Chapter 15 of North-Pole Voyages is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of North-Pole Voyages is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
BACK AGAIN. WE tarried in our camp full two hours. We obtained a pot of hot coffee and rest. The whips had been used so freely that they required repairing, for without their efficient help there could be no progress. All being in readiness, we were about starting when three Esquimo came in sight.
Chapter 15 of North-Pole Voyages is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading “The whips had been used so freely that they required repairing, for without their efficient help there could be no progress.”
in a free manner
From this reading “The whips had been used so freely that they required repairing, for without their efficient help there could be no progress.”
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading “We obtained a pot of hot coffee and rest.”
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading “We obtained a pot of hot coffee and rest.”
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading “All being in readiness, we were about starting when three Esquimo came in sight.”
-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading “The whips had been used so freely that they required repairing, for without their efficient help there could be no progress.”
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading “All being in readiness, we were about starting when three Esquimo came in sight.”
plural of “whip” — an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
From this reading “The whips had been used so freely that they required repairing, for without their efficient help there could be no progress.”
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In this reading “We obtained a pot of hot coffee and rest.”
In this reading “WE tarried in our camp full two hours.”
In this reading “All being in readiness, we were about starting when three Esquimo came in sight.”
at or within a reasonable distance for seeing
In this reading “All being in readiness, we were about starting when three Esquimo came in sight.”
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 We obtained a pot of hot coffee and rest.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading All being in readiness, we were about starting when three Esquimo came in sight.
anew
From this reading BACK AGAIN.
(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 All being in readiness, we were about starting when three Esquimo came in sight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We obtained a pot of hot coffee and rest.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading BACK AGAIN.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The whips had been used so freely that they required repairing, for without their efficient help there could be no progress.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The whips had been used so freely that they required repairing, for without their efficient help there could be no progress.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading All being in readiness, we were about starting when three Esquimo came in sight.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading All being in readiness, we were about starting when three Esquimo came in sight.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading WE tarried in our camp full two hours.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading We obtained a pot of hot coffee and rest.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The whips had been used so freely that they required repairing, for without their efficient help there could be no progress.
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading The whips had been used so freely that they required repairing, for without their efficient help there could be no progress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All being in readiness, we were about starting when three Esquimo came in sight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The whips had been used so freely that they required repairing, for without their efficient help there could be no progress.
in a free manner
From this reading The whips had been used so freely that they required repairing, for without their efficient help there could be no progress.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading WE tarried in our camp full two hours.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The whips had been used so freely that they required repairing, for without their efficient help there could be no progress.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The whips had been used so freely that they required repairing, for without their efficient help there could be no progress.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading We obtained a pot of hot coffee and rest.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading WE tarried in our camp full two hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WE tarried in our camp full two hours.
not any; not one
From this reading The whips had been used so freely that they required repairing, for without their efficient help there could be no progress.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading We obtained a pot of hot coffee and rest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We obtained a pot of hot coffee and rest.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading WE tarried in our camp full two hours.
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading We obtained a pot of hot coffee and rest.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The whips had been used so freely that they required repairing, for without their efficient help there could be no progress.
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading All being in readiness, we were about starting when three Esquimo came in sight.
-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading The whips had been used so freely that they required repairing, for without their efficient help there could be no progress.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The whips had been used so freely that they required repairing, for without their efficient help there could be no progress.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading We obtained a pot of hot coffee and rest.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading All being in readiness, we were about starting when three Esquimo came in sight.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The whips had been used so freely that they required repairing, for without their efficient help there could be no progress.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading All being in readiness, we were about starting when three Esquimo came in sight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WE tarried in our camp full two hours.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The whips had been used so freely that they required repairing, for without their efficient help there could be no progress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The whips had been used so freely that they required repairing, for without their efficient help there could be no progress.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The whips had been used so freely that they required repairing, for without their efficient help there could be no progress.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The whips had been used so freely that they required repairing, for without their efficient help there could be no progress.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The whips had been used so freely that they required repairing, for without their efficient help there could be no progress.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading All being in readiness, we were about starting when three Esquimo came in sight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WE tarried in our camp full two hours.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The whips had been used so freely that they required repairing, for without their efficient help there could be no progress.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE tarried in our camp full two hours.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All being in readiness, we were about starting when three Esquimo came in sight.
at the time that
From this reading All being in readiness, we were about starting when three Esquimo came in sight.
plural of “whip” — an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
From this reading The whips had been used so freely that they required repairing, for without their efficient help there could be no progress.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The whips had been used so freely that they required repairing, for without their efficient help there could be no progress.
Chapter 15 of North-Pole Voyages by Zachariah Atwell Mudge holds 138 sentences, grouped into 28 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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