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The Six River Motor Boat Boys on the St. Lawrence
The Six River Motor Boat Boys on the St. Lawrence

Chapter XV

Chapter 15 of The Six River Motor Boat Boys on the St. Lawrence is here in full — 139 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Chapter 15 of The Six River Motor Boat Boys on the St. Lawrence by Harry Gordon holds 139 sentences, grouped into 28 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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Chapter 15 holds 139 sentences of The Six River Motor Boat Boys on the St. Lawrence, unabridged, divided into 28 reading sections.

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River
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THROUGH THE FAMOUS RAPIDS A special bunk, the softest and springiest that could be made, was fitted up for Captain Joe in the cabin that night.
The old fellow so enjoyed visiting with the boys that it was late before they went to sleep, and so the sun was well up when they left their beds in the morning.
"Now," Clay said, after all had indulged in a short swim in the river, "we're going to celebrate the arrival of Captain Joe by one of Alex's beefsteak breakfasts at a restaurant.
Captain Joe has traveled so far to see us that we're not going to take any chances on having him poisoned by Case's cooking."
"Now look here, boys," Captain Joe remonstrated, "I've had a good many restaurant meals along the South Branch since you boys deserted me, and a chef has been cooking for me on the Rutland boat, so I propose that we get breakfast right here, on the _Rambler_.
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The Six River Motor Boat Boys on the St. Lawrence

Chapter XV

Chapter 15 of The Six River Motor Boat Boys on the St. Lawrence is here in full — 139 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/28 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THROUGH THE FAMOUS RAPIDS A special bunk, the softest and springiest that could be made, was fitted up for Captain Joe in the cabin that night.
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The old fellow so enjoyed visiting with the boys that it was late before they went to sleep, and so the sun was well up when they left their beds in the morning.
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"Now," Clay said, after all had indulged in a short swim in the river, "we're going to celebrate the arrival of Captain Joe by one of Alex's beefsteak breakfasts at a restaurant.
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Captain Joe has traveled so far to see us that we're not going to take any chances on having him poisoned by Case's cooking."
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"Now look here, boys," Captain Joe remonstrated, "I've had a good many restaurant meals along the South Branch since you boys deserted me, and a chef has been cooking for me on the Rutland boat, so I propose that we get breakfast right here, on the _Rambler_.

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After preposition US /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading “"Now," Clay said, after all had indulged in a short swim in the river, "we're going to celebrate the arrival of Captain Joe by one of Alex's beefsteak breakfasts at a restaurant.”

Along preposition US /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading “"Now look here, boys," Captain Joe remonstrated, "I've had a good many restaurant meals along the South Branch since you boys deserted me, and a chef has been cooking for me on the Rutland boat, so I propose that we get breakfast right here, on the _Rambler_.”

Been auxiliary verb US /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “"Now look here, boys," Captain Joe remonstrated, "I've had a good many restaurant meals along the South Branch since you boys deserted me, and a chef has been cooking for me on the Rutland boat, so I propose that we get breakfast right here, on the _Rambler_.”

Before preposition US /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “The old fellow so enjoyed visiting with the boys that it was late before they went to sleep, and so the sun was well up when they left their beds in the morning.”

Could modal verb US /kʊd/

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

From this reading “THROUGH THE FAMOUS RAPIDS A special bunk, the softest and springiest that could be made, was fitted up for Captain Joe in the cabin that night.”

Fitted adjective US /ˈfɪtɪd/

prepared and equipped for a particular purpose

From this reading “THROUGH THE FAMOUS RAPIDS A special bunk, the softest and springiest that could be made, was fitted up for Captain Joe in the cabin that night.”

Has auxiliary verb US /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Captain Joe has traveled so far to see us that we're not going to take any chances on having him poisoned by Case's cooking."”

Having auxiliary verb US /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading “Captain Joe has traveled so far to see us that we're not going to take any chances on having him poisoned by Case's cooking."”

One pronoun US /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “"Now," Clay said, after all had indulged in a short swim in the river, "we're going to celebrate the arrival of Captain Joe by one of Alex's beefsteak breakfasts at a restaurant.”

Since preposition US /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading “"Now look here, boys," Captain Joe remonstrated, "I've had a good many restaurant meals along the South Branch since you boys deserted me, and a chef has been cooking for me on the Rutland boat, so I propose that we get breakfast right here, on the _Rambler_.”

THROUGH preposition US /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “THROUGH THE FAMOUS RAPIDS A special bunk, the softest and springiest that could be made, was fitted up for Captain Joe in the cabin that night.”

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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 THROUGH THE FAMOUS RAPIDS A special bunk, the softest and springiest that could be made, was fitted up for Captain Joe in the cabin that night.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading "Now," Clay said, after all had indulged in a short swim in the river, "we're going to celebrate the arrival of Captain Joe by one of Alex's beefsteak breakfasts at a restaurant.

Alex's

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From this reading "Now," Clay said, after all had indulged in a short swim in the river, "we're going to celebrate the arrival of Captain Joe by one of Alex's beefsteak breakfasts at a restaurant.

all

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From this reading "Now," Clay said, after all had indulged in a short swim in the river, "we're going to celebrate the arrival of Captain Joe by one of Alex's beefsteak breakfasts at a restaurant.

alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "Now look here, boys," Captain Joe remonstrated, "I've had a good many restaurant meals along the South Branch since you boys deserted me, and a chef has been cooking for me on the Rutland boat, so I propose that we get breakfast right here, on the _Rambler_.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THROUGH THE FAMOUS RAPIDS A special bunk, the softest and springiest that could be made, was fitted up for Captain Joe in the cabin that night.

any

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From this reading Captain Joe has traveled so far to see us that we're not going to take any chances on having him poisoned by Case's cooking."

arrival

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From this reading "Now," Clay said, after all had indulged in a short swim in the river, "we're going to celebrate the arrival of Captain Joe by one of Alex's beefsteak breakfasts at a restaurant.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Now," Clay said, after all had indulged in a short swim in the river, "we're going to celebrate the arrival of Captain Joe by one of Alex's beefsteak breakfasts at a restaurant.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THROUGH THE FAMOUS RAPIDS A special bunk, the softest and springiest that could be made, was fitted up for Captain Joe in the cabin that night.

beds

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From this reading The old fellow so enjoyed visiting with the boys that it was late before they went to sleep, and so the sun was well up when they left their beds in the morning.

beefsteak

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From this reading "Now," Clay said, after all had indulged in a short swim in the river, "we're going to celebrate the arrival of Captain Joe by one of Alex's beefsteak breakfasts at a restaurant.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Now look here, boys," Captain Joe remonstrated, "I've had a good many restaurant meals along the South Branch since you boys deserted me, and a chef has been cooking for me on the Rutland boat, so I propose that we get breakfast right here, on the _Rambler_.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The old fellow so enjoyed visiting with the boys that it was late before they went to sleep, and so the sun was well up when they left their beds in the morning.

boat

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From this reading "Now look here, boys," Captain Joe remonstrated, "I've had a good many restaurant meals along the South Branch since you boys deserted me, and a chef has been cooking for me on the Rutland boat, so I propose that we get breakfast right here, on the _Rambler_.

boys

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From this reading The old fellow so enjoyed visiting with the boys that it was late before they went to sleep, and so the sun was well up when they left their beds in the morning.

Branch

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From this reading "Now look here, boys," Captain Joe remonstrated, "I've had a good many restaurant meals along the South Branch since you boys deserted me, and a chef has been cooking for me on the Rutland boat, so I propose that we get breakfast right here, on the _Rambler_.

breakfast

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From this reading "Now look here, boys," Captain Joe remonstrated, "I've had a good many restaurant meals along the South Branch since you boys deserted me, and a chef has been cooking for me on the Rutland boat, so I propose that we get breakfast right here, on the _Rambler_.

breakfasts

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From this reading "Now," Clay said, after all had indulged in a short swim in the river, "we're going to celebrate the arrival of Captain Joe by one of Alex's beefsteak breakfasts at a restaurant.

bunk

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

From this reading THROUGH THE FAMOUS RAPIDS A special bunk, the softest and springiest that could be made, was fitted up for Captain Joe in the cabin that night.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Now," Clay said, after all had indulged in a short swim in the river, "we're going to celebrate the arrival of Captain Joe by one of Alex's beefsteak breakfasts at a restaurant.

cabin

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From this reading THROUGH THE FAMOUS RAPIDS A special bunk, the softest and springiest that could be made, was fitted up for Captain Joe in the cabin that night.

Captain

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From this reading THROUGH THE FAMOUS RAPIDS A special bunk, the softest and springiest that could be made, was fitted up for Captain Joe in the cabin that night.

Case's

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From this reading Captain Joe has traveled so far to see us that we're not going to take any chances on having him poisoned by Case's cooking."

celebrate

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From this reading "Now," Clay said, after all had indulged in a short swim in the river, "we're going to celebrate the arrival of Captain Joe by one of Alex's beefsteak breakfasts at a restaurant.

chances

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From this reading Captain Joe has traveled so far to see us that we're not going to take any chances on having him poisoned by Case's cooking."

chef

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From this reading "Now look here, boys," Captain Joe remonstrated, "I've had a good many restaurant meals along the South Branch since you boys deserted me, and a chef has been cooking for me on the Rutland boat, so I propose that we get breakfast right here, on the _Rambler_.

Clay

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From this reading "Now," Clay said, after all had indulged in a short swim in the river, "we're going to celebrate the arrival of Captain Joe by one of Alex's beefsteak breakfasts at a restaurant.

cooking

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

From this reading Captain Joe has traveled so far to see us that we're not going to take any chances on having him poisoned by Case's cooking."

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

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

From this reading THROUGH THE FAMOUS RAPIDS A special bunk, the softest and springiest that could be made, was fitted up for Captain Joe in the cabin that night.

deserted

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

From this reading "Now look here, boys," Captain Joe remonstrated, "I've had a good many restaurant meals along the South Branch since you boys deserted me, and a chef has been cooking for me on the Rutland boat, so I propose that we get breakfast right here, on the _Rambler_.

enjoyed

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

From this reading The old fellow so enjoyed visiting with the boys that it was late before they went to sleep, and so the sun was well up when they left their beds in the morning.

FAMOUS

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From this reading THROUGH THE FAMOUS RAPIDS A special bunk, the softest and springiest that could be made, was fitted up for Captain Joe in the cabin that night.

far

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From this reading Captain Joe has traveled so far to see us that we're not going to take any chances on having him poisoned by Case's cooking."

fellow

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

From this reading The old fellow so enjoyed visiting with the boys that it was late before they went to sleep, and so the sun was well up when they left their beds in the morning.

fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪd/

prepared and equipped for a particular purpose

From this reading THROUGH THE FAMOUS RAPIDS A special bunk, the softest and springiest that could be made, was fitted up for Captain Joe in the cabin that night.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THROUGH THE FAMOUS RAPIDS A special bunk, the softest and springiest that could be made, was fitted up for Captain Joe in the cabin that night.

get

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From this reading "Now look here, boys," Captain Joe remonstrated, "I've had a good many restaurant meals along the South Branch since you boys deserted me, and a chef has been cooking for me on the Rutland boat, so I propose that we get breakfast right here, on the _Rambler_.

going

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

From this reading "Now," Clay said, after all had indulged in a short swim in the river, "we're going to celebrate the arrival of Captain Joe by one of Alex's beefsteak breakfasts at a restaurant.

good

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

From this reading "Now look here, boys," Captain Joe remonstrated, "I've had a good many restaurant meals along the South Branch since you boys deserted me, and a chef has been cooking for me on the Rutland boat, so I propose that we get breakfast right here, on the _Rambler_.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading "Now," Clay said, after all had indulged in a short swim in the river, "we're going to celebrate the arrival of Captain Joe by one of Alex's beefsteak breakfasts at a restaurant.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Captain Joe has traveled so far to see us that we're not going to take any chances on having him poisoned by Case's cooking."

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Captain Joe has traveled so far to see us that we're not going to take any chances on having him poisoned by Case's cooking."

here

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

From this reading "Now look here, boys," Captain Joe remonstrated, "I've had a good many restaurant meals along the South Branch since you boys deserted me, and a chef has been cooking for me on the Rutland boat, so I propose that we get breakfast right here, on the _Rambler_.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading Captain Joe has traveled so far to see us that we're not going to take any chances on having him poisoned by Case's cooking."

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "Now look here, boys," Captain Joe remonstrated, "I've had a good many restaurant meals along the South Branch since you boys deserted me, and a chef has been cooking for me on the Rutland boat, so I propose that we get breakfast right here, on the _Rambler_.

I've

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

From this reading "Now look here, boys," Captain Joe remonstrated, "I've had a good many restaurant meals along the South Branch since you boys deserted me, and a chef has been cooking for me on the Rutland boat, so I propose that we get breakfast right here, on the _Rambler_.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THROUGH THE FAMOUS RAPIDS A special bunk, the softest and springiest that could be made, was fitted up for Captain Joe in the cabin that night.

indulged

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From this reading "Now," Clay said, after all had indulged in a short swim in the river, "we're going to celebrate the arrival of Captain Joe by one of Alex's beefsteak breakfasts at a restaurant.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The old fellow so enjoyed visiting with the boys that it was late before they went to sleep, and so the sun was well up when they left their beds in the morning.

Joe

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From this reading THROUGH THE FAMOUS RAPIDS A special bunk, the softest and springiest that could be made, was fitted up for Captain Joe in the cabin that night.

late

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From this reading The old fellow so enjoyed visiting with the boys that it was late before they went to sleep, and so the sun was well up when they left their beds in the morning.

left

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From this reading The old fellow so enjoyed visiting with the boys that it was late before they went to sleep, and so the sun was well up when they left their beds in the morning.

look

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From this reading "Now look here, boys," Captain Joe remonstrated, "I've had a good many restaurant meals along the South Branch since you boys deserted me, and a chef has been cooking for me on the Rutland boat, so I propose that we get breakfast right here, on the _Rambler_.

made

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From this reading THROUGH THE FAMOUS RAPIDS A special bunk, the softest and springiest that could be made, was fitted up for Captain Joe in the cabin that night.

many

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From this reading "Now look here, boys," Captain Joe remonstrated, "I've had a good many restaurant meals along the South Branch since you boys deserted me, and a chef has been cooking for me on the Rutland boat, so I propose that we get breakfast right here, on the _Rambler_.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Now look here, boys," Captain Joe remonstrated, "I've had a good many restaurant meals along the South Branch since you boys deserted me, and a chef has been cooking for me on the Rutland boat, so I propose that we get breakfast right here, on the _Rambler_.

meals

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

From this reading "Now look here, boys," Captain Joe remonstrated, "I've had a good many restaurant meals along the South Branch since you boys deserted me, and a chef has been cooking for me on the Rutland boat, so I propose that we get breakfast right here, on the _Rambler_.

morning

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From this reading The old fellow so enjoyed visiting with the boys that it was late before they went to sleep, and so the sun was well up when they left their beds in the morning.

night

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From this reading THROUGH THE FAMOUS RAPIDS A special bunk, the softest and springiest that could be made, was fitted up for Captain Joe in the cabin that night.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Captain Joe has traveled so far to see us that we're not going to take any chances on having him poisoned by Case's cooking."

Now

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From this reading "Now," Clay said, after all had indulged in a short swim in the river, "we're going to celebrate the arrival of Captain Joe by one of Alex's beefsteak breakfasts at a restaurant.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Now," Clay said, after all had indulged in a short swim in the river, "we're going to celebrate the arrival of Captain Joe by one of Alex's beefsteak breakfasts at a restaurant.

old

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From this reading The old fellow so enjoyed visiting with the boys that it was late before they went to sleep, and so the sun was well up when they left their beds in the morning.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Captain Joe has traveled so far to see us that we're not going to take any chances on having him poisoned by Case's cooking."

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Now," Clay said, after all had indulged in a short swim in the river, "we're going to celebrate the arrival of Captain Joe by one of Alex's beefsteak breakfasts at a restaurant.

poisoned

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From this reading Captain Joe has traveled so far to see us that we're not going to take any chances on having him poisoned by Case's cooking."

propose

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From this reading "Now look here, boys," Captain Joe remonstrated, "I've had a good many restaurant meals along the South Branch since you boys deserted me, and a chef has been cooking for me on the Rutland boat, so I propose that we get breakfast right here, on the _Rambler_.

Rambler

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From this reading "Now look here, boys," Captain Joe remonstrated, "I've had a good many restaurant meals along the South Branch since you boys deserted me, and a chef has been cooking for me on the Rutland boat, so I propose that we get breakfast right here, on the _Rambler_.

RAPIDS

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From this reading THROUGH THE FAMOUS RAPIDS A special bunk, the softest and springiest that could be made, was fitted up for Captain Joe in the cabin that night.

remonstrated

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From this reading "Now look here, boys," Captain Joe remonstrated, "I've had a good many restaurant meals along the South Branch since you boys deserted me, and a chef has been cooking for me on the Rutland boat, so I propose that we get breakfast right here, on the _Rambler_.

restaurant

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From this reading "Now," Clay said, after all had indulged in a short swim in the river, "we're going to celebrate the arrival of Captain Joe by one of Alex's beefsteak breakfasts at a restaurant.

right

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From this reading "Now look here, boys," Captain Joe remonstrated, "I've had a good many restaurant meals along the South Branch since you boys deserted me, and a chef has been cooking for me on the Rutland boat, so I propose that we get breakfast right here, on the _Rambler_.

river

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From this reading "Now," Clay said, after all had indulged in a short swim in the river, "we're going to celebrate the arrival of Captain Joe by one of Alex's beefsteak breakfasts at a restaurant.

Rutland

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From this reading "Now look here, boys," Captain Joe remonstrated, "I've had a good many restaurant meals along the South Branch since you boys deserted me, and a chef has been cooking for me on the Rutland boat, so I propose that we get breakfast right here, on the _Rambler_.

said

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From this reading "Now," Clay said, after all had indulged in a short swim in the river, "we're going to celebrate the arrival of Captain Joe by one of Alex's beefsteak breakfasts at a restaurant.

see

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From this reading Captain Joe has traveled so far to see us that we're not going to take any chances on having him poisoned by Case's cooking."

short

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From this reading "Now," Clay said, after all had indulged in a short swim in the river, "we're going to celebrate the arrival of Captain Joe by one of Alex's beefsteak breakfasts at a restaurant.

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "Now look here, boys," Captain Joe remonstrated, "I've had a good many restaurant meals along the South Branch since you boys deserted me, and a chef has been cooking for me on the Rutland boat, so I propose that we get breakfast right here, on the _Rambler_.

sleep

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From this reading The old fellow so enjoyed visiting with the boys that it was late before they went to sleep, and so the sun was well up when they left their beds in the morning.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The old fellow so enjoyed visiting with the boys that it was late before they went to sleep, and so the sun was well up when they left their beds in the morning.

softest

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From this reading THROUGH THE FAMOUS RAPIDS A special bunk, the softest and springiest that could be made, was fitted up for Captain Joe in the cabin that night.

South

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From this reading "Now look here, boys," Captain Joe remonstrated, "I've had a good many restaurant meals along the South Branch since you boys deserted me, and a chef has been cooking for me on the Rutland boat, so I propose that we get breakfast right here, on the _Rambler_.

special

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From this reading THROUGH THE FAMOUS RAPIDS A special bunk, the softest and springiest that could be made, was fitted up for Captain Joe in the cabin that night.

springiest

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From this reading THROUGH THE FAMOUS RAPIDS A special bunk, the softest and springiest that could be made, was fitted up for Captain Joe in the cabin that night.

sun

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From this reading The old fellow so enjoyed visiting with the boys that it was late before they went to sleep, and so the sun was well up when they left their beds in the morning.

swim

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From this reading "Now," Clay said, after all had indulged in a short swim in the river, "we're going to celebrate the arrival of Captain Joe by one of Alex's beefsteak breakfasts at a restaurant.

take

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From this reading Captain Joe has traveled so far to see us that we're not going to take any chances on having him poisoned by Case's cooking."

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THROUGH THE FAMOUS RAPIDS A special bunk, the softest and springiest that could be made, was fitted up for Captain Joe in the cabin that night.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THROUGH THE FAMOUS RAPIDS A special bunk, the softest and springiest that could be made, was fitted up for Captain Joe in the cabin that night.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The old fellow so enjoyed visiting with the boys that it was late before they went to sleep, and so the sun was well up when they left their beds in the morning.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading The old fellow so enjoyed visiting with the boys that it was late before they went to sleep, and so the sun was well up when they left their beds in the morning.

THROUGHprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THROUGH THE FAMOUS RAPIDS A special bunk, the softest and springiest that could be made, was fitted up for Captain Joe in the cabin that night.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The old fellow so enjoyed visiting with the boys that it was late before they went to sleep, and so the sun was well up when they left their beds in the morning.

traveled

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From this reading Captain Joe has traveled so far to see us that we're not going to take any chances on having him poisoned by Case's cooking."

up

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From this reading THROUGH THE FAMOUS RAPIDS A special bunk, the softest and springiest that could be made, was fitted up for Captain Joe in the cabin that night.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

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

From this reading Captain Joe has traveled so far to see us that we're not going to take any chances on having him poisoned by Case's cooking."

visiting

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From this reading The old fellow so enjoyed visiting with the boys that it was late before they went to sleep, and so the sun was well up when they left their beds in the morning.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading THROUGH THE FAMOUS RAPIDS A special bunk, the softest and springiest that could be made, was fitted up for Captain Joe in the cabin that night.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Now look here, boys," Captain Joe remonstrated, "I've had a good many restaurant meals along the South Branch since you boys deserted me, and a chef has been cooking for me on the Rutland boat, so I propose that we get breakfast right here, on the _Rambler_.

we're

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From this reading "Now," Clay said, after all had indulged in a short swim in the river, "we're going to celebrate the arrival of Captain Joe by one of Alex's beefsteak breakfasts at a restaurant.

well

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From this reading The old fellow so enjoyed visiting with the boys that it was late before they went to sleep, and so the sun was well up when they left their beds in the morning.

went

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From this reading The old fellow so enjoyed visiting with the boys that it was late before they went to sleep, and so the sun was well up when they left their beds in the morning.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading The old fellow so enjoyed visiting with the boys that it was late before they went to sleep, and so the sun was well up when they left their beds in the morning.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The old fellow so enjoyed visiting with the boys that it was late before they went to sleep, and so the sun was well up when they left their beds in the morning.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Now look here, boys," Captain Joe remonstrated, "I've had a good many restaurant meals along the South Branch since you boys deserted me, and a chef has been cooking for me on the Rutland boat, so I propose that we get breakfast right here, on the _Rambler_.