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The Motor Boys on the Pacific
The Motor Boys on the Pacific

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

Chapter 14 of The Motor Boys on the Pacific is here in full — 102 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Clarence Young • Curated US English Learning Edition
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IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.
“But what can we go in?” asked Bob.
“We haven’t any boat.”
“We have several rowing skiffs,” said Nellie.
“I know they are not as fine as your _Dartaway_, but you can have a nice time.
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The Motor Boys on the Pacific

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

Chapter 14 of The Motor Boys on the Pacific is here in full — 102 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/20 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.
/ɪn ə ˈmoʊtər boʊt ˈsevrəl deɪz ˈæftər ðɪs ˈdʊrɪŋ wɪtʃ taɪm ðə bɔɪz hæd ˈʌndər ðə eˈskɔːrt ʌv ðə θriː ɡɜːrlz ˈvɪzɪtɪd ˈmeni ˈpleɪsəz ʌv ˈɪntrəst roʊz səˈdʒestɪd ðeɪ meɪk ə trɪp ɑːn ðə beɪ/
Line 2
“But what can we go in?” asked Bob.
/bʌt wʌt kæn wiː ɡoʊ ɪn æskt bɑːb/
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“We haven’t any boat.”
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“We have several rowing skiffs,” said Nellie.
Line 5
“I know they are not as fine as your _Dartaway_, but you can have a nice time.

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bay noun US /beɪ/

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading “IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Bob verb US /bɑːb/

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading ““But what can we go in?” asked Bob.”

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escort noun US /eˈskɔːrt/

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading “IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
motor noun US /ˈmoʊtər/

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

From this reading “IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
rowing noun US /ˈroʊɪŋ/

the act of rowing as a sport

From this reading ““We have several rowing skiffs,” said Nellie.”

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skiffs noun US /skɪfs/

plural of “skiff” — any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor

From this reading ““We have several rowing skiffs,” said Nellie.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
trip noun US /trɪp/

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading “IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
visited verb US /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading “IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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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 IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.

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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “We haven’t any boat.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “I know they are not as fine as your _Dartaway_, but you can have a nice time.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading “I know they are not as fine as your _Dartaway_, but you can have a nice time.

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askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “But what can we go in?” asked Bob.

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baynounUS /beɪ/

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
BOATnounUS /boʊt/

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
BobverbUS /bɑːb/

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading “But what can we go in?” asked Bob.

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boysnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “But what can we go in?” asked Bob.

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canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “But what can we go in?” asked Bob.

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Dartaway

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

From this reading “I know they are not as fine as your _Dartaway_, but you can have a nice time.

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daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading “I know they are not as fine as your _Dartaway_, but you can have a nice time.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “But what can we go in?” asked Bob.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “We have several rowing skiffs,” said Nellie.

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haven't

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

From this reading “We haven’t any boat.”

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I know they are not as fine as your _Dartaway_, but you can have a nice time.

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INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “I know they are not as fine as your _Dartaway_, but you can have a nice time.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MOTORnounUS /ˈmoʊtər/

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

From this reading IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Nellie

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

From this reading “We have several rowing skiffs,” said Nellie.

Pending verification
niceadjectiveUS /naɪs/

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading “I know they are not as fine as your _Dartaway_, but you can have a nice time.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “I know they are not as fine as your _Dartaway_, but you can have a nice time.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
RosenounUS /roʊz/

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
rowingnounUS /ˈroʊɪŋ/

the act of rowing as a sport

From this reading “We have several rowing skiffs,” said Nellie.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “We have several rowing skiffs,” said Nellie.

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SeveraladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
skiffsnounUS /skɪfs/

plural of “skiff” — any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor

From this reading “We have several rowing skiffs,” said Nellie.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
tripnounUS /trɪp/

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “But what can we go in?” asked Bob.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “But what can we go in?” asked Bob.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading IN A MOTOR BOAT Several days after this, during which time the boys had, under the escort of the three girls, visited many places of interest, Rose suggested they make a trip on the bay.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I know they are not as fine as your _Dartaway_, but you can have a nice time.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I know they are not as fine as your _Dartaway_, but you can have a nice time.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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