Chapter 6 of The Cruise of the Jasper B. is here in full — 202 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 6 of The Cruise of the Jasper B. is here in full — 202 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
LADY AGATHA'S STORY It was with the greatest difficulty that Cleggett repressed a start. Another man might have shown the shock he felt. But Cleggett had the iron nerve of a Bismarck and the fine manner of a Richelieu. He did not even permit his eyes to wander towards the box in question. He merely sat and waited.
Chapter 6 of The Cruise of the Jasper B. is here in full — 202 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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German statesman under whose leadership Germany was united (1815-1898)
From this reading “But Cleggett had the iron nerve of a Bismarck and the fine manner of a Richelieu.”
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading “But Cleggett had the iron nerve of a Bismarck and the fine manner of a Richelieu.”
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading “He did not even permit his eyes to wander towards the box in question.”
characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions
From this reading “LADY AGATHA'S STORY It was with the greatest difficulty that Cleggett repressed a start.”
French prelate and statesman; principal minister to Louis XIII (1585-1642)
From this reading “But Cleggett had the iron nerve of a Bismarck and the fine manner of a Richelieu.”
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading “Another man might have shown the shock he felt.”
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Another man might have shown the shock he felt.”
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading “He did not even permit his eyes to wander towards the box in question.”
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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 LADY AGATHA'S STORY It was with the greatest difficulty that Cleggett repressed a start.
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From this reading LADY AGATHA'S STORY It was with the greatest difficulty that Cleggett repressed a start.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Cleggett had the iron nerve of a Bismarck and the fine manner of a Richelieu.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another man might have shown the shock he felt.
German statesman under whose leadership Germany was united (1815-1898)
From this reading But Cleggett had the iron nerve of a Bismarck and the fine manner of a Richelieu.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading He did not even permit his eyes to wander towards the box in question.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Cleggett had the iron nerve of a Bismarck and the fine manner of a Richelieu.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LADY AGATHA'S STORY It was with the greatest difficulty that Cleggett repressed a start.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not even permit his eyes to wander towards the box in question.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading LADY AGATHA'S STORY It was with the greatest difficulty that Cleggett repressed a start.
divisible by two
From this reading He did not even permit his eyes to wander towards the box in question.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He did not even permit his eyes to wander towards the box in question.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Another man might have shown the shock he felt.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading But Cleggett had the iron nerve of a Bismarck and the fine manner of a Richelieu.
highest in quality
From this reading LADY AGATHA'S STORY It was with the greatest difficulty that Cleggett repressed a start.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Cleggett had the iron nerve of a Bismarck and the fine manner of a Richelieu.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Another man might have shown the shock he felt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Another man might have shown the shock he felt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not even permit his eyes to wander towards the box in question.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He did not even permit his eyes to wander towards the box in question.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading But Cleggett had the iron nerve of a Bismarck and the fine manner of a Richelieu.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LADY AGATHA'S STORY It was with the greatest difficulty that Cleggett repressed a start.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading LADY AGATHA'S STORY It was with the greatest difficulty that Cleggett repressed a start.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Another man might have shown the shock he felt.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But Cleggett had the iron nerve of a Bismarck and the fine manner of a Richelieu.
and nothing more
From this reading He merely sat and waited.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Another man might have shown the shock he felt.
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading But Cleggett had the iron nerve of a Bismarck and the fine manner of a Richelieu.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not even permit his eyes to wander towards the box in question.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Cleggett had the iron nerve of a Bismarck and the fine manner of a Richelieu.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading He did not even permit his eyes to wander towards the box in question.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He did not even permit his eyes to wander towards the box in question.
characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions
From this reading LADY AGATHA'S STORY It was with the greatest difficulty that Cleggett repressed a start.
French prelate and statesman; principal minister to Louis XIII (1585-1642)
From this reading But Cleggett had the iron nerve of a Bismarck and the fine manner of a Richelieu.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He merely sat and waited.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Another man might have shown the shock he felt.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Another man might have shown the shock he felt.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading LADY AGATHA'S STORY It was with the greatest difficulty that Cleggett repressed a start.
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 LADY AGATHA'S STORY It was with the greatest difficulty that Cleggett repressed a start.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LADY AGATHA'S STORY It was with the greatest difficulty that Cleggett repressed a start.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LADY AGATHA'S STORY It was with the greatest difficulty that Cleggett repressed a start.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not even permit his eyes to wander towards the box in question.
in the direction of
From this reading He did not even permit his eyes to wander towards the box in question.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He merely sat and waited.
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading He did not even permit his eyes to wander towards the box in question.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LADY AGATHA'S STORY It was with the greatest difficulty that Cleggett repressed a start.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LADY AGATHA'S STORY It was with the greatest difficulty that Cleggett repressed a start.
Chapter 6 of The Cruise of the Jasper B. by Don Marquis holds 202 sentences, grouped into 41 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.
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