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Jack Tier

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

Chapter 7 of Jack Tier is here in full — 541 sentences across 109 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Thou art the same, eternal sea!
The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:
Lunt.
We shall now advance the time eight-and-forty hours.
The baffling winds and calms that succeeded the tornado had gone, and the trades blew in their stead.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Jack Tier

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

Chapter 7 of Jack Tier is here in full — 541 sentences across 109 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/108 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Thou art the same, eternal sea!
/ðaʊ ɑːrt ðə seɪm ɪˈtɜːrnəl siː/
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The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:
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Lunt.
/lʌnt/
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We shall now advance the time eight-and-forty hours.
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The baffling winds and calms that succeeded the tornado had gone, and the trades blew in their stead.
/ðə ˈbæfəlɪŋ wɪndz ənd kɑːmz ðæt səkˈsiːdɪd ðə tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ hæd ɡɔːn ənd ðə treɪdz bluː ɪn ðer sted/

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autumn's noun US /ˈɔːtəmz/

possessive form of “autumn” — the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading “The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:”

baffling adjective US /ˈbæfəlɪŋ/

making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe

From this reading “The baffling winds and calms that succeeded the tornado had gone, and the trades blew in their stead.”

calms noun US /kɑːmz/

plural of “calm” — steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading “The baffling winds and calms that succeeded the tornado had gone, and the trades blew in their stead.”

fervid adjective US /ˈfɜːrvəd/

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading “The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:”

Lunt noun US /lʌnt/

United States actor who performed with his wife Lynn Fontanne in many stage productions (1893-1977)

From this reading “Lunt.”

tornado noun US /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/

a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground

From this reading “The baffling winds and calms that succeeded the tornado had gone, and the trades blew in their stead.”

warms verb US /wɔːrmz/

third-person singular of “warm” — get warm or warmer

From this reading “The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:”

winter's noun US /ˈwɪntərz/

possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading “The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:”

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advanceverbUS /ədˈvæns/

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading We shall now advance the time eight-and-forty hours.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Thou art the same, eternal sea!

autumn'snounUS /ˈɔːtəmz/

possessive form of “autumn” — the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

bafflingadjectiveUS /ˈbæfəlɪŋ/

making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe

From this reading The baffling winds and calms that succeeded the tornado had gone, and the trades blew in their stead.

blewverbUS /bluː/

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading The baffling winds and calms that succeeded the tornado had gone, and the trades blew in their stead.

brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

calmsnounUS /kɑːmz/

plural of “calm” — steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading The baffling winds and calms that succeeded the tornado had gone, and the trades blew in their stead.

coverest

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

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/

lively and spirited

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

deforms

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

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

eight-and-forty

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

From this reading We shall now advance the time eight-and-forty hours.

eternaladjectiveUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəl/

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading Thou art the same, eternal sea!

facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

fervidadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvəd/

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

FieldsnounUS /fiːldz/

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

flowernounUS /ˈflaʊər/

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

foamnounUS /foʊm/

a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/

destroyed or killed

From this reading The baffling winds and calms that succeeded the tornado had gone, and the trades blew in their stead.

graspverbUS /ɡræsp/

hold firmly

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The baffling winds and calms that succeeded the tornado had gone, and the trades blew in their stead.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

hillnounUS /hɪl/

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading We shall now advance the time eight-and-forty hours.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The baffling winds and calms that succeeded the tornado had gone, and the trades blew in their stead.

LuntnounUS /lʌnt/

United States actor who performed with his wife Lynn Fontanne in many stage productions (1893-1977)

From this reading Lunt.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

noontidenoun

the middle of the day

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading We shall now advance the time eight-and-forty hours.

OfprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

OrconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

roarverbUS /rɔːr/

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading Thou art the same, eternal sea!

seanounUS /siː/

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Thou art the same, eternal sea!

sea-beat

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

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading We shall now advance the time eight-and-forty hours.

shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/

plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

smilest

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

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

steadnounUS /sted/

the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

From this reading The baffling winds and calms that succeeded the tornado had gone, and the trades blew in their stead.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

storenounUS /stɔːr/

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/

plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading The baffling winds and calms that succeeded the tornado had gone, and the trades blew in their stead.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Thou art the same, eternal sea!

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The baffling winds and calms that succeeded the tornado had gone, and the trades blew in their stead.

ThoupronounUS /ðaʊ/

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading Thou art the same, eternal sea!

thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading We shall now advance the time eight-and-forty hours.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

tornadonounUS /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/

a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground

From this reading The baffling winds and calms that succeeded the tornado had gone, and the trades blew in their stead.

tradesnounUS /treɪdz/

plural of “trade” — the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading The baffling winds and calms that succeeded the tornado had gone, and the trades blew in their stead.

treenounUS /triː/

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

valleynounUS /ˈvæli/

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

vexverbUS /veks/

cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

warmsverbUS /wɔːrmz/

third-person singular of “warm” — get warm or warmer

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We shall now advance the time eight-and-forty hours.

windsnounUS /wɪndz/

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The baffling winds and calms that succeeded the tornado had gone, and the trades blew in their stead.

winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/

possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The earth has many shapes and forms, Of hill and valley, flower and tree; Fields that the fervid noontide warms, Or winter's rugged grasp deforms, Or bright with autumn's golden store; Thou coverest up thy face with storms, Or smilest serene,--but still thy roar And dashing foam go up to vex the sea-beat shore:

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Questions about reading Jack Tier

Common questions about reading Jack Tier by James Fenimore Cooper on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of Jack Tier?

Yes. All 7438 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #4796 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of Jack Tier is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #4796, a public-domain edition. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Jack Tier take to read?

About 600 minutes of reading across 1488 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read Jack Tier section by section

How to work through Jack Tier section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

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    Choose one of the 17 chapters of Jack Tier to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

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Vocabulary met early in Jack Tier

Words and structures a reader meets early in Jack Tier, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

That's
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Jack Tier; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Spirit
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Jack Tier; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Shore
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Jack Tier; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Ariel
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Jack Tier; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.