Chapter 4 of Harper's Round Table, March 2, 1897 is here in full — 812 sentences across 163 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of Harper's Round Table, March 2, 1897 is here in full — 812 sentences across 163 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
WRECKED AGAIN. I was almost stunned at the news the carpenter brought, but I knew of the only thing to do, of course. "Rig the pumps and get to work at them," I squeaked faintly, fearing to try to talk loud. "Ay, ay, sir," he answered, "but it will do no good. Lord Harry! she's opened up like a sieve, sir!"
Chapter 4 of Harper's Round Table, March 2, 1897 is here in full — 812 sentences across 163 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading “I was almost stunned at the news the carpenter brought, but I knew of the only thing to do, of course.”
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “"Rig the pumps and get to work at them," I squeaked faintly, fearing to try to talk loud.”
plural of “pump” — a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction
From this reading “"Rig the pumps and get to work at them," I squeaked faintly, fearing to try to talk loud.”
arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
From this reading “"Rig the pumps and get to work at them," I squeaked faintly, fearing to try to talk loud.”
a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
From this reading “Lord Harry! she's opened up like a sieve, sir!"”
past form of “squeak” — make a high-pitched, screeching noise
From this reading “"Rig the pumps and get to work at them," I squeaked faintly, fearing to try to talk loud.”
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading “I was almost stunned at the news the carpenter brought, but I knew of the only thing to do, of course.”
destroyed in an accident
From this reading “WRECKED AGAIN.”
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 “I was almost stunned at the news the carpenter brought, but I knew of the only thing to do, of course.”
as might be expected
In this reading “I was almost stunned at the news the carpenter brought, but I knew of the only thing to do, of course.”
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 Lord Harry! she's opened up like a sieve, sir!"
anew
From this reading WRECKED AGAIN.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I was almost stunned at the news the carpenter brought, but I knew of the only thing to do, of course.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Rig the pumps and get to work at them," I squeaked faintly, fearing to try to talk loud.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Ay, ay, sir," he answered, "but it will do no good.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was almost stunned at the news the carpenter brought, but I knew of the only thing to do, of course.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ay, ay, sir," he answered, "but it will do no good.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I was almost stunned at the news the carpenter brought, but I knew of the only thing to do, of course.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was almost stunned at the news the carpenter brought, but I knew of the only thing to do, of course.
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading I was almost stunned at the news the carpenter brought, but I knew of the only thing to do, of course.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I was almost stunned at the news the carpenter brought, but I knew of the only thing to do, of course.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I was almost stunned at the news the carpenter brought, but I knew of the only thing to do, of course.
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading "Rig the pumps and get to work at them," I squeaked faintly, fearing to try to talk loud.
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "Rig the pumps and get to work at them," I squeaked faintly, fearing to try to talk loud.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Rig the pumps and get to work at them," I squeaked faintly, fearing to try to talk loud.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Ay, ay, sir," he answered, "but it will do no good.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Lord Harry! she's opened up like a sieve, sir!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ay, ay, sir," he answered, "but it will do no good.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was almost stunned at the news the carpenter brought, but I knew of the only thing to do, of course.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Ay, ay, sir," he answered, "but it will do no good.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I was almost stunned at the news the carpenter brought, but I knew of the only thing to do, of course.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Lord Harry! she's opened up like a sieve, sir!"
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Harry! she's opened up like a sieve, sir!"
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading "Rig the pumps and get to work at them," I squeaked faintly, fearing to try to talk loud.
information about recent and important events
From this reading I was almost stunned at the news the carpenter brought, but I knew of the only thing to do, of course.
not any; not one
From this reading "Ay, ay, sir," he answered, "but it will do no good.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was almost stunned at the news the carpenter brought, but I knew of the only thing to do, of course.
and nothing more
From this reading I was almost stunned at the news the carpenter brought, but I knew of the only thing to do, of course.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Lord Harry! she's opened up like a sieve, sir!"
plural of “pump” — a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction
From this reading "Rig the pumps and get to work at them," I squeaked faintly, fearing to try to talk loud.
arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
From this reading "Rig the pumps and get to work at them," I squeaked faintly, fearing to try to talk loud.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Harry! she's opened up like a sieve, sir!"
a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
From this reading Lord Harry! she's opened up like a sieve, sir!"
term of address for a man
From this reading "Ay, ay, sir," he answered, "but it will do no good.
past form of “squeak” — make a high-pitched, screeching noise
From this reading "Rig the pumps and get to work at them," I squeaked faintly, fearing to try to talk loud.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading I was almost stunned at the news the carpenter brought, but I knew of the only thing to do, of course.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Rig the pumps and get to work at them," I squeaked faintly, fearing to try to talk loud.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was almost stunned at the news the carpenter brought, but I knew of the only thing to do, of course.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Rig the pumps and get to work at them," I squeaked faintly, fearing to try to talk loud.
a special situation
From this reading I was almost stunned at the news the carpenter brought, but I knew of the only thing to do, of course.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was almost stunned at the news the carpenter brought, but I knew of the only thing to do, of course.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Rig the pumps and get to work at them," I squeaked faintly, fearing to try to talk loud.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Lord Harry! she's opened up like a sieve, sir!"
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was almost stunned at the news the carpenter brought, but I knew of the only thing to do, of course.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Ay, ay, sir," he answered, "but it will do no good.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Rig the pumps and get to work at them," I squeaked faintly, fearing to try to talk loud.
destroyed in an accident
From this reading WRECKED AGAIN.
Chapter 4 of Harper's Round Table, March 2, 1897 by Various holds 812 sentences, grouped into 163 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 4 holds 812 sentences of Harper's Round Table, March 2, 1897, unabridged, divided into 163 reading sections.
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