Chapter 5 of Nic Revel is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of Nic Revel is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"He can't, sir; he's too weak," cried Pete eagerly; and the overseer's face contracted. "But I can. Best man here with an oar. I can pull, sir, enough for two." "I'll put you to the proof before you sleep," said the overseer sharply.
Chapter 5 of Nic Revel is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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reduced in size or pulled together
From this reading “"He can't, sir; he's too weak," cried Pete eagerly; and the overseer's face contracted.”
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading “"He can't, sir; he's too weak," cried Pete eagerly; and the overseer's face contracted.”
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading “Best man here with an oar.”
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading “"He can't, sir; he's too weak," cried Pete eagerly; and the overseer's face contracted.”
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading “"I'll put you to the proof before you sleep," said the overseer sharply.”
cause to move by pulling
From this reading “I can pull, sir, enough for two."”
in an aggressive manner
From this reading “"I'll put you to the proof before you sleep," said the overseer sharply.”
wanting in physical strength
From this reading “"He can't, sir; he's too weak," cried Pete eagerly; and the overseer's face contracted.”
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Best man here with an oar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He can't, sir; he's too weak," cried Pete eagerly; and the overseer's face contracted.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I'll put you to the proof before you sleep," said the overseer sharply.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Best man here with an oar.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I can.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "But I can.
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From this reading "He can't, sir; he's too weak," cried Pete eagerly; and the overseer's face contracted.
reduced in size or pulled together
From this reading "He can't, sir; he's too weak," cried Pete eagerly; and the overseer's face contracted.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "He can't, sir; he's too weak," cried Pete eagerly; and the overseer's face contracted.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "He can't, sir; he's too weak," cried Pete eagerly; and the overseer's face contracted.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I can pull, sir, enough for two."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "He can't, sir; he's too weak," cried Pete eagerly; and the overseer's face contracted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I can pull, sir, enough for two."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He can't, sir; he's too weak," cried Pete eagerly; and the overseer's face contracted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He can't, sir; he's too weak," cried Pete eagerly; and the overseer's face contracted.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Best man here with an oar.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But I can.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll put you to the proof before you sleep," said the overseer sharply.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Best man here with an oar.
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Best man here with an oar.
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading "I'll put you to the proof before you sleep," said the overseer sharply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He can't, sir; he's too weak," cried Pete eagerly; and the overseer's face contracted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He can't, sir; he's too weak," cried Pete eagerly; and the overseer's face contracted.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading "I'll put you to the proof before you sleep," said the overseer sharply.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading I can pull, sir, enough for two."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I'll put you to the proof before you sleep," said the overseer sharply.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'll put you to the proof before you sleep," said the overseer sharply.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading "I'll put you to the proof before you sleep," said the overseer sharply.
term of address for a man
From this reading "He can't, sir; he's too weak," cried Pete eagerly; and the overseer's face contracted.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "I'll put you to the proof before you sleep," said the overseer sharply.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "He can't, sir; he's too weak," cried Pete eagerly; and the overseer's face contracted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'll put you to the proof before you sleep," said the overseer sharply.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "He can't, sir; he's too weak," cried Pete eagerly; and the overseer's face contracted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I can pull, sir, enough for two."
wanting in physical strength
From this reading "He can't, sir; he's too weak," cried Pete eagerly; and the overseer's face contracted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Best man here with an oar.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'll put you to the proof before you sleep," said the overseer sharply.
Chapter 5 of Nic Revel by George Manville Fenn holds 411 sentences, grouped into 83 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 5 holds 411 sentences of Nic Revel, unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.
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