Chapter 7 of The Poacher is here in full — 423 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter VII
Chapter 7 of The Poacher is here in full — 423 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"She is very kind; but why should you go with me, Nancy? You have nothing to fear." "We must not talk now, Peter; let us walk on; I have more to fear than you." "How is that? I fear being taken up for that of which I am not guilty, but you have nothing to fear."
Chapter 7 of The Poacher is here in full — 423 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/84 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “You have nothing to fear."”
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading “I fear being taken up for that of which I am not guilty, but you have nothing to fear."”
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “"She is very kind; but why should you go with me, Nancy?”
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading “"She is very kind; but why should you go with me, Nancy?”
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading “"We must not talk now, Peter; let us walk on; I have more to fear than you."”
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading “I fear being taken up for that of which I am not guilty, but you have nothing to fear."”
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “"We must not talk now, Peter; let us walk on; I have more to fear than you."”
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading “"We must not talk now, Peter; let us walk on; I have more to fear than you."”
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.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I fear being taken up for that of which I am not guilty, but you have nothing to fear."
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I fear being taken up for that of which I am not guilty, but you have nothing to fear."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "She is very kind; but why should you go with me, Nancy?
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading You have nothing to fear."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I fear being taken up for that of which I am not guilty, but you have nothing to fear."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "She is very kind; but why should you go with me, Nancy?
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading I fear being taken up for that of which I am not guilty, but you have nothing to fear."
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have nothing to fear."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How is that?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "We must not talk now, Peter; let us walk on; I have more to fear than you."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She is very kind; but why should you go with me, Nancy?
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "She is very kind; but why should you go with me, Nancy?
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "We must not talk now, Peter; let us walk on; I have more to fear than you."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "She is very kind; but why should you go with me, Nancy?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "We must not talk now, Peter; let us walk on; I have more to fear than you."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "We must not talk now, Peter; let us walk on; I have more to fear than you."
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading "She is very kind; but why should you go with me, Nancy?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "We must not talk now, Peter; let us walk on; I have more to fear than you."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading You have nothing to fear."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "We must not talk now, Peter; let us walk on; I have more to fear than you."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I fear being taken up for that of which I am not guilty, but you have nothing to fear."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "We must not talk now, Peter; let us walk on; I have more to fear than you."
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "We must not talk now, Peter; let us walk on; I have more to fear than you."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She is very kind; but why should you go with me, Nancy?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "She is very kind; but why should you go with me, Nancy?
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading I fear being taken up for that of which I am not guilty, but you have nothing to fear."
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "We must not talk now, Peter; let us walk on; I have more to fear than you."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "We must not talk now, Peter; let us walk on; I have more to fear than you."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "How is that?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You have nothing to fear."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I fear being taken up for that of which I am not guilty, but you have nothing to fear."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We must not talk now, Peter; let us walk on; I have more to fear than you."
precisely as stated
From this reading "She is very kind; but why should you go with me, Nancy?
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading "We must not talk now, Peter; let us walk on; I have more to fear than you."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We must not talk now, Peter; let us walk on; I have more to fear than you."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I fear being taken up for that of which I am not guilty, but you have nothing to fear."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "She is very kind; but why should you go with me, Nancy?
in the company of; together with
From this reading "She is very kind; but why should you go with me, Nancy?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "She is very kind; but why should you go with me, Nancy?
Chapter 7 of The Poacher by Frederick Marryat holds 423 sentences, grouped into 85 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.
Chapter 7 holds 423 sentences of The Poacher, unabridged, divided into 85 reading sections.
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