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The Radio Girls on Station Island
The Radio Girls on Station Island

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of The Radio Girls on Station Island is here in full — 180 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Margaret Penrose • Curated US English Learning Edition
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INTO TROUBLE AND OUT Amy Drew sat up in the canoe as high as she could and stared ahead.
Jessie's observation suggested trouble; but Amy almost immediately burst out laughing.
"'Drowning!'" she repeated.
"Why, Jess Norwood, you know that you couldn't drown those Dogtown kids.
And if that isn't some of them--Monty Shannon, and the Costello twins, and the rest of them--I'm much mistaken."
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The Radio Girls on Station Island

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of The Radio Girls on Station Island is here in full — 180 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/36 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
INTO TROUBLE AND OUT Amy Drew sat up in the canoe as high as she could and stared ahead.
Line 2
Jessie's observation suggested trouble; but Amy almost immediately burst out laughing.
Line 3
"'Drowning!'" she repeated.
/ˈdraʊnɪŋ ʃiː rɪˈpiːtɪd/
Line 4
"Why, Jess Norwood, you know that you couldn't drown those Dogtown kids.
Line 5
And if that isn't some of them--Monty Shannon, and the Costello twins, and the rest of them--I'm much mistaken."

Learner Dictionary

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

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

canoe noun US /kəˈnuː/

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading “INTO TROUBLE AND OUT Amy Drew sat up in the canoe as high as she could and stared ahead.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
drown verb US /draʊn/

cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading “"Why, Jess Norwood, you know that you couldn't drown those Dogtown kids.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Drowning verb US /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/

-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading “"'Drowning!'" she repeated.”

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kids noun US /kɪdz/

plural of “kid” — a young person of either sex

From this reading “"Why, Jess Norwood, you know that you couldn't drown those Dogtown kids.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mistaken adjective US /mɪˈsteɪkən/

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading “And if that isn't some of them--Monty Shannon, and the Costello twins, and the rest of them--I'm much mistaken."”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
observation noun US /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading “Jessie's observation suggested trouble; but Amy almost immediately burst out laughing.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Shannon noun US /ˈʃænən/

United States electrical engineer who pioneered mathematical communication theory (1916-2001)

From this reading “And if that isn't some of them--Monty Shannon, and the Costello twins, and the rest of them--I'm much mistaken."”

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twins noun US /twɪnz/

(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other

From this reading “And if that isn't some of them--Monty Shannon, and the Costello twins, and the rest of them--I'm much mistaken."”

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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.

burst out verb + adjective

give sudden release to an expression

In this reading “Jessie's observation suggested trouble; but Amy almost immediately burst out laughing.”

14,413 times in 426,211 chapters
much mistaken adverb + adjective

In this reading “And if that isn't some of them--Monty Shannon, and the Costello twins, and the rest of them--I'm much mistaken."”

1,712 times in 426,211 chapters
INTO TROUBLE preposition + noun

In this reading “INTO TROUBLE AND OUT Amy Drew sat up in the canoe as high as she could and stared ahead.”

5,291 times in 426,211 chapters
rest of verb + particle

In this reading “And if that isn't some of them--Monty Shannon, and the Costello twins, and the rest of them--I'm much mistaken."”

80,160 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 51

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

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aheadadverbUS /əˈhed/

at or in the front

From this reading INTO TROUBLE AND OUT Amy Drew sat up in the canoe as high as she could and stared ahead.

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almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Jessie's observation suggested trouble; but Amy almost immediately burst out laughing.

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Amy

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From this reading INTO TROUBLE AND OUT Amy Drew sat up in the canoe as high as she could and stared ahead.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading INTO TROUBLE AND OUT Amy Drew sat up in the canoe as high as she could and stared ahead.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading INTO TROUBLE AND OUT Amy Drew sat up in the canoe as high as she could and stared ahead.

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burstverbUS /bɜːrst/

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Jessie's observation suggested trouble; but Amy almost immediately burst out laughing.

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Jessie's observation suggested trouble; but Amy almost immediately burst out laughing.

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canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading INTO TROUBLE AND OUT Amy Drew sat up in the canoe as high as she could and stared ahead.

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Costello

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From this reading And if that isn't some of them--Monty Shannon, and the Costello twins, and the rest of them--I'm much mistaken."

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couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading INTO TROUBLE AND OUT Amy Drew sat up in the canoe as high as she could and stared ahead.

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couldn't

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From this reading "Why, Jess Norwood, you know that you couldn't drown those Dogtown kids.

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Dogtown

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From this reading "Why, Jess Norwood, you know that you couldn't drown those Dogtown kids.

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DrewnounUS /druː/

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading INTO TROUBLE AND OUT Amy Drew sat up in the canoe as high as she could and stared ahead.

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drownverbUS /draʊn/

cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading "Why, Jess Norwood, you know that you couldn't drown those Dogtown kids.

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DrowningverbUS /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/

-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading "'Drowning!'" she repeated.

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highadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading INTO TROUBLE AND OUT Amy Drew sat up in the canoe as high as she could and stared ahead.

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I'm

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From this reading And if that isn't some of them--Monty Shannon, and the Costello twins, and the rest of them--I'm much mistaken."

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ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And if that isn't some of them--Monty Shannon, and the Costello twins, and the rest of them--I'm much mistaken."

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immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Jessie's observation suggested trouble; but Amy almost immediately burst out laughing.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading INTO TROUBLE AND OUT Amy Drew sat up in the canoe as high as she could and stared ahead.

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INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading INTO TROUBLE AND OUT Amy Drew sat up in the canoe as high as she could and stared ahead.

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isn't

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

From this reading And if that isn't some of them--Monty Shannon, and the Costello twins, and the rest of them--I'm much mistaken."

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Jess

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

From this reading "Why, Jess Norwood, you know that you couldn't drown those Dogtown kids.

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Jessie's

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

From this reading Jessie's observation suggested trouble; but Amy almost immediately burst out laughing.

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kidsnounUS /kɪdz/

plural of “kid” — a young person of either sex

From this reading "Why, Jess Norwood, you know that you couldn't drown those Dogtown kids.

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 "Why, Jess Norwood, you know that you couldn't drown those Dogtown kids.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
laughingadjectiveUS /ˈlæfɪŋ/

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading Jessie's observation suggested trouble; but Amy almost immediately burst out laughing.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mistakenadjectiveUS /mɪˈsteɪkən/

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading And if that isn't some of them--Monty Shannon, and the Costello twins, and the rest of them--I'm much mistaken."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Monty

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

From this reading And if that isn't some of them--Monty Shannon, and the Costello twins, and the rest of them--I'm much mistaken."

Pending verification
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading And if that isn't some of them--Monty Shannon, and the Costello twins, and the rest of them--I'm much mistaken."

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Norwood

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

From this reading "Why, Jess Norwood, you know that you couldn't drown those Dogtown kids.

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observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Jessie's observation suggested trouble; but Amy almost immediately burst out laughing.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And if that isn't some of them--Monty Shannon, and the Costello twins, and the rest of them--I'm much mistaken."

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OUTadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading INTO TROUBLE AND OUT Amy Drew sat up in the canoe as high as she could and stared ahead.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/

recurring again and again

From this reading "'Drowning!'" she repeated.

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restverbUS /rest/

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading And if that isn't some of them--Monty Shannon, and the Costello twins, and the rest of them--I'm much mistaken."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
satnounUS /sæt/

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading INTO TROUBLE AND OUT Amy Drew sat up in the canoe as high as she could and stared ahead.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ShannonnounUS /ˈʃænən/

United States electrical engineer who pioneered mathematical communication theory (1916-2001)

From this reading And if that isn't some of them--Monty Shannon, and the Costello twins, and the rest of them--I'm much mistaken."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading INTO TROUBLE AND OUT Amy Drew sat up in the canoe as high as she could and stared ahead.

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someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading And if that isn't some of them--Monty Shannon, and the Costello twins, and the rest of them--I'm much mistaken."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
staredverbUS /sterd/

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading INTO TROUBLE AND OUT Amy Drew sat up in the canoe as high as she could and stared ahead.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/

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

From this reading Jessie's observation suggested trouble; but Amy almost immediately burst out laughing.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Why, Jess Norwood, you know that you couldn't drown those Dogtown kids.

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 INTO TROUBLE AND OUT Amy Drew sat up in the canoe as high as she could and stared ahead.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading And if that isn't some of them--Monty Shannon, and the Costello twins, and the rest of them--I'm much mistaken."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "Why, Jess Norwood, you know that you couldn't drown those Dogtown kids.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
TROUBLEnounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/

a source of difficulty

From this reading INTO TROUBLE AND OUT Amy Drew sat up in the canoe as high as she could and stared ahead.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/

(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other

From this reading And if that isn't some of them--Monty Shannon, and the Costello twins, and the rest of them--I'm much mistaken."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading INTO TROUBLE AND OUT Amy Drew sat up in the canoe as high as she could and stared ahead.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
WhynounUS /waɪ/

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why, Jess Norwood, you know that you couldn't drown those Dogtown kids.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Why, Jess Norwood, you know that you couldn't drown those Dogtown kids.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 5 of The Radio Girls on Station Island by Margaret Penrose holds 180 sentences, grouped into 36 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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