Chapter VIII of Frank Reade, Jr.'s Search for the Silver Whale, “The Confession Found,” is here in full — 153 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter VIII
Chapter VIII of Frank Reade, Jr.'s Search for the Silver Whale, “The Confession Found,” is here in full — 153 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
But before the controversy could be brought to an issue or a decision a thrilling thing occurred. A terrific yell escaped Stanhope’s lips. “Look out!” he screamed, “for your lives, everybody! Take care!” Frank Reade instantly sprang forward.
Chapter VIII of Frank Reade, Jr.'s Search for the Silver Whale, “The Confession Found,” is here in full — 153 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading “But before the controversy could be brought to an issue or a decision a thrilling thing occurred.”
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading “But before the controversy could be brought to an issue or a decision a thrilling thing occurred.”
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading “A terrific yell escaped Stanhope’s lips.”
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading “But before the controversy could be brought to an issue or a decision a thrilling thing occurred.”
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading ““Look out!” he screamed, “for your lives, everybody!”
very great or intense
From this reading “A terrific yell escaped Stanhope’s lips.”
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading “But before the controversy could be brought to an issue or a decision a thrilling thing occurred.”
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading “A terrific yell escaped Stanhope’s lips.”
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.
In this reading “Frank Reade instantly sprang forward.”
be careful, prudent, or watchful
In this reading “Take care!””
be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful
In this reading ““Look out!” he screamed, “for your lives, everybody!”
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 But before the controversy could be brought to an issue or a decision a thrilling thing occurred.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But before the controversy could be brought to an issue or a decision a thrilling thing occurred.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But before the controversy could be brought to an issue or a decision a thrilling thing occurred.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But before the controversy could be brought to an issue or a decision a thrilling thing occurred.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But before the controversy could be brought to an issue or a decision a thrilling thing occurred.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But before the controversy could be brought to an issue or a decision a thrilling thing occurred.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Take care!”
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading But before the controversy could be brought to an issue or a decision a thrilling thing occurred.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But before the controversy could be brought to an issue or a decision a thrilling thing occurred.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading But before the controversy could be brought to an issue or a decision a thrilling thing occurred.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading A terrific yell escaped Stanhope’s lips.
every person
From this reading “Look out!” he screamed, “for your lives, everybody!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Look out!” he screamed, “for your lives, everybody!
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Frank Reade instantly sprang forward.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank Reade instantly sprang forward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Look out!” he screamed, “for your lives, everybody!
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Frank Reade instantly sprang forward.
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading But before the controversy could be brought to an issue or a decision a thrilling thing occurred.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading A terrific yell escaped Stanhope’s lips.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “Look out!” he screamed, “for your lives, everybody!
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Look out!” he screamed, “for your lives, everybody!
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading But before the controversy could be brought to an issue or a decision a thrilling thing occurred.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But before the controversy could be brought to an issue or a decision a thrilling thing occurred.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Look out!” he screamed, “for your lives, everybody!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Frank Reade instantly sprang forward.
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Look out!” he screamed, “for your lives, everybody!
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Frank Reade instantly sprang forward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A terrific yell escaped Stanhope’s lips.
carry out
From this reading Take care!”
very great or intense
From this reading A terrific yell escaped Stanhope’s lips.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But before the controversy could be brought to an issue or a decision a thrilling thing occurred.
a special situation
From this reading But before the controversy could be brought to an issue or a decision a thrilling thing occurred.
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading But before the controversy could be brought to an issue or a decision a thrilling thing occurred.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But before the controversy could be brought to an issue or a decision a thrilling thing occurred.
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading A terrific yell escaped Stanhope’s lips.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Look out!” he screamed, “for your lives, everybody!
Chapter 8 of Frank Reade, Jr.'s Search for the Silver Whale by Luis Senarens holds 153 sentences, grouped into 31 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 8 holds 153 sentences of Frank Reade, Jr.'s Search for the Silver Whale, unabridged, divided into 31 reading sections.
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