Chapter XIV of The Phantom Friend: A Judy Bolton Mystery, “Serious Trouble,” is here in full — 161 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIV
Chapter XIV of The Phantom Friend: A Judy Bolton Mystery, “Serious Trouble,” is here in full — 161 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Judy wanted to tell the nurse that this was an extreme emergency. But was it? A girl had vanished. Still the fact remained that she might have slipped out of the theater on purpose. “Peter will help us figure out what really happened,” declared Judy.
Chapter XIV of The Phantom Friend: A Judy Bolton Mystery, “Serious Trouble,” is here in full — 161 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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made known or openly avowed
From this reading ““Peter will help us figure out what really happened,” declared Judy.”
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading “Judy wanted to tell the nurse that this was an extreme emergency.”
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading “Judy wanted to tell the nurse that this was an extreme emergency.”
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading “Judy wanted to tell the nurse that this was an extreme emergency.”
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading ““Peter will help us figure out what really happened,” declared Judy.”
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading “Still the fact remained that she might have slipped out of the theater on purpose.”
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading “Still the fact remained that she might have slipped out of the theater on purpose.”
having passed out of existence
From this reading “A girl had vanished.”
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In this reading “Still the fact remained that she might have slipped out of the theater on purpose.”
with intention; in an intentional manner
In this reading “Still the fact remained that she might have slipped out of the theater on purpose.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A girl had vanished.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Judy wanted to tell the nurse that this was an extreme emergency.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But was it?
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “Peter will help us figure out what really happened,” declared Judy.
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading Judy wanted to tell the nurse that this was an extreme emergency.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Judy wanted to tell the nurse that this was an extreme emergency.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Still the fact remained that she might have slipped out of the theater on purpose.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading “Peter will help us figure out what really happened,” declared Judy.
a young female
From this reading A girl had vanished.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A girl had vanished.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “Peter will help us figure out what really happened,” declared Judy.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Still the fact remained that she might have slipped out of the theater on purpose.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “Peter will help us figure out what really happened,” declared Judy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But was it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Judy wanted to tell the nurse that this was an extreme emergency.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Still the fact remained that she might have slipped out of the theater on purpose.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Judy wanted to tell the nurse that this was an extreme emergency.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Still the fact remained that she might have slipped out of the theater on purpose.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Still the fact remained that she might have slipped out of the theater on purpose.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Still the fact remained that she might have slipped out of the theater on purpose.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading “Peter will help us figure out what really happened,” declared Judy.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Still the fact remained that she might have slipped out of the theater on purpose.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “Peter will help us figure out what really happened,” declared Judy.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Still the fact remained that she might have slipped out of the theater on purpose.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still the fact remained that she might have slipped out of the theater on purpose.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Still the fact remained that she might have slipped out of the theater on purpose.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still the fact remained that she might have slipped out of the theater on purpose.
express in words
From this reading Judy wanted to tell the nurse that this was an extreme emergency.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Judy wanted to tell the nurse that this was an extreme emergency.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Judy wanted to tell the nurse that this was an extreme emergency.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Still the fact remained that she might have slipped out of the theater on purpose.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Judy wanted to tell the nurse that this was an extreme emergency.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Judy wanted to tell the nurse that this was an extreme emergency.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Peter will help us figure out what really happened,” declared Judy.
having passed out of existence
From this reading A girl had vanished.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Judy wanted to tell the nurse that this was an extreme emergency.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Judy wanted to tell the nurse that this was an extreme emergency.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Peter will help us figure out what really happened,” declared Judy.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Peter will help us figure out what really happened,” declared Judy.
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