Chapter 6 of The Dodge Club is here in full — 7 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VI
Chapter 6 of The Dodge Club is here in full — 7 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
VENICE AND ITS PECULIAR GLORY.--THE DODGE CLUB COME TO GRIEF AT LAST. --UP A TREE.--IN A NET, ETC. ILLUSTRATIONS. Dick's Luggage.--Arrested.--Silence! THE AMERICAN EAGLE AND THE AUSTRIAN DOUBLE-HEADED DITTO. ILLUSTRATIONS. Don't Try It On With Me.
Chapter 6 of The Dodge Club is here in full — 7 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading “THE AMERICAN EAGLE AND THE AUSTRIAN DOUBLE-HEADED DITTO.”
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading “Dick's Luggage.--Arrested.--Silence!”
a mark used to indicate the word above it should be repeated
From this reading “THE AMERICAN EAGLE AND THE AUSTRIAN DOUBLE-HEADED DITTO.”
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading “VENICE AND ITS PECULIAR GLORY.--THE DODGE CLUB COME TO GRIEF AT LAST.”
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading “ILLUSTRATIONS.”
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading “Dick's Luggage.--Arrested.--Silence!”
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading “--UP A TREE.--IN A NET, ETC.”
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading “VENICE AND ITS PECULIAR GLORY.--THE DODGE CLUB COME TO GRIEF AT LAST.”
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.
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 --UP A TREE.--IN A NET, ETC.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE AMERICAN EAGLE AND THE AUSTRIAN DOUBLE-HEADED DITTO.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VENICE AND ITS PECULIAR GLORY.--THE DODGE CLUB COME TO GRIEF AT LAST.
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading Dick's Luggage.--Arrested.--Silence!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading VENICE AND ITS PECULIAR GLORY.--THE DODGE CLUB COME TO GRIEF AT LAST.
a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading THE AMERICAN EAGLE AND THE AUSTRIAN DOUBLE-HEADED DITTO.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading VENICE AND ITS PECULIAR GLORY.--THE DODGE CLUB COME TO GRIEF AT LAST.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading VENICE AND ITS PECULIAR GLORY.--THE DODGE CLUB COME TO GRIEF AT LAST.
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick's Luggage.--Arrested.--Silence!
a mark used to indicate the word above it should be repeated
From this reading THE AMERICAN EAGLE AND THE AUSTRIAN DOUBLE-HEADED DITTO.
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading VENICE AND ITS PECULIAR GLORY.--THE DODGE CLUB COME TO GRIEF AT LAST.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Don't Try It On With Me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE AMERICAN EAGLE AND THE AUSTRIAN DOUBLE-HEADED DITTO.
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading THE AMERICAN EAGLE AND THE AUSTRIAN DOUBLE-HEADED DITTO.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --UP A TREE.--IN A NET, ETC.
a state of high honor
From this reading VENICE AND ITS PECULIAR GLORY.--THE DODGE CLUB COME TO GRIEF AT LAST.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading VENICE AND ITS PECULIAR GLORY.--THE DODGE CLUB COME TO GRIEF AT LAST.
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading ILLUSTRATIONS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading --UP A TREE.--IN A NET, ETC.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Don't Try It On With Me.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading VENICE AND ITS PECULIAR GLORY.--THE DODGE CLUB COME TO GRIEF AT LAST.
immediately past
From this reading VENICE AND ITS PECULIAR GLORY.--THE DODGE CLUB COME TO GRIEF AT LAST.
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Dick's Luggage.--Arrested.--Silence!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Don't Try It On With Me.
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading --UP A TREE.--IN A NET, ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Don't Try It On With Me.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading VENICE AND ITS PECULIAR GLORY.--THE DODGE CLUB COME TO GRIEF AT LAST.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Dick's Luggage.--Arrested.--Silence!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VENICE AND ITS PECULIAR GLORY.--THE DODGE CLUB COME TO GRIEF AT LAST.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VENICE AND ITS PECULIAR GLORY.--THE DODGE CLUB COME TO GRIEF AT LAST.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading --UP A TREE.--IN A NET, ETC.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Don't Try It On With Me.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading --UP A TREE.--IN A NET, ETC.
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading VENICE AND ITS PECULIAR GLORY.--THE DODGE CLUB COME TO GRIEF AT LAST.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Don't Try It On With Me.
Chapter 6 of The Dodge Club by James De Mille holds 7 sentences, grouped into 2 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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