Chapter 5 of The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' is here in full — 60 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Chapter 5 of The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman holds 60 sentences, grouped into 12 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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Chapter V
Chapter 5 of The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' is here in full — 60 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The Chart "And sixpence." A voice like the bellowing of a bull burst from the corner of the room, while its owner began to force his way vigorously through the crowd towards the rostrum. "Six shillings." The peg gave a decided jerk, but still remained in the wax. "Six shillings and sixpence."
Chapter 5 of The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' is here in full — 60 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/12 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “A voice like the bellowing of a bull burst from the corner of the room, while its owner began to force his way vigorously through the crowd towards the rostrum.”
in the direction of
From this reading “A voice like the bellowing of a bull burst from the corner of the room, while its owner began to force his way vigorously through the crowd towards the rostrum.”
during the time that
From this reading “A voice like the bellowing of a bull burst from the corner of the room, while its owner began to force his way vigorously through the crowd towards the rostrum.”
Every word is available to listen to. 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 A voice like the bellowing of a bull burst from the corner of the room, while its owner began to force his way vigorously through the crowd towards the rostrum.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Chart "And sixpence."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A voice like the bellowing of a bull burst from the corner of the room, while its owner began to force his way vigorously through the crowd towards the rostrum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A voice like the bellowing of a bull burst from the corner of the room, while its owner began to force his way vigorously through the crowd towards the rostrum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A voice like the bellowing of a bull burst from the corner of the room, while its owner began to force his way vigorously through the crowd towards the rostrum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A voice like the bellowing of a bull burst from the corner of the room, while its owner began to force his way vigorously through the crowd towards the rostrum.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The peg gave a decided jerk, but still remained in the wax.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Chart "And sixpence."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A voice like the bellowing of a bull burst from the corner of the room, while its owner began to force his way vigorously through the crowd towards the rostrum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A voice like the bellowing of a bull burst from the corner of the room, while its owner began to force his way vigorously through the crowd towards the rostrum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The peg gave a decided jerk, but still remained in the wax.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A voice like the bellowing of a bull burst from the corner of the room, while its owner began to force his way vigorously through the crowd towards the rostrum.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A voice like the bellowing of a bull burst from the corner of the room, while its owner began to force his way vigorously through the crowd towards the rostrum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The peg gave a decided jerk, but still remained in the wax.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A voice like the bellowing of a bull burst from the corner of the room, while its owner began to force his way vigorously through the crowd towards the rostrum.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The peg gave a decided jerk, but still remained in the wax.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A voice like the bellowing of a bull burst from the corner of the room, while its owner began to force his way vigorously through the crowd towards the rostrum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The peg gave a decided jerk, but still remained in the wax.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A voice like the bellowing of a bull burst from the corner of the room, while its owner began to force his way vigorously through the crowd towards the rostrum.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A voice like the bellowing of a bull burst from the corner of the room, while its owner began to force his way vigorously through the crowd towards the rostrum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A voice like the bellowing of a bull burst from the corner of the room, while its owner began to force his way vigorously through the crowd towards the rostrum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The peg gave a decided jerk, but still remained in the wax.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The peg gave a decided jerk, but still remained in the wax.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A voice like the bellowing of a bull burst from the corner of the room, while its owner began to force his way vigorously through the crowd towards the rostrum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A voice like the bellowing of a bull burst from the corner of the room, while its owner began to force his way vigorously through the crowd towards the rostrum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Six shillings."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Six shillings."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Chart "And sixpence."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The peg gave a decided jerk, but still remained in the wax.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Chart "And sixpence."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A voice like the bellowing of a bull burst from the corner of the room, while its owner began to force his way vigorously through the crowd towards the rostrum.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A voice like the bellowing of a bull burst from the corner of the room, while its owner began to force his way vigorously through the crowd towards the rostrum.
in the direction of
From this reading A voice like the bellowing of a bull burst from the corner of the room, while its owner began to force his way vigorously through the crowd towards the rostrum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A voice like the bellowing of a bull burst from the corner of the room, while its owner began to force his way vigorously through the crowd towards the rostrum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A voice like the bellowing of a bull burst from the corner of the room, while its owner began to force his way vigorously through the crowd towards the rostrum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The peg gave a decided jerk, but still remained in the wax.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A voice like the bellowing of a bull burst from the corner of the room, while its owner began to force his way vigorously through the crowd towards the rostrum.
during the time that
From this reading A voice like the bellowing of a bull burst from the corner of the room, while its owner began to force his way vigorously through the crowd towards the rostrum.
