Chapter XXIII of Under the Polar Star, “The Wrecked Ship,” is here in full — 38 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XXIII
Chapter XXIII of Under the Polar Star, “The Wrecked Ship,” is here in full — 38 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Will Bertram started violently at old Jack’s announcement. “Are you sure? How do you know?” he asked tumultuously. “That’s what Captain Stephen Morris said.” “That the Albatross was lost at Barnell’s Point?”
Chapter XXIII of Under the Polar Star, “The Wrecked Ship,” is here in full — 38 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
From this reading ““That the Albatross was lost at Barnell’s Point?””
a formal public statement
From this reading “Will Bertram started violently at old Jack’s announcement.”
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading ““That’s what Captain Stephen Morris said.””
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading ““That the Albatross was lost at Barnell’s Point?””
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Will Bertram started violently at old Jack’s announcement.”
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading ““That’s what Captain Stephen Morris said.””
in a violent manner
From this reading “Will Bertram started violently at old Jack’s announcement.”
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In this reading “Will Bertram started violently at old Jack’s announcement.”
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(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
From this reading “That the Albatross was lost at Barnell’s Point?”
a formal public statement
From this reading Will Bertram started violently at old Jack’s announcement.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Are you sure?
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading How do you know?” he asked tumultuously.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Will Bertram started violently at old Jack’s announcement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “That the Albatross was lost at Barnell’s Point?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Will Bertram started violently at old Jack’s announcement.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “That’s what Captain Stephen Morris said.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading How do you know?” he asked tumultuously.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How do you know?” he asked tumultuously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How do you know?” he asked tumultuously.
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Will Bertram started violently at old Jack’s announcement.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading How do you know?” he asked tumultuously.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading “That the Albatross was lost at Barnell’s Point?”
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading “That’s what Captain Stephen Morris said.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Will Bertram started violently at old Jack’s announcement.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading “That the Albatross was lost at Barnell’s Point?”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “That’s what Captain Stephen Morris said.”
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Will Bertram started violently at old Jack’s announcement.
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading “That’s what Captain Stephen Morris said.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Are you sure?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That the Albatross was lost at Barnell’s Point?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “That’s what Captain Stephen Morris said.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “That the Albatross was lost at Barnell’s Point?”
in a tumultuous and riotous manner
From this reading How do you know?” he asked tumultuously.
in a violent manner
From this reading Will Bertram started violently at old Jack’s announcement.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “That the Albatross was lost at Barnell’s Point?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “That’s what Captain Stephen Morris said.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will Bertram started violently at old Jack’s announcement.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Are you sure?
Chapter 23 of Under the Polar Star by Dwight Weldon holds 38 sentences, grouped into 8 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 23 holds 38 sentences of Under the Polar Star, unabridged, divided into 8 reading sections.
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