Chapter 7 of Freaks of Fortune is here in full — 137 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter VII
Chapter 7 of Freaks of Fortune is here in full — 137 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
GRAVE CHARGES. "What vessel's that, Levi?" asked Dock Vincent, as the young skipper landed on the rocks. "It's The Starry Flag," replied Levi, smiling. "No, I mean the large yacht, off the Point." "So do I."
Chapter 7 of Freaks of Fortune is here in full — 137 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading “GRAVE CHARGES.”
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading “"What vessel's that, Levi?" asked Dock Vincent, as the young skipper landed on the rocks.”
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading “"It's The Starry Flag," replied Levi, smiling.”
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading “"What vessel's that, Levi?" asked Dock Vincent, as the young skipper landed on the rocks.”
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading “"What vessel's that, Levi?" asked Dock Vincent, as the young skipper landed on the rocks.”
abounding with or resembling stars
From this reading “"It's The Starry Flag," replied Levi, smiling.”
possessive form of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading “"What vessel's that, Levi?" asked Dock Vincent, as the young skipper landed on the rocks.”
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading “"No, I mean the large yacht, off the Point."”
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What vessel's that, Levi?" asked Dock Vincent, as the young skipper landed on the rocks.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What vessel's that, Levi?" asked Dock Vincent, as the young skipper landed on the rocks.
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading GRAVE CHARGES.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "So do I."
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading "What vessel's that, Levi?" asked Dock Vincent, as the young skipper landed on the rocks.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading "It's The Starry Flag," replied Levi, smiling.
death of a person
From this reading GRAVE CHARGES.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No, I mean the large yacht, off the Point."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's The Starry Flag," replied Levi, smiling.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading "What vessel's that, Levi?" asked Dock Vincent, as the young skipper landed on the rocks.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "No, I mean the large yacht, off the Point."
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading "What vessel's that, Levi?" asked Dock Vincent, as the young skipper landed on the rocks.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "No, I mean the large yacht, off the Point."
not any; not one
From this reading "No, I mean the large yacht, off the Point."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "No, I mean the large yacht, off the Point."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What vessel's that, Levi?" asked Dock Vincent, as the young skipper landed on the rocks.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "No, I mean the large yacht, off the Point."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "It's The Starry Flag," replied Levi, smiling.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading "What vessel's that, Levi?" asked Dock Vincent, as the young skipper landed on the rocks.
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading "What vessel's that, Levi?" asked Dock Vincent, as the young skipper landed on the rocks.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "It's The Starry Flag," replied Levi, smiling.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So do I."
abounding with or resembling stars
From this reading "It's The Starry Flag," replied Levi, smiling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What vessel's that, Levi?" asked Dock Vincent, as the young skipper landed on the rocks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What vessel's that, Levi?" asked Dock Vincent, as the young skipper landed on the rocks.
possessive form of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading "What vessel's that, Levi?" asked Dock Vincent, as the young skipper landed on the rocks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What vessel's that, Levi?" asked Dock Vincent, as the young skipper landed on the rocks.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What vessel's that, Levi?" asked Dock Vincent, as the young skipper landed on the rocks.
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading "No, I mean the large yacht, off the Point."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "What vessel's that, Levi?" asked Dock Vincent, as the young skipper landed on the rocks.
Chapter 7 of Freaks of Fortune by Oliver Optic holds 137 sentences, grouped into 28 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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