Chapter 13 of Island Tales / On the Makaloa Mat is here in full — 189 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 13 of Island Tales / On the Makaloa Mat is here in full — 189 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Ah!” she cried out, rhythmically accenting her blows in series of three to each shrill observation. “I forbade you to talk to Li Faa. To-day you stopped on the street with her. Not an hour ago. Half an hour by the clock you talked.—What is that?”
Chapter 13 of Island Tales / On the Makaloa Mat is here in full — 189 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the act of giving special importance or significance to something
From this reading ““Ah!” she cried out, rhythmically accenting her blows in series of three to each shrill observation.”
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading ““Ah!” she cried out, rhythmically accenting her blows in series of three to each shrill observation.”
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading “Half an hour by the clock you talked.—What is that?””
inflected form of “forbid” — command against
From this reading ““I forbade you to talk to Li Faa.”
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading ““Ah!” she cried out, rhythmically accenting her blows in series of three to each shrill observation.”
in a rhythmic manner
From this reading ““Ah!” she cried out, rhythmically accenting her blows in series of three to each shrill observation.”
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading ““Ah!” she cried out, rhythmically accenting her blows in series of three to each shrill observation.”
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading ““Ah!” she cried out, rhythmically accenting her blows in series of three to each shrill observation.”
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.
the act of giving special importance or significance to something
From this reading “Ah!” she cried out, rhythmically accenting her blows in series of three to each shrill observation.
in the past
From this reading Not an hour ago.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ah!” she cried out, rhythmically accenting her blows in series of three to each shrill observation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not an hour ago.
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading “Ah!” she cried out, rhythmically accenting her blows in series of three to each shrill observation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Half an hour by the clock you talked.—What is that?”
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading Half an hour by the clock you talked.—What is that?”
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Ah!” she cried out, rhythmically accenting her blows in series of three to each shrill observation.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading “Ah!” she cried out, rhythmically accenting her blows in series of three to each shrill observation.
an agency in the Department of Transportation that is responsible for the safety of civilian aviation
From this reading “I forbade you to talk to Li Faa.
inflected form of “forbid” — command against
From this reading “I forbade you to talk to Li Faa.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half an hour by the clock you talked.—What is that?”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Ah!” she cried out, rhythmically accenting her blows in series of three to each shrill observation.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Not an hour ago.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I forbade you to talk to Li Faa.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Ah!” she cried out, rhythmically accenting her blows in series of three to each shrill observation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Half an hour by the clock you talked.—What is that?”
a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals
From this reading “I forbade you to talk to Li Faa.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not an hour ago.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading “Ah!” she cried out, rhythmically accenting her blows in series of three to each shrill observation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Ah!” she cried out, rhythmically accenting her blows in series of three to each shrill observation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To-day you stopped on the street with her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Ah!” she cried out, rhythmically accenting her blows in series of three to each shrill observation.
in a rhythmic manner
From this reading “Ah!” she cried out, rhythmically accenting her blows in series of three to each shrill observation.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading “Ah!” she cried out, rhythmically accenting her blows in series of three to each shrill observation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Ah!” she cried out, rhythmically accenting her blows in series of three to each shrill observation.
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading “Ah!” she cried out, rhythmically accenting her blows in series of three to each shrill observation.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading To-day you stopped on the street with her.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading To-day you stopped on the street with her.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “I forbade you to talk to Li Faa.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Half an hour by the clock you talked.—What is that?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Half an hour by the clock you talked.—What is that?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To-day you stopped on the street with her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “Ah!” she cried out, rhythmically accenting her blows in series of three to each shrill observation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Ah!” she cried out, rhythmically accenting her blows in series of three to each shrill observation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To-day you stopped on the street with her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Half an hour by the clock you talked.—What is that?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading To-day you stopped on the street with her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I forbade you to talk to Li Faa.
Chapter 13 of Island Tales / On the Makaloa Mat by Jack London holds 189 sentences, grouped into 38 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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 13 holds 189 sentences of Island Tales / On the Makaloa Mat, unabridged, divided into 38 reading sections.
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