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Boy Scouts in the North Sea

Chapter III · Chapter 3

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THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.
"I shall countenance no delay!" spoke the man sharply.
"You may step to your luggage there and produce that package instantly.
If you refuse I shall summon assistance and it will be taken forcibly."
"You have the wrong pig by the ear this time, partner!" put in Jimmie.
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Boy Scouts in the North Sea

Chapter III · Chapter 3

Chapter 3 of Boy Scouts in the North Sea is here in full — 170 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/34 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.
Line 2
"I shall countenance no delay!" spoke the man sharply.
/aɪ ʃæl ˈkaʊntənəns noʊ dɪˈleɪ spoʊk ðə mæn ˈʃɑːrpli/
Line 3
"You may step to your luggage there and produce that package instantly.
/juː meɪ step tuː jɔːr ˈlʌɡədʒ ðer ənd prəˈduːs ðæt ˈpækədʒ ˈɪnstəntli/
Line 4
If you refuse I shall summon assistance and it will be taken forcibly."
/ɪf juː rəˈfjuːz aɪ ʃæl ˈsʌmən əˈsɪstəns ənd ɪt wɪl biː ˈteɪkən ˈfɔːrsəbli/
Line 5
"You have the wrong pig by the ear this time, partner!" put in Jimmie.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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costs noun US /kɑːsts/

pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation

From this reading “THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.”

enforce verb US /enˈfɔːrs/

ensure observance of laws and rules

From this reading “THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.”

forcibly adverb US /ˈfɔːrsəbli/

in a forcible manner

From this reading “If you refuse I shall summon assistance and it will be taken forcibly."”

luggage noun US /ˈlʌɡədʒ/

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading “"You may step to your luggage there and produce that package instantly.”

package noun US /ˈpækədʒ/

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading “THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.”

pig noun US /pɪɡ/

domestic swine

From this reading “"You have the wrong pig by the ear this time, partner!" put in Jimmie.”

scar noun US /skɑːr/

a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue

From this reading “THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.”

summon verb US /ˈsʌmən/

call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading “If you refuse I shall summon assistance and it will be taken forcibly."”

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alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.

amazementnounUS /əˈmeɪzmənt/

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "You may step to your luggage there and produce that package instantly.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.

assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading If you refuse I shall summon assistance and it will be taken forcibly."

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading If you refuse I shall summon assistance and it will be taken forcibly."

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "You have the wrong pig by the ear this time, partner!" put in Jimmie.

costsnounUS /kɑːsts/

pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.

countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading "I shall countenance no delay!" spoke the man sharply.

delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading "I shall countenance no delay!" spoke the man sharply.

demandnounUS /dɪˈmænd/

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.

earnounUS /iːr/

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading "You have the wrong pig by the ear this time, partner!" put in Jimmie.

enforceverbUS /enˈfɔːrs/

ensure observance of laws and rules

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.

evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.

forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/

in a forcible manner

From this reading If you refuse I shall summon assistance and it will be taken forcibly."

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "You have the wrong pig by the ear this time, partner!" put in Jimmie.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "I shall countenance no delay!" spoke the man sharply.

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If you refuse I shall summon assistance and it will be taken forcibly."

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.

inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.

instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading "You may step to your luggage there and produce that package instantly.

intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.

Jimmie

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

From this reading "You have the wrong pig by the ear this time, partner!" put in Jimmie.

luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading "You may step to your luggage there and produce that package instantly.

Mackinder

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

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.

MANnounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "You may step to your luggage there and produce that package instantly.

Ned

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

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading "I shall countenance no delay!" spoke the man sharply.

packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.

partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading "You have the wrong pig by the ear this time, partner!" put in Jimmie.

pignounUS /pɪɡ/

domestic swine

From this reading "You have the wrong pig by the ear this time, partner!" put in Jimmie.

produceverbUS /prəˈduːs/

bring forth or yield

From this reading "You may step to your luggage there and produce that package instantly.

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "You have the wrong pig by the ear this time, partner!" put in Jimmie.

refuseverbUS /rəˈfjuːz/

show unwillingness towards

From this reading If you refuse I shall summon assistance and it will be taken forcibly."

sawverbUS /sɔː/

cut with a saw

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.

SCARnounUS /skɑːr/

a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "I shall countenance no delay!" spoke the man sharply.

sharplyadverbUS /ˈʃɑːrpli/

in an aggressive manner

From this reading "I shall countenance no delay!" spoke the man sharply.

spokenounUS /spoʊk/

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading "I shall countenance no delay!" spoke the man sharply.

stepnounUS /step/

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading "You may step to your luggage there and produce that package instantly.

summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/

call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading If you refuse I shall summon assistance and it will be taken forcibly."

takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading If you refuse I shall summon assistance and it will be taken forcibly."

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading "You may step to your luggage there and produce that package instantly.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "You have the wrong pig by the ear this time, partner!" put in Jimmie.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "You have the wrong pig by the ear this time, partner!" put in Jimmie.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.

wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.

WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If you refuse I shall summon assistance and it will be taken forcibly."

WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.

wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading "You have the wrong pig by the ear this time, partner!" put in Jimmie.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR "What package is it you want?" inquired Ned in amazement as he saw that Mackinder evidently intended to enforce his demand at all costs.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You may step to your luggage there and produce that package instantly.

Chapter 3 of Boy Scouts in the North Sea by G. Harvey (George Harvey) Ralphson holds 170 sentences, grouped into 34 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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