Chapter 17 of Captain Jim is here in full — 483 sentences across 97 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XVII
Chapter 17 of Captain Jim is here in full — 483 sentences across 97 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
LIGHTS OUT “There was two of every single thing in the Ark,” said Geoffrey firmly. “The man in Church read it out of the Bible.” “Two Teddy-bears?” asked Alison. “No; Teddies are only toys. There was real bears, though.”
Chapter 17 of Captain Jim is here in full — 483 sentences across 97 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
From this reading “LIGHTS OUT “There was two of every single thing in the Ark,” said Geoffrey firmly.”
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading ““Two Teddy-bears?” asked Alison.”
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading ““The man in Church read it out of the Bible.””
with resolute determination
From this reading “LIGHTS OUT “There was two of every single thing in the Ark,” said Geoffrey firmly.”
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading “LIGHTS OUT “There was two of every single thing in the Ark,” said Geoffrey firmly.”
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading “There was real bears, though.””
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading “LIGHTS OUT “There was two of every single thing in the Ark,” said Geoffrey firmly.”
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading ““No; Teddies are only toys.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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From this reading “Two Teddy-bears?” asked Alison.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “No; Teddies are only toys.
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
From this reading LIGHTS OUT “There was two of every single thing in the Ark,” said Geoffrey firmly.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Two Teddy-bears?” asked Alison.
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading There was real bears, though.”
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading “The man in Church read it out of the Bible.”
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading “The man in Church read it out of the Bible.”
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading LIGHTS OUT “There was two of every single thing in the Ark,” said Geoffrey firmly.
with resolute determination
From this reading LIGHTS OUT “There was two of every single thing in the Ark,” said Geoffrey firmly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LIGHTS OUT “There was two of every single thing in the Ark,” said Geoffrey firmly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIGHTS OUT “There was two of every single thing in the Ark,” said Geoffrey firmly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “The man in Church read it out of the Bible.”
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading LIGHTS OUT “There was two of every single thing in the Ark,” said Geoffrey firmly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “The man in Church read it out of the Bible.”
not any; not one
From this reading “No; Teddies are only toys.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LIGHTS OUT “There was two of every single thing in the Ark,” said Geoffrey firmly.
and nothing more
From this reading “No; Teddies are only toys.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading LIGHTS OUT “There was two of every single thing in the Ark,” said Geoffrey firmly.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading “The man in Church read it out of the Bible.”
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading There was real bears, though.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading LIGHTS OUT “There was two of every single thing in the Ark,” said Geoffrey firmly.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading LIGHTS OUT “There was two of every single thing in the Ark,” said Geoffrey firmly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “No; Teddies are only toys.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Two Teddy-bears?” asked Alison.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIGHTS OUT “There was two of every single thing in the Ark,” said Geoffrey firmly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading LIGHTS OUT “There was two of every single thing in the Ark,” said Geoffrey firmly.
a special situation
From this reading LIGHTS OUT “There was two of every single thing in the Ark,” said Geoffrey firmly.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There was real bears, though.”
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading “No; Teddies are only toys.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading LIGHTS OUT “There was two of every single thing in the Ark,” said Geoffrey firmly.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LIGHTS OUT “There was two of every single thing in the Ark,” said Geoffrey firmly.
Chapter 17 of Captain Jim by Mary Grant Bruce holds 483 sentences, grouped into 97 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 17 holds 483 sentences of Captain Jim, unabridged, divided into 97 reading sections.
This page carries chapter 17 of Captain Jim by Mary Grant Bruce exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 483 sentences, grouped into 97 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.
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