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Rex Kingdon on Storm Island
Rex Kingdon on Storm Island

Chapter I

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the page number in the Frontispiece’s caption was not linked because the caption’s text does not appear anywhere in the book’s main text The Frontispiece may have been re-used from another book.]
AUTHOR OF "Rex Kingdon of Ridgewood High," "Rex Kingdon in the the North Woods," "Rex Kingdon at Walcott Hall," "Rex Kingdon Behind the Bat," etc.
I. The Menace of the Law II.
In Stolen Plumage III.
The Catboat in the Squall IV.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Rex Kingdon on Storm Island

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Rex Kingdon on Storm Island is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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the page number in the Frontispiece’s caption was not linked because the caption’s text does not appear anywhere in the book’s main text The Frontispiece may have been re-used from another book.]
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AUTHOR OF "Rex Kingdon of Ridgewood High," "Rex Kingdon in the the North Woods," "Rex Kingdon at Walcott Hall," "Rex Kingdon Behind the Bat," etc.
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I. The Menace of the Law II.
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In Stolen Plumage III.
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The Catboat in the Squall IV.

Learner Dictionary

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Bat noun US /bæt/

nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate

From this reading “AUTHOR OF "Rex Kingdon of Ridgewood High," "Rex Kingdon in the the North Woods," "Rex Kingdon at Walcott Hall," "Rex Kingdon Behind the Bat," etc.”

book's noun US /bʊks/

possessive form of “book” — a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

caption noun US /ˈkæpʃən/

taking exception; especially a quibble based on a captious argument

From this reading “the page number in the Frontispiece’s caption was not linked because the caption’s text does not appear anywhere in the book’s main text The Frontispiece may have been re-used from another book.]”

linked adjective US /lɪŋkt/

connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks

From this reading “the page number in the Frontispiece’s caption was not linked because the caption’s text does not appear anywhere in the book’s main text The Frontispiece may have been re-used from another book.]”

Menace verb US /ˈmenəs/

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading “I. The Menace of the Law II.”

Plumage noun US /ˈpluːmədʒ/

the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading “In Stolen Plumage III.”

Rex noun US /reks/

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading “AUTHOR OF "Rex Kingdon of Ridgewood High," "Rex Kingdon in the the North Woods," "Rex Kingdon at Walcott Hall," "Rex Kingdon Behind the Bat," etc.”

Squall verb US /skwɔːl/

make high-pitched, whiney noises

From this reading “The Catboat in the Squall IV.”

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anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading the page number in the Frontispiece’s caption was not linked because the caption’s text does not appear anywhere in the book’s main text The Frontispiece may have been re-used from another book.]

anywhereadverbUS /ˈeniwer/

at or in or to any place

From this reading the page number in the Frontispiece’s caption was not linked because the caption’s text does not appear anywhere in the book’s main text The Frontispiece may have been re-used from another book.]

appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading the page number in the Frontispiece’s caption was not linked because the caption’s text does not appear anywhere in the book’s main text The Frontispiece may have been re-used from another book.]

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AUTHOR OF "Rex Kingdon of Ridgewood High," "Rex Kingdon in the the North Woods," "Rex Kingdon at Walcott Hall," "Rex Kingdon Behind the Bat," etc.

AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "Rex Kingdon of Ridgewood High," "Rex Kingdon in the the North Woods," "Rex Kingdon at Walcott Hall," "Rex Kingdon Behind the Bat," etc.

BatnounUS /bæt/

nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate

From this reading AUTHOR OF "Rex Kingdon of Ridgewood High," "Rex Kingdon in the the North Woods," "Rex Kingdon at Walcott Hall," "Rex Kingdon Behind the Bat," etc.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading the page number in the Frontispiece’s caption was not linked because the caption’s text does not appear anywhere in the book’s main text The Frontispiece may have been re-used from another book.]

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading the page number in the Frontispiece’s caption was not linked because the caption’s text does not appear anywhere in the book’s main text The Frontispiece may have been re-used from another book.]

BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/

at or toward the back of something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "Rex Kingdon of Ridgewood High," "Rex Kingdon in the the North Woods," "Rex Kingdon at Walcott Hall," "Rex Kingdon Behind the Bat," etc.

booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading the page number in the Frontispiece’s caption was not linked because the caption’s text does not appear anywhere in the book’s main text The Frontispiece may have been re-used from another book.]

book'snounUS /bʊks/

possessive form of “book” — a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading the page number in the Frontispiece’s caption was not linked because the caption’s text does not appear anywhere in the book’s main text The Frontispiece may have been re-used from another book.]

captionnounUS /ˈkæpʃən/

taking exception; especially a quibble based on a captious argument

From this reading the page number in the Frontispiece’s caption was not linked because the caption’s text does not appear anywhere in the book’s main text The Frontispiece may have been re-used from another book.]

caption's

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

From this reading the page number in the Frontispiece’s caption was not linked because the caption’s text does not appear anywhere in the book’s main text The Frontispiece may have been re-used from another book.]

Catboatnoun

a sailboat with a single mast set far forward

From this reading The Catboat in the Squall IV.

doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/

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

From this reading the page number in the Frontispiece’s caption was not linked because the caption’s text does not appear anywhere in the book’s main text The Frontispiece may have been re-used from another book.]

etc

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "Rex Kingdon of Ridgewood High," "Rex Kingdon in the the North Woods," "Rex Kingdon at Walcott Hall," "Rex Kingdon Behind the Bat," etc.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading the page number in the Frontispiece’s caption was not linked because the caption’s text does not appear anywhere in the book’s main text The Frontispiece may have been re-used from another book.]

Frontispiecenoun

an ornamental facade

From this reading the page number in the Frontispiece’s caption was not linked because the caption’s text does not appear anywhere in the book’s main text The Frontispiece may have been re-used from another book.]

Frontispiece's

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

From this reading the page number in the Frontispiece’s caption was not linked because the caption’s text does not appear anywhere in the book’s main text The Frontispiece may have been re-used from another book.]

HallnounUS /hɔːl/

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading AUTHOR OF "Rex Kingdon of Ridgewood High," "Rex Kingdon in the the North Woods," "Rex Kingdon at Walcott Hall," "Rex Kingdon Behind the Bat," etc.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading the page number in the Frontispiece’s caption was not linked because the caption’s text does not appear anywhere in the book’s main text The Frontispiece may have been re-used from another book.]

HighadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading AUTHOR OF "Rex Kingdon of Ridgewood High," "Rex Kingdon in the the North Woods," "Rex Kingdon at Walcott Hall," "Rex Kingdon Behind the Bat," etc.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading I. The Menace of the Law II.

IInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading I. The Menace of the Law II.

IIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading In Stolen Plumage III.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading the page number in the Frontispiece’s caption was not linked because the caption’s text does not appear anywhere in the book’s main text The Frontispiece may have been re-used from another book.]

IVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The Catboat in the Squall IV.

Kingdon

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "Rex Kingdon of Ridgewood High," "Rex Kingdon in the the North Woods," "Rex Kingdon at Walcott Hall," "Rex Kingdon Behind the Bat," etc.

LawnounUS /lɔː/

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading I. The Menace of the Law II.

linkedadjectiveUS /lɪŋkt/

connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks

From this reading the page number in the Frontispiece’s caption was not linked because the caption’s text does not appear anywhere in the book’s main text The Frontispiece may have been re-used from another book.]

mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/

most important element

From this reading the page number in the Frontispiece’s caption was not linked because the caption’s text does not appear anywhere in the book’s main text The Frontispiece may have been re-used from another book.]

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading the page number in the Frontispiece’s caption was not linked because the caption’s text does not appear anywhere in the book’s main text The Frontispiece may have been re-used from another book.]

MenaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading I. The Menace of the Law II.

NorthnounUS /nɔːrθ/

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading AUTHOR OF "Rex Kingdon of Ridgewood High," "Rex Kingdon in the the North Woods," "Rex Kingdon at Walcott Hall," "Rex Kingdon Behind the Bat," etc.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading the page number in the Frontispiece’s caption was not linked because the caption’s text does not appear anywhere in the book’s main text The Frontispiece may have been re-used from another book.]

numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading the page number in the Frontispiece’s caption was not linked because the caption’s text does not appear anywhere in the book’s main text The Frontispiece may have been re-used from another book.]

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "Rex Kingdon of Ridgewood High," "Rex Kingdon in the the North Woods," "Rex Kingdon at Walcott Hall," "Rex Kingdon Behind the Bat," etc.

pagenounUS /peɪdʒ/

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading the page number in the Frontispiece’s caption was not linked because the caption’s text does not appear anywhere in the book’s main text The Frontispiece may have been re-used from another book.]

PlumagenounUS /ˈpluːmədʒ/

the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading In Stolen Plumage III.

re-used

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

From this reading the page number in the Frontispiece’s caption was not linked because the caption’s text does not appear anywhere in the book’s main text The Frontispiece may have been re-used from another book.]

RexnounUS /reks/

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading AUTHOR OF "Rex Kingdon of Ridgewood High," "Rex Kingdon in the the North Woods," "Rex Kingdon at Walcott Hall," "Rex Kingdon Behind the Bat," etc.

Ridgewood

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "Rex Kingdon of Ridgewood High," "Rex Kingdon in the the North Woods," "Rex Kingdon at Walcott Hall," "Rex Kingdon Behind the Bat," etc.

SquallverbUS /skwɔːl/

make high-pitched, whiney noises

From this reading The Catboat in the Squall IV.

StolenverbUS /ˈstoʊlən/

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading In Stolen Plumage III.

textnounUS /tekst/

the words of something written

From this reading the page number in the Frontispiece’s caption was not linked because the caption’s text does not appear anywhere in the book’s main text The Frontispiece may have been re-used from another book.]

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading the page number in the Frontispiece’s caption was not linked because the caption’s text does not appear anywhere in the book’s main text The Frontispiece may have been re-used from another book.]

Walcott

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "Rex Kingdon of Ridgewood High," "Rex Kingdon in the the North Woods," "Rex Kingdon at Walcott Hall," "Rex Kingdon Behind the Bat," etc.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading the page number in the Frontispiece’s caption was not linked because the caption’s text does not appear anywhere in the book’s main text The Frontispiece may have been re-used from another book.]

WoodsnounUS /wʊdz/

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading AUTHOR OF "Rex Kingdon of Ridgewood High," "Rex Kingdon in the the North Woods," "Rex Kingdon at Walcott Hall," "Rex Kingdon Behind the Bat," etc.

Chapter 1 of Rex Kingdon on Storm Island by Gordon Braddock holds 411 sentences, grouped into 83 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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