Chapter 2 of The Treasure-Train is here in full — 398 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter II
Chapter 2 of The Treasure-Train is here in full — 398 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Maude Euston," she hissed, as though Lane had been as inarticulate as the boxes of gold about, "you have saved your lover's reputation--perhaps. At least the shipment is safe. But you have ruined your father. The deal will go through. Already that has been arranged.
Chapter 2 of The Treasure-Train is here in full — 398 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/79 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading “"Maude Euston," she hissed, as though Lane had been as inarticulate as the boxes of gold about, "you have saved your lover's reputation--perhaps.”
past form of “hiss” — make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
From this reading “"Maude Euston," she hissed, as though Lane had been as inarticulate as the boxes of gold about, "you have saved your lover's reputation--perhaps.”
without or deprived of the use of speech or words
From this reading “"Maude Euston," she hissed, as though Lane had been as inarticulate as the boxes of gold about, "you have saved your lover's reputation--perhaps.”
a narrow way or road
From this reading “"Maude Euston," she hissed, as though Lane had been as inarticulate as the boxes of gold about, "you have saved your lover's reputation--perhaps.”
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading “"Maude Euston," she hissed, as though Lane had been as inarticulate as the boxes of gold about, "you have saved your lover's reputation--perhaps.”
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading “"Maude Euston," she hissed, as though Lane had been as inarticulate as the boxes of gold about, "you have saved your lover's reputation--perhaps.”
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading “But you have ruined your father.”
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading “At least the shipment is safe.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Maude Euston," she hissed, as though Lane had been as inarticulate as the boxes of gold about, "you have saved your lover's reputation--perhaps.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already that has been arranged.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Already that has been arranged.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Maude Euston," she hissed, as though Lane had been as inarticulate as the boxes of gold about, "you have saved your lover's reputation--perhaps.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least the shipment is safe.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Maude Euston," she hissed, as though Lane had been as inarticulate as the boxes of gold about, "you have saved your lover's reputation--perhaps.
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading "Maude Euston," she hissed, as though Lane had been as inarticulate as the boxes of gold about, "you have saved your lover's reputation--perhaps.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But you have ruined your father.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The deal will go through.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Maude Euston," she hissed, as though Lane had been as inarticulate as the boxes of gold about, "you have saved your lover's reputation--perhaps.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But you have ruined your father.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The deal will go through.
coins made of gold
From this reading "Maude Euston," she hissed, as though Lane had been as inarticulate as the boxes of gold about, "you have saved your lover's reputation--perhaps.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Maude Euston," she hissed, as though Lane had been as inarticulate as the boxes of gold about, "you have saved your lover's reputation--perhaps.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Already that has been arranged.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Maude Euston," she hissed, as though Lane had been as inarticulate as the boxes of gold about, "you have saved your lover's reputation--perhaps.
past form of “hiss” — make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
From this reading "Maude Euston," she hissed, as though Lane had been as inarticulate as the boxes of gold about, "you have saved your lover's reputation--perhaps.
without or deprived of the use of speech or words
From this reading "Maude Euston," she hissed, as though Lane had been as inarticulate as the boxes of gold about, "you have saved your lover's reputation--perhaps.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At least the shipment is safe.
a narrow way or road
From this reading "Maude Euston," she hissed, as though Lane had been as inarticulate as the boxes of gold about, "you have saved your lover's reputation--perhaps.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least the shipment is safe.
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading "Maude Euston," she hissed, as though Lane had been as inarticulate as the boxes of gold about, "you have saved your lover's reputation--perhaps.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Maude Euston," she hissed, as though Lane had been as inarticulate as the boxes of gold about, "you have saved your lover's reputation--perhaps.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Maude Euston," she hissed, as though Lane had been as inarticulate as the boxes of gold about, "you have saved your lover's reputation--perhaps.
by chance
From this reading "Maude Euston," she hissed, as though Lane had been as inarticulate as the boxes of gold about, "you have saved your lover's reputation--perhaps.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading "Maude Euston," she hissed, as though Lane had been as inarticulate as the boxes of gold about, "you have saved your lover's reputation--perhaps.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading But you have ruined your father.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading At least the shipment is safe.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading "Maude Euston," she hissed, as though Lane had been as inarticulate as the boxes of gold about, "you have saved your lover's reputation--perhaps.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Maude Euston," she hissed, as though Lane had been as inarticulate as the boxes of gold about, "you have saved your lover's reputation--perhaps.
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading At least the shipment is safe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Already that has been arranged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Maude Euston," she hissed, as though Lane had been as inarticulate as the boxes of gold about, "you have saved your lover's reputation--perhaps.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Maude Euston," she hissed, as though Lane had been as inarticulate as the boxes of gold about, "you have saved your lover's reputation--perhaps.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The deal will go through.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The deal will go through.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Maude Euston," she hissed, as though Lane had been as inarticulate as the boxes of gold about, "you have saved your lover's reputation--perhaps.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Maude Euston," she hissed, as though Lane had been as inarticulate as the boxes of gold about, "you have saved your lover's reputation--perhaps.
Chapter 2 of The Treasure-Train by Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin) Reeve holds 398 sentences, grouped into 80 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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.
Chapter 2 holds 398 sentences of The Treasure-Train, unabridged, divided into 80 reading sections.
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