Chapter 10 of Under Padlock and Seal is here in full — 122 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 10 of Under Padlock and Seal is here in full — 122 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ELSIE'S CONFESSION. "Something inside!" exclaimed Ida, as the trio stood for a moment staring at Uncle Roger's box. "Yes," answered her brother. "Didn't you hear it move? You listen; I'll do it again."
Chapter 10 of Under Padlock and Seal is here in full — 122 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/24 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading “"Something inside!" exclaimed Ida, as the trio stood for a moment staring at Uncle Roger's box.”
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading “ELSIE'S CONFESSION.”
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading “"Something inside!" exclaimed Ida, as the trio stood for a moment staring at Uncle Roger's box.”
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading “"Something inside!" exclaimed Ida, as the trio stood for a moment staring at Uncle Roger's box.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “"Didn't you hear it move?”
possessive form of “rogers” — United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading “"Something inside!" exclaimed Ida, as the trio stood for a moment staring at Uncle Roger's box.”
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading “"Something inside!" exclaimed Ida, as the trio stood for a moment staring at Uncle Roger's box.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “"Something inside!" exclaimed Ida, as the trio stood for a moment staring at Uncle Roger's box.”
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.
temporarily
In this reading “"Something inside!" exclaimed Ida, as the trio stood for a moment staring at Uncle Roger's box.”
In this reading “"Something inside!" exclaimed Ida, as the trio stood for a moment staring at Uncle Roger's box.”
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.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Something inside!" exclaimed Ida, as the trio stood for a moment staring at Uncle Roger's box.
anew
From this reading You listen; I'll do it again."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes," answered her brother.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Something inside!" exclaimed Ida, as the trio stood for a moment staring at Uncle Roger's box.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Something inside!" exclaimed Ida, as the trio stood for a moment staring at Uncle Roger's box.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading "Something inside!" exclaimed Ida, as the trio stood for a moment staring at Uncle Roger's box.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Yes," answered her brother.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading ELSIE'S CONFESSION.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Didn't you hear it move?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You listen; I'll do it again."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ELSIE'S CONFESSION.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Something inside!" exclaimed Ida, as the trio stood for a moment staring at Uncle Roger's box.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Something inside!" exclaimed Ida, as the trio stood for a moment staring at Uncle Roger's box.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Didn't you hear it move?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes," answered her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You listen; I'll do it again."
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading "Something inside!" exclaimed Ida, as the trio stood for a moment staring at Uncle Roger's box.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading "Something inside!" exclaimed Ida, as the trio stood for a moment staring at Uncle Roger's box.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Didn't you hear it move?
hear with intention
From this reading You listen; I'll do it again."
a particular point in time
From this reading "Something inside!" exclaimed Ida, as the trio stood for a moment staring at Uncle Roger's box.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Didn't you hear it move?
possessive form of “rogers” — United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading "Something inside!" exclaimed Ida, as the trio stood for a moment staring at Uncle Roger's box.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Something inside!" exclaimed Ida, as the trio stood for a moment staring at Uncle Roger's box.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading "Something inside!" exclaimed Ida, as the trio stood for a moment staring at Uncle Roger's box.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Something inside!" exclaimed Ida, as the trio stood for a moment staring at Uncle Roger's box.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Something inside!" exclaimed Ida, as the trio stood for a moment staring at Uncle Roger's box.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Something inside!" exclaimed Ida, as the trio stood for a moment staring at Uncle Roger's box.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Something inside!" exclaimed Ida, as the trio stood for a moment staring at Uncle Roger's box.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," answered her brother.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Didn't you hear it move?
Chapter 10 of Under Padlock and Seal by Harold Avery holds 122 sentences, grouped into 25 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 10 holds 122 sentences of Under Padlock and Seal, unabridged, divided into 25 reading sections.
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