Chapter 1 of Ticket No. "9672" is here in full — 152 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Ticket No. "9672" is here in full — 152 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead. "Eight o'clock, mother," replied Hulda. "It isn't likely that any travelers will come to-night. The weather is too stormy." "I agree with you.
Chapter 1 of Ticket No. "9672" is here in full — 152 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/30 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target
From this reading “"What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.”
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading “"What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.”
above your head; in the sky
From this reading “"What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.”
plural of “rafter” — one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
From this reading “"What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.”
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading “"What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.”
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading “"What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.”
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading “The weather is too stormy."”
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading “"It isn't likely that any travelers will come to-night.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading "I agree with you.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "It isn't likely that any travelers will come to-night.
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "It isn't likely that any travelers will come to-night.
a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
being one more than seven
From this reading "Eight o'clock, mother," replied Hulda.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Eight o'clock, mother," replied Hulda.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I agree with you.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It isn't likely that any travelers will come to-night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
immediately past
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "It isn't likely that any travelers will come to-night.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Eight o'clock, mother," replied Hulda.
according to the clock
From this reading "Eight o'clock, mother," replied Hulda.
above your head; in the sky
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
plural of “rafter” — one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Eight o'clock, mother," replied Hulda.
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading The weather is too stormy."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It isn't likely that any travelers will come to-night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It isn't likely that any travelers will come to-night.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The weather is too stormy."
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading "It isn't likely that any travelers will come to-night.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather is too stormy."
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "What time is it?" inquired Dame Hansen, shaking the ashes from her pipe, the last curling rings from which were slowly disappearing between the stained rafters overhead.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "It isn't likely that any travelers will come to-night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I agree with you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I agree with you.
Chapter 1 of Ticket No. "9672" by Jules Verne holds 152 sentences, grouped into 31 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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