginning of the trip.

solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading "Don't you worry, my lady," said Roger, as he laid his hands lightly on the steering-wheel, "you've a good many solid hours of travel ahead of you right now.

soonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.

startverbUS /stɑːrt/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.

startingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.

steering-wheel

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From this reading "Don't you worry, my lady," said Roger, as he laid his hands lightly on the steering-wheel, "you've a good many solid hours of travel ahead of you right now.

STORMYadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.

tennounUS /ten/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading It's four o'clock, and if we reach Pine Branches by ten, I will pat this old car fondly on the head, before I put her to bed."

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So into the car they all bundled, and Patty learned that each fresh start during a motor journey revives the same feeling of delight that is felt at the beginning of the trip.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading So into the car they all bundled, and Patty learned that each fresh start during a motor journey revives the same feeling of delight that is felt at the beginning of the trip.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading It's four o'clock, and if we reach Pine Branches by ten, I will pat this old car fondly on the head, before I put her to bed."

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.

travelverbUS /ˈtrævəl/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Don't you worry, my lady," said Roger, as he laid his hands lightly on the steering-wheel, "you've a good many solid hours of travel ahead of you right now.

tripnounUS /trɪp/

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading So into the car they all bundled, and Patty learned that each fresh start during a motor journey revives the same feeling of delight that is felt at the beginning of the trip.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It's four o'clock, and if we reach Pine Branches by ten, I will pat this old car fondly on the head, before I put her to bed."

well-filled

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

From this reading A STORMY RIDE The time passed quickly and soon the drive was over, and after calling for their well-filled luncheon-basket, the quartet returned to the repair shop to find Mr. Farrington all ready to start.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It's four o'clock, and if we reach Pine Branches by ten, I will pat this old car fondly on the head, before I put her to bed."

wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading She settled herself in her place with a little sigh of contentment, and remarked that she had already begun to feel at home in The Fact, and she only wished it was early morning, and they were starting for the day, instead of but for a few hours.

worryverbUS /ˈwɜːri/

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading "Don't you worry, my lady," said Roger, as he laid his hands lightly on the steering-wheel, "you've a good many solid hours of travel ahead of you right now.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Don't you worry, my lady," said Roger, as he laid his hands lightly on the steering-wheel, "you've a good many solid hours of travel ahead of you right now.

you've

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From this reading "Don't you worry, my lady," said Roger, as he laid his hands lightly on the steering-wheel, "you've a good many solid hours of travel ahead of you right now.

Chapter 13 of Patty's Summer Days by Carolyn Wells holds 140 sentences, grouped into 28 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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