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Tom, Dick and Harriet
Tom, Dick and Harriet

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of Tom, Dick and Harriet is here in full — 197 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Ralph Henry Barbour • Curated US English Learning Edition
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DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.
She subsided on the edge of the boat-house porch, smiling and triumphant.
“I won!” she cried.
“Easily,” answered Dick placidly.
“I told you I could,” continued Harry.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Tom, Dick and Harriet

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of Tom, Dick and Harriet is here in full — 197 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/39 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.
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She subsided on the edge of the boat-house porch, smiling and triumphant.
Line 3
“I won!” she cried.
/aɪ wʌn ʃiː kraɪd/
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“Easily,” answered Dick placidly.
/ˈiːzəli ˈænsərd dɪk ˈplæsɪdli/
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“I told you I could,” continued Harry.
/aɪ toʊld juː aɪ kʊd kənˈtɪnjuːd ˈheri/

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.

Emery noun US /ˈeməri/

a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper)

From this reading “DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
finishing noun US /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading “DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
placidly adverb US /ˈplæsɪdli/

in a quiet and tranquil manner

From this reading ““Easily,” answered Dick placidly.”

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skate noun US /skeɪt/

sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs

From this reading “DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
streamer noun US /ˈstriːmər/

light that streams

From this reading “DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
subsided verb US /səbˈsaɪdɪd/

past form of “subside” — wear off or die down

From this reading “She subsided on the edge of the boat-house porch, smiling and triumphant.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
superhuman adjective US /ˌsuːpərˈhjuːmən/

above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance

From this reading “DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
trailing noun US /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/

the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind

From this reading “DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Word partnerships in these lines

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.

superhuman efforts adjective + noun counted as “superhuman effort”

In this reading “DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.”

480 times in 426,211 chapters
several yards adjective + noun counted as “several yard”

In this reading “DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.”

687 times in 426,211 chapters
on the edge preposition + article + noun counted as “on … edge”

In this reading “She subsided on the edge of the boat-house porch, smiling and triumphant.”

13,385 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 62

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “Easily,” answered Dick placidly.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
bannernounUS /ˈbænər/

long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
boat-house

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

From this reading She subsided on the edge of the boat-house porch, smiling and triumphant.

Pending verification
byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
CONDUCTEDverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/

without stop or interruption

From this reading “I told you I could,” continued Harry.

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couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading “I told you I could,” continued Harry.

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criedverbUS /kraɪd/

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “I won!” she cried.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
DICKnounUS /dɪk/

someone who is a detective

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
don't

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

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

Pending verification
EasilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading “Easily,” answered Dick placidly.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
edgenounUS /edʒ/

the boundary of a surface

From this reading She subsided on the edge of the boat-house porch, smiling and triumphant.

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effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
EmerynounUS /ˈeməri/

a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper)

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
footnounUS /fʊt/

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/

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 DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
PERSONALLYadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/

as yourself

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
placidlyadverbUS /ˈplæsɪdli/

in a quiet and tranquil manner

From this reading “Easily,” answered Dick placidly.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading She subsided on the edge of the boat-house porch, smiling and triumphant.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
racenounUS /reɪs/

any competition

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She subsided on the edge of the boat-house porch, smiling and triumphant.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
skatenounUS /skeɪt/

sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading She subsided on the edge of the boat-house porch, smiling and triumphant.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
SOMES

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

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

Pending verification
streamernounUS /ˈstriːmər/

light that streams

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/

past form of “subside” — wear off or die down

From this reading She subsided on the edge of the boat-house porch, smiling and triumphant.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
superhumanadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈhjuːmən/

above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toldverbUS /toʊld/

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading “I told you I could,” continued Harry.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
trailingnounUS /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/

the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading She subsided on the edge of the boat-house porch, smiling and triumphant.

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veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
victorynounUS /ˈvɪktəri/

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
winverbUS /wɪn/

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wonnounUS /wʌn/

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
yardsnounUS /jɑːrdz/

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading DICK SOMES IS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED I don’t think Dick tried very hard to win that race; at least, he exhibited no superhuman efforts; and the result was that Harry Emery won by several yards, finishing on one skate and trailing a blue streamer from the other foot like a banner of victory.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I told you I could,” continued Harry.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 2 of Tom, Dick and Harriet by Ralph Henry Barbour holds 197 sentences, grouped into 40 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 2 holds 197 sentences of Tom, Dick and Harriet, unabridged, divided into 40 reading sections.

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Meeting
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