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The Young Firemen of Lakeville

Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.
Herbert, however, was not satisfied with his department.
"There are lots of things we'll have to do better," he told Vincent and Cole, the next day.
"We get in each other's way, and we're not quick enough.
Why, it took ten minutes for all of us to assemble last night."
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The Young Firemen of Lakeville

Chapter XI · Chapter 11

Chapter 11 of The Young Firemen of Lakeville is here in full — 99 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/19 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.
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Herbert, however, was not satisfied with his department.
/ˈhɜːrbərt ˌhaʊˈevər wɑːz nɑːt ˈsætəsfaɪd wɪð hɪz dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
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"There are lots of things we'll have to do better," he told Vincent and Cole, the next day.
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"We get in each other's way, and we're not quick enough.
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Why, it took ten minutes for all of us to assemble last night."
/waɪ ɪt tʊk ten ˈmɪnəts fɔːr ɔːl ʌv ʌs tuː əˈsembəl læst naɪt/

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assemble verb US /əˈsembəl/

create by putting components or members together

From this reading “Why, it took ten minutes for all of us to assemble last night."”

blaze noun US /bleɪz/

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading “SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.”

Cole noun US /koʊl/

a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head

From this reading “"There are lots of things we'll have to do better," he told Vincent and Cole, the next day.”

efficient adjective US /ɪˈfɪʃənt/

being effective without wasting time or effort or expense

From this reading “SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.”

lads noun US /lædz/

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading “SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.”

lots noun US /lɑːts/

a large number or amount

From this reading “"There are lots of things we'll have to do better," he told Vincent and Cole, the next day.”

mansion noun US /ˈmænʃən/

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading “SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.”

Stockton noun US /ˈstɑːktən/

United States writer (1834-1902)

From this reading “SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.”

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alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Why, it took ten minutes for all of us to assemble last night."

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "There are lots of things we'll have to do better," he told Vincent and Cole, the next day.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "There are lots of things we'll have to do better," he told Vincent and Cole, the next day.

assembleverbUS /əˈsembəl/

create by putting components or members together

From this reading Why, it took ten minutes for all of us to assemble last night."

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.

betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "There are lots of things we'll have to do better," he told Vincent and Cole, the next day.

blazenounUS /bleɪz/

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.

boysnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.

ColenounUS /koʊl/

a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head

From this reading "There are lots of things we'll have to do better," he told Vincent and Cole, the next day.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "There are lots of things we'll have to do better," he told Vincent and Cole, the next day.

departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading Herbert, however, was not satisfied with his department.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "There are lots of things we'll have to do better," he told Vincent and Cole, the next day.

doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading "We get in each other's way, and we're not quick enough.

efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/

being effective without wasting time or effort or expense

From this reading SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.

enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "We get in each other's way, and we're not quick enough.

FIREverbUS /ˈfaɪər/

start firing a weapon

From this reading SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "We get in each other's way, and we're not quick enough.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "There are lots of things we'll have to do better," he told Vincent and Cole, the next day.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "There are lots of things we'll have to do better," he told Vincent and Cole, the next day.

HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading Herbert, however, was not satisfied with his department.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Herbert, however, was not satisfied with his department.

howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Herbert, however, was not satisfied with his department.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Why, it took ten minutes for all of us to assemble last night."

knewverbUS /nuː/

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.

ladsnounUS /lædz/

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading Why, it took ten minutes for all of us to assemble last night."

LOSSnounUS /lɔːs/

something that is lost

From this reading SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.

lotsnounUS /lɑːts/

a large number or amount

From this reading "There are lots of things we'll have to do better," he told Vincent and Cole, the next day.

mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.

minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Why, it took ten minutes for all of us to assemble last night."

Muchmore

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

From this reading SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "There are lots of things we'll have to do better," he told Vincent and Cole, the next day.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Why, it took ten minutes for all of us to assemble last night."

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "There are lots of things we'll have to do better," he told Vincent and Cole, the next day.

other's

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

From this reading "We get in each other's way, and we're not quick enough.

quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading "We get in each other's way, and we're not quick enough.

SAGGER'S

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

From this reading SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.

satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Herbert, however, was not satisfied with his department.

servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.

StocktonnounUS /ˈstɑːktən/

United States writer (1834-1902)

From this reading SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.

tennounUS /ten/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Why, it took ten minutes for all of us to assemble last night."

thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/

past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There are lots of things we'll have to do better," he told Vincent and Cole, the next day.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "There are lots of things we'll have to do better," he told Vincent and Cole, the next day.

ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "There are lots of things we'll have to do better," he told Vincent and Cole, the next day.

toldverbUS /toʊld/

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "There are lots of things we'll have to do better," he told Vincent and Cole, the next day.

tookverbUS /tʊk/

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Why, it took ten minutes for all of us to assemble last night."

uspronounUS /ʌs/

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

From this reading Why, it took ten minutes for all of us to assemble last night."

Vincent

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

From this reading "There are lots of things we'll have to do better," he told Vincent and Cole, the next day.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Herbert, however, was not satisfied with his department.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "We get in each other's way, and we're not quick enough.

WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We get in each other's way, and we're not quick enough.

we'll

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

From this reading "There are lots of things we'll have to do better," he told Vincent and Cole, the next day.

we're

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

From this reading "We get in each other's way, and we're not quick enough.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.

WhynounUS /waɪ/

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why, it took ten minutes for all of us to assemble last night."

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Herbert, however, was not satisfied with his department.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done efficient service.

Chapter 11 of The Young Firemen of Lakeville by Frank V. Webster holds 99 sentences, grouped into 20 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 11 holds 99 sentences of The Young Firemen of Lakeville, unabridged, divided into 20 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 11 of The Young Firemen of Lakeville by Frank V. Webster exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 99 sentences, grouped into 20 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

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