Chapter 20 of Ruth Fielding on the St. Lawrence is here in full — 109 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 20 of Ruth Fielding on the St. Lawrence is here in full — 109 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A FAILURE IN CALCULATION "What shall we do now?" asked Ruth finally, and in a whisper. "Let's go down to that place where we saw the boat land the other morning," returned her companion. "I'd like to look about there a bit." "Do you think it is wise?" "I don't know about the wisdom of it," chuckled Chessleigh.
Chapter 20 of Ruth Fielding on the St. Lawrence is here in full — 109 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading “A FAILURE IN CALCULATION "What shall we do now?" asked Ruth finally, and in a whisper.”
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading “"I don't know about the wisdom of it," chuckled Chessleigh.”
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “"Let's go down to that place where we saw the boat land the other morning," returned her companion.”
an act that fails
From this reading “A FAILURE IN CALCULATION "What shall we do now?" asked Ruth finally, and in a whisper.”
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading “A FAILURE IN CALCULATION "What shall we do now?" asked Ruth finally, and in a whisper.”
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading “A FAILURE IN CALCULATION "What shall we do now?" asked Ruth finally, and in a whisper.”
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading “A FAILURE IN CALCULATION "What shall we do now?" asked Ruth finally, and in a whisper.”
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading “"I don't know about the wisdom of it," chuckled Chessleigh.”
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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 FAILURE IN CALCULATION "What shall we do now?" asked Ruth finally, and in a whisper.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I'd like to look about there a bit."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FAILURE IN CALCULATION "What shall we do now?" asked Ruth finally, and in a whisper.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A FAILURE IN CALCULATION "What shall we do now?" asked Ruth finally, and in a whisper.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "I'd like to look about there a bit."
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "Let's go down to that place where we saw the boat land the other morning," returned her companion.
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading A FAILURE IN CALCULATION "What shall we do now?" asked Ruth finally, and in a whisper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know about the wisdom of it," chuckled Chessleigh.
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading "I don't know about the wisdom of it," chuckled Chessleigh.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Let's go down to that place where we saw the boat land the other morning," returned her companion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A FAILURE IN CALCULATION "What shall we do now?" asked Ruth finally, and in a whisper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know about the wisdom of it," chuckled Chessleigh.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Let's go down to that place where we saw the boat land the other morning," returned her companion.
an act that fails
From this reading A FAILURE IN CALCULATION "What shall we do now?" asked Ruth finally, and in a whisper.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading A FAILURE IN CALCULATION "What shall we do now?" asked Ruth finally, and in a whisper.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Let's go down to that place where we saw the boat land the other morning," returned her companion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Let's go down to that place where we saw the boat land the other morning," returned her companion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know about the wisdom of it," chuckled Chessleigh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'd like to look about there a bit."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FAILURE IN CALCULATION "What shall we do now?" asked Ruth finally, and in a whisper.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Do you think it is wise?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Do you think it is wise?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know about the wisdom of it," chuckled Chessleigh.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "Let's go down to that place where we saw the boat land the other morning," returned her companion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let's go down to that place where we saw the boat land the other morning," returned her companion.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I'd like to look about there a bit."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I'd like to look about there a bit."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Let's go down to that place where we saw the boat land the other morning," returned her companion.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A FAILURE IN CALCULATION "What shall we do now?" asked Ruth finally, and in a whisper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I don't know about the wisdom of it," chuckled Chessleigh.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Let's go down to that place where we saw the boat land the other morning," returned her companion.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Let's go down to that place where we saw the boat land the other morning," returned her companion.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Let's go down to that place where we saw the boat land the other morning," returned her companion.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading A FAILURE IN CALCULATION "What shall we do now?" asked Ruth finally, and in a whisper.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Let's go down to that place where we saw the boat land the other morning," returned her companion.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading A FAILURE IN CALCULATION "What shall we do now?" asked Ruth finally, and in a whisper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Let's go down to that place where we saw the boat land the other morning," returned her companion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Let's go down to that place where we saw the boat land the other morning," returned her companion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I'd like to look about there a bit."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you think it is wise?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Let's go down to that place where we saw the boat land the other morning," returned her companion.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A FAILURE IN CALCULATION "What shall we do now?" asked Ruth finally, and in a whisper.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A FAILURE IN CALCULATION "What shall we do now?" asked Ruth finally, and in a whisper.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Let's go down to that place where we saw the boat land the other morning," returned her companion.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading A FAILURE IN CALCULATION "What shall we do now?" asked Ruth finally, and in a whisper.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading "I don't know about the wisdom of it," chuckled Chessleigh.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "Do you think it is wise?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you think it is wise?"
Chapter 20 of Ruth Fielding on the St. Lawrence by Alice B. Emerson holds 109 sentences, grouped into 22 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.
Chapter 20 holds 109 sentences of Ruth Fielding on the St. Lawrence, unabridged, divided into 22 reading sections.
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