Chapter 15 of A Sub and a Submarine is here in full — 68 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of A Sub and a Submarine is here in full — 68 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Picking up the Pilot "Sorry, sir," said Fordyce. "I didn't attach any particular importance to the fellow's request at the time. I boomed him off, absolutely. Refused point-blank to touch his blessed diamonds." "I am glad to hear that," said the Hon. Derek.
Chapter 15 of A Sub and a Submarine is here in full — 68 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/13 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
cause to be attached
From this reading “"I didn't attach any particular importance to the fellow's request at the time.”
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading “Refused point-blank to touch his blessed diamonds."”
past form of “boom” — make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading “I boomed him off, absolutely.”
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading “Refused point-blank to touch his blessed diamonds."”
possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading “"I didn't attach any particular importance to the fellow's request at the time.”
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading “Picking up the Pilot "Sorry, sir," said Fordyce.”
operate an airplane
From this reading “Picking up the Pilot "Sorry, sir," said Fordyce.”
express the need or desire for
From this reading “"I didn't attach any particular importance to the fellow's request at the time.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “Refused point-blank to touch his blessed diamonds."”
In this reading “"I didn't attach any particular importance to the fellow's request at the time.”
simultaneously
In this reading “"I didn't attach any particular importance to the fellow's request at the time.”
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.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading I boomed him off, absolutely.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am glad to hear that," said the Hon. Derek.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I didn't attach any particular importance to the fellow's request at the time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I didn't attach any particular importance to the fellow's request at the time.
cause to be attached
From this reading "I didn't attach any particular importance to the fellow's request at the time.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Refused point-blank to touch his blessed diamonds."
past form of “boom” — make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading I boomed him off, absolutely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am glad to hear that," said the Hon. Derek.
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Refused point-blank to touch his blessed diamonds."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I didn't attach any particular importance to the fellow's request at the time.
possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "I didn't attach any particular importance to the fellow's request at the time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Picking up the Pilot "Sorry, sir," said Fordyce.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am glad to hear that," said the Hon. Derek.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I am glad to hear that," said the Hon. Derek.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I boomed him off, absolutely.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Refused point-blank to touch his blessed diamonds."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am glad to hear that," said the Hon. Derek.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I didn't attach any particular importance to the fellow's request at the time.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading "I didn't attach any particular importance to the fellow's request at the time.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I boomed him off, absolutely.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading "I didn't attach any particular importance to the fellow's request at the time.
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading Picking up the Pilot "Sorry, sir," said Fordyce.
operate an airplane
From this reading Picking up the Pilot "Sorry, sir," said Fordyce.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Refused point-blank to touch his blessed diamonds."
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Refused point-blank to touch his blessed diamonds."
express the need or desire for
From this reading "I didn't attach any particular importance to the fellow's request at the time.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Picking up the Pilot "Sorry, sir," said Fordyce.
term of address for a man
From this reading Picking up the Pilot "Sorry, sir," said Fordyce.
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Picking up the Pilot "Sorry, sir," said Fordyce.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am glad to hear that," said the Hon. Derek.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Picking up the Pilot "Sorry, sir," said Fordyce.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I didn't attach any particular importance to the fellow's request at the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I didn't attach any particular importance to the fellow's request at the time.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Refused point-blank to touch his blessed diamonds."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Picking up the Pilot "Sorry, sir," said Fordyce.
Chapter 15 of A Sub and a Submarine by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman holds 68 sentences, grouped into 14 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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