Chapter 11 of The Captain's Story is here in full — 65 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XI
Chapter 11 of The Captain's Story is here in full — 65 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE LIVELY POLL. A Tale of the North Sea. * * * * * By Dr. MACAULAY. STRANGE YET TRUE. By JAMES MACAULAY, M.D., Editor of the "Leisure Hour," &c.
Chapter 11 of The Captain's Story is here in full — 65 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/13 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading “By JAMES MACAULAY, M.D., Editor of the "Leisure Hour," &c.”
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading “By JAMES MACAULAY, M.D., Editor of the "Leisure Hour," &c.”
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading “By JAMES MACAULAY, M.D., Editor of the "Leisure Hour," &c.”
full of life and energy
From this reading “THE LIVELY POLL.”
English historian noted for his history of England (1800-1859)
From this reading “* * * * * By Dr. MACAULAY.”
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading “A Tale of the North Sea.”
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
From this reading “THE LIVELY POLL.”
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “A Tale of the North Sea.”
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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 A Tale of the North Sea.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading * * * * * By Dr. MACAULAY.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading By JAMES MACAULAY, M.D., Editor of the "Leisure Hour," &c.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading By JAMES MACAULAY, M.D., Editor of the "Leisure Hour," &c.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading * * * * * By Dr. MACAULAY.
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading By JAMES MACAULAY, M.D., Editor of the "Leisure Hour," &c.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading By JAMES MACAULAY, M.D., Editor of the "Leisure Hour," &c.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading By JAMES MACAULAY, M.D., Editor of the "Leisure Hour," &c.
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading By JAMES MACAULAY, M.D., Editor of the "Leisure Hour," &c.
full of life and energy
From this reading THE LIVELY POLL.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading By JAMES MACAULAY, M.D., Editor of the "Leisure Hour," &c.
English historian noted for his history of England (1800-1859)
From this reading * * * * * By Dr. MACAULAY.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A Tale of the North Sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Tale of the North Sea.
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
From this reading THE LIVELY POLL.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A Tale of the North Sea.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading STRANGE YET TRUE.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A Tale of the North Sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LIVELY POLL.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading STRANGE YET TRUE.
but in spite of that
From this reading STRANGE YET TRUE.
Chapter 11 of The Captain's Story by William S. [Adapter] Martin holds 65 sentences, grouped into 13 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 11 holds 65 sentences of The Captain's Story, unabridged, divided into 13 reading sections.
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