Chapter 9 of Dave Porter in the South Seas is here in full — 148 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 9 of Dave Porter in the South Seas is here in full — 148 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ABOUT ATHLETIC CONTESTS "You stole those things, you!" gasped Dave. He could scarcely utter the words. He shrank back a step or two, and his face was filled with horror. "Yes, I did it," came from Shadow Hamilton. "But--but--oh, Shadow, you must be fooling!
Chapter 9 of Dave Porter in the South Seas is here in full — 148 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading “ABOUT ATHLETIC CONTESTS "You stole those things, you!" gasped Dave.”
plural of “contest” — an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading “ABOUT ATHLETIC CONTESTS "You stole those things, you!" gasped Dave.”
characterized by a feeling of irresponsibility
From this reading “"But--but--oh, Shadow, you must be fooling!”
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading “ABOUT ATHLETIC CONTESTS "You stole those things, you!" gasped Dave.”
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading “"Yes, I did it," came from Shadow Hamilton.”
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading “He shrank back a step or two, and his face was filled with horror.”
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading “ABOUT ATHLETIC CONTESTS "You stole those things, you!" gasped Dave.”
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading “He could scarcely utter the words.”
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.
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pull away from a source of disgust or fear
In this reading “He shrank back a step or two, and his face was filled with horror.”
In this reading “He could scarcely utter the words.”
In this reading “He shrank back a step or two, and his face was filled with horror.”
In this reading “"Yes, I did it," came from Shadow Hamilton.”
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 before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He shrank back a step or two, and his face was filled with horror.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ABOUT ATHLETIC CONTESTS "You stole those things, you!" gasped Dave.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He shrank back a step or two, and his face was filled with horror.
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading ABOUT ATHLETIC CONTESTS "You stole those things, you!" gasped Dave.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He shrank back a step or two, and his face was filled with horror.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "But--but--oh, Shadow, you must be fooling!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But--but--oh, Shadow, you must be fooling!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Yes, I did it," came from Shadow Hamilton.
plural of “contest” — an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading ABOUT ATHLETIC CONTESTS "You stole those things, you!" gasped Dave.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could scarcely utter the words.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ABOUT ATHLETIC CONTESTS "You stole those things, you!" gasped Dave.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Yes, I did it," came from Shadow Hamilton.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He shrank back a step or two, and his face was filled with horror.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He shrank back a step or two, and his face was filled with horror.
characterized by a feeling of irresponsibility
From this reading "But--but--oh, Shadow, you must be fooling!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Yes, I did it," came from Shadow Hamilton.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading ABOUT ATHLETIC CONTESTS "You stole those things, you!" gasped Dave.
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading "Yes, I did it," came from Shadow Hamilton.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could scarcely utter the words.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He shrank back a step or two, and his face was filled with horror.
intense and profound fear
From this reading He shrank back a step or two, and his face was filled with horror.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, I did it," came from Shadow Hamilton.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, I did it," came from Shadow Hamilton.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "But--but--oh, Shadow, you must be fooling!
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "But--but--oh, Shadow, you must be fooling!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He shrank back a step or two, and his face was filled with horror.
only a very short time before
From this reading He could scarcely utter the words.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading "Yes, I did it," came from Shadow Hamilton.
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading He shrank back a step or two, and his face was filled with horror.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He shrank back a step or two, and his face was filled with horror.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading ABOUT ATHLETIC CONTESTS "You stole those things, you!" gasped Dave.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He could scarcely utter the words.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading ABOUT ATHLETIC CONTESTS "You stole those things, you!" gasped Dave.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading ABOUT ATHLETIC CONTESTS "You stole those things, you!" gasped Dave.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He shrank back a step or two, and his face was filled with horror.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading He could scarcely utter the words.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He shrank back a step or two, and his face was filled with horror.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He shrank back a step or two, and his face was filled with horror.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He could scarcely utter the words.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I did it," came from Shadow Hamilton.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ABOUT ATHLETIC CONTESTS "You stole those things, you!" gasped Dave.
Chapter 9 of Dave Porter in the South Seas by Edward Stratemeyer holds 148 sentences, grouped into 30 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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