Chapter 7 of Captain Kodak is here in full — 418 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VII
Chapter 7 of Captain Kodak is here in full — 418 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“I like them pickled,” said McConnell. “Dear me!” exclaimed the old man, “I haven’t one pickled. But suppose you photograph me anyway. I’m the oldest thing here except the hills and the river.” “Perhaps you wouldn’t mind standing in the doorway of your house,” ventured Owen.
Chapter 7 of Captain Kodak is here in full — 418 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading “But suppose you photograph me anyway.”
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading ““Perhaps you wouldn’t mind standing in the doorway of your house,” ventured Owen.”
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading “I’m the oldest thing here except the hills and the river.””
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “I’m the oldest thing here except the hills and the river.””
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading ““Perhaps you wouldn’t mind standing in the doorway of your house,” ventured Owen.”
record on photographic film
From this reading “But suppose you photograph me anyway.”
(used of foods) preserved in a pickling liquid
From this reading ““I like them pickled,” said McConnell.”
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading ““Perhaps you wouldn’t mind standing in the doorway of your house,” ventured Owen.”
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.
a man who is very old
In this reading ““Dear me!” exclaimed the old man, “I haven’t one pickled.”
In this reading ““Perhaps you wouldn’t mind standing in the doorway of your house,” ventured Owen.”
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 to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I’m the oldest thing here except the hills and the river.”
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading But suppose you photograph me anyway.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But suppose you photograph me anyway.
dearly loved
From this reading “Dear me!” exclaimed the old man, “I haven’t one pickled.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading “Perhaps you wouldn’t mind standing in the doorway of your house,” ventured Owen.
apart from; not including
From this reading I’m the oldest thing here except the hills and the river.”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Dear me!” exclaimed the old man, “I haven’t one pickled.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Dear me!” exclaimed the old man, “I haven’t one pickled.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I’m the oldest thing here except the hills and the river.”
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading I’m the oldest thing here except the hills and the river.”
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “Perhaps you wouldn’t mind standing in the doorway of your house,” ventured Owen.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I like them pickled,” said McConnell.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I’m the oldest thing here except the hills and the river.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Perhaps you wouldn’t mind standing in the doorway of your house,” ventured Owen.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “I like them pickled,” said McConnell.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Dear me!” exclaimed the old man, “I haven’t one pickled.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I like them pickled,” said McConnell.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Dear me!” exclaimed the old man, “I haven’t one pickled.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “Perhaps you wouldn’t mind standing in the doorway of your house,” ventured Owen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Perhaps you wouldn’t mind standing in the doorway of your house,” ventured Owen.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Dear me!” exclaimed the old man, “I haven’t one pickled.
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I’m the oldest thing here except the hills and the river.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Dear me!” exclaimed the old man, “I haven’t one pickled.
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading “Perhaps you wouldn’t mind standing in the doorway of your house,” ventured Owen.
by chance
From this reading “Perhaps you wouldn’t mind standing in the doorway of your house,” ventured Owen.
record on photographic film
From this reading But suppose you photograph me anyway.
(used of foods) preserved in a pickling liquid
From this reading “I like them pickled,” said McConnell.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading I’m the oldest thing here except the hills and the river.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I like them pickled,” said McConnell.
having a supporting base
From this reading “Perhaps you wouldn’t mind standing in the doorway of your house,” ventured Owen.
express a supposition
From this reading But suppose you photograph me anyway.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Dear me!” exclaimed the old man, “I haven’t one pickled.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “I like them pickled,” said McConnell.
a special situation
From this reading I’m the oldest thing here except the hills and the river.”
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading “Perhaps you wouldn’t mind standing in the doorway of your house,” ventured Owen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Perhaps you wouldn’t mind standing in the doorway of your house,” ventured Owen.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But suppose you photograph me anyway.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Perhaps you wouldn’t mind standing in the doorway of your house,” ventured Owen.
Chapter 7 of Captain Kodak by Alexander Black holds 418 sentences, grouped into 84 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 7 holds 418 sentences of Captain Kodak, unabridged, divided into 84 reading sections.
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