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Chapter 9 of The Sea-Girt Fortress: A Story of Heligoland is here in full — 206 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
On the Scent "THANK goodness we are on board at last!" exclaimed Octavius Smith, as the two chums entered the companion-way of the _Diomeda_. "Those Dutchmen seem the essence of honesty. As far as I can see not a thing is missing." "Except the papers," added Stirling. "Of course; but I mean since the yacht was picked up.
Chapter 9 of The Sea-Girt Fortress: A Story of Heligoland is here in full — 206 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading “On the Scent "THANK goodness we are on board at last!" exclaimed Octavius Smith, as the two chums entered the companion-way of the _Diomeda_.”
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
From this reading “"Those Dutchmen seem the essence of honesty.”
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading “On the Scent "THANK goodness we are on board at last!" exclaimed Octavius Smith, as the two chums entered the companion-way of the _Diomeda_.”
the quality of being honest
From this reading “"Those Dutchmen seem the essence of honesty.”
not able to be found
From this reading “As far as I can see not a thing is missing."”
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading “On the Scent "THANK goodness we are on board at last!" exclaimed Octavius Smith, as the two chums entered the companion-way of the _Diomeda_.”
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading “On the Scent "THANK goodness we are on board at last!" exclaimed Octavius Smith, as the two chums entered the companion-way of the _Diomeda_.”
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading “"Of course; but I mean since the yacht was picked up.”
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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In this reading “On the Scent "THANK goodness we are on board at last!" exclaimed Octavius Smith, as the two chums entered the companion-way of the _Diomeda_.”
take and lift upward
In this reading “"Of course; but I mean since the yacht was picked up.”
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
In this reading “On the Scent "THANK goodness we are on board at last!" exclaimed Octavius Smith, as the two chums entered the companion-way of the _Diomeda_.”
as might be expected
In this reading “"Of course; but I mean since the yacht was picked up.”
In this reading “On the Scent "THANK goodness we are on board at last!" exclaimed Octavius Smith, as the two chums entered the companion-way of the _Diomeda_.”
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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 As far as I can see not a thing is missing."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Except the papers," added Stirling.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the Scent "THANK goodness we are on board at last!" exclaimed Octavius Smith, as the two chums entered the companion-way of the _Diomeda_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the Scent "THANK goodness we are on board at last!" exclaimed Octavius Smith, as the two chums entered the companion-way of the _Diomeda_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the Scent "THANK goodness we are on board at last!" exclaimed Octavius Smith, as the two chums entered the companion-way of the _Diomeda_.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading On the Scent "THANK goodness we are on board at last!" exclaimed Octavius Smith, as the two chums entered the companion-way of the _Diomeda_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Of course; but I mean since the yacht was picked up.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading As far as I can see not a thing is missing."
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading On the Scent "THANK goodness we are on board at last!" exclaimed Octavius Smith, as the two chums entered the companion-way of the _Diomeda_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the Scent "THANK goodness we are on board at last!" exclaimed Octavius Smith, as the two chums entered the companion-way of the _Diomeda_.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course; but I mean since the yacht was picked up.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the Scent "THANK goodness we are on board at last!" exclaimed Octavius Smith, as the two chums entered the companion-way of the _Diomeda_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Those Dutchmen seem the essence of honesty.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading On the Scent "THANK goodness we are on board at last!" exclaimed Octavius Smith, as the two chums entered the companion-way of the _Diomeda_.
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
From this reading "Those Dutchmen seem the essence of honesty.
apart from; not including
From this reading "Except the papers," added Stirling.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading On the Scent "THANK goodness we are on board at last!" exclaimed Octavius Smith, as the two chums entered the companion-way of the _Diomeda_.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As far as I can see not a thing is missing."
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading On the Scent "THANK goodness we are on board at last!" exclaimed Octavius Smith, as the two chums entered the companion-way of the _Diomeda_.
the quality of being honest
From this reading "Those Dutchmen seem the essence of honesty.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As far as I can see not a thing is missing."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As far as I can see not a thing is missing."
immediately past
From this reading On the Scent "THANK goodness we are on board at last!" exclaimed Octavius Smith, as the two chums entered the companion-way of the _Diomeda_.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Of course; but I mean since the yacht was picked up.
not able to be found
From this reading As far as I can see not a thing is missing."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As far as I can see not a thing is missing."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the Scent "THANK goodness we are on board at last!" exclaimed Octavius Smith, as the two chums entered the companion-way of the _Diomeda_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the Scent "THANK goodness we are on board at last!" exclaimed Octavius Smith, as the two chums entered the companion-way of the _Diomeda_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the Scent "THANK goodness we are on board at last!" exclaimed Octavius Smith, as the two chums entered the companion-way of the _Diomeda_.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "Except the papers," added Stirling.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading "Of course; but I mean since the yacht was picked up.
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading On the Scent "THANK goodness we are on board at last!" exclaimed Octavius Smith, as the two chums entered the companion-way of the _Diomeda_.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As far as I can see not a thing is missing."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Those Dutchmen seem the essence of honesty.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Of course; but I mean since the yacht was picked up.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading On the Scent "THANK goodness we are on board at last!" exclaimed Octavius Smith, as the two chums entered the companion-way of the _Diomeda_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Except the papers," added Stirling.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading On the Scent "THANK goodness we are on board at last!" exclaimed Octavius Smith, as the two chums entered the companion-way of the _Diomeda_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the Scent "THANK goodness we are on board at last!" exclaimed Octavius Smith, as the two chums entered the companion-way of the _Diomeda_.
a special situation
From this reading As far as I can see not a thing is missing."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Those Dutchmen seem the essence of honesty.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On the Scent "THANK goodness we are on board at last!" exclaimed Octavius Smith, as the two chums entered the companion-way of the _Diomeda_.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Of course; but I mean since the yacht was picked up.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Of course; but I mean since the yacht was picked up.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On the Scent "THANK goodness we are on board at last!" exclaimed Octavius Smith, as the two chums entered the companion-way of the _Diomeda_.
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading "Of course; but I mean since the yacht was picked up.
Chapter 9 of The Sea-Girt Fortress: A Story of Heligoland by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman holds 206 sentences, grouped into 42 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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