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The Deserted Yacht: Madge Sterling Series, #2
The Deserted Yacht: Madge Sterling Series, #2

Chapter XIII · A Clever Substitute

Chapter XIII of The Deserted Yacht: Madge Sterling Series, #2, “A Clever Substitute,” is here in full — 161 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Although Madge depended upon Rex to help her carry through her scheme, she knew that luck must favor them or they would fail.
In part, her plan consisted of substituting for the Zudi Drum an inexpensive bowl of the same size.
Enid had carefully laid her plans.
She intended to take the motor boat to Cedar Point, leaving in ample time to arrive at the designated meeting place by midnight.
Yet, as the actual day arrived, her courage began to fail.
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The Deserted Yacht: Madge Sterling Series, #2

Chapter XIII · A Clever Substitute

Chapter XIII of The Deserted Yacht: Madge Sterling Series, #2, “A Clever Substitute,” is here in full — 161 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/32 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Although Madge depended upon Rex to help her carry through her scheme, she knew that luck must favor them or they would fail.
Line 2
In part, her plan consisted of substituting for the Zudi Drum an inexpensive bowl of the same size.
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Enid had carefully laid her plans.
/ˈiːnɪd hæd ˈkerfəli leɪd hɜːr plænz/
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She intended to take the motor boat to Cedar Point, leaving in ample time to arrive at the designated meeting place by midnight.
/ʃiː ˌɪnˈtendɪd tuː teɪk ðə ˈmoʊtər boʊt tuː ˈsiːdər pɔɪnt ˈliːvɪŋ ɪn ˈæmpəl taɪm tuː ərˈaɪv æt ðə ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd ˈmiːtɪŋ pleɪs baɪ ˈmɪdnaɪt/
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Yet, as the actual day arrived, her courage began to fail.
/jet æz ðə ˈæktʃəwəl deɪ ərˈaɪvd hɜːr ˈkɜːrədʒ bɪˈɡæn tuː feɪl/

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.

Cedar noun US /ˈsiːdər/

any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading “She intended to take the motor boat to Cedar Point, leaving in ample time to arrive at the designated meeting place by midnight.”

depended verb US /dɪˈpendəd/

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading “Although Madge depended upon Rex to help her carry through her scheme, she knew that luck must favor them or they would fail.”

designated verb US /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/

past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading “She intended to take the motor boat to Cedar Point, leaving in ample time to arrive at the designated meeting place by midnight.”

Drum noun US /drʌm/

a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

From this reading “In part, her plan consisted of substituting for the Zudi Drum an inexpensive bowl of the same size.”

Enid noun US /ˈiːnɪd/

a town in north central Oklahoma

From this reading “Enid had carefully laid her plans.”

inexpensive adjective US /ˌɪnɪkˈspensɪv/

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading “In part, her plan consisted of substituting for the Zudi Drum an inexpensive bowl of the same size.”

Rex noun US /reks/

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading “Although Madge depended upon Rex to help her carry through her scheme, she knew that luck must favor them or they would fail.”

substituting noun US /ˈsʌbstɪtuːtɪŋ/

working as a substitute for someone who is ill or on leave of absence

From this reading “In part, her plan consisted of substituting for the Zudi Drum an inexpensive bowl of the same size.”

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.

motor boat noun + noun

In this reading “She intended to take the motor boat to Cedar Point, leaving in ample time to arrive at the designated meeting place by midnight.”

depended upon verb + particle counted as “depend upon”

be contingent on

In this reading “Although Madge depended upon Rex to help her carry through her scheme, she knew that luck must favor them or they would fail.”

same size adjective + noun

In this reading “In part, her plan consisted of substituting for the Zudi Drum an inexpensive bowl of the same size.”

arrive at verb + particle

reach a destination, either real or abstract

In this reading “She intended to take the motor boat to Cedar Point, leaving in ample time to arrive at the designated meeting place by midnight.”

ample time adjective + noun

In this reading “She intended to take the motor boat to Cedar Point, leaving in ample time to arrive at the designated meeting place by midnight.”

carefully laid adverb + adjective

In this reading “Enid had carefully laid her plans.”

consisted of verb + particle counted as “consist of”

In this reading “In part, her plan consisted of substituting for the Zudi Drum an inexpensive bowl of the same size.”

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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.

actualadjectiveUS /ˈæktʃəwəl/

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading Yet, as the actual day arrived, her courage began to fail.

AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although Madge depended upon Rex to help her carry through her scheme, she knew that luck must favor them or they would fail.

ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading She intended to take the motor boat to Cedar Point, leaving in ample time to arrive at the designated meeting place by midnight.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In part, her plan consisted of substituting for the Zudi Drum an inexpensive bowl of the same size.

arriveverbUS /ərˈaɪv/

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading She intended to take the motor boat to Cedar Point, leaving in ample time to arrive at the designated meeting place by midnight.

arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/

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

From this reading Yet, as the actual day arrived, her courage began to fail.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Yet, as the actual day arrived, her courage began to fail.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She intended to take the motor boat to Cedar Point, leaving in ample time to arrive at the designated meeting place by midnight.

beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Yet, as the actual day arrived, her courage began to fail.

boatnounUS /boʊt/

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading She intended to take the motor boat to Cedar Point, leaving in ample time to arrive at the designated meeting place by midnight.

bowlnounUS /boʊl/

a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids

From this reading In part, her plan consisted of substituting for the Zudi Drum an inexpensive bowl of the same size.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She intended to take the motor boat to Cedar Point, leaving in ample time to arrive at the designated meeting place by midnight.

carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Enid had carefully laid her plans.

carryverbUS /ˈkæri/

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Although Madge depended upon Rex to help her carry through her scheme, she knew that luck must favor them or they would fail.

CedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/

any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading She intended to take the motor boat to Cedar Point, leaving in ample time to arrive at the designated meeting place by midnight.

consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading In part, her plan consisted of substituting for the Zudi Drum an inexpensive bowl of the same size.

couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Yet, as the actual day arrived, her courage began to fail.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Yet, as the actual day arrived, her courage began to fail.

dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Although Madge depended upon Rex to help her carry through her scheme, she knew that luck must favor them or they would fail.

designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/

past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading She intended to take the motor boat to Cedar Point, leaving in ample time to arrive at the designated meeting place by midnight.

DrumnounUS /drʌm/

a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

From this reading In part, her plan consisted of substituting for the Zudi Drum an inexpensive bowl of the same size.

EnidnounUS /ˈiːnɪd/

a town in north central Oklahoma

From this reading Enid had carefully laid her plans.

failverbUS /feɪl/

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Although Madge depended upon Rex to help her carry through her scheme, she knew that luck must favor them or they would fail.

favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/

promote over another

From this reading Although Madge depended upon Rex to help her carry through her scheme, she knew that luck must favor them or they would fail.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In part, her plan consisted of substituting for the Zudi Drum an inexpensive bowl of the same size.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Enid had carefully laid her plans.

helpverbUS /help/

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Although Madge depended upon Rex to help her carry through her scheme, she knew that luck must favor them or they would fail.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Although Madge depended upon Rex to help her carry through her scheme, she knew that luck must favor them or they would fail.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In part, her plan consisted of substituting for the Zudi Drum an inexpensive bowl of the same size.

inexpensiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪkˈspensɪv/

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading In part, her plan consisted of substituting for the Zudi Drum an inexpensive bowl of the same size.

intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading She intended to take the motor boat to Cedar Point, leaving in ample time to arrive at the designated meeting place by midnight.

knewverbUS /nuː/

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Although Madge depended upon Rex to help her carry through her scheme, she knew that luck must favor them or they would fail.

laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/

set down according to a plan

From this reading Enid had carefully laid her plans.

leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading She intended to take the motor boat to Cedar Point, leaving in ample time to arrive at the designated meeting place by midnight.

lucknounUS /lʌk/

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Although Madge depended upon Rex to help her carry through her scheme, she knew that luck must favor them or they would fail.

Madge

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

From this reading Although Madge depended upon Rex to help her carry through her scheme, she knew that luck must favor them or they would fail.

meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading She intended to take the motor boat to Cedar Point, leaving in ample time to arrive at the designated meeting place by midnight.

midnightnounUS /ˈmɪdnaɪt/

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading She intended to take the motor boat to Cedar Point, leaving in ample time to arrive at the designated meeting place by midnight.

motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading She intended to take the motor boat to Cedar Point, leaving in ample time to arrive at the designated meeting place by midnight.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Although Madge depended upon Rex to help her carry through her scheme, she knew that luck must favor them or they would fail.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In part, her plan consisted of substituting for the Zudi Drum an inexpensive bowl of the same size.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Although Madge depended upon Rex to help her carry through her scheme, she knew that luck must favor them or they would fail.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In part, her plan consisted of substituting for the Zudi Drum an inexpensive bowl of the same size.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading She intended to take the motor boat to Cedar Point, leaving in ample time to arrive at the designated meeting place by midnight.

planverbUS /plæn/

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading In part, her plan consisted of substituting for the Zudi Drum an inexpensive bowl of the same size.

plansnounUS /plænz/

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Enid had carefully laid her plans.

PointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading She intended to take the motor boat to Cedar Point, leaving in ample time to arrive at the designated meeting place by midnight.

RexnounUS /reks/

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Although Madge depended upon Rex to help her carry through her scheme, she knew that luck must favor them or they would fail.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading In part, her plan consisted of substituting for the Zudi Drum an inexpensive bowl of the same size.

schemenounUS /skiːm/

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading Although Madge depended upon Rex to help her carry through her scheme, she knew that luck must favor them or they would fail.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Although Madge depended upon Rex to help her carry through her scheme, she knew that luck must favor them or they would fail.

sizenounUS /saɪz/

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading In part, her plan consisted of substituting for the Zudi Drum an inexpensive bowl of the same size.

substitutingnounUS /ˈsʌbstɪtuːtɪŋ/

working as a substitute for someone who is ill or on leave of absence

From this reading In part, her plan consisted of substituting for the Zudi Drum an inexpensive bowl of the same size.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading She intended to take the motor boat to Cedar Point, leaving in ample time to arrive at the designated meeting place by midnight.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although Madge depended upon Rex to help her carry through her scheme, she knew that luck must favor them or they would fail.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading In part, her plan consisted of substituting for the Zudi Drum an inexpensive bowl of the same size.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Although Madge depended upon Rex to help her carry through her scheme, she knew that luck must favor them or they would fail.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Although Madge depended upon Rex to help her carry through her scheme, she knew that luck must favor them or they would fail.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Although Madge depended upon Rex to help her carry through her scheme, she knew that luck must favor them or they would fail.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She intended to take the motor boat to Cedar Point, leaving in ample time to arrive at the designated meeting place by midnight.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Although Madge depended upon Rex to help her carry through her scheme, she knew that luck must favor them or they would fail.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Although Madge depended upon Rex to help her carry through her scheme, she knew that luck must favor them or they would fail.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Although Madge depended upon Rex to help her carry through her scheme, she knew that luck must favor them or they would fail.

YetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet, as the actual day arrived, her courage began to fail.

Zudi

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

From this reading In part, her plan consisted of substituting for the Zudi Drum an inexpensive bowl of the same size.

Chapter 13 of The Deserted Yacht: Madge Sterling Series, #2 by Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt holds 161 sentences, grouped into 33 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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