Chapter 1 of The Treasure-Train is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of The Treasure-Train is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The sight of Maude Euston had prompted the thought of his rival, now with a clear field. What did it mean? Was he jealous of Lane, or did his words have a deeper meaning? What difference could it have made if Lane had a free hand in managing the shipment of treasure for the company? Kennedy looked long and carefully at the face of the sick man.
Chapter 1 of The Treasure-Train is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 14/81 · 5 reading units · Lines 66–70
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comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading “Was he jealous of Lane, or did his words have a deeper meaning?”
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading “Was he jealous of Lane, or did his words have a deeper meaning?”
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading “Kennedy looked long and carefully at the face of the sick man.”
a narrow way or road
From this reading “Was he jealous of Lane, or did his words have a deeper meaning?”
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading “What difference could it have made if Lane had a free hand in managing the shipment of treasure for the company?”
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading “The sight of Maude Euston had prompted the thought of his rival, now with a clear field.”
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading “The sight of Maude Euston had prompted the thought of his rival, now with a clear field.”
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading “What difference could it have made if Lane had a free hand in managing the shipment of treasure for the company?”
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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 The sight of Maude Euston had prompted the thought of his rival, now with a clear field.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kennedy looked long and carefully at the face of the sick man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Kennedy looked long and carefully at the face of the sick man.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Kennedy looked long and carefully at the face of the sick man.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The sight of Maude Euston had prompted the thought of his rival, now with a clear field.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading What difference could it have made if Lane had a free hand in managing the shipment of treasure for the company?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What difference could it have made if Lane had a free hand in managing the shipment of treasure for the company?
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Was he jealous of Lane, or did his words have a deeper meaning?
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading What did it mean?
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading What difference could it have made if Lane had a free hand in managing the shipment of treasure for the company?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sight of Maude Euston had prompted the thought of his rival, now with a clear field.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Kennedy looked long and carefully at the face of the sick man.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The sight of Maude Euston had prompted the thought of his rival, now with a clear field.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What difference could it have made if Lane had a free hand in managing the shipment of treasure for the company?
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading What difference could it have made if Lane had a free hand in managing the shipment of treasure for the company?
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sight of Maude Euston had prompted the thought of his rival, now with a clear field.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading What difference could it have made if Lane had a free hand in managing the shipment of treasure for the company?
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Was he jealous of Lane, or did his words have a deeper meaning?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Was he jealous of Lane, or did his words have a deeper meaning?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sight of Maude Euston had prompted the thought of his rival, now with a clear field.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What difference could it have made if Lane had a free hand in managing the shipment of treasure for the company?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What difference could it have made if Lane had a free hand in managing the shipment of treasure for the company?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What did it mean?
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Was he jealous of Lane, or did his words have a deeper meaning?
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading Kennedy looked long and carefully at the face of the sick man.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Was he jealous of Lane, or did his words have a deeper meaning?
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Kennedy looked long and carefully at the face of the sick man.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Kennedy looked long and carefully at the face of the sick man.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading What difference could it have made if Lane had a free hand in managing the shipment of treasure for the company?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Kennedy looked long and carefully at the face of the sick man.
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading What difference could it have made if Lane had a free hand in managing the shipment of treasure for the company?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sight of Maude Euston had prompted the thought of his rival, now with a clear field.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading What did it mean?
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Was he jealous of Lane, or did his words have a deeper meaning?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The sight of Maude Euston had prompted the thought of his rival, now with a clear field.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sight of Maude Euston had prompted the thought of his rival, now with a clear field.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Was he jealous of Lane, or did his words have a deeper meaning?
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading The sight of Maude Euston had prompted the thought of his rival, now with a clear field.
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading The sight of Maude Euston had prompted the thought of his rival, now with a clear field.
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading What difference could it have made if Lane had a free hand in managing the shipment of treasure for the company?
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Kennedy looked long and carefully at the face of the sick man.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The sight of Maude Euston had prompted the thought of his rival, now with a clear field.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sight of Maude Euston had prompted the thought of his rival, now with a clear field.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The sight of Maude Euston had prompted the thought of his rival, now with a clear field.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading What difference could it have made if Lane had a free hand in managing the shipment of treasure for the company?
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was he jealous of Lane, or did his words have a deeper meaning?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What did it mean?
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sight of Maude Euston had prompted the thought of his rival, now with a clear field.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Was he jealous of Lane, or did his words have a deeper meaning?
Chapter 1 of The Treasure-Train by Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin) Reeve holds 409 sentences, grouped into 82 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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