Chapter 20 of The Motor Girls on Crystal Bay is here in full — 201 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 20 of The Motor Girls on Crystal Bay is here in full — 201 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE NIGHT PLOT The girls looked at one another with startled glances. Cora bent forward eagerly in order to better hear what else was said. She had no compunctions as to eavesdropping, feeling that it was justified under the circumstances. "They must mean Denny Shane, the old fisherman," whispered Bess. "Hush!" cautioned Cora.
Chapter 20 of The Motor Girls on Crystal Bay is here in full — 201 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard
From this reading “"Hush!" cautioned Cora.”
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading “Cora bent forward eagerly in order to better hear what else was said.”
inflected form of “eavesdrop” — listen without the speaker's knowledge
From this reading “She had no compunctions as to eavesdropping, feeling that it was justified under the circumstances.”
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading “"They must mean Denny Shane, the old fisherman," whispered Bess.”
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading “THE NIGHT PLOT The girls looked at one another with startled glances.”
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading “"Hush!" cautioned Cora.”
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading “She had no compunctions as to eavesdropping, feeling that it was justified under the circumstances.”
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading “THE NIGHT PLOT The girls looked at one another with startled glances.”
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one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE NIGHT PLOT The girls looked at one another with startled glances.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had no compunctions as to eavesdropping, feeling that it was justified under the circumstances.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE NIGHT PLOT The girls looked at one another with startled glances.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Cora bent forward eagerly in order to better hear what else was said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They must mean Denny Shane, the old fisherman," whispered Bess.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Cora bent forward eagerly in order to better hear what else was said.
past form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard
From this reading "Hush!" cautioned Cora.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading She had no compunctions as to eavesdropping, feeling that it was justified under the circumstances.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had no compunctions as to eavesdropping, feeling that it was justified under the circumstances.
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading Cora bent forward eagerly in order to better hear what else was said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They must mean Denny Shane, the old fisherman," whispered Bess.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Cora bent forward eagerly in order to better hear what else was said.
inflected form of “eavesdrop” — listen without the speaker's knowledge
From this reading She had no compunctions as to eavesdropping, feeling that it was justified under the circumstances.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cora bent forward eagerly in order to better hear what else was said.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading She had no compunctions as to eavesdropping, feeling that it was justified under the circumstances.
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading "They must mean Denny Shane, the old fisherman," whispered Bess.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Cora bent forward eagerly in order to better hear what else was said.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE NIGHT PLOT The girls looked at one another with startled glances.
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading THE NIGHT PLOT The girls looked at one another with startled glances.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had no compunctions as to eavesdropping, feeling that it was justified under the circumstances.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Cora bent forward eagerly in order to better hear what else was said.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading "Hush!" cautioned Cora.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cora bent forward eagerly in order to better hear what else was said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had no compunctions as to eavesdropping, feeling that it was justified under the circumstances.
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading She had no compunctions as to eavesdropping, feeling that it was justified under the circumstances.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE NIGHT PLOT The girls looked at one another with startled glances.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "They must mean Denny Shane, the old fisherman," whispered Bess.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "They must mean Denny Shane, the old fisherman," whispered Bess.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE NIGHT PLOT The girls looked at one another with startled glances.
not any; not one
From this reading She had no compunctions as to eavesdropping, feeling that it was justified under the circumstances.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "They must mean Denny Shane, the old fisherman," whispered Bess.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE NIGHT PLOT The girls looked at one another with startled glances.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Cora bent forward eagerly in order to better hear what else was said.
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading THE NIGHT PLOT The girls looked at one another with startled glances.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Cora bent forward eagerly in order to better hear what else was said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They must mean Denny Shane, the old fisherman," whispered Bess.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had no compunctions as to eavesdropping, feeling that it was justified under the circumstances.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading THE NIGHT PLOT The girls looked at one another with startled glances.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had no compunctions as to eavesdropping, feeling that it was justified under the circumstances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NIGHT PLOT The girls looked at one another with startled glances.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They must mean Denny Shane, the old fisherman," whispered Bess.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cora bent forward eagerly in order to better hear what else was said.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She had no compunctions as to eavesdropping, feeling that it was justified under the circumstances.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cora bent forward eagerly in order to better hear what else was said.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Cora bent forward eagerly in order to better hear what else was said.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "They must mean Denny Shane, the old fisherman," whispered Bess.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE NIGHT PLOT The girls looked at one another with startled glances.
Chapter 20 of The Motor Girls on Crystal Bay by Margaret Penrose holds 201 sentences, grouped into 41 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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