Chapter 13 of Adventure is here in full — 179 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 13 of Adventure is here in full — 179 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast. "I wish you were more adaptable," Joan retorted. "You have more preconceived notions than any man I ever met. Why in the name of common sense, in the name of .
Chapter 13 of Adventure is here in full — 179 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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capable of adapting (of becoming or being made suitable) to a particular situation or use
From this reading “"I wish you were more adaptable," Joan retorted.”
habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
From this reading “"I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.”
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading “"I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.”
plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading “"You have more preconceived notions than any man I ever met.”
the owner or manager of a plantation
From this reading “"I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.”
(of an idea or opinion) formed beforehand; especially without evidence or through prejudice
From this reading “"You have more preconceived notions than any man I ever met.”
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading “"I wish you were more adaptable," Joan retorted.”
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading “"I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.”
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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 "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
capable of adapting (of becoming or being made suitable) to a particular situation or use
From this reading "I wish you were more adaptable," Joan retorted.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "You have more preconceived notions than any man I ever met.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Why in the name of common sense, in the name of .
at any time
From this reading "You have more preconceived notions than any man I ever met.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have more preconceived notions than any man I ever met.
habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wish you were more adaptable," Joan retorted.
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 "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "You have more preconceived notions than any man I ever met.
and nothing more
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "You have more preconceived notions than any man I ever met.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I wish you were more adaptable," Joan retorted.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Why in the name of common sense, in the name of .
plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading "You have more preconceived notions than any man I ever met.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Why in the name of common sense, in the name of .
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
the owner or manager of a plantation
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
(of an idea or opinion) formed beforehand; especially without evidence or through prejudice
From this reading "You have more preconceived notions than any man I ever met.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading "I wish you were more adaptable," Joan retorted.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Why in the name of common sense, in the name of .
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "You have more preconceived notions than any man I ever met.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I wish you were more adaptable," Joan retorted.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why in the name of common sense, in the name of .
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
Chapter 13 of Adventure by Jack London holds 179 sentences, grouped into 36 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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 13 holds 179 sentences of Adventure, unabridged, divided into 36 reading sections.
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