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The Girl on the Boat

Chapter VI · Chapter 6

Chapter 6 of The Girl on the Boat is here in full — 91 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.
They open with a long speech from the master of the ceremoniesso long, as a rule, that it is only the thought of what is going to happen afterwards that enables the audience to bear it with fortitude.
This done, the amateur talent is unleashed, and the grim work begins.
It was not till after the all too brief intermission for rest and recuperation that the newly-formed team of Marlowe and Hignett was scheduled to appear.
Previous to this there had been dark deeds done in the quiet saloon.
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The Girl on the Boat

Chapter VI · Chapter 6

Chapter 6 of The Girl on the Boat is here in full — 91 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/18 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Shipsconcerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.
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They open with a long speech from the master of the ceremoniesso long, as a rule, that it is only the thought of what is going to happen afterwards that enables the audience to bear it with fortitude.
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This done, the amateur talent is unleashed, and the grim work begins.
/ðɪs dʌn ðə ˈæmətɜːr ˈtælənt ɪz ənˈliːʃt ənd ðə ɡrɪm wɜːrk bɪˈɡɪnz/
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It was not till after the all too brief intermission for rest and recuperation that the newly-formed team of Marlowe and Hignett was scheduled to appear.
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Previous to this there had been dark deeds done in the quiet saloon.
/ˈpriːviəs tuː ðɪs ðer hæd bɪn dɑːrk diːdz dʌn ɪn ðə ˈkwaɪət səˈluːn/

Learner Dictionary

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.

concerts noun US /ˈkɑːnsərts/

plural of “concert” — a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading “SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.”

enables verb US /eˈneɪbəlz/

third-person singular of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading “They open with a long speech from the master of the ceremonies—so long, as a rule, that it is only the thought of what is going to happen afterwards that enables the audience to bear it with fortitude.”

intermission noun US /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/

the act of suspending activity temporarily

From this reading “It was not till after the all too brief intermission for rest and recuperation that the newly-formed team of Marlowe and Hignett was scheduled to appear.”

jog verb US /dʒɑːɡ/

continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

From this reading “SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.”

Marlowe noun US /ˈmɑːrloʊ/

English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)

From this reading “It was not till after the all too brief intermission for rest and recuperation that the newly-formed team of Marlowe and Hignett was scheduled to appear.”

recuperation noun US /rɪˌkuːpərˈeɪʃən/

gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury

From this reading “It was not till after the all too brief intermission for rest and recuperation that the newly-formed team of Marlowe and Hignett was scheduled to appear.”

scheduled adjective US /ˈskedʒʊld/

planned or scheduled for some certain time or times

From this reading “It was not till after the all too brief intermission for rest and recuperation that the newly-formed team of Marlowe and Hignett was scheduled to appear.”

unleashed verb US /ənˈliːʃt/

past form of “unleash” — release or vent

From this reading “This done, the amateur talent is unleashed, and the grim work begins.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading They open with a long speech from the master of the ceremonies—so long, as a rule, that it is only the thought of what is going to happen afterwards that enables the audience to bear it with fortitude.

aidnounUS /eɪd/

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It was not till after the all too brief intermission for rest and recuperation that the newly-formed team of Marlowe and Hignett was scheduled to appear.

alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading This done, the amateur talent is unleashed, and the grim work begins.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It was not till after the all too brief intermission for rest and recuperation that the newly-formed team of Marlowe and Hignett was scheduled to appear.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading They open with a long speech from the master of the ceremonies—so long, as a rule, that it is only the thought of what is going to happen afterwards that enables the audience to bear it with fortitude.

ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading They open with a long speech from the master of the ceremonies—so long, as a rule, that it is only the thought of what is going to happen afterwards that enables the audience to bear it with fortitude.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

bearverbUS /ber/

have

From this reading They open with a long speech from the master of the ceremonies—so long, as a rule, that it is only the thought of what is going to happen afterwards that enables the audience to bear it with fortitude.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading This done, the amateur talent is unleashed, and the grim work begins.

briefadjectiveUS /briːf/

of short duration or distance

From this reading It was not till after the all too brief intermission for rest and recuperation that the newly-formed team of Marlowe and Hignett was scheduled to appear.

causenounUS /kɑːz/

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/

plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading They open with a long speech from the master of the ceremonies—so long, as a rule, that it is only the thought of what is going to happen afterwards that enables the audience to bear it with fortitude.

chancenounUS /tʃæns/

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

CONCERTnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/

a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

concertsnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərts/

plural of “concert” — a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

darknounUS /dɑːrk/

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Previous to this there had been dark deeds done in the quiet saloon.

deedsnounUS /diːdz/

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading Previous to this there had been dark deeds done in the quiet saloon.

doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading This done, the amateur talent is unleashed, and the grim work begins.

enablesverbUS /eˈneɪbəlz/

third-person singular of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading They open with a long speech from the master of the ceremonies—so long, as a rule, that it is only the thought of what is going to happen afterwards that enables the audience to bear it with fortitude.

feelverbUS /fiːl/

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was not till after the all too brief intermission for rest and recuperation that the newly-formed team of Marlowe and Hignett was scheduled to appear.

fortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/

strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage

From this reading They open with a long speech from the master of the ceremonies—so long, as a rule, that it is only the thought of what is going to happen afterwards that enables the audience to bear it with fortitude.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They open with a long speech from the master of the ceremonies—so long, as a rule, that it is only the thought of what is going to happen afterwards that enables the audience to bear it with fortitude.

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading They open with a long speech from the master of the ceremonies—so long, as a rule, that it is only the thought of what is going to happen afterwards that enables the audience to bear it with fortitude.

grimadjectiveUS /ɡrɪm/

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading This done, the amateur talent is unleashed, and the grim work begins.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Previous to this there had been dark deeds done in the quiet saloon.

happenverbUS /ˈhæpən/

come to pass

From this reading They open with a long speech from the master of the ceremonies—so long, as a rule, that it is only the thought of what is going to happen afterwards that enables the audience to bear it with fortitude.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

Hignett

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was not till after the all too brief intermission for rest and recuperation that the newly-formed team of Marlowe and Hignett was scheduled to appear.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

innocentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnəsənt/

free from evil or guilt

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

intermissionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/

the act of suspending activity temporarily

From this reading It was not till after the all too brief intermission for rest and recuperation that the newly-formed team of Marlowe and Hignett was scheduled to appear.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading They open with a long speech from the master of the ceremonies—so long, as a rule, that it is only the thought of what is going to happen afterwards that enables the audience to bear it with fortitude.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They open with a long speech from the master of the ceremonies—so long, as a rule, that it is only the thought of what is going to happen afterwards that enables the audience to bear it with fortitude.

jogverbUS /dʒɑːɡ/

continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading They open with a long speech from the master of the ceremonies—so long, as a rule, that it is only the thought of what is going to happen afterwards that enables the audience to bear it with fortitude.

MarlowenounUS /ˈmɑːrloʊ/

English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)

From this reading It was not till after the all too brief intermission for rest and recuperation that the newly-formed team of Marlowe and Hignett was scheduled to appear.

masternounUS /ˈmæstər/

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading They open with a long speech from the master of the ceremonies—so long, as a rule, that it is only the thought of what is going to happen afterwards that enables the audience to bear it with fortitude.

newly-formed

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was not till after the all too brief intermission for rest and recuperation that the newly-formed team of Marlowe and Hignett was scheduled to appear.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not till after the all too brief intermission for rest and recuperation that the newly-formed team of Marlowe and Hignett was scheduled to appear.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading They open with a long speech from the master of the ceremonies—so long, as a rule, that it is only the thought of what is going to happen afterwards that enables the audience to bear it with fortitude.

openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

From this reading They open with a long speech from the master of the ceremonies—so long, as a rule, that it is only the thought of what is going to happen afterwards that enables the audience to bear it with fortitude.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

orphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/

a child who has lost both parents

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

OrphansnounUS /ˈɔːrfənz/

plural of “orphan” — a child who has lost both parents

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

PreviousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Previous to this there had been dark deeds done in the quiet saloon.

quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Previous to this there had been dark deeds done in the quiet saloon.

ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/

on the contrary

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

recuperationnounUS /rɪˌkuːpərˈeɪʃən/

gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury

From this reading It was not till after the all too brief intermission for rest and recuperation that the newly-formed team of Marlowe and Hignett was scheduled to appear.

restverbUS /rest/

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading It was not till after the all too brief intermission for rest and recuperation that the newly-formed team of Marlowe and Hignett was scheduled to appear.

right-thinking

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

rulenounUS /ruːl/

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading They open with a long speech from the master of the ceremonies—so long, as a rule, that it is only the thought of what is going to happen afterwards that enables the audience to bear it with fortitude.

saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Previous to this there had been dark deeds done in the quiet saloon.

SCENEnounUS /siːn/

the place where some action occurs

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

scheduledadjectiveUS /ˈskedʒʊld/

planned or scheduled for some certain time or times

From this reading It was not till after the all too brief intermission for rest and recuperation that the newly-formed team of Marlowe and Hignett was scheduled to appear.

Seamen's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

seemsverbUS /siːmz/

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

SHIP'SnounUS /ʃɪps/

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

ShipsnounUS /ʃɪps/

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They open with a long speech from the master of the ceremonies—so long, as a rule, that it is only the thought of what is going to happen afterwards that enables the audience to bear it with fortitude.

speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading They open with a long speech from the master of the ceremonies—so long, as a rule, that it is only the thought of what is going to happen afterwards that enables the audience to bear it with fortitude.

starvationnounUS /stɑːrˈveɪʃən/

a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading This done, the amateur talent is unleashed, and the grim work begins.

teamnounUS /tiːm/

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading It was not till after the all too brief intermission for rest and recuperation that the newly-formed team of Marlowe and Hignett was scheduled to appear.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Previous to this there had been dark deeds done in the quiet saloon.

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They open with a long speech from the master of the ceremonies—so long, as a rule, that it is only the thought of what is going to happen afterwards that enables the audience to bear it with fortitude.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This done, the amateur talent is unleashed, and the grim work begins.

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading They open with a long speech from the master of the ceremonies—so long, as a rule, that it is only the thought of what is going to happen afterwards that enables the audience to bear it with fortitude.

tillprepositionUS /tɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading It was not till after the all too brief intermission for rest and recuperation that the newly-formed team of Marlowe and Hignett was scheduled to appear.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was not till after the all too brief intermission for rest and recuperation that the newly-formed team of Marlowe and Hignett was scheduled to appear.

unleashedverbUS /ənˈliːʃt/

past form of “unleash” — release or vent

From this reading This done, the amateur talent is unleashed, and the grim work begins.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was not till after the all too brief intermission for rest and recuperation that the newly-formed team of Marlowe and Hignett was scheduled to appear.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They open with a long speech from the master of the ceremonies—so long, as a rule, that it is only the thought of what is going to happen afterwards that enables the audience to bear it with fortitude.

widownounUS /ˈwɪdoʊ/

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

WidowsnounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/

plural of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading They open with a long speech from the master of the ceremonies—so long, as a rule, that it is only the thought of what is going to happen afterwards that enables the audience to bear it with fortitude.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading This done, the amateur talent is unleashed, and the grim work begins.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading SCENE AT A SHIP’S CONCERT Ships’ concerts are given in aid of the Seamen’s Orphans and Widows, and, after one has been present at a few of them, one seems to feel that any right-thinking orphan or widow would rather jog along and take a chance of starvation than be the innocent cause of such things.

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