Chapter 5 of The exploits of Captain O'Hagan is here in full — 435 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of The exploits of Captain O'Hagan is here in full — 435 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Dillon’s expression changed again—to one of bewilderment. “Then,” he gasped, “you are not——” O’Hagan raised his head. “Let him rest in peace,” he said sternly. “He was an honourable man, unfortunate in love. You wrong him villainously.
Chapter 5 of The exploits of Captain O'Hagan is here in full — 435 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading “Dillon’s expression changed again—to one of bewilderment.”
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading “Dillon’s expression changed again—to one of bewilderment.”
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “Dillon’s expression changed again—to one of bewilderment.”
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading ““Then,” he gasped, “you are not——” O’Hagan raised his head.”
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading ““He was an honourable man, unfortunate in love.”
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading ““Let him rest in peace,” he said sternly.”
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading ““Let him rest in peace,” he said sternly.”
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading ““He was an honourable man, unfortunate in love.”
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In this reading ““He was an honourable man, unfortunate in love.”
In this reading ““Let him rest in peace,” he said sternly.”
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anew
From this reading Dillon’s expression changed again—to one of bewilderment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “He was an honourable man, unfortunate in love.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Then,” he gasped, “you are not——” O’Hagan raised his head.
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading Dillon’s expression changed again—to one of bewilderment.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Dillon’s expression changed again—to one of bewilderment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dillon’s expression changed again—to one of bewilderment.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Dillon’s expression changed again—to one of bewilderment.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading “Then,” he gasped, “you are not——” O’Hagan raised his head.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Then,” he gasped, “you are not——” O’Hagan raised his head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “Then,” he gasped, “you are not——” O’Hagan raised his head.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Let him rest in peace,” he said sternly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Then,” he gasped, “you are not——” O’Hagan raised his head.
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading “He was an honourable man, unfortunate in love.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Let him rest in peace,” he said sternly.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let him rest in peace,” he said sternly.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “He was an honourable man, unfortunate in love.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “He was an honourable man, unfortunate in love.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Then,” he gasped, “you are not——” O’Hagan raised his head.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Then,” he gasped, “you are not——” O’Hagan raised his head.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dillon’s expression changed again—to one of bewilderment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Dillon’s expression changed again—to one of bewilderment.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading “Let him rest in peace,” he said sternly.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading “Then,” he gasped, “you are not——” O’Hagan raised his head.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “Let him rest in peace,” he said sternly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Let him rest in peace,” he said sternly.
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading “Let him rest in peace,” he said sternly.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Then,” he gasped, “you are not——” O’Hagan raised his head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dillon’s expression changed again—to one of bewilderment.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading “He was an honourable man, unfortunate in love.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You wrong him villainously.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He was an honourable man, unfortunate in love.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading You wrong him villainously.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Then,” he gasped, “you are not——” O’Hagan raised his head.
Chapter 5 of The exploits of Captain O'Hagan by Sax Rohmer holds 435 sentences, grouped into 87 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.
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