Chapter 12 of Nick Carter Stories No. 124, January 23, 1915 is here in full — 99 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of Nick Carter Stories No. 124, January 23, 1915 is here in full — 99 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
UNDER HATCHES. Nick Carter was glad that it took more than a quarter of an hour longer to reach the yacht. Every minute was beneficial to Lord Vinton, as he drew in deep breaths of the life-giving atmosphere. “Easy all!” called out Kennedy, directing his oarsmen. “Back water!
Chapter 12 of Nick Carter Stories No. 124, January 23, 1915 is here in full — 99 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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promoting or enhancing well-being
From this reading “Every minute was beneficial to Lord Vinton, as he drew in deep breaths of the life-giving atmosphere.”
plural of “breath” — the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading “Every minute was beneficial to Lord Vinton, as he drew in deep breaths of the life-giving atmosphere.”
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading “Nick Carter was glad that it took more than a quarter of an hour longer to reach the yacht.”
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading ““Easy all!” called out Kennedy, directing his oarsmen.”
plural of “hatch” — the production of young from an egg
From this reading “UNDER HATCHES.”
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading ““Easy all!” called out Kennedy, directing his oarsmen.”
giving or having the power to give life and spirit
From this reading “Every minute was beneficial to Lord Vinton, as he drew in deep breaths of the life-giving atmosphere.”
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading “Nick Carter was glad that it took more than a quarter of an hour longer to reach the yacht.”
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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In this reading “Every minute was beneficial to Lord Vinton, as he drew in deep breaths of the life-giving atmosphere.”
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
In this reading ““Easy all!” called out Kennedy, directing his oarsmen.”
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 Nick Carter was glad that it took more than a quarter of an hour longer to reach the yacht.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “Easy all!” called out Kennedy, directing his oarsmen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nick Carter was glad that it took more than a quarter of an hour longer to reach the yacht.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every minute was beneficial to Lord Vinton, as he drew in deep breaths of the life-giving atmosphere.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Every minute was beneficial to Lord Vinton, as he drew in deep breaths of the life-giving atmosphere.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Back water!
promoting or enhancing well-being
From this reading Every minute was beneficial to Lord Vinton, as he drew in deep breaths of the life-giving atmosphere.
plural of “breath” — the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Every minute was beneficial to Lord Vinton, as he drew in deep breaths of the life-giving atmosphere.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Easy all!” called out Kennedy, directing his oarsmen.
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Nick Carter was glad that it took more than a quarter of an hour longer to reach the yacht.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Every minute was beneficial to Lord Vinton, as he drew in deep breaths of the life-giving atmosphere.
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading “Easy all!” called out Kennedy, directing his oarsmen.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Every minute was beneficial to Lord Vinton, as he drew in deep breaths of the life-giving atmosphere.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading “Easy all!” called out Kennedy, directing his oarsmen.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every minute was beneficial to Lord Vinton, as he drew in deep breaths of the life-giving atmosphere.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Nick Carter was glad that it took more than a quarter of an hour longer to reach the yacht.
plural of “hatch” — the production of young from an egg
From this reading UNDER HATCHES.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every minute was beneficial to Lord Vinton, as he drew in deep breaths of the life-giving atmosphere.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Easy all!” called out Kennedy, directing his oarsmen.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Nick Carter was glad that it took more than a quarter of an hour longer to reach the yacht.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every minute was beneficial to Lord Vinton, as he drew in deep breaths of the life-giving atmosphere.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nick Carter was glad that it took more than a quarter of an hour longer to reach the yacht.
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading “Easy all!” called out Kennedy, directing his oarsmen.
giving or having the power to give life and spirit
From this reading Every minute was beneficial to Lord Vinton, as he drew in deep breaths of the life-giving atmosphere.
for more time
From this reading Nick Carter was glad that it took more than a quarter of an hour longer to reach the yacht.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Every minute was beneficial to Lord Vinton, as he drew in deep breaths of the life-giving atmosphere.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Every minute was beneficial to Lord Vinton, as he drew in deep breaths of the life-giving atmosphere.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nick Carter was glad that it took more than a quarter of an hour longer to reach the yacht.
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Nick Carter was glad that it took more than a quarter of an hour longer to reach the yacht.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Easy all!” called out Kennedy, directing his oarsmen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nick Carter was glad that it took more than a quarter of an hour longer to reach the yacht.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Easy all!” called out Kennedy, directing his oarsmen.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Nick Carter was glad that it took more than a quarter of an hour longer to reach the yacht.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Nick Carter was glad that it took more than a quarter of an hour longer to reach the yacht.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nick Carter was glad that it took more than a quarter of an hour longer to reach the yacht.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nick Carter was glad that it took more than a quarter of an hour longer to reach the yacht.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nick Carter was glad that it took more than a quarter of an hour longer to reach the yacht.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nick Carter was glad that it took more than a quarter of an hour longer to reach the yacht.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Nick Carter was glad that it took more than a quarter of an hour longer to reach the yacht.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER HATCHES.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every minute was beneficial to Lord Vinton, as he drew in deep breaths of the life-giving atmosphere.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nick Carter was glad that it took more than a quarter of an hour longer to reach the yacht.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading “Back water!
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading Nick Carter was glad that it took more than a quarter of an hour longer to reach the yacht.
Chapter 12 of Nick Carter Stories No. 124, January 23, 1915 by Nicholas (House name) Carter holds 99 sentences, grouped into 20 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 12 holds 99 sentences of Nick Carter Stories No. 124, January 23, 1915, unabridged, divided into 20 reading sections.
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