Chapter 16 of Pincher Martin, O.D. is here in full — 482 sentences across 97 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 16 of Pincher Martin, O.D. is here in full — 482 sentences across 97 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
COMINGS AND GOINGS. I. ''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman. Joshua looked round. 'Na then, young fella, don't go spillin' the ruddy stuff,' he grunted agitatedly, taking the bowl with a nod of thanks.
Chapter 16 of Pincher Martin, O.D. is here in full — 482 sentences across 97 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the largest city in Montana; located in southern Montana on the Yellowstone river
From this reading “''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman.”
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading “''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman.”
plural of “coming” — the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “COMINGS AND GOINGS.”
a boy or man
From this reading “'Na then, young fella, don't go spillin' the ruddy stuff,' he grunted agitatedly, taking the bowl with a nod of thanks.”
plural of “going” — the act of departing
From this reading “COMINGS AND GOINGS.”
(Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho
From this reading “Joshua looked round.”
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading “'Na then, young fella, don't go spillin' the ruddy stuff,' he grunted agitatedly, taking the bowl with a nod of thanks.”
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading “''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman.”
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a seaman in the merchant marine; trained in special skills
In this reading “''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman.”
In this reading “Joshua looked round.”
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 ''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading ''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Na then, young fella, don't go spillin' the ruddy stuff,' he grunted agitatedly, taking the bowl with a nod of thanks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COMINGS AND GOINGS.
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading ''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman.
the largest city in Montana; located in southern Montana on the Yellowstone river
From this reading ''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman.
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading 'Na then, young fella, don't go spillin' the ruddy stuff,' he grunted agitatedly, taking the bowl with a nod of thanks.
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading ''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading ''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman.
plural of “coming” — the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading COMINGS AND GOINGS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Na then, young fella, don't go spillin' the ruddy stuff,' he grunted agitatedly, taking the bowl with a nod of thanks.
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading ''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman.
an old word for “before”
From this reading ''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman.
a boy or man
From this reading 'Na then, young fella, don't go spillin' the ruddy stuff,' he grunted agitatedly, taking the bowl with a nod of thanks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman.
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading ''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading 'Na then, young fella, don't go spillin' the ruddy stuff,' he grunted agitatedly, taking the bowl with a nod of thanks.
plural of “going” — the act of departing
From this reading COMINGS AND GOINGS.
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading 'Na then, young fella, don't go spillin' the ruddy stuff,' he grunted agitatedly, taking the bowl with a nod of thanks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Na then, young fella, don't go spillin' the ruddy stuff,' he grunted agitatedly, taking the bowl with a nod of thanks.
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 ''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading ''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman.
(Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho
From this reading Joshua looked round.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Joshua looked round.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading ''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman.
a silvery soft waxy metallic element of the alkali metal group
From this reading 'Na then, young fella, don't go spillin' the ruddy stuff,' he grunted agitatedly, taking the bowl with a nod of thanks.
express or signify by nodding
From this reading 'Na then, young fella, don't go spillin' the ruddy stuff,' he grunted agitatedly, taking the bowl with a nod of thanks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman.
above and across; more than
From this reading ''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Joshua looked round.
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading 'Na then, young fella, don't go spillin' the ruddy stuff,' he grunted agitatedly, taking the bowl with a nod of thanks.
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading ''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Na then, young fella, don't go spillin' the ruddy stuff,' he grunted agitatedly, taking the bowl with a nod of thanks.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading 'Na then, young fella, don't go spillin' the ruddy stuff,' he grunted agitatedly, taking the bowl with a nod of thanks.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading 'Na then, young fella, don't go spillin' the ruddy stuff,' he grunted agitatedly, taking the bowl with a nod of thanks.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading 'Na then, young fella, don't go spillin' the ruddy stuff,' he grunted agitatedly, taking the bowl with a nod of thanks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading 'Na then, young fella, don't go spillin' the ruddy stuff,' he grunted agitatedly, taking the bowl with a nod of thanks.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ''Ere, wot's that over there?' inquired Pincher Martin, coming on to the forecastle early one morning with a basin of hot cocoa for one Billings, able seaman.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading 'Na then, young fella, don't go spillin' the ruddy stuff,' he grunted agitatedly, taking the bowl with a nod of thanks.
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