Chapter 20 of The Crock of Gold: A Rural Novel is here in full — 22 sentences across 5 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 20 of The Crock of Gold: A Rural Novel is here in full — 22 sentences across 5 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ROBBERY. HUSH--hush--hush! Stealthily on tiptoe, with finger on his lips, that fore-doomed man crept out. "The key is in the cupboard still--ha! how lucky: saves time that, and trouble, and--and--risk! Oh, no--there can be no risk now," and the wretch added, "thank God!"
Chapter 20 of The Crock of Gold: A Rural Novel is here in full — 22 sentences across 5 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading “Stealthily on tiptoe, with finger on his lips, that fore-doomed man crept out.”
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading “"The key is in the cupboard still--ha! how lucky: saves time that, and trouble, and--and--risk!”
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading “HUSH--hush--hush!”
occurring by chance
From this reading “"The key is in the cupboard still--ha! how lucky: saves time that, and trouble, and--and--risk!”
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading “ROBBERY.”
plural of “save” — (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
From this reading “"The key is in the cupboard still--ha! how lucky: saves time that, and trouble, and--and--risk!”
walk on one's toes
From this reading “Stealthily on tiptoe, with finger on his lips, that fore-doomed man crept out.”
performs some wicked deed
From this reading “Oh, no--there can be no risk now," and the wretch added, "thank God!"”
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past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Oh, no--there can be no risk now," and the wretch added, "thank God!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The key is in the cupboard still--ha! how lucky: saves time that, and trouble, and--and--risk!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Oh, no--there can be no risk now," and the wretch added, "thank God!"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Oh, no--there can be no risk now," and the wretch added, "thank God!"
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Stealthily on tiptoe, with finger on his lips, that fore-doomed man crept out.
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading "The key is in the cupboard still--ha! how lucky: saves time that, and trouble, and--and--risk!
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Stealthily on tiptoe, with finger on his lips, that fore-doomed man crept out.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stealthily on tiptoe, with finger on his lips, that fore-doomed man crept out.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Oh, no--there can be no risk now," and the wretch added, "thank God!"
(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
From this reading "The key is in the cupboard still--ha! how lucky: saves time that, and trouble, and--and--risk!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stealthily on tiptoe, with finger on his lips, that fore-doomed man crept out.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The key is in the cupboard still--ha! how lucky: saves time that, and trouble, and--and--risk!
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading HUSH--hush--hush!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The key is in the cupboard still--ha! how lucky: saves time that, and trouble, and--and--risk!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The key is in the cupboard still--ha! how lucky: saves time that, and trouble, and--and--risk!
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading "The key is in the cupboard still--ha! how lucky: saves time that, and trouble, and--and--risk!
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Stealthily on tiptoe, with finger on his lips, that fore-doomed man crept out.
occurring by chance
From this reading "The key is in the cupboard still--ha! how lucky: saves time that, and trouble, and--and--risk!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Stealthily on tiptoe, with finger on his lips, that fore-doomed man crept out.
not any; not one
From this reading Oh, no--there can be no risk now," and the wretch added, "thank God!"
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Oh, no--there can be no risk now," and the wretch added, "thank God!"
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, no--there can be no risk now," and the wretch added, "thank God!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Stealthily on tiptoe, with finger on his lips, that fore-doomed man crept out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Stealthily on tiptoe, with finger on his lips, that fore-doomed man crept out.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading "The key is in the cupboard still--ha! how lucky: saves time that, and trouble, and--and--risk!
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading ROBBERY.
plural of “save” — (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
From this reading "The key is in the cupboard still--ha! how lucky: saves time that, and trouble, and--and--risk!
in a stealthy manner
From this reading Stealthily on tiptoe, with finger on his lips, that fore-doomed man crept out.
not in physical motion
From this reading "The key is in the cupboard still--ha! how lucky: saves time that, and trouble, and--and--risk!
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Oh, no--there can be no risk now," and the wretch added, "thank God!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Stealthily on tiptoe, with finger on his lips, that fore-doomed man crept out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The key is in the cupboard still--ha! how lucky: saves time that, and trouble, and--and--risk!
in or at that place or location
From this reading Oh, no--there can be no risk now," and the wretch added, "thank God!"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "The key is in the cupboard still--ha! how lucky: saves time that, and trouble, and--and--risk!
walk on one's toes
From this reading Stealthily on tiptoe, with finger on his lips, that fore-doomed man crept out.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "The key is in the cupboard still--ha! how lucky: saves time that, and trouble, and--and--risk!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Stealthily on tiptoe, with finger on his lips, that fore-doomed man crept out.
performs some wicked deed
From this reading Oh, no--there can be no risk now," and the wretch added, "thank God!"
Chapter 20 of The Crock of Gold: A Rural Novel by Martin Farquhar Tupper holds 22 sentences, grouped into 5 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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