Chapter 7 of The Willoughby Captains is here in full — 403 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 7 of The Willoughby Captains is here in full — 403 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"What is it, Game?" asked Riddell, civilly. "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment. "What do you want?" said Telson, boldly. "Why didn't you come when you were sent for?" demanded Game. "Who sent for me?"
Chapter 7 of The Willoughby Captains is here in full — 403 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/80 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading “"I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.”
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading “"What do you want?" said Telson, boldly.”
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “"I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.”
in a civil manner
From this reading “"What is it, Game?" asked Riddell, civilly.”
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “"Why didn't you come when you were sent for?" demanded Game.”
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading “"What is it, Game?" asked Riddell, civilly.”
only a very short time before
From this reading “"I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.”
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading “"I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.”
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 act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What is it, Game?" asked Riddell, civilly.
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading "What do you want?" said Telson, boldly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
in a civil manner
From this reading "What is it, Game?" asked Riddell, civilly.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Why didn't you come when you were sent for?" demanded Game.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Why didn't you come when you were sent for?" demanded Game.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why didn't you come when you were sent for?" demanded Game.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you want?" said Telson, boldly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Why didn't you come when you were sent for?" demanded Game.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "What is it, Game?" asked Riddell, civilly.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it, Game?" asked Riddell, civilly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it, Game?" asked Riddell, civilly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Who sent for me?"
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What is it, Game?" asked Riddell, civilly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
only a very short time before
From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "Why didn't you come when you were sent for?" demanded Game.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Why didn't you come when you were sent for?" demanded Game.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it, Game?" asked Riddell, civilly.
at the time that
From this reading "Why didn't you come when you were sent for?" demanded Game.
which person or people
From this reading "I want Telson," said Game, who, by the way, had scarcely spoken to the new captain since his appointment.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why didn't you come when you were sent for?" demanded Game.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you want?" said Telson, boldly.
Chapter 7 of The Willoughby Captains by Talbot Baines Reed holds 403 sentences, grouped into 81 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 403 sentences of The Willoughby Captains, unabridged, divided into 81 reading sections.
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