Chapter 31 of The Salving of the "Fusi Yama" is here in full — 88 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 31 of The Salving of the "Fusi Yama" is here in full — 88 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people. "That?" replied Villiers. "I dunno. Ballast, I expect. There are tons of it down there.
Chapter 31 of The Salving of the "Fusi Yama" is here in full — 88 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
From this reading “Ballast, I expect.”
past form of “divest” — take away possessions from someone
From this reading “Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.”
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading “Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.”
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “Ballast, I expect.”
armor plate that protects the head
From this reading “Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.”
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.”
a large number or amount
From this reading “There are tons of it down there.”
without knowledge or intention
From this reading “Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.”
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.
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a man who is very old
In this reading “Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are tons of it down there.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
From this reading Ballast, I expect.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
past form of “divest” — take away possessions from someone
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There are tons of it down there.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I dunno.
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Ballast, I expect.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
armor plate that protects the head
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I dunno.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There are tons of it down there.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
above and across; more than
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "That?" replied Villiers.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are tons of it down there.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
a large number or amount
From this reading There are tons of it down there.
without knowledge or intention
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Exit the "Zug" "What's that made fast to the shot-line, old man?" inquired Beverley, as Villiers, divested of his helmet and diving-dress, sat in the stern-sheets of the boat that von Giespert had unwittingly given over to the _Titania's_ people.
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