Chapter 15 of Dave Porter in the South Seas is here in full — 174 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of Dave Porter in the South Seas is here in full — 174 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
WINDING UP THE SCHOOL TERM "I must say, I don't feel much like fun to-night," observed Dave, as he hurried up the stairs to dormitory No. 12. "I am anxious to get started on that trip to the Pacific." "Oh, that will hold for one day longer," said Ben. "I wish I was going, too. Roger, have you got word yet?"
Chapter 15 of Dave Porter in the South Seas is here in full — 174 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/34 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a mountain or tall hill
From this reading “"Oh, that will hold for one day longer," said Ben.”
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading “WINDING UP THE SCHOOL TERM "I must say, I don't feel much like fun to-night," observed Dave, as he hurried up the stairs to dormitory No. 12.”
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading “WINDING UP THE SCHOOL TERM "I must say, I don't feel much like fun to-night," observed Dave, as he hurried up the stairs to dormitory No. 12.”
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading “"I am anxious to get started on that trip to the Pacific."”
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading “WINDING UP THE SCHOOL TERM "I must say, I don't feel much like fun to-night," observed Dave, as he hurried up the stairs to dormitory No. 12.”
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading “WINDING UP THE SCHOOL TERM "I must say, I don't feel much like fun to-night," observed Dave, as he hurried up the stairs to dormitory No. 12.”
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading “"I am anxious to get started on that trip to the Pacific."”
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading “WINDING UP THE SCHOOL TERM "I must say, I don't feel much like fun to-night," observed Dave, as he hurried up the stairs to dormitory No. 12.”
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In this reading “"I am anxious to get started on that trip to the Pacific."”
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From this reading WINDING UP THE SCHOOL TERM "I must say, I don't feel much like fun to-night," observed Dave, as he hurried up the stairs to dormitory No. 12.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am anxious to get started on that trip to the Pacific."
eagerly desirous
From this reading "I am anxious to get started on that trip to the Pacific."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WINDING UP THE SCHOOL TERM "I must say, I don't feel much like fun to-night," observed Dave, as he hurried up the stairs to dormitory No. 12.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading "Oh, that will hold for one day longer," said Ben.
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From this reading WINDING UP THE SCHOOL TERM "I must say, I don't feel much like fun to-night," observed Dave, as he hurried up the stairs to dormitory No. 12.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Oh, that will hold for one day longer," said Ben.
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From this reading WINDING UP THE SCHOOL TERM "I must say, I don't feel much like fun to-night," observed Dave, as he hurried up the stairs to dormitory No. 12.
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading WINDING UP THE SCHOOL TERM "I must say, I don't feel much like fun to-night," observed Dave, as he hurried up the stairs to dormitory No. 12.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading WINDING UP THE SCHOOL TERM "I must say, I don't feel much like fun to-night," observed Dave, as he hurried up the stairs to dormitory No. 12.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Oh, that will hold for one day longer," said Ben.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading WINDING UP THE SCHOOL TERM "I must say, I don't feel much like fun to-night," observed Dave, as he hurried up the stairs to dormitory No. 12.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I am anxious to get started on that trip to the Pacific."
the act of departing
From this reading "I wish I was going, too.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Roger, have you got word yet?"
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Roger, have you got word yet?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WINDING UP THE SCHOOL TERM "I must say, I don't feel much like fun to-night," observed Dave, as he hurried up the stairs to dormitory No. 12.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Oh, that will hold for one day longer," said Ben.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading WINDING UP THE SCHOOL TERM "I must say, I don't feel much like fun to-night," observed Dave, as he hurried up the stairs to dormitory No. 12.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WINDING UP THE SCHOOL TERM "I must say, I don't feel much like fun to-night," observed Dave, as he hurried up the stairs to dormitory No. 12.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading WINDING UP THE SCHOOL TERM "I must say, I don't feel much like fun to-night," observed Dave, as he hurried up the stairs to dormitory No. 12.
for more time
From this reading "Oh, that will hold for one day longer," said Ben.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading WINDING UP THE SCHOOL TERM "I must say, I don't feel much like fun to-night," observed Dave, as he hurried up the stairs to dormitory No. 12.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading WINDING UP THE SCHOOL TERM "I must say, I don't feel much like fun to-night," observed Dave, as he hurried up the stairs to dormitory No. 12.
not any; not one
From this reading WINDING UP THE SCHOOL TERM "I must say, I don't feel much like fun to-night," observed Dave, as he hurried up the stairs to dormitory No. 12.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading WINDING UP THE SCHOOL TERM "I must say, I don't feel much like fun to-night," observed Dave, as he hurried up the stairs to dormitory No. 12.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, that will hold for one day longer," said Ben.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I am anxious to get started on that trip to the Pacific."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Oh, that will hold for one day longer," said Ben.
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading "I am anxious to get started on that trip to the Pacific."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Roger, have you got word yet?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Oh, that will hold for one day longer," said Ben.
express in words
From this reading WINDING UP THE SCHOOL TERM "I must say, I don't feel much like fun to-night," observed Dave, as he hurried up the stairs to dormitory No. 12.
an educational institution
From this reading WINDING UP THE SCHOOL TERM "I must say, I don't feel much like fun to-night," observed Dave, as he hurried up the stairs to dormitory No. 12.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading WINDING UP THE SCHOOL TERM "I must say, I don't feel much like fun to-night," observed Dave, as he hurried up the stairs to dormitory No. 12.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I am anxious to get started on that trip to the Pacific."
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading WINDING UP THE SCHOOL TERM "I must say, I don't feel much like fun to-night," observed Dave, as he hurried up the stairs to dormitory No. 12.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am anxious to get started on that trip to the Pacific."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WINDING UP THE SCHOOL TERM "I must say, I don't feel much like fun to-night," observed Dave, as he hurried up the stairs to dormitory No. 12.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WINDING UP THE SCHOOL TERM "I must say, I don't feel much like fun to-night," observed Dave, as he hurried up the stairs to dormitory No. 12.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WINDING UP THE SCHOOL TERM "I must say, I don't feel much like fun to-night," observed Dave, as he hurried up the stairs to dormitory No. 12.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I wish I was going, too.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading "I am anxious to get started on that trip to the Pacific."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WINDING UP THE SCHOOL TERM "I must say, I don't feel much like fun to-night," observed Dave, as he hurried up the stairs to dormitory No. 12.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I wish I was going, too.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Oh, that will hold for one day longer," said Ben.
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading WINDING UP THE SCHOOL TERM "I must say, I don't feel much like fun to-night," observed Dave, as he hurried up the stairs to dormitory No. 12.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish I was going, too.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Roger, have you got word yet?"
but in spite of that
From this reading Roger, have you got word yet?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Roger, have you got word yet?"
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