Chapter 32 of Dave Porter in the South Seas is here in full — 124 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 32 of Dave Porter in the South Seas is here in full — 124 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
HOMEWARD BOUND--CONCLUSION "I am the son of your twin brother?" repeated Dave, while Roger and Phil listened with intense interest. "Yes," answered Dunston Porter. "He lost his son exactly as described, and the baby was said to resemble me very strongly." "And where is your brother now?" "He is traveling for his health.
Chapter 32 of Dave Porter in the South Seas is here in full — 124 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading “HOMEWARD BOUND--CONCLUSION "I am the son of your twin brother?" repeated Dave, while Roger and Phil listened with intense interest.”
toward home
From this reading “HOMEWARD BOUND--CONCLUSION "I am the son of your twin brother?" repeated Dave, while Roger and Phil listened with intense interest.”
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading “HOMEWARD BOUND--CONCLUSION "I am the son of your twin brother?" repeated Dave, while Roger and Phil listened with intense interest.”
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading “"Yes," answered Dunston Porter.”
appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading “"He lost his son exactly as described, and the baby was said to resemble me very strongly."”
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading “"He lost his son exactly as described, and the baby was said to resemble me very strongly."”
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading “"He is traveling for his health.”
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading “HOMEWARD BOUND--CONCLUSION "I am the son of your twin brother?" repeated Dave, while Roger and Phil listened with intense interest.”
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In this reading “HOMEWARD BOUND--CONCLUSION "I am the son of your twin brother?" repeated Dave, while Roger and Phil listened with intense interest.”
In this reading “HOMEWARD BOUND--CONCLUSION "I am the son of your twin brother?" repeated Dave, while Roger and Phil listened with intense interest.”
In this reading “HOMEWARD BOUND--CONCLUSION "I am the son of your twin brother?" repeated Dave, while Roger and Phil listened with intense interest.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND--CONCLUSION "I am the son of your twin brother?" repeated Dave, while Roger and Phil listened with intense interest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND--CONCLUSION "I am the son of your twin brother?" repeated Dave, while Roger and Phil listened with intense interest.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes," answered Dunston Porter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "He lost his son exactly as described, and the baby was said to resemble me very strongly."
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "He lost his son exactly as described, and the baby was said to resemble me very strongly."
confined by bonds
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND--CONCLUSION "I am the son of your twin brother?" repeated Dave, while Roger and Phil listened with intense interest.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND--CONCLUSION "I am the son of your twin brother?" repeated Dave, while Roger and Phil listened with intense interest.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND--CONCLUSION "I am the son of your twin brother?" repeated Dave, while Roger and Phil listened with intense interest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND--CONCLUSION "I am the son of your twin brother?" repeated Dave, while Roger and Phil listened with intense interest.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading "He lost his son exactly as described, and the baby was said to resemble me very strongly."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes," answered Dunston Porter.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "He lost his son exactly as described, and the baby was said to resemble me very strongly."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "He is traveling for his health.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He lost his son exactly as described, and the baby was said to resemble me very strongly."
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading "He is traveling for his health.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "He lost his son exactly as described, and the baby was said to resemble me very strongly."
toward home
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND--CONCLUSION "I am the son of your twin brother?" repeated Dave, while Roger and Phil listened with intense interest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND--CONCLUSION "I am the son of your twin brother?" repeated Dave, while Roger and Phil listened with intense interest.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND--CONCLUSION "I am the son of your twin brother?" repeated Dave, while Roger and Phil listened with intense interest.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND--CONCLUSION "I am the son of your twin brother?" repeated Dave, while Roger and Phil listened with intense interest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And where is your brother now?"
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND--CONCLUSION "I am the son of your twin brother?" repeated Dave, while Roger and Phil listened with intense interest.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "He lost his son exactly as described, and the baby was said to resemble me very strongly."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He lost his son exactly as described, and the baby was said to resemble me very strongly."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "And where is your brother now?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND--CONCLUSION "I am the son of your twin brother?" repeated Dave, while Roger and Phil listened with intense interest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND--CONCLUSION "I am the son of your twin brother?" repeated Dave, while Roger and Phil listened with intense interest.
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading "Yes," answered Dunston Porter.
recurring again and again
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND--CONCLUSION "I am the son of your twin brother?" repeated Dave, while Roger and Phil listened with intense interest.
appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading "He lost his son exactly as described, and the baby was said to resemble me very strongly."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND--CONCLUSION "I am the son of your twin brother?" repeated Dave, while Roger and Phil listened with intense interest.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He lost his son exactly as described, and the baby was said to resemble me very strongly."
a male human offspring
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND--CONCLUSION "I am the son of your twin brother?" repeated Dave, while Roger and Phil listened with intense interest.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading "He lost his son exactly as described, and the baby was said to resemble me very strongly."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND--CONCLUSION "I am the son of your twin brother?" repeated Dave, while Roger and Phil listened with intense interest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "He lost his son exactly as described, and the baby was said to resemble me very strongly."
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading "He is traveling for his health.
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND--CONCLUSION "I am the son of your twin brother?" repeated Dave, while Roger and Phil listened with intense interest.
precisely as stated
From this reading "He lost his son exactly as described, and the baby was said to resemble me very strongly."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He lost his son exactly as described, and the baby was said to resemble me very strongly."
in or at the place that
From this reading "And where is your brother now?"
during the time that
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND--CONCLUSION "I am the son of your twin brother?" repeated Dave, while Roger and Phil listened with intense interest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND--CONCLUSION "I am the son of your twin brother?" repeated Dave, while Roger and Phil listened with intense interest.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," answered Dunston Porter.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND--CONCLUSION "I am the son of your twin brother?" repeated Dave, while Roger and Phil listened with intense interest.
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