Chapter 13 of 'Midst Arctic Perils is here in full — 199 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 13 of 'Midst Arctic Perils is here in full — 199 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE DASH FOR OBSERVATION CAMP "How's Aubrey Hawke?" asked Ranworth, without pausing in the midst of his preparations. "Still pretty groggy, sir," replied Travers. "H'm; it's a pity. I'm afraid, Leslie, I must ask for your assistance once more." "Only too pleased, sir," replied the lad, his eyes sparkling with delight.
Chapter 13 of 'Midst Arctic Perils is here in full — 199 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/39 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading “I'm afraid, Leslie, I must ask for your assistance once more."”
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading “THE DASH FOR OBSERVATION CAMP "How's Aubrey Hawke?" asked Ranworth, without pausing in the midst of his preparations.”
stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
From this reading “"Still pretty groggy, sir," replied Travers.”
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading “THE DASH FOR OBSERVATION CAMP "How's Aubrey Hawke?" asked Ranworth, without pausing in the midst of his preparations.”
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading “THE DASH FOR OBSERVATION CAMP "How's Aubrey Hawke?" asked Ranworth, without pausing in the midst of his preparations.”
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading “THE DASH FOR OBSERVATION CAMP "How's Aubrey Hawke?" asked Ranworth, without pausing in the midst of his preparations.”
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading “THE DASH FOR OBSERVATION CAMP "How's Aubrey Hawke?" asked Ranworth, without pausing in the midst of his preparations.”
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading “"Only too pleased, sir," replied the lad, his eyes sparkling with delight.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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anew
In this reading “I'm afraid, Leslie, I must ask for your assistance once more."”
the middle or central part or point
In this reading “THE DASH FOR OBSERVATION CAMP "How's Aubrey Hawke?" asked Ranworth, without pausing in the midst of his preparations.”
In this reading “THE DASH FOR OBSERVATION CAMP "How's Aubrey Hawke?" asked Ranworth, without pausing in the midst of his preparations.”
In this reading “THE DASH FOR OBSERVATION CAMP "How's Aubrey Hawke?" asked Ranworth, without pausing in the midst of his preparations.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 "H'm; it's a pity.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I'm afraid, Leslie, I must ask for your assistance once more."
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I'm afraid, Leslie, I must ask for your assistance once more."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE DASH FOR OBSERVATION CAMP "How's Aubrey Hawke?" asked Ranworth, without pausing in the midst of his preparations.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading I'm afraid, Leslie, I must ask for your assistance once more."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DASH FOR OBSERVATION CAMP "How's Aubrey Hawke?" asked Ranworth, without pausing in the midst of his preparations.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE DASH FOR OBSERVATION CAMP "How's Aubrey Hawke?" asked Ranworth, without pausing in the midst of his preparations.
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading THE DASH FOR OBSERVATION CAMP "How's Aubrey Hawke?" asked Ranworth, without pausing in the midst of his preparations.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Only too pleased, sir," replied the lad, his eyes sparkling with delight.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Only too pleased, sir," replied the lad, his eyes sparkling with delight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DASH FOR OBSERVATION CAMP "How's Aubrey Hawke?" asked Ranworth, without pausing in the midst of his preparations.
stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
From this reading "Still pretty groggy, sir," replied Travers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "H'm; it's a pity.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DASH FOR OBSERVATION CAMP "How's Aubrey Hawke?" asked Ranworth, without pausing in the midst of his preparations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DASH FOR OBSERVATION CAMP "How's Aubrey Hawke?" asked Ranworth, without pausing in the midst of his preparations.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DASH FOR OBSERVATION CAMP "How's Aubrey Hawke?" asked Ranworth, without pausing in the midst of his preparations.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I'm afraid, Leslie, I must ask for your assistance once more."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm afraid, Leslie, I must ask for your assistance once more."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DASH FOR OBSERVATION CAMP "How's Aubrey Hawke?" asked Ranworth, without pausing in the midst of his preparations.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "H'm; it's a pity.
a boy or man
From this reading "Only too pleased, sir," replied the lad, his eyes sparkling with delight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm afraid, Leslie, I must ask for your assistance once more."
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading THE DASH FOR OBSERVATION CAMP "How's Aubrey Hawke?" asked Ranworth, without pausing in the midst of his preparations.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I'm afraid, Leslie, I must ask for your assistance once more."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I'm afraid, Leslie, I must ask for your assistance once more."
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading THE DASH FOR OBSERVATION CAMP "How's Aubrey Hawke?" asked Ranworth, without pausing in the midst of his preparations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DASH FOR OBSERVATION CAMP "How's Aubrey Hawke?" asked Ranworth, without pausing in the midst of his preparations.
on one occasion
From this reading I'm afraid, Leslie, I must ask for your assistance once more."
and nothing more
From this reading "Only too pleased, sir," replied the lad, his eyes sparkling with delight.
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading THE DASH FOR OBSERVATION CAMP "How's Aubrey Hawke?" asked Ranworth, without pausing in the midst of his preparations.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading "H'm; it's a pity.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "Only too pleased, sir," replied the lad, his eyes sparkling with delight.
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading THE DASH FOR OBSERVATION CAMP "How's Aubrey Hawke?" asked Ranworth, without pausing in the midst of his preparations.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Still pretty groggy, sir," replied Travers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DASH FOR OBSERVATION CAMP "How's Aubrey Hawke?" asked Ranworth, without pausing in the midst of his preparations.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Still pretty groggy, sir," replied Travers.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Still pretty groggy, sir," replied Travers.
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading "Only too pleased, sir," replied the lad, his eyes sparkling with delight.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Still pretty groggy, sir," replied Travers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DASH FOR OBSERVATION CAMP "How's Aubrey Hawke?" asked Ranworth, without pausing in the midst of his preparations.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Only too pleased, sir," replied the lad, his eyes sparkling with delight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Still pretty groggy, sir," replied Travers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Only too pleased, sir," replied the lad, his eyes sparkling with delight.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE DASH FOR OBSERVATION CAMP "How's Aubrey Hawke?" asked Ranworth, without pausing in the midst of his preparations.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I'm afraid, Leslie, I must ask for your assistance once more."
Chapter 13 of 'Midst Arctic Perils by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman holds 199 sentences, grouped into 40 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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