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Tom Swift and His Airship

Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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Wrecked With her nose headed north, the Red Cloud swung along through the air.
Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.
They read the account in the paper again, seeking to learn from it new things at each perusal.
"It's just a lot of circumstantial evidence that's what it is," said Tom.
"I admit it might look suspicious to anyone who didn't know us, but Andy Foger has certainly done the most mischief by his conclusions.
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Tom Swift and His Airship

Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

Chapter 19 of Tom Swift and His Airship is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
Wrecked With her nose headed north, the Red Cloud swung along through the air.
/rekt wɪð hɜːr noʊz ˈhedəd nɔːrθ ðə red klaʊd swʌŋ əˈlɔːŋ θruː ðə er/
Line 2
Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.
Line 3
They read the account in the paper again, seeking to learn from it new things at each perusal.
/ðeɪ red ðə əˈkaʊnt ɪn ðə ˈpeɪpər əˈɡen ˈsiːkɪŋ tuː lɜːrn frʌm ɪt nuː θɪŋz æt iːtʃ pərˈuːzəl/
Line 4
"It's just a lot of circumstantial evidence that's what it is," said Tom.
Line 5
"I admit it might look suspicious to anyone who didn't know us, but Andy Foger has certainly done the most mischief by his conclusions.

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.

accusation noun US /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/

a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading “Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.”

circumstantial adjective US /ˌsɜːrkəmˈstænʃəl/

fully detailed and specific about particulars

From this reading “"It's just a lot of circumstantial evidence that's what it is," said Tom.”

conclusions noun US /kənˈkluːʒənz/

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading “"I admit it might look suspicious to anyone who didn't know us, but Andy Foger has certainly done the most mischief by his conclusions.”

headed adjective US /ˈhedəd/

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading “Wrecked With her nose headed north, the Red Cloud swung along through the air.”

irresponsible adjective US /ˌɪrəˈspɑːnsəbəl/

showing lack of care for consequences

From this reading “Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.”

perusal noun US /pərˈuːzəl/

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading “They read the account in the paper again, seeking to learn from it new things at each perusal.”

unjust adjective US /ənˈdʒʌst/

not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

From this reading “Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.”

Wrecked adjective US /rekt/

destroyed in an accident

From this reading “Wrecked With her nose headed north, the Red Cloud swung along through the air.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading "It's just a lot of circumstantial evidence that's what it is," said Tom.

accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading They read the account in the paper again, seeking to learn from it new things at each perusal.

accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/

a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.

admitverbUS /ədˈmɪt/

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading "I admit it might look suspicious to anyone who didn't know us, but Andy Foger has certainly done the most mischief by his conclusions.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading They read the account in the paper again, seeking to learn from it new things at each perusal.

againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.

airnounUS /er/

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Wrecked With her nose headed north, the Red Cloud swung along through the air.

alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Wrecked With her nose headed north, the Red Cloud swung along through the air.

amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.

Andy

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

From this reading Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.

anyonepronounUS /ˈeniwʌn/

any person at all

From this reading "I admit it might look suspicious to anyone who didn't know us, but Andy Foger has certainly done the most mischief by his conclusions.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They read the account in the paper again, seeking to learn from it new things at each perusal.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.

boardnounUS /bɔːrd/

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.

boynounUS /bɔɪ/

a youthful male person

From this reading Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.

certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "I admit it might look suspicious to anyone who didn't know us, but Andy Foger has certainly done the most mischief by his conclusions.

chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/

a person who is in charge

From this reading Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.

circumstantialadjectiveUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈstænʃəl/

fully detailed and specific about particulars

From this reading "It's just a lot of circumstantial evidence that's what it is," said Tom.

CloudverbUS /klaʊd/

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading Wrecked With her nose headed north, the Red Cloud swung along through the air.

conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading "I admit it might look suspicious to anyone who didn't know us, but Andy Foger has certainly done the most mischief by his conclusions.

didn't

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

From this reading "I admit it might look suspicious to anyone who didn't know us, but Andy Foger has certainly done the most mischief by his conclusions.

doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "I admit it might look suspicious to anyone who didn't know us, but Andy Foger has certainly done the most mischief by his conclusions.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

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

From this reading They read the account in the paper again, seeking to learn from it new things at each perusal.

evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading "It's just a lot of circumstantial evidence that's what it is," said Tom.

Foger

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

From this reading Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They read the account in the paper again, seeking to learn from it new things at each perusal.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading "I admit it might look suspicious to anyone who didn't know us, but Andy Foger has certainly done the most mischief by his conclusions.

headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading Wrecked With her nose headed north, the Red Cloud swung along through the air.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Wrecked With her nose headed north, the Red Cloud swung along through the air.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading "I admit it might look suspicious to anyone who didn't know us, but Andy Foger has certainly done the most mischief by his conclusions.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "I admit it might look suspicious to anyone who didn't know us, but Andy Foger has certainly done the most mischief by his conclusions.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading They read the account in the paper again, seeking to learn from it new things at each perusal.

irresponsibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈspɑːnsəbəl/

showing lack of care for consequences

From this reading Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "It's just a lot of circumstantial evidence that's what it is," said Tom.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They read the account in the paper again, seeking to learn from it new things at each perusal.

It's

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

From this reading "It's just a lot of circumstantial evidence that's what it is," said Tom.

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading "It's just a lot of circumstantial evidence that's what it is," said Tom.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I admit it might look suspicious to anyone who didn't know us, but Andy Foger has certainly done the most mischief by his conclusions.

learnverbUS /lɜːrn/

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading They read the account in the paper again, seeking to learn from it new things at each perusal.

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "I admit it might look suspicious to anyone who didn't know us, but Andy Foger has certainly done the most mischief by his conclusions.

lotnounUS /lɑːt/

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading "It's just a lot of circumstantial evidence that's what it is," said Tom.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "I admit it might look suspicious to anyone who didn't know us, but Andy Foger has certainly done the most mischief by his conclusions.

mischiefnounUS /ˈmɪstʃəf/

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading "I admit it might look suspicious to anyone who didn't know us, but Andy Foger has certainly done the most mischief by his conclusions.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading "I admit it might look suspicious to anyone who didn't know us, but Andy Foger has certainly done the most mischief by his conclusions.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading They read the account in the paper again, seeking to learn from it new things at each perusal.

northnounUS /nɔːrθ/

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Wrecked With her nose headed north, the Red Cloud swung along through the air.

nosenounUS /noʊz/

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading Wrecked With her nose headed north, the Red Cloud swung along through the air.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.

papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading They read the account in the paper again, seeking to learn from it new things at each perusal.

perusalnounUS /pərˈuːzəl/

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading They read the account in the paper again, seeking to learn from it new things at each perusal.

readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading They read the account in the paper again, seeking to learn from it new things at each perusal.

RednounUS /red/

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Wrecked With her nose headed north, the Red Cloud swung along through the air.

red-haired

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

From this reading Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It's just a lot of circumstantial evidence that's what it is," said Tom.

seekingnounUS /ˈsiːkɪŋ/

the act of searching for something

From this reading They read the account in the paper again, seeking to learn from it new things at each perusal.

suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading "I admit it might look suspicious to anyone who didn't know us, but Andy Foger has certainly done the most mischief by his conclusions.

swungverbUS /swʌŋ/

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading Wrecked With her nose headed north, the Red Cloud swung along through the air.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.

that's

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

From this reading "It's just a lot of circumstantial evidence that's what it is," said Tom.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Wrecked With her nose headed north, the Red Cloud swung along through the air.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading They read the account in the paper again, seeking to learn from it new things at each perusal.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.

thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.

ThosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Wrecked With her nose headed north, the Red Cloud swung along through the air.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading They read the account in the paper again, seeking to learn from it new things at each perusal.

TomnounUS /tɑːm/

male cat

From this reading "It's just a lot of circumstantial evidence that's what it is," said Tom.

unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/

not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

From this reading Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

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

From this reading "I admit it might look suspicious to anyone who didn't know us, but Andy Foger has certainly done the most mischief by his conclusions.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading Those on board were thinking of many things, but chief among them was the unjust accusation that had been made against them, by an irresponsible boy--the red-haired Andy Foger.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "It's just a lot of circumstantial evidence that's what it is," said Tom.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading "I admit it might look suspicious to anyone who didn't know us, but Andy Foger has certainly done the most mischief by his conclusions.

WithprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Wrecked With her nose headed north, the Red Cloud swung along through the air.

WreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/

destroyed in an accident

From this reading Wrecked With her nose headed north, the Red Cloud swung along through the air.

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