Chapter 3 of Jack at Sea is here in full — 398 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of Jack at Sea is here in full — 398 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Jack looked undecided, and ended by getting back into bed. "I thought it was late," he said, in a somewhat apologetic tone. "Not it, sir--extra early, sir. I say, Master Jack, this is a topper, isn't it?" said the man, taking off the helmet. "A'most do for an umbrella in a big shower."
Chapter 3 of Jack at Sea is here in full — 398 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/79 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
offering or expressing apology
From this reading “"I thought it was late," he said, in a somewhat apologetic tone.”
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading “Jack looked undecided, and ended by getting back into bed.”
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading “"Not it, sir--extra early, sir.”
armor plate that protects the head
From this reading “I say, Master Jack, this is a topper, isn't it?" said the man, taking off the helmet.”
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading “"A'most do for an umbrella in a big shower."”
a worker who makes or adds the top to something
From this reading “I say, Master Jack, this is a topper, isn't it?" said the man, taking off the helmet.”
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading “"A'most do for an umbrella in a big shower."”
not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
From this reading “Jack looked undecided, and ended by getting back into bed.”
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 "I thought it was late," he said, in a somewhat apologetic tone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A'most do for an umbrella in a big shower."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "A'most do for an umbrella in a big shower."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack looked undecided, and ended by getting back into bed.
offering or expressing apology
From this reading "I thought it was late," he said, in a somewhat apologetic tone.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Jack looked undecided, and ended by getting back into bed.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Jack looked undecided, and ended by getting back into bed.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "A'most do for an umbrella in a big shower."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jack looked undecided, and ended by getting back into bed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "A'most do for an umbrella in a big shower."
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "Not it, sir--extra early, sir.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Jack looked undecided, and ended by getting back into bed.
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading "Not it, sir--extra early, sir.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "A'most do for an umbrella in a big shower."
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Jack looked undecided, and ended by getting back into bed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I thought it was late," he said, in a somewhat apologetic tone.
armor plate that protects the head
From this reading I say, Master Jack, this is a topper, isn't it?" said the man, taking off the helmet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I thought it was late," he said, in a somewhat apologetic tone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I thought it was late," he said, in a somewhat apologetic tone.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Jack looked undecided, and ended by getting back into bed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I say, Master Jack, this is a topper, isn't it?" said the man, taking off the helmet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I say, Master Jack, this is a topper, isn't it?" said the man, taking off the helmet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I thought it was late," he said, in a somewhat apologetic tone.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack looked undecided, and ended by getting back into bed.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "I thought it was late," he said, in a somewhat apologetic tone.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Jack looked undecided, and ended by getting back into bed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I say, Master Jack, this is a topper, isn't it?" said the man, taking off the helmet.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading I say, Master Jack, this is a topper, isn't it?" said the man, taking off the helmet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not it, sir--extra early, sir.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I say, Master Jack, this is a topper, isn't it?" said the man, taking off the helmet.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I thought it was late," he said, in a somewhat apologetic tone.
express in words
From this reading I say, Master Jack, this is a topper, isn't it?" said the man, taking off the helmet.
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading "A'most do for an umbrella in a big shower."
term of address for a man
From this reading "Not it, sir--extra early, sir.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "I thought it was late," he said, in a somewhat apologetic tone.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading I say, Master Jack, this is a topper, isn't it?" said the man, taking off the helmet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I say, Master Jack, this is a topper, isn't it?" said the man, taking off the helmet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I say, Master Jack, this is a topper, isn't it?" said the man, taking off the helmet.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I thought it was late," he said, in a somewhat apologetic tone.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "I thought it was late," he said, in a somewhat apologetic tone.
a worker who makes or adds the top to something
From this reading I say, Master Jack, this is a topper, isn't it?" said the man, taking off the helmet.
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading "A'most do for an umbrella in a big shower."
not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
From this reading Jack looked undecided, and ended by getting back into bed.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I thought it was late," he said, in a somewhat apologetic tone.
Chapter 3 of Jack at Sea by George Manville Fenn holds 398 sentences, grouped into 80 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 3 holds 398 sentences of Jack at Sea, unabridged, divided into 80 reading sections.
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