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The Haunted Fountain: A Judy Bolton Mystery
The Haunted Fountain: A Judy Bolton Mystery

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of The Haunted Fountain: A Judy Bolton Mystery is here in full — 157 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Margaret Sutton • Curated US English Learning Edition
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A Moaning Cry “This is a real diamond,” declared Judy.
She brought her find over to the edge of the pool to examine it more closely.
Then she turned to gaze in wonder at the fountain.
Soon it was not only bubbling.
It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Haunted Fountain: A Judy Bolton Mystery

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of The Haunted Fountain: A Judy Bolton Mystery is here in full — 157 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/31 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
A Moaning Cry “This is a real diamond,” declared Judy.
Line 2
She brought her find over to the edge of the pool to examine it more closely.
/ʃiː brɔːt hɜːr faɪnd ˈoʊvər tuː ðə edʒ ʌv ðə puːl tuː ɪɡˈzæmɪn ɪt mɔːr ˈkloʊsli/
Line 3
Then she turned to gaze in wonder at the fountain.
/ðen ʃiː tɜːrnd tuː ɡeɪz ɪn ˈwʌndər æt ðə ˈfaʊntən/
Line 4
Soon it was not only bubbling.
/suːn ɪt wɑːz nɑːt ˈoʊnli ˈbʌbəlɪŋ/
Line 5
It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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bubbling adjective US /ˈbʌbəlɪŋ/

emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation

From this reading “Soon it was not only bubbling.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
flights noun US /flaɪts/

plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading “It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
guarded adjective US /ˈɡɑːrdəd/

prudent

From this reading “It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lions noun US /ˈlaɪənz/

plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading “It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Moaning verb US /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/

-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading “A Moaning Cry “This is a real diamond,” declared Judy.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mouths noun US /maʊðz/

plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading “It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.”

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pedestal noun US /ˈpedəstəl/

a support or foundation

From this reading “It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sprays noun US /spreɪz/

plural of “spray” — a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading “It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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.

all directions adjective + noun counted as “all direction”

In this reading “It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.”

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from the mouths preposition + article + noun counted as “from … mouth”

In this reading “It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A Moaning Cry “This is a real diamond,” declared Judy.

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alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then she turned to gaze in wonder at the fountain.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/

at or toward the back of something

From this reading It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading She brought her find over to the edge of the pool to examine it more closely.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
bubblingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌbəlɪŋ/

emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation

From this reading Soon it was not only bubbling.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
cavenounUS /keɪv/

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.

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closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading She brought her find over to the edge of the pool to examine it more closely.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
creaturesnounUS /ˈkriːtʃərz/

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
CryverbUS /kraɪ/

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading A Moaning Cry “This is a real diamond,” declared Judy.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
cupid-like

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

From this reading It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.

Pending verification
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/

made known or openly avowed

From this reading A Moaning Cry “This is a real diamond,” declared Judy.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading A Moaning Cry “This is a real diamond,” declared Judy.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
directionsnounUS /dərˈekʃənz/

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
edgenounUS /edʒ/

the boundary of a surface

From this reading She brought her find over to the edge of the pool to examine it more closely.

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eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/

being one more than seven

From this reading It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading She brought her find over to the edge of the pool to examine it more closely.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading She brought her find over to the edge of the pool to examine it more closely.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/

plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/

a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading Then she turned to gaze in wonder at the fountain.

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fournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
gazenounUS /ɡeɪz/

a long fixed look

From this reading Then she turned to gaze in wonder at the fountain.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/

prudent

From this reading It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
heldadjectiveUS /held/

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading She brought her find over to the edge of the pool to examine it more closely.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Then she turned to gaze in wonder at the fountain.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A Moaning Cry “This is a real diamond,” declared Judy.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She brought her find over to the edge of the pool to examine it more closely.

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Judy

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

From this reading A Moaning Cry “This is a real diamond,” declared Judy.

Pending verification
lionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/

plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MoaningverbUS /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/

-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading A Moaning Cry “This is a real diamond,” declared Judy.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading She brought her find over to the edge of the pool to examine it more closely.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/

plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Soon it was not only bubbling.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She brought her find over to the edge of the pool to examine it more closely.

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onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading Soon it was not only bubbling.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading She brought her find over to the edge of the pool to examine it more closely.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
pedestalnounUS /ˈpedəstəl/

a support or foundation

From this reading It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
poolnounUS /puːl/

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading She brought her find over to the edge of the pool to examine it more closely.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
realadjectiveUS /riːl/

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading A Moaning Cry “This is a real diamond,” declared Judy.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sendingnounUS /ˈsendɪŋ/

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading She brought her find over to the edge of the pool to examine it more closely.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
SoonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading Soon it was not only bubbling.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
spraysnounUS /spreɪz/

plural of “spray” — a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stepsnounUS /steps/

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stonenounUS /stoʊn/

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading She brought her find over to the edge of the pool to examine it more closely.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ThenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then she turned to gaze in wonder at the fountain.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading A Moaning Cry “This is a real diamond,” declared Judy.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading She brought her find over to the edge of the pool to examine it more closely.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Then she turned to gaze in wonder at the fountain.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Soon it was not only bubbling.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading It was sending great sprays of water in all directions—from the center of the high pedestal, from the cupid-like creatures that held it, over the cave behind them and from the mouths of the eight stone lions that guarded the four flights of steps going down from the fountain.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Then she turned to gaze in wonder at the fountain.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Chapter 7 of The Haunted Fountain: A Judy Bolton Mystery by Margaret Sutton holds 157 sentences, grouped into 32 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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