Chapter 12 of The Cricket is here in full — 403 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of The Cricket is here in full — 403 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Captain O'Leary was civil about their baggage, and getting them a vehicle to go to the hotel. "Are ye sure that ye have everything that belongs to ye?" he inquired, his eyes on Isabelle. What did he mean? Did he mean anything except what he said? "Yes, thanks," replied Miss Watts.
Chapter 12 of The Cricket is here in full — 403 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading “Captain O'Leary was civil about their baggage, and getting them a vehicle to go to the hotel.”
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading “"Are ye sure that ye have everything that belongs to ye?" he inquired, his eyes on Isabelle.”
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading “Captain O'Leary was civil about their baggage, and getting them a vehicle to go to the hotel.”
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading “Captain O'Leary was civil about their baggage, and getting them a vehicle to go to the hotel.”
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “"Are ye sure that ye have everything that belongs to ye?" he inquired, his eyes on Isabelle.”
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading “"Yes, thanks," replied Miss Watts.”
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading “Captain O'Leary was civil about their baggage, and getting them a vehicle to go to the hotel.”
English poet and theologian (1674-1748)
From this reading “"Yes, thanks," replied Miss Watts.”
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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 Captain O'Leary was civil about their baggage, and getting them a vehicle to go to the hotel.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Captain O'Leary was civil about their baggage, and getting them a vehicle to go to the hotel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain O'Leary was civil about their baggage, and getting them a vehicle to go to the hotel.
any thing at all
From this reading Did he mean anything except what he said?
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are ye sure that ye have everything that belongs to ye?" he inquired, his eyes on Isabelle.
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Captain O'Leary was civil about their baggage, and getting them a vehicle to go to the hotel.
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading "Are ye sure that ye have everything that belongs to ye?" he inquired, his eyes on Isabelle.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain O'Leary was civil about their baggage, and getting them a vehicle to go to the hotel.
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading Captain O'Leary was civil about their baggage, and getting them a vehicle to go to the hotel.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading What did he mean?
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "Are ye sure that ye have everything that belongs to ye?" he inquired, his eyes on Isabelle.
apart from; not including
From this reading Did he mean anything except what he said?
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Are ye sure that ye have everything that belongs to ye?" he inquired, his eyes on Isabelle.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Captain O'Leary was civil about their baggage, and getting them a vehicle to go to the hotel.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Captain O'Leary was civil about their baggage, and getting them a vehicle to go to the hotel.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Are ye sure that ye have everything that belongs to ye?" he inquired, his eyes on Isabelle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Are ye sure that ye have everything that belongs to ye?" he inquired, his eyes on Isabelle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Are ye sure that ye have everything that belongs to ye?" he inquired, his eyes on Isabelle.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Captain O'Leary was civil about their baggage, and getting them a vehicle to go to the hotel.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Are ye sure that ye have everything that belongs to ye?" he inquired, his eyes on Isabelle.
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From this reading "Are ye sure that ye have everything that belongs to ye?" he inquired, his eyes on Isabelle.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading What did he mean?
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Yes, thanks," replied Miss Watts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain O'Leary was civil about their baggage, and getting them a vehicle to go to the hotel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Are ye sure that ye have everything that belongs to ye?" he inquired, his eyes on Isabelle.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, thanks," replied Miss Watts.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Did he mean anything except what he said?
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Are ye sure that ye have everything that belongs to ye?" he inquired, his eyes on Isabelle.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading "Yes, thanks," replied Miss Watts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Are ye sure that ye have everything that belongs to ye?" he inquired, his eyes on Isabelle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Captain O'Leary was civil about their baggage, and getting them a vehicle to go to the hotel.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Captain O'Leary was civil about their baggage, and getting them a vehicle to go to the hotel.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Captain O'Leary was civil about their baggage, and getting them a vehicle to go to the hotel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captain O'Leary was civil about their baggage, and getting them a vehicle to go to the hotel.
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading Captain O'Leary was civil about their baggage, and getting them a vehicle to go to the hotel.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain O'Leary was civil about their baggage, and getting them a vehicle to go to the hotel.
English poet and theologian (1674-1748)
From this reading "Yes, thanks," replied Miss Watts.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What did he mean?
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Are ye sure that ye have everything that belongs to ye?" he inquired, his eyes on Isabelle.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, thanks," replied Miss Watts.
Chapter 12 of The Cricket by Marjorie Benton Cooke holds 403 sentences, grouped into 81 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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