Chapter 13 of Tales of Unrest is here in full — 211 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of Tales of Unrest is here in full — 211 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
I forbid you to speak to me in that way, said Kayerts with a fair show of resolution. You!--What? shouted Carlier, jumping up. Kayerts stood up also. I am your chief, he began, trying to master the shakiness of his voice. What? yelled the other.
Chapter 13 of Tales of Unrest is here in full — 211 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/42 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
a person who is in charge
From this reading “I am your chief, he began, trying to master the shakiness of his voice.”
command against
From this reading “I forbid you to speak to me in that way, said Kayerts with a fair show of resolution.”
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading “You!--What? shouted Carlier, jumping up.”
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading “I forbid you to speak to me in that way, said Kayerts with a fair show of resolution.”
a shaky motion
From this reading “I am your chief, he began, trying to master the shakiness of his voice.”
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “You!--What? shouted Carlier, jumping up.”
hard to endure
From this reading “I am your chief, he began, trying to master the shakiness of his voice.”
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “What? yelled the other.”
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 I forbid you to speak to me in that way, said Kayerts with a fair show of resolution.
in addition
From this reading Kayerts stood up also.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am your chief, he began, trying to master the shakiness of his voice.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I am your chief, he began, trying to master the shakiness of his voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You!--What? shouted Carlier, jumping up.
a person who is in charge
From this reading I am your chief, he began, trying to master the shakiness of his voice.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading I forbid you to speak to me in that way, said Kayerts with a fair show of resolution.
command against
From this reading I forbid you to speak to me in that way, said Kayerts with a fair show of resolution.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I am your chief, he began, trying to master the shakiness of his voice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I am your chief, he began, trying to master the shakiness of his voice.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I forbid you to speak to me in that way, said Kayerts with a fair show of resolution.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I forbid you to speak to me in that way, said Kayerts with a fair show of resolution.
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading You!--What? shouted Carlier, jumping up.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I forbid you to speak to me in that way, said Kayerts with a fair show of resolution.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading I am your chief, he began, trying to master the shakiness of his voice.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I forbid you to speak to me in that way, said Kayerts with a fair show of resolution.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I forbid you to speak to me in that way, said Kayerts with a fair show of resolution.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading What? yelled the other.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading I forbid you to speak to me in that way, said Kayerts with a fair show of resolution.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I forbid you to speak to me in that way, said Kayerts with a fair show of resolution.
a shaky motion
From this reading I am your chief, he began, trying to master the shakiness of his voice.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading You!--What? shouted Carlier, jumping up.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I forbid you to speak to me in that way, said Kayerts with a fair show of resolution.
express in speech
From this reading I forbid you to speak to me in that way, said Kayerts with a fair show of resolution.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Kayerts stood up also.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I forbid you to speak to me in that way, said Kayerts with a fair show of resolution.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am your chief, he began, trying to master the shakiness of his voice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I forbid you to speak to me in that way, said Kayerts with a fair show of resolution.
hard to endure
From this reading I am your chief, he began, trying to master the shakiness of his voice.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading You!--What? shouted Carlier, jumping up.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I am your chief, he began, trying to master the shakiness of his voice.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I forbid you to speak to me in that way, said Kayerts with a fair show of resolution.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You!--What? shouted Carlier, jumping up.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I forbid you to speak to me in that way, said Kayerts with a fair show of resolution.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading What? yelled the other.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I forbid you to speak to me in that way, said Kayerts with a fair show of resolution.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am your chief, he began, trying to master the shakiness of his voice.
Chapter 13 of Tales of Unrest by Joseph Conrad holds 211 sentences, grouped into 43 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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 13 holds 211 sentences of Tales of Unrest, unabridged, divided into 43 reading sections.
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