Chapter 2 of Young Captain Jack is here in full — 120 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Young Captain Jack is here in full — 120 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A MYSTERY OF THE PAST. "I do not know that I have done just right by telling you this," went on Marion. "Mother may not approve of it." "I am glad you told me. I was bound to find out about it, sooner or later."
Chapter 2 of Young Captain Jack is here in full — 120 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
give sanction to
From this reading “"Mother may not approve of it."”
confined by bonds
From this reading “I was bound to find out about it, sooner or later."”
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “"I am glad you told me.”
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “I was bound to find out about it, sooner or later."”
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading “A MYSTERY OF THE PAST.”
the time that has elapsed
From this reading “A MYSTERY OF THE PAST.”
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading “I was bound to find out about it, sooner or later."”
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading “"I do not know that I have done just right by telling you this," went on Marion.”
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.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MYSTERY OF THE PAST.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I was bound to find out about it, sooner or later."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am glad you told me.
give sanction to
From this reading "Mother may not approve of it."
confined by bonds
From this reading I was bound to find out about it, sooner or later."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I do not know that I have done just right by telling you this," went on Marion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do not know that I have done just right by telling you this," went on Marion.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "I do not know that I have done just right by telling you this," went on Marion.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I was bound to find out about it, sooner or later."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am glad you told me.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I do not know that I have done just right by telling you this," went on Marion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do not know that I have done just right by telling you this," went on Marion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Mother may not approve of it."
and nothing more
From this reading "I do not know that I have done just right by telling you this," went on Marion.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I do not know that I have done just right by telling you this," went on Marion.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I was bound to find out about it, sooner or later."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I do not know that I have done just right by telling you this," went on Marion.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Mother may not approve of it."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I am glad you told me.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Mother may not approve of it."
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading A MYSTERY OF THE PAST.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I do not know that I have done just right by telling you this," went on Marion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MYSTERY OF THE PAST.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I do not know that I have done just right by telling you this," went on Marion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I was bound to find out about it, sooner or later."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I was bound to find out about it, sooner or later."
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A MYSTERY OF THE PAST.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I do not know that I have done just right by telling you this," went on Marion.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading I was bound to find out about it, sooner or later."
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "I do not know that I have done just right by telling you this," went on Marion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I do not know that I have done just right by telling you this," went on Marion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MYSTERY OF THE PAST.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I do not know that I have done just right by telling you this," went on Marion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was bound to find out about it, sooner or later."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I am glad you told me.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was bound to find out about it, sooner or later."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I do not know that I have done just right by telling you this," went on Marion.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I do not know that I have done just right by telling you this," went on Marion.
Chapter 2 of Young Captain Jack by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 120 sentences, grouped into 24 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 2 holds 120 sentences of Young Captain Jack, unabridged, divided into 24 reading sections.
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