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The Rim of the Desert
The Rim of the Desert

Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.
And here Daniels, detailed to learn something in regard to the Iditarod strike where, it was rumored, the Morgansteins were negotiating for the miner's valuable holdings, finally traced him.
"Sure we have a Banks of Alaska with us," the clerk responded, smiling, and turned the page to show the _Press_ representative the strained, left-handed signature.
"He's a sawed-off specimen with a face like a peachstone; but he said if he put down his regular name, the boys likely would miss his trail."
"Mrs. Annabel Green Banks Hesperides Vale," read Jimmie.
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The Rim of the Desert

Chapter XX · Chapter 20

Chapter 20 of The Rim of the Desert is here in full — 269 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/53 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.
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And here Daniels, detailed to learn something in regard to the Iditarod strike where, it was rumored, the Morgansteins were negotiating for the miner's valuable holdings, finally traced him.
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"Sure we have a Banks of Alaska with us," the clerk responded, smiling, and turned the page to show the _Press_ representative the strained, left-handed signature.
/ʃʊr wiː hæv ə bæŋks ʌv əˈlæskə wɪð ʌs ðə klɜːrk rɪˈspɑːndɪd ˈsmaɪlɪŋ ənd tɜːrnd ðə peɪdʒ tuː ʃoʊ ðə pres ˌreprəˈzentətɪv ðə streɪnd ˌleftˈhændɪd ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
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"He's a sawed-off specimen with a face like a peachstone; but he said if he put down his regular name, the boys likely would miss his trail."
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"Mrs. Annabel Green Banks Hesperides Vale," read Jimmie.

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.

holdings noun US /ˈhoʊldɪŋz/

plural of “holding” — the act of retaining something

From this reading “And here Daniels, detailed to learn something in regard to the Iditarod strike where, it was rumored, the Morgansteins were negotiating for the miner's valuable holdings, finally traced him.”

Iditarod noun US /ˌɪˈdɪtərɔːd/

an important dogsled race run annually on the Iditarod Trail

From this reading “And here Daniels, detailed to learn something in regard to the Iditarod strike where, it was rumored, the Morgansteins were negotiating for the miner's valuable holdings, finally traced him.”

left-handed adjective US /ˌleftˈhændɪd/

using or intended for the left hand

From this reading “"Sure we have a Banks of Alaska with us," the clerk responded, smiling, and turned the page to show the _Press_ representative the strained, left-handed signature.”

miner's noun US /ˈmaɪnərz/

possessive form of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading “And here Daniels, detailed to learn something in regard to the Iditarod strike where, it was rumored, the Morgansteins were negotiating for the miner's valuable holdings, finally traced him.”

negotiating verb US /nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “negotiate” — discuss the terms of an arrangement

From this reading “And here Daniels, detailed to learn something in regard to the Iditarod strike where, it was rumored, the Morgansteins were negotiating for the miner's valuable holdings, finally traced him.”

reclamation noun US /ˌrekləˈmeɪʃən/

the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

From this reading “KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.”

rumored verb US /ˈruːmərd/

past form of “rumor” — tell or spread rumors

From this reading “And here Daniels, detailed to learn something in regard to the Iditarod strike where, it was rumored, the Morgansteins were negotiating for the miner's valuable holdings, finally traced him.”

Seattle noun US /siˈætəl/

a major port of entry and the largest city in Washington

From this reading “KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.”

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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 KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

AlaskanounUS /əˈlæskə/

a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union

From this reading "Sure we have a Banks of Alaska with us," the clerk responded, smiling, and turned the page to show the _Press_ representative the strained, left-handed signature.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

Annabel

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

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

BanksnounUS /bæŋks/

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

boysnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading "He's a sawed-off specimen with a face like a peachstone; but he said if he put down his regular name, the boys likely would miss his trail."

broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

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

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "He's a sawed-off specimen with a face like a peachstone; but he said if he put down his regular name, the boys likely would miss his trail."

clerknounUS /klɜːrk/

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading "Sure we have a Banks of Alaska with us," the clerk responded, smiling, and turned the page to show the _Press_ representative the strained, left-handed signature.

combiningnounUS /kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ/

an occurrence that results in things being united

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

crewnounUS /kruː/

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

DanielsnounUS /ˈdænjəlz/

plural of “daniel” — (Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading And here Daniels, detailed to learn something in regard to the Iditarod strike where, it was rumored, the Morgansteins were negotiating for the miner's valuable holdings, finally traced him.

detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading And here Daniels, detailed to learn something in regard to the Iditarod strike where, it was rumored, the Morgansteins were negotiating for the miner's valuable holdings, finally traced him.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "He's a sawed-off specimen with a face like a peachstone; but he said if he put down his regular name, the boys likely would miss his trail."

finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading And here Daniels, detailed to learn something in regard to the Iditarod strike where, it was rumored, the Morgansteins were negotiating for the miner's valuable holdings, finally traced him.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

GreennounUS /ɡriːn/

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading "Mrs. Annabel Green Banks Hesperides Vale," read Jimmie.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Sure we have a Banks of Alaska with us," the clerk responded, smiling, and turned the page to show the _Press_ representative the strained, left-handed signature.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

He's

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

From this reading "He's a sawed-off specimen with a face like a peachstone; but he said if he put down his regular name, the boys likely would miss his trail."

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading And here Daniels, detailed to learn something in regard to the Iditarod strike where, it was rumored, the Morgansteins were negotiating for the miner's valuable holdings, finally traced him.

Hesperidesnoun

(Greek mythology) group of 3 to 7 nymphs who guarded the golden apples that Gaea gave as a wedding gift to Hera

From this reading "Mrs. Annabel Green Banks Hesperides Vale," read Jimmie.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And here Daniels, detailed to learn something in regard to the Iditarod strike where, it was rumored, the Morgansteins were negotiating for the miner's valuable holdings, finally traced him.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "He's a sawed-off specimen with a face like a peachstone; but he said if he put down his regular name, the boys likely would miss his trail."

holdingsnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋz/

plural of “holding” — the act of retaining something

From this reading And here Daniels, detailed to learn something in regard to the Iditarod strike where, it was rumored, the Morgansteins were negotiating for the miner's valuable holdings, finally traced him.

HotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

IditarodnounUS /ˌɪˈdɪtərɔːd/

an important dogsled race run annually on the Iditarod Trail

From this reading And here Daniels, detailed to learn something in regard to the Iditarod strike where, it was rumored, the Morgansteins were negotiating for the miner's valuable holdings, finally traced him.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "He's a sawed-off specimen with a face like a peachstone; but he said if he put down his regular name, the boys likely would miss his trail."

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And here Daniels, detailed to learn something in regard to the Iditarod strike where, it was rumored, the Morgansteins were negotiating for the miner's valuable holdings, finally traced him.

Jimmie

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

From this reading "Mrs. Annabel Green Banks Hesperides Vale," read Jimmie.

journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

KERNELnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/

the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

learnverbUS /lɜːrn/

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading And here Daniels, detailed to learn something in regard to the Iditarod strike where, it was rumored, the Morgansteins were negotiating for the miner's valuable holdings, finally traced him.

left-handedadjectiveUS /ˌleftˈhændɪd/

using or intended for the left hand

From this reading "Sure we have a Banks of Alaska with us," the clerk responded, smiling, and turned the page to show the _Press_ representative the strained, left-handed signature.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "He's a sawed-off specimen with a face like a peachstone; but he said if he put down his regular name, the boys likely would miss his trail."

likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading "He's a sawed-off specimen with a face like a peachstone; but he said if he put down his regular name, the boys likely would miss his trail."

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

miner'snounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/

possessive form of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading And here Daniels, detailed to learn something in regard to the Iditarod strike where, it was rumored, the Morgansteins were negotiating for the miner's valuable holdings, finally traced him.

missverbUS /mɪs/

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "He's a sawed-off specimen with a face like a peachstone; but he said if he put down his regular name, the boys likely would miss his trail."

Morgansteins

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

From this reading And here Daniels, detailed to learn something in regard to the Iditarod strike where, it was rumored, the Morgansteins were negotiating for the miner's valuable holdings, finally traced him.

MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Mrs. Annabel Green Banks Hesperides Vale," read Jimmie.

nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "He's a sawed-off specimen with a face like a peachstone; but he said if he put down his regular name, the boys likely would miss his trail."

negotiatingverbUS /nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “negotiate” — discuss the terms of an arrangement

From this reading And here Daniels, detailed to learn something in regard to the Iditarod strike where, it was rumored, the Morgansteins were negotiating for the miner's valuable holdings, finally traced him.

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Sure we have a Banks of Alaska with us," the clerk responded, smiling, and turned the page to show the _Press_ representative the strained, left-handed signature.

OregonnounUS /ˈɔːrəɡən/

a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

pagenounUS /peɪdʒ/

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading "Sure we have a Banks of Alaska with us," the clerk responded, smiling, and turned the page to show the _Press_ representative the strained, left-handed signature.

PEACHnounUS /piːtʃ/

cultivated in temperate regions

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

peachstone

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

From this reading "He's a sawed-off specimen with a face like a peachstone; but he said if he put down his regular name, the boys likely would miss his trail."

pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

PressverbUS /pres/

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading "Sure we have a Banks of Alaska with us," the clerk responded, smiling, and turned the page to show the _Press_ representative the strained, left-handed signature.

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "He's a sawed-off specimen with a face like a peachstone; but he said if he put down his regular name, the boys likely would miss his trail."

readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading "Mrs. Annabel Green Banks Hesperides Vale," read Jimmie.

reclamationnounUS /ˌrekləˈmeɪʃən/

the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading And here Daniels, detailed to learn something in regard to the Iditarod strike where, it was rumored, the Morgansteins were negotiating for the miner's valuable holdings, finally traced him.

registeredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/

(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading "He's a sawed-off specimen with a face like a peachstone; but he said if he put down his regular name, the boys likely would miss his trail."

representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/

a person who represents others

From this reading "Sure we have a Banks of Alaska with us," the clerk responded, smiling, and turned the page to show the _Press_ representative the strained, left-handed signature.

respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading "Sure we have a Banks of Alaska with us," the clerk responded, smiling, and turned the page to show the _Press_ representative the strained, left-handed signature.

returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

rumoredverbUS /ˈruːmərd/

past form of “rumor” — tell or spread rumors

From this reading And here Daniels, detailed to learn something in regard to the Iditarod strike where, it was rumored, the Morgansteins were negotiating for the miner's valuable holdings, finally traced him.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "He's a sawed-off specimen with a face like a peachstone; but he said if he put down his regular name, the boys likely would miss his trail."

sawed-offadjective

well below average height

From this reading "He's a sawed-off specimen with a face like a peachstone; but he said if he put down his regular name, the boys likely would miss his trail."

SeattlenounUS /siˈætəl/

a major port of entry and the largest city in Washington

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

showverbUS /ʃoʊ/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "Sure we have a Banks of Alaska with us," the clerk responded, smiling, and turned the page to show the _Press_ representative the strained, left-handed signature.

signaturenounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/

your name written in your own handwriting

From this reading "Sure we have a Banks of Alaska with us," the clerk responded, smiling, and turned the page to show the _Press_ representative the strained, left-handed signature.

smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "Sure we have a Banks of Alaska with us," the clerk responded, smiling, and turned the page to show the _Press_ representative the strained, left-handed signature.

somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading And here Daniels, detailed to learn something in regard to the Iditarod strike where, it was rumored, the Morgansteins were negotiating for the miner's valuable holdings, finally traced him.

specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/

an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading "He's a sawed-off specimen with a face like a peachstone; but he said if he put down his regular name, the boys likely would miss his trail."

stepnounUS /step/

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/

lacking natural ease

From this reading "Sure we have a Banks of Alaska with us," the clerk responded, smiling, and turned the page to show the _Press_ representative the strained, left-handed signature.

strikeverbUS /straɪk/

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading And here Daniels, detailed to learn something in regard to the Iditarod strike where, it was rumored, the Morgansteins were negotiating for the miner's valuable holdings, finally traced him.

SureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "Sure we have a Banks of Alaska with us," the clerk responded, smiling, and turned the page to show the _Press_ representative the strained, left-handed signature.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

tracedverbUS /treɪst/

past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

From this reading And here Daniels, detailed to learn something in regard to the Iditarod strike where, it was rumored, the Morgansteins were negotiating for the miner's valuable holdings, finally traced him.

trailnounUS /treɪl/

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading "He's a sawed-off specimen with a face like a peachstone; but he said if he put down his regular name, the boys likely would miss his trail."

turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/

moved around an axis or center

From this reading "Sure we have a Banks of Alaska with us," the clerk responded, smiling, and turned the page to show the _Press_ representative the strained, left-handed signature.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Sure we have a Banks of Alaska with us," the clerk responded, smiling, and turned the page to show the _Press_ representative the strained, left-handed signature.

ValenounUS /veɪl/

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading "Mrs. Annabel Green Banks Hesperides Vale," read Jimmie.

valuableadjectiveUS /ˈvæljəbəl/

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading And here Daniels, detailed to learn something in regard to the Iditarod strike where, it was rumored, the Morgansteins were negotiating for the miner's valuable holdings, finally traced him.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading And here Daniels, detailed to learn something in regard to the Iditarod strike where, it was rumored, the Morgansteins were negotiating for the miner's valuable holdings, finally traced him.

WashingtonnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Sure we have a Banks of Alaska with us," the clerk responded, smiling, and turned the page to show the _Press_ representative the strained, left-handed signature.

weddingnounUS /ˈwedɪŋ/

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading And here Daniels, detailed to learn something in regard to the Iditarod strike where, it was rumored, the Morgansteins were negotiating for the miner's valuable holdings, finally traced him.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading And here Daniels, detailed to learn something in regard to the Iditarod strike where, it was rumored, the Morgansteins were negotiating for the miner's valuable holdings, finally traced him.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading KERNEL AND PEACH After that little wedding journey down in Oregon, Banks returned to Seattle to engage a crew for the first step to reclamation; combining pleasure with business, he brought Annabel and registered at the New Washington Hotel.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "He's a sawed-off specimen with a face like a peachstone; but he said if he put down his regular name, the boys likely would miss his trail."

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