Chapter 25 of A Sub and a Submarine is here in full — 91 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 25 of A Sub and a Submarine is here in full — 91 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Flirt, you're a Brick!" "What do you make of it, Mr. Macquare?" enquired the Hon. Derek. "It looks as if winter has stolen a march on us." "It has, sir," agreed the Lieutenant, as he rubbed his hands to restore the circulation. Even in the electric radiator-heated cabin the temperature was only a few degrees above freezing-point.
Chapter 25 of A Sub and a Submarine is here in full — 91 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading “"Flirt, you're a Brick!"”
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading “"It has, sir," agreed the Lieutenant, as he rubbed his hands to restore the circulation.”
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading “Even in the electric radiator-heated cabin the temperature was only a few degrees above freezing-point.”
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading “Even in the electric radiator-heated cabin the temperature was only a few degrees above freezing-point.”
talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
From this reading “"Flirt, you're a Brick!"”
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading “"It has, sir," agreed the Lieutenant, as he rubbed his hands to restore the circulation.”
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading “"It has, sir," agreed the Lieutenant, as he rubbed his hands to restore the circulation.”
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading “Even in the electric radiator-heated cabin the temperature was only a few degrees above freezing-point.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Flirt, you're a Brick!"
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Even in the electric radiator-heated cabin the temperature was only a few degrees above freezing-point.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "It has, sir," agreed the Lieutenant, as he rubbed his hands to restore the circulation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It looks as if winter has stolen a march on us."
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading "Flirt, you're a Brick!"
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Even in the electric radiator-heated cabin the temperature was only a few degrees above freezing-point.
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading "It has, sir," agreed the Lieutenant, as he rubbed his hands to restore the circulation.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Even in the electric radiator-heated cabin the temperature was only a few degrees above freezing-point.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What do you make of it, Mr. Macquare?" enquired the Hon. Derek.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you make of it, Mr. Macquare?" enquired the Hon. Derek.
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Even in the electric radiator-heated cabin the temperature was only a few degrees above freezing-point.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What do you make of it, Mr. Macquare?" enquired the Hon. Derek.
divisible by two
From this reading Even in the electric radiator-heated cabin the temperature was only a few degrees above freezing-point.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Even in the electric radiator-heated cabin the temperature was only a few degrees above freezing-point.
talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
From this reading "Flirt, you're a Brick!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even in the electric radiator-heated cabin the temperature was only a few degrees above freezing-point.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "It has, sir," agreed the Lieutenant, as he rubbed his hands to restore the circulation.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It looks as if winter has stolen a march on us."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It has, sir," agreed the Lieutenant, as he rubbed his hands to restore the circulation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "It has, sir," agreed the Lieutenant, as he rubbed his hands to restore the circulation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What do you make of it, Mr. Macquare?" enquired the Hon. Derek.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "It looks as if winter has stolen a march on us."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even in the electric radiator-heated cabin the temperature was only a few degrees above freezing-point.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What do you make of it, Mr. Macquare?" enquired the Hon. Derek.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading "It has, sir," agreed the Lieutenant, as he rubbed his hands to restore the circulation.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "It looks as if winter has stolen a march on us."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What do you make of it, Mr. Macquare?" enquired the Hon. Derek.
engage in
From this reading "What do you make of it, Mr. Macquare?" enquired the Hon. Derek.
march in a procession
From this reading "It looks as if winter has stolen a march on us."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "What do you make of it, Mr. Macquare?" enquired the Hon. Derek.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What do you make of it, Mr. Macquare?" enquired the Hon. Derek.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It looks as if winter has stolen a march on us."
and nothing more
From this reading Even in the electric radiator-heated cabin the temperature was only a few degrees above freezing-point.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even in the electric radiator-heated cabin the temperature was only a few degrees above freezing-point.
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading "It has, sir," agreed the Lieutenant, as he rubbed his hands to restore the circulation.
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading "It has, sir," agreed the Lieutenant, as he rubbed his hands to restore the circulation.
term of address for a man
From this reading "It has, sir," agreed the Lieutenant, as he rubbed his hands to restore the circulation.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading "It looks as if winter has stolen a march on us."
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading Even in the electric radiator-heated cabin the temperature was only a few degrees above freezing-point.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What do you make of it, Mr. Macquare?" enquired the Hon. Derek.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It has, sir," agreed the Lieutenant, as he rubbed his hands to restore the circulation.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It looks as if winter has stolen a march on us."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even in the electric radiator-heated cabin the temperature was only a few degrees above freezing-point.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you make of it, Mr. Macquare?" enquired the Hon. Derek.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading "It looks as if winter has stolen a march on us."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you make of it, Mr. Macquare?" enquired the Hon. Derek.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Flirt, you're a Brick!"
Chapter 25 of A Sub and a Submarine by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman holds 91 sentences, grouped into 19 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 25 holds 91 sentences of A Sub and a Submarine, unabridged, divided into 19 reading sections.
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