Chapter 12 of The Yale Cup is here in full — 107 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of The Yale Cup is here in full — 107 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MR. ALSOP’s DIGNITY “I’m awfully sorry!” began Mulcahy, vehemently, as soon as the door had closed behind the departing form of Mr. Alsop. “I’m awfully sorry, but I couldn’t help it. There wasn’t any other way out.” “I suppose not,” answered Archer, with sullen sarcasm.
Chapter 12 of The Yale Cup is here in full — 107 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/21 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading ““I suppose not,” answered Archer, with sullen sarcasm.”
used as intensifiers
From this reading “ALSOP’s DIGNITY “I’m awfully sorry!” began Mulcahy, vehemently, as soon as the door had closed behind the departing form of Mr. Alsop.”
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading “ALSOP’s DIGNITY “I’m awfully sorry!” began Mulcahy, vehemently, as soon as the door had closed behind the departing form of Mr. Alsop.”
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading “ALSOP’s DIGNITY “I’m awfully sorry!” began Mulcahy, vehemently, as soon as the door had closed behind the departing form of Mr. Alsop.”
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading “ALSOP’s DIGNITY “I’m awfully sorry!” began Mulcahy, vehemently, as soon as the door had closed behind the departing form of Mr. Alsop.”
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading ““I suppose not,” answered Archer, with sullen sarcasm.”
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading ““I suppose not,” answered Archer, with sullen sarcasm.”
in a vehement manner
From this reading “ALSOP’s DIGNITY “I’m awfully sorry!” began Mulcahy, vehemently, as soon as the door had closed behind the departing form of Mr. Alsop.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “ALSOP’s DIGNITY “I’m awfully sorry!” began Mulcahy, vehemently, as soon as the door had closed behind the departing form of Mr. Alsop.”
In this reading “There wasn’t any other way out.””
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From this reading ALSOP’s DIGNITY “I’m awfully sorry!” began Mulcahy, vehemently, as soon as the door had closed behind the departing form of Mr. Alsop.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ALSOP’s DIGNITY “I’m awfully sorry!” began Mulcahy, vehemently, as soon as the door had closed behind the departing form of Mr. Alsop.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “I suppose not,” answered Archer, with sullen sarcasm.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There wasn’t any other way out.”
a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading “I suppose not,” answered Archer, with sullen sarcasm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ALSOP’s DIGNITY “I’m awfully sorry!” began Mulcahy, vehemently, as soon as the door had closed behind the departing form of Mr. Alsop.
used as intensifiers
From this reading ALSOP’s DIGNITY “I’m awfully sorry!” began Mulcahy, vehemently, as soon as the door had closed behind the departing form of Mr. Alsop.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading ALSOP’s DIGNITY “I’m awfully sorry!” began Mulcahy, vehemently, as soon as the door had closed behind the departing form of Mr. Alsop.
at or toward the back of something
From this reading ALSOP’s DIGNITY “I’m awfully sorry!” began Mulcahy, vehemently, as soon as the door had closed behind the departing form of Mr. Alsop.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I’m awfully sorry, but I couldn’t help it.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading ALSOP’s DIGNITY “I’m awfully sorry!” began Mulcahy, vehemently, as soon as the door had closed behind the departing form of Mr. Alsop.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’m awfully sorry, but I couldn’t help it.
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading ALSOP’s DIGNITY “I’m awfully sorry!” began Mulcahy, vehemently, as soon as the door had closed behind the departing form of Mr. Alsop.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading ALSOP’s DIGNITY “I’m awfully sorry!” began Mulcahy, vehemently, as soon as the door had closed behind the departing form of Mr. Alsop.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading ALSOP’s DIGNITY “I’m awfully sorry!” began Mulcahy, vehemently, as soon as the door had closed behind the departing form of Mr. Alsop.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading ALSOP’s DIGNITY “I’m awfully sorry!” began Mulcahy, vehemently, as soon as the door had closed behind the departing form of Mr. Alsop.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ALSOP’s DIGNITY “I’m awfully sorry!” began Mulcahy, vehemently, as soon as the door had closed behind the departing form of Mr. Alsop.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “I’m awfully sorry, but I couldn’t help it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I’m awfully sorry, but I couldn’t help it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ALSOP’s DIGNITY “I’m awfully sorry!” began Mulcahy, vehemently, as soon as the door had closed behind the departing form of Mr. Alsop.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I’m awfully sorry, but I couldn’t help it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ALSOP’s DIGNITY “I’m awfully sorry!” began Mulcahy, vehemently, as soon as the door had closed behind the departing form of Mr. Alsop.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I suppose not,” answered Archer, with sullen sarcasm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALSOP’s DIGNITY “I’m awfully sorry!” began Mulcahy, vehemently, as soon as the door had closed behind the departing form of Mr. Alsop.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There wasn’t any other way out.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There wasn’t any other way out.”
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading “I suppose not,” answered Archer, with sullen sarcasm.
in the near future
From this reading ALSOP’s DIGNITY “I’m awfully sorry!” began Mulcahy, vehemently, as soon as the door had closed behind the departing form of Mr. Alsop.
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading ALSOP’s DIGNITY “I’m awfully sorry!” began Mulcahy, vehemently, as soon as the door had closed behind the departing form of Mr. Alsop.
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading “I suppose not,” answered Archer, with sullen sarcasm.
express a supposition
From this reading “I suppose not,” answered Archer, with sullen sarcasm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALSOP’s DIGNITY “I’m awfully sorry!” began Mulcahy, vehemently, as soon as the door had closed behind the departing form of Mr. Alsop.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There wasn’t any other way out.”
in a vehement manner
From this reading ALSOP’s DIGNITY “I’m awfully sorry!” began Mulcahy, vehemently, as soon as the door had closed behind the departing form of Mr. Alsop.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There wasn’t any other way out.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There wasn’t any other way out.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I suppose not,” answered Archer, with sullen sarcasm.
Chapter 12 of The Yale Cup by Albertus T. (Albertus True) Dudley holds 107 sentences, grouped into 22 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.
Chapter 12 holds 107 sentences of The Yale Cup, unabridged, divided into 22 reading sections.
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