Chapter 11 of The Nameless Island is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of The Nameless Island is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE FRUSTRATED SACRIFICE "A rum-looking crowd," observed Terence. "They look as if they could do a lot of damage, though." "Yes," replied Mr. McKay, "I am sure of it. These fellows often fight for fighting's sake, and a pretty spectacle they make of it at times. I've seen them at it before."
Chapter 11 of The Nameless Island is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/27 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading “"They look as if they could do a lot of damage, though."”
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading “These fellows often fight for fighting's sake, and a pretty spectacle they make of it at times.”
possessive form of “fighting” — the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading “These fellows often fight for fighting's sake, and a pretty spectacle they make of it at times.”
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading “THE FRUSTRATED SACRIFICE "A rum-looking crowd," observed Terence.”
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading “THE FRUSTRATED SACRIFICE "A rum-looking crowd," observed Terence.”
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading “These fellows often fight for fighting's sake, and a pretty spectacle they make of it at times.”
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading “These fellows often fight for fighting's sake, and a pretty spectacle they make of it at times.”
dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)
From this reading “THE FRUSTRATED SACRIFICE "A rum-looking crowd," observed Terence.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
sporadically and infrequently
In this reading “These fellows often fight for fighting's sake, and a pretty spectacle they make of it at times.”
In this reading “These fellows often fight for fighting's sake, and a pretty spectacle they make of it at times.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FRUSTRATED SACRIFICE "A rum-looking crowd," observed Terence.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Yes," replied Mr. McKay, "I am sure of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These fellows often fight for fighting's sake, and a pretty spectacle they make of it at times.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "They look as if they could do a lot of damage, though."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These fellows often fight for fighting's sake, and a pretty spectacle they make of it at times.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I've seen them at it before."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "They look as if they could do a lot of damage, though."
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading THE FRUSTRATED SACRIFICE "A rum-looking crowd," observed Terence.
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading "They look as if they could do a lot of damage, though."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "They look as if they could do a lot of damage, though."
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading These fellows often fight for fighting's sake, and a pretty spectacle they make of it at times.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading These fellows often fight for fighting's sake, and a pretty spectacle they make of it at times.
possessive form of “fighting” — the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading These fellows often fight for fighting's sake, and a pretty spectacle they make of it at times.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These fellows often fight for fighting's sake, and a pretty spectacle they make of it at times.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading THE FRUSTRATED SACRIFICE "A rum-looking crowd," observed Terence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes," replied Mr. McKay, "I am sure of it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I've seen them at it before."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "They look as if they could do a lot of damage, though."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes," replied Mr. McKay, "I am sure of it.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "They look as if they could do a lot of damage, though."
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "They look as if they could do a lot of damage, though."
engage in
From this reading These fellows often fight for fighting's sake, and a pretty spectacle they make of it at times.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes," replied Mr. McKay, "I am sure of it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Yes," replied Mr. McKay, "I am sure of it.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THE FRUSTRATED SACRIFICE "A rum-looking crowd," observed Terence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "They look as if they could do a lot of damage, though."
many times at short intervals
From this reading These fellows often fight for fighting's sake, and a pretty spectacle they make of it at times.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading These fellows often fight for fighting's sake, and a pretty spectacle they make of it at times.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes," replied Mr. McKay, "I am sure of it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FRUSTRATED SACRIFICE "A rum-looking crowd," observed Terence.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading THE FRUSTRATED SACRIFICE "A rum-looking crowd," observed Terence.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading These fellows often fight for fighting's sake, and a pretty spectacle they make of it at times.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I've seen them at it before."
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading These fellows often fight for fighting's sake, and a pretty spectacle they make of it at times.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Yes," replied Mr. McKay, "I am sure of it.
dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)
From this reading THE FRUSTRATED SACRIFICE "A rum-looking crowd," observed Terence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FRUSTRATED SACRIFICE "A rum-looking crowd," observed Terence.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I've seen them at it before."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These fellows often fight for fighting's sake, and a pretty spectacle they make of it at times.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They look as if they could do a lot of damage, though."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "They look as if they could do a lot of damage, though."
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading These fellows often fight for fighting's sake, and a pretty spectacle they make of it at times.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," replied Mr. McKay, "I am sure of it.
Chapter 11 of The Nameless Island by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman holds 138 sentences, grouped into 28 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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