Chapter 6 of A Captain in the Ranks: A Romance of Affairs is here in full — 433 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 6 of A Captain in the Ranks: A Romance of Affairs is here in full — 433 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"But will the air pass through in that way?" "Not without help. But we can easily give it help." "How? Go on.
Chapter 6 of A Captain in the Ranks: A Romance of Affairs is here in full — 433 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “"But will the air pass through in that way?"”
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading “But we can easily give it help."”
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “But we can easily give it help."”
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “"Not without help.”
go across or through
From this reading “"But will the air pass through in that way?"”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “"But will the air pass through in that way?"”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “"But will the air pass through in that way?"”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “"Not without help.”
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make a passage or journey from one place to another
In this reading “"But will the air pass through in that way?"”
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
In this reading “Go on.”
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.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "But will the air pass through in that way?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But will the air pass through in that way?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But we can easily give it help."
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading But we can easily give it help."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But we can easily give it help."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Go on.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Not without help.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "But will the air pass through in that way?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But we can easily give it help."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not without help.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Go on.
go across or through
From this reading "But will the air pass through in that way?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But will the air pass through in that way?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But will the air pass through in that way?"
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "But will the air pass through in that way?"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "But will the air pass through in that way?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But we can easily give it help."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "But will the air pass through in that way?"
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Not without help.
Chapter 6 of A Captain in the Ranks: A Romance of Affairs by George Cary Eggleston holds 433 sentences, grouped into 87 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 6 holds 433 sentences of A Captain in the Ranks: A Romance of Affairs, unabridged, divided into 87 reading sections.
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