Chapter 13 of Menhardoc is here in full — 445 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of Menhardoc is here in full — 445 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"But the fish will get out again." "Oh no! We're going too fast for that," said Will; "and if there are any fish they'll be in the pockets." "But has a trawl-net got pockets?" said Arthur curiously. "Oh yes!" said Dick grinning; "two in its trousers, two in its waistcoat, and one in its jacket."
Chapter 13 of Menhardoc is here in full — 445 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading “"But has a trawl-net got pockets?" said Arthur curiously.”
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading “"But has a trawl-net got pockets?" said Arthur curiously.”
someone who is a detective
From this reading “"Oh yes!" said Dick grinning; "two in its trousers, two in its waistcoat, and one in its jacket."”
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading “"But the fish will get out again."”
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “"Oh yes!" said Dick grinning; "two in its trousers, two in its waistcoat, and one in its jacket."”
a short coat
From this reading “"Oh yes!" said Dick grinning; "two in its trousers, two in its waistcoat, and one in its jacket."”
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading “We're going too fast for that," said Will; "and if there are any fish they'll be in the pockets."”
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading “"Oh yes!" said Dick grinning; "two in its trousers, two in its waistcoat, and one in its jacket."”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But has a trawl-net got pockets?" said Arthur curiously.
anew
From this reading "But the fish will get out again."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We're going too fast for that," said Will; "and if there are any fish they'll be in the pockets."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We're going too fast for that," said Will; "and if there are any fish they'll be in the pockets."
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We're going too fast for that," said Will; "and if there are any fish they'll be in the pockets."
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading "But has a trawl-net got pockets?" said Arthur curiously.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We're going too fast for that," said Will; "and if there are any fish they'll be in the pockets."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But the fish will get out again."
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading "But has a trawl-net got pockets?" said Arthur curiously.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "Oh yes!" said Dick grinning; "two in its trousers, two in its waistcoat, and one in its jacket."
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading We're going too fast for that," said Will; "and if there are any fish they'll be in the pockets."
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading "But the fish will get out again."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We're going too fast for that," said Will; "and if there are any fish they'll be in the pockets."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "But the fish will get out again."
the act of departing
From this reading We're going too fast for that," said Will; "and if there are any fish they'll be in the pockets."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "But has a trawl-net got pockets?" said Arthur curiously.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Oh yes!" said Dick grinning; "two in its trousers, two in its waistcoat, and one in its jacket."
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But has a trawl-net got pockets?" said Arthur curiously.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We're going too fast for that," said Will; "and if there are any fish they'll be in the pockets."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We're going too fast for that," said Will; "and if there are any fish they'll be in the pockets."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Oh yes!" said Dick grinning; "two in its trousers, two in its waistcoat, and one in its jacket."
a short coat
From this reading "Oh yes!" said Dick grinning; "two in its trousers, two in its waistcoat, and one in its jacket."
not any; not one
From this reading "Oh no!
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh no!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Oh yes!" said Dick grinning; "two in its trousers, two in its waistcoat, and one in its jacket."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "But the fish will get out again."
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading We're going too fast for that," said Will; "and if there are any fish they'll be in the pockets."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading We're going too fast for that," said Will; "and if there are any fish they'll be in the pockets."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We're going too fast for that," said Will; "and if there are any fish they'll be in the pockets."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But the fish will get out again."
in or at that place or location
From this reading We're going too fast for that," said Will; "and if there are any fish they'll be in the pockets."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We're going too fast for that," said Will; "and if there are any fish they'll be in the pockets."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading We're going too fast for that," said Will; "and if there are any fish they'll be in the pockets."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But has a trawl-net got pockets?" said Arthur curiously.
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading "Oh yes!" said Dick grinning; "two in its trousers, two in its waistcoat, and one in its jacket."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Oh yes!" said Dick grinning; "two in its trousers, two in its waistcoat, and one in its jacket."
a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
From this reading "Oh yes!" said Dick grinning; "two in its trousers, two in its waistcoat, and one in its jacket."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We're going too fast for that," said Will; "and if there are any fish they'll be in the pockets."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "But the fish will get out again."
an affirmative
From this reading "Oh yes!" said Dick grinning; "two in its trousers, two in its waistcoat, and one in its jacket."
Chapter 13 of Menhardoc by George Manville Fenn holds 445 sentences, grouped into 89 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.
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