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Chapter 7 of The Grateful Indian, and Other Stories is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Pearce Ripley lay in his cabin unable to move. The hearts of the officers and men were deeply grieved, for the surgeon would not pronounce a favourable opinion. He was young, and had a good constitution. He might recover. The corvette succeeded in carrying her prize to Jamaica.
Chapter 7 of The Grateful Indian, and Other Stories is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading “He was young, and had a good constitution.”
a highly maneuverable escort warship; smaller than a destroyer
From this reading “The corvette succeeded in carrying her prize to Jamaica.”
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading “The hearts of the officers and men were deeply grieved, for the surgeon would not pronounce a favourable opinion.”
a country on the island of Jamaica; became independent of England in 1962; much poverty; the major industry is tourism
From this reading “The corvette succeeded in carrying her prize to Jamaica.”
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading “The corvette succeeded in carrying her prize to Jamaica.”
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading “The hearts of the officers and men were deeply grieved, for the surgeon would not pronounce a favourable opinion.”
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading “He might recover.”
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading “The hearts of the officers and men were deeply grieved, for the surgeon would not pronounce a favourable opinion.”
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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 The hearts of the officers and men were deeply grieved, for the surgeon would not pronounce a favourable opinion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The hearts of the officers and men were deeply grieved, for the surgeon would not pronounce a favourable opinion.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Pearce Ripley lay in his cabin unable to move.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The corvette succeeded in carrying her prize to Jamaica.
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading He was young, and had a good constitution.
a highly maneuverable escort warship; smaller than a destroyer
From this reading The corvette succeeded in carrying her prize to Jamaica.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The hearts of the officers and men were deeply grieved, for the surgeon would not pronounce a favourable opinion.
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading The hearts of the officers and men were deeply grieved, for the surgeon would not pronounce a favourable opinion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The hearts of the officers and men were deeply grieved, for the surgeon would not pronounce a favourable opinion.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was young, and had a good constitution.
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading The hearts of the officers and men were deeply grieved, for the surgeon would not pronounce a favourable opinion.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was young, and had a good constitution.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was young, and had a good constitution.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading The hearts of the officers and men were deeply grieved, for the surgeon would not pronounce a favourable opinion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The corvette succeeded in carrying her prize to Jamaica.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pearce Ripley lay in his cabin unable to move.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pearce Ripley lay in his cabin unable to move.
a country on the island of Jamaica; became independent of England in 1962; much poverty; the major industry is tourism
From this reading The corvette succeeded in carrying her prize to Jamaica.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Pearce Ripley lay in his cabin unable to move.
the force of workers available
From this reading The hearts of the officers and men were deeply grieved, for the surgeon would not pronounce a favourable opinion.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He might recover.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Pearce Ripley lay in his cabin unable to move.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The hearts of the officers and men were deeply grieved, for the surgeon would not pronounce a favourable opinion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The hearts of the officers and men were deeply grieved, for the surgeon would not pronounce a favourable opinion.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The hearts of the officers and men were deeply grieved, for the surgeon would not pronounce a favourable opinion.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The hearts of the officers and men were deeply grieved, for the surgeon would not pronounce a favourable opinion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pearce Ripley lay in his cabin unable to move.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading The corvette succeeded in carrying her prize to Jamaica.
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading The hearts of the officers and men were deeply grieved, for the surgeon would not pronounce a favourable opinion.
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading He might recover.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pearce Ripley lay in his cabin unable to move.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The corvette succeeded in carrying her prize to Jamaica.
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading The hearts of the officers and men were deeply grieved, for the surgeon would not pronounce a favourable opinion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The hearts of the officers and men were deeply grieved, for the surgeon would not pronounce a favourable opinion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pearce Ripley lay in his cabin unable to move.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Pearce Ripley lay in his cabin unable to move.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was young, and had a good constitution.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The hearts of the officers and men were deeply grieved, for the surgeon would not pronounce a favourable opinion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The hearts of the officers and men were deeply grieved, for the surgeon would not pronounce a favourable opinion.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was young, and had a good constitution.
Chapter 7 of The Grateful Indian, and Other Stories by William Henry Giles Kingston holds 412 sentences, grouped into 83 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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