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Dave Darrin on Mediterranean Service
Dave Darrin on Mediterranean Service

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

Chapter 9 of Dave Darrin on Mediterranean Service is here in full — 107 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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TREACHERY HAS THE FLOOR "You will not have much time for sight-seeing, I am afraid," Count Surigny was saying, as Monsieur Dalny soft-footedly returned to the table.
"I do not know how much time we shall have," Dave answered.
"If you have but little time, then it will be most unfortunate," spoke Dalny softly, with his engaging smile.
"Naples is vastly rich in things that are worth while seeing."
"We are not likely to have the time to see many of them," Darrin answered.
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Dave Darrin on Mediterranean Service

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

Chapter 9 of Dave Darrin on Mediterranean Service is here in full — 107 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/21 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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TREACHERY HAS THE FLOOR "You will not have much time for sight-seeing, I am afraid," Count Surigny was saying, as Monsieur Dalny soft-footedly returned to the table.
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"I do not know how much time we shall have," Dave answered.
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"If you have but little time, then it will be most unfortunate," spoke Dalny softly, with his engaging smile.
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"Naples is vastly rich in things that are worth while seeing."
/ˈneɪpəlz ɪz ˈvæstli rɪtʃ ɪn θɪŋz ðæt ɑːr wɜːrθ waɪl ˈsiːɪŋ/
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"We are not likely to have the time to see many of them," Darrin answered.

Learner Dictionary

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.

Count verb US /kaʊnt/

determine the number or amount of

From this reading “TREACHERY HAS THE FLOOR "You will not have much time for sight-seeing, I am afraid," Count Surigny was saying, as Monsieur Dalny soft-footedly returned to the table.”

engaging adjective US /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/

attracting or delighting

From this reading “"If you have but little time, then it will be most unfortunate," spoke Dalny softly, with his engaging smile.”

likely adjective US /ˈlaɪkli/

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading “"We are not likely to have the time to see many of them," Darrin answered.”

Naples noun US /ˈneɪpəlz/

a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region

From this reading “"Naples is vastly rich in things that are worth while seeing."”

softly adverb US /ˈsɔːftli/

with low volume

From this reading “"If you have but little time, then it will be most unfortunate," spoke Dalny softly, with his engaging smile.”

treachery noun US /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading “TREACHERY HAS THE FLOOR "You will not have much time for sight-seeing, I am afraid," Count Surigny was saying, as Monsieur Dalny soft-footedly returned to the table.”

unfortunate adjective US /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading “"If you have but little time, then it will be most unfortunate," spoke Dalny softly, with his engaging smile.”

vastly adverb US /ˈvæstli/

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading “"Naples is vastly rich in things that are worth while seeing."”

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afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading TREACHERY HAS THE FLOOR "You will not have much time for sight-seeing, I am afraid," Count Surigny was saying, as Monsieur Dalny soft-footedly returned to the table.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading TREACHERY HAS THE FLOOR "You will not have much time for sight-seeing, I am afraid," Count Surigny was saying, as Monsieur Dalny soft-footedly returned to the table.

answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "I do not know how much time we shall have," Dave answered.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Naples is vastly rich in things that are worth while seeing."

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading TREACHERY HAS THE FLOOR "You will not have much time for sight-seeing, I am afraid," Count Surigny was saying, as Monsieur Dalny soft-footedly returned to the table.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading "If you have but little time, then it will be most unfortunate," spoke Dalny softly, with his engaging smile.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "If you have but little time, then it will be most unfortunate," spoke Dalny softly, with his engaging smile.

CountverbUS /kaʊnt/

determine the number or amount of

From this reading TREACHERY HAS THE FLOOR "You will not have much time for sight-seeing, I am afraid," Count Surigny was saying, as Monsieur Dalny soft-footedly returned to the table.

Dalny

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

From this reading TREACHERY HAS THE FLOOR "You will not have much time for sight-seeing, I am afraid," Count Surigny was saying, as Monsieur Dalny soft-footedly returned to the table.

Darrin

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

From this reading "We are not likely to have the time to see many of them," Darrin answered.

Dave

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

From this reading "I do not know how much time we shall have," Dave answered.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I do not know how much time we shall have," Dave answered.

engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/

attracting or delighting

From this reading "If you have but little time, then it will be most unfortunate," spoke Dalny softly, with his engaging smile.

FLOORnounUS /flɔːr/

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading TREACHERY HAS THE FLOOR "You will not have much time for sight-seeing, I am afraid," Count Surigny was saying, as Monsieur Dalny soft-footedly returned to the table.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TREACHERY HAS THE FLOOR "You will not have much time for sight-seeing, I am afraid," Count Surigny was saying, as Monsieur Dalny soft-footedly returned to the table.

HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading TREACHERY HAS THE FLOOR "You will not have much time for sight-seeing, I am afraid," Count Surigny was saying, as Monsieur Dalny soft-footedly returned to the table.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading TREACHERY HAS THE FLOOR "You will not have much time for sight-seeing, I am afraid," Count Surigny was saying, as Monsieur Dalny soft-footedly returned to the table.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading "If you have but little time, then it will be most unfortunate," spoke Dalny softly, with his engaging smile.

how

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

From this reading "I do not know how much time we shall have," Dave answered.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading TREACHERY HAS THE FLOOR "You will not have much time for sight-seeing, I am afraid," Count Surigny was saying, as Monsieur Dalny soft-footedly returned to the table.

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If you have but little time, then it will be most unfortunate," spoke Dalny softly, with his engaging smile.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "Naples is vastly rich in things that are worth while seeing."

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "Naples is vastly rich in things that are worth while seeing."

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "If you have but little time, then it will be most unfortunate," spoke Dalny softly, with his engaging smile.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I do not know how much time we shall have," Dave answered.

likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading "We are not likely to have the time to see many of them," Darrin answered.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "If you have but little time, then it will be most unfortunate," spoke Dalny softly, with his engaging smile.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "We are not likely to have the time to see many of them," Darrin answered.

MonsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading TREACHERY HAS THE FLOOR "You will not have much time for sight-seeing, I am afraid," Count Surigny was saying, as Monsieur Dalny soft-footedly returned to the table.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading "If you have but little time, then it will be most unfortunate," spoke Dalny softly, with his engaging smile.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading TREACHERY HAS THE FLOOR "You will not have much time for sight-seeing, I am afraid," Count Surigny was saying, as Monsieur Dalny soft-footedly returned to the table.

NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/

a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region

From this reading "Naples is vastly rich in things that are worth while seeing."

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading TREACHERY HAS THE FLOOR "You will not have much time for sight-seeing, I am afraid," Count Surigny was saying, as Monsieur Dalny soft-footedly returned to the table.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "We are not likely to have the time to see many of them," Darrin answered.

returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading TREACHERY HAS THE FLOOR "You will not have much time for sight-seeing, I am afraid," Count Surigny was saying, as Monsieur Dalny soft-footedly returned to the table.

richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/

possessing material wealth

From this reading "Naples is vastly rich in things that are worth while seeing."

sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading TREACHERY HAS THE FLOOR "You will not have much time for sight-seeing, I am afraid," Count Surigny was saying, as Monsieur Dalny soft-footedly returned to the table.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "We are not likely to have the time to see many of them," Darrin answered.

seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading "Naples is vastly rich in things that are worth while seeing."

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

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

From this reading "I do not know how much time we shall have," Dave answered.

sight-seeing

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

From this reading TREACHERY HAS THE FLOOR "You will not have much time for sight-seeing, I am afraid," Count Surigny was saying, as Monsieur Dalny soft-footedly returned to the table.

smileverbUS /smaɪl/

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "If you have but little time, then it will be most unfortunate," spoke Dalny softly, with his engaging smile.

soft-footedly

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

From this reading TREACHERY HAS THE FLOOR "You will not have much time for sight-seeing, I am afraid," Count Surigny was saying, as Monsieur Dalny soft-footedly returned to the table.

softlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːftli/

with low volume

From this reading "If you have but little time, then it will be most unfortunate," spoke Dalny softly, with his engaging smile.

spokenounUS /spoʊk/

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

From this reading "If you have but little time, then it will be most unfortunate," spoke Dalny softly, with his engaging smile.

Surigny

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

From this reading TREACHERY HAS THE FLOOR "You will not have much time for sight-seeing, I am afraid," Count Surigny was saying, as Monsieur Dalny soft-footedly returned to the table.

tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading TREACHERY HAS THE FLOOR "You will not have much time for sight-seeing, I am afraid," Count Surigny was saying, as Monsieur Dalny soft-footedly returned to the table.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Naples is vastly rich in things that are worth while seeing."

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading TREACHERY HAS THE FLOOR "You will not have much time for sight-seeing, I am afraid," Count Surigny was saying, as Monsieur Dalny soft-footedly returned to the table.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "We are not likely to have the time to see many of them," Darrin answered.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "If you have but little time, then it will be most unfortunate," spoke Dalny softly, with his engaging smile.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "Naples is vastly rich in things that are worth while seeing."

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading TREACHERY HAS THE FLOOR "You will not have much time for sight-seeing, I am afraid," Count Surigny was saying, as Monsieur Dalny soft-footedly returned to the table.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading TREACHERY HAS THE FLOOR "You will not have much time for sight-seeing, I am afraid," Count Surigny was saying, as Monsieur Dalny soft-footedly returned to the table.

TREACHERYnounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading TREACHERY HAS THE FLOOR "You will not have much time for sight-seeing, I am afraid," Count Surigny was saying, as Monsieur Dalny soft-footedly returned to the table.

unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading "If you have but little time, then it will be most unfortunate," spoke Dalny softly, with his engaging smile.

vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading "Naples is vastly rich in things that are worth while seeing."

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading TREACHERY HAS THE FLOOR "You will not have much time for sight-seeing, I am afraid," Count Surigny was saying, as Monsieur Dalny soft-footedly returned to the table.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I do not know how much time we shall have," Dave answered.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading "Naples is vastly rich in things that are worth while seeing."

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading TREACHERY HAS THE FLOOR "You will not have much time for sight-seeing, I am afraid," Count Surigny was saying, as Monsieur Dalny soft-footedly returned to the table.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading "If you have but little time, then it will be most unfortunate," spoke Dalny softly, with his engaging smile.

worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading "Naples is vastly rich in things that are worth while seeing."

YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading TREACHERY HAS THE FLOOR "You will not have much time for sight-seeing, I am afraid," Count Surigny was saying, as Monsieur Dalny soft-footedly returned to the table.

Chapter 9 of Dave Darrin on Mediterranean Service by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock holds 107 sentences, grouped into 22 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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Chapter 9 holds 107 sentences of Dave Darrin on Mediterranean Service, unabridged, divided into 22 reading sections.

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Pursuit
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