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Waiting for sailing orders

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WAITING FOR SAILING ORDERS.
FISHER-LIFE AT THE LAND'S END.
AUTHOR OF "NORWEGIAN STORIES," "FIRESIDE STORIES," ETC.
PREFACE.
SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.
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Waiting for sailing orders

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Waiting for sailing orders is here in full — 88 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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WAITING FOR SAILING ORDERS.
/ˈweɪtɪŋ fɔːr ˈseɪlɪŋ ˈɔːrdərz/
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FISHER-LIFE AT THE LAND'S END.
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AUTHOR OF "NORWEGIAN STORIES," "FIRESIDE STORIES," ETC.
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PREFACE.
/ˈprefəs/
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SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.
/sʌm wiːks hæv ɪˈlæpst sɪns ðə ˈɔːθər ʌv ðɪs ˈlɪtəl ˈstɔːri wɑːz ˈsepəreɪtɪd baɪ deθ frʌm ə dɪr ənd ˈɑːnərd ˈmʌðər tuː huːm ʃiː səbˈmɪtɪd ɔːl hɜːr ˈlɪtəreri wɜːrk ɑːn huːz ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm ʃiː rɪˈlaɪd ənd ɪn huːz ˈdʒʌdʒmənt ʃiː pleɪst ˌɪmˈplɪsət ˈkɑːnfədəns/

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fireside noun US /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/

an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)

From this reading “AUTHOR OF "NORWEGIAN STORIES," "FIRESIDE STORIES," ETC.”

honoured verb US /ˈɑːnərd/

past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading “SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.”

implicit adjective US /ˌɪmˈplɪsət/

implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something

From this reading “SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.”

land's noun US /lændz/

possessive form of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading “FISHER-LIFE AT THE LAND'S END.”

norwegian noun US /ˌnɔːrˈwiːdʒən/

a native or inhabitant of Norway

From this reading “AUTHOR OF "NORWEGIAN STORIES," "FIRESIDE STORIES," ETC.”

preface noun US /ˈprefəs/

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading “PREFACE.”

relied verb US /rɪˈlaɪd/

inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in

From this reading “SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.”

submitted verb US /səbˈmɪtɪd/

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading “SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.”

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implicit confidence adjective + noun

In this reading “SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.”

SOME weeks adjective + noun counted as “some week”

In this reading “SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FISHER-LIFE AT THE LAND'S END.

AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "NORWEGIAN STORIES," "FIRESIDE STORIES," ETC.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/

dearly loved

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

deathnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

ENDnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading FISHER-LIFE AT THE LAND'S END.

ETC

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "NORWEGIAN STORIES," "FIRESIDE STORIES," ETC.

FIRESIDEnounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/

an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "NORWEGIAN STORIES," "FIRESIDE STORIES," ETC.

FISHER-LIFE

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From this reading FISHER-LIFE AT THE LAND'S END.

FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WAITING FOR SAILING ORDERS.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/

past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

implicitadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplɪsət/

implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

judgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

LAND'SnounUS /lændz/

possessive form of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading FISHER-LIFE AT THE LAND'S END.

literaryadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəreri/

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

NORWEGIANnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈwiːdʒən/

a native or inhabitant of Norway

From this reading AUTHOR OF "NORWEGIAN STORIES," "FIRESIDE STORIES," ETC.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "NORWEGIAN STORIES," "FIRESIDE STORIES," ETC.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

ORDERSnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading WAITING FOR SAILING ORDERS.

placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading PREFACE.

reliedverbUS /rɪˈlaɪd/

inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

SAILINGnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/

the work of a sailor

From this reading WAITING FOR SAILING ORDERS.

separatedadjectiveUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪd/

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

SOMEadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

STORIESnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading AUTHOR OF "NORWEGIAN STORIES," "FIRESIDE STORIES," ETC.

storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading FISHER-LIFE AT THE LAND'S END.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

WAITINGnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading WAITING FOR SAILING ORDERS.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

weeksnounUS /wiːks/

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

whompronounUS /huːm/

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence.

Chapter 1 of Waiting for sailing orders by George, Mrs. Gladstone holds 88 sentences, grouped into 18 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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