Perseverance Island

Chapter XXV

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Discovery of gold.

Turn the stream out of the lake, and build portable engine to separate the gold.

I started with the canoe to the mouth of Stillwater Cove, having first attended to my numerous flocks, and put on board two of my best guns, with some lead bullets and shot, and provisions for some time, and also carrying with me my two inseparable friends, the pet goats.

When I arrived, at the mouth of the cove, I entered the concealed harbor, and got out the steam yacht and commenced putting her in order.

I soon had a fire built under the boilers, and in an hour's time was all ready to set out.

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Chapter XXV

Chapter 25 of Perseverance Island is here in full — 140 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Discovery of gold. Turn the stream out of the lake, and build portable engine to separate the gold. I started with the canoe to the mouth of Stillwater Cove, having first attended to my numerous flocks, and put on board two of my best guns, with some lead bullets and shot, and provisions for some time, and also carrying with me my two inseparable friends, the pet goats. When I arrived, at the mouth of the cove, I entered the concealed harbor, and got out the steam yacht and commenced putting her in order. I soon had a fire built under the boilers, and in an hour's time was all ready to set out.

Perseverance Island

Chapter XXV

Chapter 25 of Perseverance Island is here in full — 140 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Line 1

Discovery of gold.

/dɪˈskʌvəri ʌv ɡoʊld/

Line 2

Turn the stream out of the lake, and build portable engine to separate the gold.

/tɜːrn ðə striːm aʊt ʌv ðə leɪk ənd bɪld ˈpɔːrtəbəl ˈendʒən tuː ˈsepəreɪt ðə ɡoʊld/

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Line 4

When I arrived, at the mouth of the cove, I entered the concealed harbor, and got out the steam yacht and commenced putting her in order.

/wen aɪ ərˈaɪvd æt ðə maʊθ ʌv ðə koʊv aɪ ˈentərd ðə kənˈsiːld ˈhɑːrbər ənd ɡɑːt aʊt ðə stiːm jɑːt ənd kəˈmenst ˈpʌtɪŋ hɜːr ɪn ˈɔːrdər/

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I soon had a fire built under the boilers, and in an hour's time was all ready to set out.

/aɪ suːn hæd ə ˈfaɪər bɪlt ˈʌndər ðə ˈbɔɪlərz ənd ɪn æn ˈaʊərz taɪm wɑːz ɔːl ˈredi tuː set aʊt/

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boilers noun US /ˈbɔɪlərz/

plural of “boiler” — sealed vessel where water is converted to steam

From this reading “I soon had a fire built under the boilers, and in an hour's time was all ready to set out.”

bullets noun US /ˈbʊləts/

plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun

From this reading “I started with the canoe to the mouth of Stillwater Cove, having first attended to my numerous flocks, and put on board two of my best guns, with some lead bullets and shot, and provisions for some time, and also carrying with me my two inseparable friends, the pet goats.”

cove noun US /koʊv/

a small inlet

flocks noun US /flɑːks/

plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor

goats noun US /ɡoʊts/

plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns

hour's noun US /ˈaʊərz/

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading “I soon had a fire built under the boilers, and in an hour's time was all ready to set out.”

inseparable adjective US /ˌɪnˈsepərəbəl/

not capable of being separated

portable adjective US /ˈpɔːrtəbəl/

easily or conveniently transported

From this reading “Turn the stream out of the lake, and build portable engine to separate the gold.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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steam yacht verb + noun

In this reading “When I arrived, at the mouth of the cove, I entered the concealed harbor, and got out the steam yacht and commenced putting her in order.”

on board preposition + noun

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

In this reading “I started with the canoe to the mouth of Stillwater Cove, having first attended to my numerous flocks, and put on board two of my best guns, with some lead bullets and shot, and provisions for some time, and also carrying with me my two inseparable friends, the pet goats.”

set out verb + adjective

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

In this reading “I soon had a fire built under the boilers, and in an hour's time was all ready to set out.”

some time adjective + noun

in order preposition + noun

in a state of proper readiness or preparation or arrangement

In this reading “When I arrived, at the mouth of the cove, I entered the concealed harbor, and got out the steam yacht and commenced putting her in order.”

got out verb + adjective counted as “get out”

move out of or depart from

In this reading “When I arrived, at the mouth of the cove, I entered the concealed harbor, and got out the steam yacht and commenced putting her in order.”

put on verb + particle

put clothing on one's body

at the mouth preposition + article + noun counted as “at … mouth”

In this reading “When I arrived, at the mouth of the cove, I entered the concealed harbor, and got out the steam yacht and commenced putting her in order.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I soon had a fire built under the boilers, and in an hour's time was all ready to set out.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 I soon had a fire built under the boilers, and in an hour's time was all ready to set out.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading I started with the canoe to the mouth of Stillwater Cove, having first attended to my numerous flocks, and put on board two of my best guns, with some lead bullets and shot, and provisions for some time, and also carrying with me my two inseparable friends, the pet goats.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading I soon had a fire built under the boilers, and in an hour's time was all ready to set out.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Turn the stream out of the lake, and build portable engine to separate the gold.

arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading When I arrived, at the mouth of the cove, I entered the concealed harbor, and got out the steam yacht and commenced putting her in order.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When I arrived, at the mouth of the cove, I entered the concealed harbor, and got out the steam yacht and commenced putting her in order.

attendedadjectiveUS /əˈtendɪd/

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

bestnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

boardnounUS /bɔːrd/

a committee having supervisory powers

boilersnounUS /ˈbɔɪlərz/

plural of “boiler” — sealed vessel where water is converted to steam

From this reading I soon had a fire built under the boilers, and in an hour's time was all ready to set out.

buildverbUS /bɪld/

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading Turn the stream out of the lake, and build portable engine to separate the gold.

builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading I soon had a fire built under the boilers, and in an hour's time was all ready to set out.

bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/

plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun

canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading When I arrived, at the mouth of the cove, I entered the concealed harbor, and got out the steam yacht and commenced putting her in order.

concealedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːld/

not accessible to view

From this reading When I arrived, at the mouth of the cove, I entered the concealed harbor, and got out the steam yacht and commenced putting her in order.

CovenounUS /koʊv/

a small inlet

DiscoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/

the act of discovering something

From this reading Discovery of gold.

enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading Turn the stream out of the lake, and build portable engine to separate the gold.

enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading When I arrived, at the mouth of the cove, I entered the concealed harbor, and got out the steam yacht and commenced putting her in order.

fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/

start firing a weapon

From this reading I soon had a fire built under the boilers, and in an hour's time was all ready to set out.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

flocksnounUS /flɑːks/

plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

goatsnounUS /ɡoʊts/

plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns

goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/

coins made of gold

From this reading Discovery of gold.

gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading When I arrived, at the mouth of the cove, I entered the concealed harbor, and got out the steam yacht and commenced putting her in order.

gunsnounUS /ɡʌnz/

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading I soon had a fire built under the boilers, and in an hour's time was all ready to set out.

harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading When I arrived, at the mouth of the cove, I entered the concealed harbor, and got out the steam yacht and commenced putting her in order.

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading When I arrived, at the mouth of the cove, I entered the concealed harbor, and got out the steam yacht and commenced putting her in order.

hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading I soon had a fire built under the boilers, and in an hour's time was all ready to set out.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading When I arrived, at the mouth of the cove, I entered the concealed harbor, and got out the steam yacht and commenced putting her in order.

inseparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsepərəbəl/

not capable of being separated

lakenounUS /leɪk/

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Turn the stream out of the lake, and build portable engine to separate the gold.

leadverbUS /led/

take somebody somewhere

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

mouthnounUS /maʊθ/

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/

amounting to a large indefinite number

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Discovery of gold.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading When I arrived, at the mouth of the cove, I entered the concealed harbor, and got out the steam yacht and commenced putting her in order.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Turn the stream out of the lake, and build portable engine to separate the gold.

petnounUS /pet/

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

portableadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtəbəl/

easily or conveniently transported

From this reading Turn the stream out of the lake, and build portable engine to separate the gold.

provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/

a stock or supply of foods

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

puttingnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading When I arrived, at the mouth of the cove, I entered the concealed harbor, and got out the steam yacht and commenced putting her in order.

readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading I soon had a fire built under the boilers, and in an hour's time was all ready to set out.

separateverbUS /ˈsepəreɪt/

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading Turn the stream out of the lake, and build portable engine to separate the gold.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I soon had a fire built under the boilers, and in an hour's time was all ready to set out.

shotnounUS /ʃɑːt/

the act of firing a projectile

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

soonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading I soon had a fire built under the boilers, and in an hour's time was all ready to set out.

startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

steamverbUS /stiːm/

travel by means of steam power

From this reading When I arrived, at the mouth of the cove, I entered the concealed harbor, and got out the steam yacht and commenced putting her in order.

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streamnounUS /striːm/

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Turn the stream out of the lake, and build portable engine to separate the gold.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Turn the stream out of the lake, and build portable engine to separate the gold.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Turn the stream out of the lake, and build portable engine to separate the gold.

TurnverbUS /tɜːrn/

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Turn the stream out of the lake, and build portable engine to separate the gold.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading I soon had a fire built under the boilers, and in an hour's time was all ready to set out.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I soon had a fire built under the boilers, and in an hour's time was all ready to set out.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When I arrived, at the mouth of the cove, I entered the concealed harbor, and got out the steam yacht and commenced putting her in order.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

yachtnounUS /jɑːt/

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading When I arrived, at the mouth of the cove, I entered the concealed harbor, and got out the steam yacht and commenced putting her in order.

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