Chapter 28 of The Cruise of the Training Ship is here in full — 104 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXVIII
Chapter 28 of The Cruise of the Training Ship is here in full — 104 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE MIDNIGHT MARAUDER. “What do you think of it, chum?” asked Joy, as they rapidly retraced their steps. “Hard to say,” replied Clif, briefly. “Perhaps a plot to rob the house.” “Valuable pearls, eh?”
Chapter 28 of The Cruise of the Training Ship is here in full — 104 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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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.
for a short time
From this reading ““Hard to say,” replied Clif, briefly.”
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading ““What do you think of it, chum?” asked Joy, as they rapidly retraced their steps.”
someone who attacks in search of booty
From this reading “THE MIDNIGHT MARAUDER.”
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading ““Valuable pearls, eh?””
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading ““Perhaps a plot to rob the house.””
past form of “retrace” — to go back over again
From this reading ““What do you think of it, chum?” asked Joy, as they rapidly retraced their steps.”
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading ““Perhaps a plot to rob the house.””
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading ““Valuable pearls, eh?””
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.
keep in mind for attention or consideration
In this reading ““What do you think of it, chum?” asked Joy, as they rapidly retraced their steps.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Perhaps a plot to rob the house.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “What do you think of it, chum?” asked Joy, as they rapidly retraced their steps.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What do you think of it, chum?” asked Joy, as they rapidly retraced their steps.
for a short time
From this reading “Hard to say,” replied Clif, briefly.
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading “What do you think of it, chum?” asked Joy, as they rapidly retraced their steps.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Hard to say,” replied Clif, briefly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What do you think of it, chum?” asked Joy, as they rapidly retraced their steps.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Valuable pearls, eh?”
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading “Hard to say,” replied Clif, briefly.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “Perhaps a plot to rob the house.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “What do you think of it, chum?” asked Joy, as they rapidly retraced their steps.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading “What do you think of it, chum?” asked Joy, as they rapidly retraced their steps.
someone who attacks in search of booty
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT MARAUDER.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT MARAUDER.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “What do you think of it, chum?” asked Joy, as they rapidly retraced their steps.
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading “Valuable pearls, eh?”
by chance
From this reading “Perhaps a plot to rob the house.”
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading “Perhaps a plot to rob the house.”
with speed
From this reading “What do you think of it, chum?” asked Joy, as they rapidly retraced their steps.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Hard to say,” replied Clif, briefly.
past form of “retrace” — to go back over again
From this reading “What do you think of it, chum?” asked Joy, as they rapidly retraced their steps.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading “Perhaps a plot to rob the house.”
express in words
From this reading “Hard to say,” replied Clif, briefly.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading “What do you think of it, chum?” asked Joy, as they rapidly retraced their steps.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT MARAUDER.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “What do you think of it, chum?” asked Joy, as they rapidly retraced their steps.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What do you think of it, chum?” asked Joy, as they rapidly retraced their steps.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “What do you think of it, chum?” asked Joy, as they rapidly retraced their steps.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Hard to say,” replied Clif, briefly.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading “Valuable pearls, eh?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What do you think of it, chum?” asked Joy, as they rapidly retraced their steps.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What do you think of it, chum?” asked Joy, as they rapidly retraced their steps.
Chapter 28 of The Cruise of the Training Ship by Upton Sinclair holds 104 sentences, grouped into 21 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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