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Harry's Island

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of Harry's Island is here in full — 251 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.
It is fairly high, contains very nearly two acres, and is beautifully wooded.
It is about one third as wide as it is long, and the shores, the inner shore especially, are full of tiny coves and promontories.
There are two excellent beaches of white sand and nice round pebbles.
Inner Beach, because of its more gradual slope, being the favorite bathing place.
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Harry's Island

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of Harry's Island is here in full — 251 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/50 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.
Line 2
It is fairly high, contains very nearly two acres, and is beautifully wooded.
/ɪt ɪz ˈferli haɪ kənˈteɪnz ˈveri ˈnɪrli tuː ˈeɪkərz ənd ɪz ˈbjuːtəfli ˈwʊdɪd/
Line 3
It is about one third as wide as it is long, and the shores, the inner shore especially, are full of tiny coves and promontories.
Line 4
There are two excellent beaches of white sand and nice round pebbles.
/ðer ɑːr tuː ˈeksələnt ˈbiːtʃəz ʌv waɪt sænd ənd naɪs raʊnd ˈpebəlz/
Line 5
Inner Beach, because of its more gradual slope, being the favorite bathing place.
/ˈɪnər biːtʃ bɪˈkɔːz ʌv ɪts mɔːr ˈɡrædʒuːəl sloʊp ˈbiːɪŋ ðə ˈfeɪvərɪt ˈbeɪðɪŋ pleɪs/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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acres noun US /ˈeɪkərz/

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

From this reading “It is fairly high, contains very nearly two acres, and is beautifully wooded.”

bathing noun US /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/

immersing the body in water or sunshine

From this reading “Inner Beach, because of its more gradual slope, being the favorite bathing place.”

beaches noun US /ˈbiːtʃəz/

plural of “beach” — an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading “There are two excellent beaches of white sand and nice round pebbles.”

coves noun US /koʊvz/

plural of “cove” — a small inlet

From this reading “It is about one third as wide as it is long, and the shores, the inner shore especially, are full of tiny coves and promontories.”

Ferry verb US /ˈferi/

transport from one place to another

From this reading “CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.”

gradual adjective US /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/

proceeding in small stages

From this reading “Inner Beach, because of its more gradual slope, being the favorite bathing place.”

pebbles noun US /ˈpebəlz/

plural of “pebble” — a small smooth rounded rock

From this reading “There are two excellent beaches of white sand and nice round pebbles.”

wooded adjective US /ˈwʊdɪd/

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

From this reading “It is fairly high, contains very nearly two acres, and is beautifully wooded.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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hundred yards noun + noun counted as “hundred yard”

In this reading “CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.”

two hundred noun + noun

being ten more than one hundred ninety

In this reading “CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.”

white sand noun + noun

In this reading “There are two excellent beaches of white sand and nice round pebbles.”

about a quarter preposition + article + noun counted as “about … quarter”

In this reading “CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.”

two acres noun + noun

In this reading “It is fairly high, contains very nearly two acres, and is beautifully wooded.”

lies on verb + particle counted as “lie on”

In this reading “CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.”

from shore preposition + noun

In this reading “CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.

aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/

higher than, or over, something

From this reading CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.

acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

From this reading It is fairly high, contains very nearly two acres, and is beautifully wooded.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It is about one third as wide as it is long, and the shores, the inner shore especially, are full of tiny coves and promontories.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It is about one third as wide as it is long, and the shores, the inner shore especially, are full of tiny coves and promontories.

bathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/

immersing the body in water or sunshine

From this reading Inner Beach, because of its more gradual slope, being the favorite bathing place.

BeachnounUS /biːtʃ/

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading Inner Beach, because of its more gradual slope, being the favorite bathing place.

beachesnounUS /ˈbiːtʃəz/

plural of “beach” — an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading There are two excellent beaches of white sand and nice round pebbles.

beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/

in a beautiful manner

From this reading It is fairly high, contains very nearly two acres, and is beautifully wooded.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading Inner Beach, because of its more gradual slope, being the favorite bathing place.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Inner Beach, because of its more gradual slope, being the favorite bathing place.

CAMPnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.

containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading It is fairly high, contains very nearly two acres, and is beautifully wooded.

covesnounUS /koʊvz/

plural of “cove” — a small inlet

From this reading It is about one third as wide as it is long, and the shores, the inner shore especially, are full of tiny coves and promontories.

especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading It is about one third as wide as it is long, and the shores, the inner shore especially, are full of tiny coves and promontories.

excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading There are two excellent beaches of white sand and nice round pebbles.

fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/

to certain extent or degree

From this reading It is fairly high, contains very nearly two acres, and is beautifully wooded.

favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading Inner Beach, because of its more gradual slope, being the favorite bathing place.

FerryverbUS /ˈferi/

transport from one place to another

From this reading CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.

FoxnounUS /fɑːks/

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It is about one third as wide as it is long, and the shores, the inner shore especially, are full of tiny coves and promontories.

gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/

proceeding in small stages

From this reading Inner Beach, because of its more gradual slope, being the favorite bathing place.

highadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It is fairly high, contains very nearly two acres, and is beautifully wooded.

HillnounUS /hɪl/

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.

hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/

ten 10s

From this reading CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.

inneradjectiveUS /ˈɪnər/

located inward

From this reading It is about one third as wide as it is long, and the shores, the inner shore especially, are full of tiny coves and promontories.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is fairly high, contains very nearly two acres, and is beautifully wooded.

IslandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is fairly high, contains very nearly two acres, and is beautifully wooded.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Inner Beach, because of its more gradual slope, being the favorite bathing place.

landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.

liesnounUS /laɪz/

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It is about one third as wide as it is long, and the shores, the inner shore especially, are full of tiny coves and promontories.

milenounUS /maɪl/

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Inner Beach, because of its more gradual slope, being the favorite bathing place.

nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It is fairly high, contains very nearly two acres, and is beautifully wooded.

niceadjectiveUS /naɪs/

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading There are two excellent beaches of white sand and nice round pebbles.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is about one third as wide as it is long, and the shores, the inner shore especially, are full of tiny coves and promontories.

pebblesnounUS /ˈpebəlz/

plural of “pebble” — a small smooth rounded rock

From this reading There are two excellent beaches of white sand and nice round pebbles.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Inner Beach, because of its more gradual slope, being the favorite bathing place.

promontories

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It is about one third as wide as it is long, and the shores, the inner shore especially, are full of tiny coves and promontories.

quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/

one of four equal parts

From this reading CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.

rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.

roundnounUS /raʊnd/

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading There are two excellent beaches of white sand and nice round pebbles.

sandnounUS /sænd/

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading There are two excellent beaches of white sand and nice round pebbles.

schoolnounUS /skuːl/

an educational institution

From this reading CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.

shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.

shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading It is about one third as wide as it is long, and the shores, the inner shore especially, are full of tiny coves and promontories.

sidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.

slopenounUS /sloʊp/

an elevated geological formation

From this reading Inner Beach, because of its more gradual slope, being the favorite bathing place.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are two excellent beaches of white sand and nice round pebbles.

thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading It is about one third as wide as it is long, and the shores, the inner shore especially, are full of tiny coves and promontories.

tinyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪni/

very small

From this reading It is about one third as wide as it is long, and the shores, the inner shore especially, are full of tiny coves and promontories.

TOROHADIK

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading It is fairly high, contains very nearly two acres, and is beautifully wooded.

whitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading There are two excellent beaches of white sand and nice round pebbles.

wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading It is about one third as wide as it is long, and the shores, the inner shore especially, are full of tiny coves and promontories.

woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

From this reading It is fairly high, contains very nearly two acres, and is beautifully wooded.

yardsnounUS /jɑːrdz/

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading CAMP TOROHADIK Fox Island lies on the Ferry Hill side of the river some two hundred yards from shore and about a quarter of a mile above the school landing.

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