Chapter I
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2. The diphthong oe is represented by [oe]. The Broken Road. $1.50 At the Villa Rose. Illustrated.
The Turnstile
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Turnstile is here in full — 141 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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2.
The
diphthong
oe
is
represented
by
[oe].
The
Broken
Road.
$1.50
At
the
Villa
Rose.
Illustrated.
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
The Turnstile
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Turnstile is here in full — 141 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/28 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
Line 1
2.
Line 2
The
diphthong
oe
is
represented
by
[oe].
Line 3
The
Broken
Road.
/ðə ˈbroʊkən roʊd/
Line 4
$1.50
At
the
Villa
Rose.
Line 5
Illustrated.
/ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
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.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading “The Broken Road.”
diphthong
noun
US /ˈdɪfθɔːŋ/
a vowel sound that starts near the articulatory position for one vowel and moves toward the position for another
From this reading “The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].”
Illustrated
verb
US /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading “Illustrated.”
represented
adjective
US /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading “The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].”
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading “The Broken Road.”
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading “$1.50 At the Villa Rose.”
Villa
noun
US /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading “$1.50 At the Villa Rose.”
Word partnerships in these lines
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All words in this reading · 14
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1.50
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From this reading $1.50 At the Villa Rose.
2
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From this reading 2.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading $1.50 At the Villa Rose.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The Broken Road.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
diphthongnounUS /ˈdɪfθɔːŋ/
a vowel sound that starts near the articulatory position for one vowel and moves toward the position for another
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
IllustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Illustrated.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
oe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The Broken Road.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading $1.50 At the Villa Rose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading $1.50 At the Villa Rose.
Chapter 1 of The Turnstile by A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley) Mason holds 141 sentences, grouped into 29 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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- Diphthong
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- Represented
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