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Tamawaca Folks: A Summer Comedy
Tamawaca Folks: A Summer Comedy

Chapter XII

Chapter 12 of Tamawaca Folks: A Summer Comedy is here in full — 46 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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ROUGH-HOUSING.
Jim speedily found himself upon friendly terms with all the "resorters" at Tamawaca.
He worked for Jarrod mornings and in the afternoons and evenings enjoyed himself thoroughly.
When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.
On this occasion the entire bay was enclosed with lines of gorgeous Japanese lanterns placed in artistic designs along the shore.
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Tamawaca Folks: A Summer Comedy

Chapter XII

Chapter 12 of Tamawaca Folks: A Summer Comedy is here in full — 46 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/9 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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ROUGH-HOUSING.
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Jim speedily found himself upon friendly terms with all the "resorters" at Tamawaca.
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He worked for Jarrod mornings and in the afternoons and evenings enjoyed himself thoroughly.
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When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.
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On this occasion the entire bay was enclosed with lines of gorgeous Japanese lanterns placed in artistic designs along the shore.
/ɑːn ðɪs əˈkeɪʒən ðə ɪnˈtaɪər beɪ wɑːz enˈkloʊzd wɪð laɪnz ʌv ˈɡɔːrdʒəs ˌdʒæpəˈniːz ˈlæntərnz pleɪst ɪn ɑːrˈtɪstɪk dɪˈzaɪnz əˈlɔːŋ ðə ʃɔːr/

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.

afternoons noun US /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/

plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading “He worked for Jarrod mornings and in the afternoons and evenings enjoyed himself thoroughly.”

amicably adverb US /ˈæmɪkəbli/

in an amicable manner

From this reading “When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.”

competed verb US /kəmˈpiːtɪd/

past form of “compete” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

From this reading “When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.”

donated verb US /ˈdoʊneɪtɪd/

past form of “donate” — give to a charity or good cause

From this reading “When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.”

Rapids noun US /ˈræpədz/

plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast

From this reading “When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.”

Regatta noun US /rɪˈɡɑːtə/

a meeting for boat races

From this reading “When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.”

spoils noun US /spɔɪlz/

plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)

From this reading “When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.”

Venetian noun US /vəˈniːʃən/

a resident of Venice

From this reading “When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

friendly terms adjective + noun

In this reading “Jim speedily found himself upon friendly terms with all the "resorters" at Tamawaca.”

along the shore preposition + article + noun counted as “along … shore”

In this reading “On this occasion the entire bay was enclosed with lines of gorgeous Japanese lanterns placed in artistic designs along the shore.”

get up verb + adjective

rise to one's feet

In this reading “When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.”

in the afternoons preposition + article + noun counted as “in … afternoon”

In this reading “He worked for Jarrod mornings and in the afternoons and evenings enjoyed himself thoroughly.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/

plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading He worked for Jarrod mornings and in the afternoons and evenings enjoyed himself thoroughly.

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 Jim speedily found himself upon friendly terms with all the "resorters" at Tamawaca.

alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading On this occasion the entire bay was enclosed with lines of gorgeous Japanese lanterns placed in artistic designs along the shore.

amicablyadverbUS /ˈæmɪkəbli/

in an amicable manner

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading He worked for Jarrod mornings and in the afternoons and evenings enjoyed himself thoroughly.

annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/

completing its life cycle within a year

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading On this occasion the entire bay was enclosed with lines of gorgeous Japanese lanterns placed in artistic designs along the shore.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Jim speedily found himself upon friendly terms with all the "resorters" at Tamawaca.

attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

baynounUS /beɪ/

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading On this occasion the entire bay was enclosed with lines of gorgeous Japanese lanterns placed in artistic designs along the shore.

boatnounUS /boʊt/

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

ClubnounUS /klʌb/

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

competedverbUS /kəmˈpiːtɪd/

past form of “compete” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading On this occasion the entire bay was enclosed with lines of gorgeous Japanese lanterns placed in artistic designs along the shore.

dividedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

donatedverbUS /ˈdoʊneɪtɪd/

past form of “donate” — give to a charity or good cause

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading On this occasion the entire bay was enclosed with lines of gorgeous Japanese lanterns placed in artistic designs along the shore.

enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading He worked for Jarrod mornings and in the afternoons and evenings enjoyed himself thoroughly.

entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading On this occasion the entire bay was enclosed with lines of gorgeous Japanese lanterns placed in artistic designs along the shore.

EveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading He worked for Jarrod mornings and in the afternoons and evenings enjoyed himself thoroughly.

famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/

widely known and esteemed

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He worked for Jarrod mornings and in the afternoons and evenings enjoyed himself thoroughly.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading Jim speedily found himself upon friendly terms with all the "resorters" at Tamawaca.

fournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading Jim speedily found himself upon friendly terms with all the "resorters" at Tamawaca.

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading On this occasion the entire bay was enclosed with lines of gorgeous Japanese lanterns placed in artistic designs along the shore.

GrandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He worked for Jarrod mornings and in the afternoons and evenings enjoyed himself thoroughly.

helpedverbUS /helpt/

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Jim speedily found himself upon friendly terms with all the "resorters" at Tamawaca.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading He worked for Jarrod mornings and in the afternoons and evenings enjoyed himself thoroughly.

JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/

a native or inhabitant of Japan

From this reading On this occasion the entire bay was enclosed with lines of gorgeous Japanese lanterns placed in artistic designs along the shore.

Jarrod

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

From this reading He worked for Jarrod mornings and in the afternoons and evenings enjoyed himself thoroughly.

Jim

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From this reading Jim speedily found himself upon friendly terms with all the "resorters" at Tamawaca.

Kochton

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From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

lanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/

plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case

From this reading On this occasion the entire bay was enclosed with lines of gorgeous Japanese lanterns placed in artistic designs along the shore.

liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

linesnounUS /laɪnz/

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading On this occasion the entire bay was enclosed with lines of gorgeous Japanese lanterns placed in artistic designs along the shore.

merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/

plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He worked for Jarrod mornings and in the afternoons and evenings enjoyed himself thoroughly.

occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading On this occasion the entire bay was enclosed with lines of gorgeous Japanese lanterns placed in artistic designs along the shore.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On this occasion the entire bay was enclosed with lines of gorgeous Japanese lanterns placed in artistic designs along the shore.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading On this occasion the entire bay was enclosed with lines of gorgeous Japanese lanterns placed in artistic designs along the shore.

prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/

plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/

plural of “race” — any competition

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

RapidsnounUS /ˈræpədz/

plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

RegattanounUS /rɪˈɡɑːtə/

a meeting for boat races

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

resorters

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From this reading Jim speedily found himself upon friendly terms with all the "resorters" at Tamawaca.

ROUGH-HOUSING

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

From this reading ROUGH-HOUSING.

shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading On this occasion the entire bay was enclosed with lines of gorgeous Japanese lanterns placed in artistic designs along the shore.

speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/

with speed

From this reading Jim speedily found himself upon friendly terms with all the "resorters" at Tamawaca.

spoilsnounUS /spɔɪlz/

plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

Tamawaca

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

From this reading Jim speedily found himself upon friendly terms with all the "resorters" at Tamawaca.

termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading Jim speedily found himself upon friendly terms with all the "resorters" at Tamawaca.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Jim speedily found himself upon friendly terms with all the "resorters" at Tamawaca.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading On this occasion the entire bay was enclosed with lines of gorgeous Japanese lanterns placed in artistic designs along the shore.

thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading He worked for Jarrod mornings and in the afternoons and evenings enjoyed himself thoroughly.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Jim speedily found himself upon friendly terms with all the "resorters" at Tamawaca.

VenetiannounUS /vəˈniːʃən/

a resident of Venice

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading On this occasion the entire bay was enclosed with lines of gorgeous Japanese lanterns placed in artistic designs along the shore.

WeeknounUS /wiːk/

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Jim speedily found himself upon friendly terms with all the "resorters" at Tamawaca.

workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He worked for Jarrod mornings and in the afternoons and evenings enjoyed himself thoroughly.

YachtnounUS /jɑːt/

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

yachtsmen

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From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading When "Regatta Week" arrived--the week of the Yacht Club boat races, when the four yachtsmen competed for the prizes that were donated by the liberal merchants of Kochton and Grand Rapids, and divided the spoils amicably--during that week Jim helped to get up the annual "Venetian Evening," the one really famous attraction of the year.

Chapter 12 of Tamawaca Folks: A Summer Comedy by L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum holds 46 sentences, grouped into 10 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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