Chapter 1 of Admiral Peters Odd Craft, Part 14. is here in full — 304 sentences across 61 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Admiral Peters Odd Craft, Part 14. is here in full — 304 sentences across 61 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"_Admiral?_" gasped the astonished widow. "What, a-carrying on like that?" "He's a reg'lar old sea-dog," said Mr. Burton. "He's staying with me, but of course 'e don't want it known who he is. I couldn't refuse to 'ave a drink with 'im.
Chapter 1 of Admiral Peters Odd Craft, Part 14. is here in full — 304 sentences across 61 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading “"_Admiral?_" gasped the astonished widow.”
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading “"He's a reg'lar old sea-dog," said Mr. Burton.”
take in liquids
From this reading “I couldn't refuse to 'ave a drink with 'im.”
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading “"_Admiral?_" gasped the astonished widow.”
show unwillingness towards
From this reading “I couldn't refuse to 'ave a drink with 'im.”
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “"He's staying with me, but of course 'e don't want it known who he is.”
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading “"_Admiral?_" gasped the astonished widow.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He's a reg'lar old sea-dog," said Mr. Burton.
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From this reading "What, a-carrying on like that?"
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading "_Admiral?_" gasped the astonished widow.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading "_Admiral?_" gasped the astonished widow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I couldn't refuse to 'ave a drink with 'im.
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading "He's a reg'lar old sea-dog," said Mr. Burton.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "He's staying with me, but of course 'e don't want it known who he is.
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From this reading I couldn't refuse to 'ave a drink with 'im.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "He's staying with me, but of course 'e don't want it known who he is.
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From this reading "He's staying with me, but of course 'e don't want it known who he is.
take in liquids
From this reading I couldn't refuse to 'ave a drink with 'im.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading "He's staying with me, but of course 'e don't want it known who he is.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "_Admiral?_" gasped the astonished widow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He's staying with me, but of course 'e don't want it known who he is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He's a reg'lar old sea-dog," said Mr. Burton.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I couldn't refuse to 'ave a drink with 'im.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I couldn't refuse to 'ave a drink with 'im.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He's staying with me, but of course 'e don't want it known who he is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "He's staying with me, but of course 'e don't want it known who he is.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "He's staying with me, but of course 'e don't want it known who he is.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "What, a-carrying on like that?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He's staying with me, but of course 'e don't want it known who he is.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "He's a reg'lar old sea-dog," said Mr. Burton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "He's staying with me, but of course 'e don't want it known who he is.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "He's a reg'lar old sea-dog," said Mr. Burton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What, a-carrying on like that?"
show unwillingness towards
From this reading I couldn't refuse to 'ave a drink with 'im.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He's a reg'lar old sea-dog," said Mr. Burton.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He's a reg'lar old sea-dog," said Mr. Burton.
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From this reading "He's a reg'lar old sea-dog," said Mr. Burton.
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "He's staying with me, but of course 'e don't want it known who he is.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What, a-carrying on like that?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_Admiral?_" gasped the astonished widow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I couldn't refuse to 'ave a drink with 'im.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "He's staying with me, but of course 'e don't want it known who he is.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What, a-carrying on like that?"
which person or people
From this reading "He's staying with me, but of course 'e don't want it known who he is.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading "_Admiral?_" gasped the astonished widow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "He's staying with me, but of course 'e don't want it known who he is.
Chapter 1 of Admiral Peters Odd Craft, Part 14. by W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs holds 304 sentences, grouped into 61 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 1 holds 304 sentences of Admiral Peters Odd Craft, Part 14., unabridged, divided into 61 reading sections.
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