Chapter 5 of The pennant is here in full — 180 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of The pennant is here in full — 180 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PREPARATION “Get it, Dan!” shouted Walter. “Use your oar! Hit it!” The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence. “Too bad, Walter,” said Dan lightly.
Chapter 5 of The pennant is here in full — 180 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading ““Use your oar!”
someone who rows a boat
From this reading “The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.”
in an obedient manner
From this reading “The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.”
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading “PREPARATION “Get it, Dan!” shouted Walter.”
any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms
From this reading “The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.”
make visible
From this reading “The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.”
any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor
From this reading “The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.”
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading “The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.”
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deserving regret
In this reading ““Too bad, Walter,” said Dan lightly.”
In this reading “The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.”
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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 young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading “Too bad, Walter,” said Dan lightly.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
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From this reading PREPARATION “Get it, Dan!” shouted Walter.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading PREPARATION “Get it, Dan!” shouted Walter.
cause to move by striking
From this reading Hit it!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PREPARATION “Get it, Dan!” shouted Walter.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
without good reason
From this reading “Too bad, Walter,” said Dan lightly.
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading “Use your oar!
someone who rows a boat
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
in an obedient manner
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading PREPARATION “Get it, Dan!” shouted Walter.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
make visible
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Too bad, Walter,” said Dan lightly.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading PREPARATION “Get it, Dan!” shouted Walter.
any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
in a swift manner
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Too bad, Walter,” said Dan lightly.
the act of using
From this reading “Use your oar!
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading PREPARATION “Get it, Dan!” shouted Walter.
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young oarsman obediently swung the skiff about and started swiftly in pursuit of the reptile, but before the weeds were gained the snake disappeared and a further search failed to reveal its presence.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Use your oar!
Chapter 5 of The pennant by Everett T. (Everett Titsworth) Tomlinson holds 180 sentences, grouped into 36 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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