Chapter 29 of A Sub and a Submarine is here in full — 69 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 29 of A Sub and a Submarine is here in full — 69 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The Captured Convoy "What do you propose to do with this, sir?" enquired Mr. Macquare, indicating the sack-enclosed form of the spy. "Goodness knows!" replied the Hon. Derek. "What is it?" "Only Mindiggle, sir," announced the Sub. "Explain yourself, Mr. Fordyce," ordered the Lieutenant-Commander.
Chapter 29 of A Sub and a Submarine is here in full — 69 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/13 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “"Only Mindiggle, sir," announced the Sub.”
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading “The Captured Convoy "What do you propose to do with this, sir?" enquired Mr. Macquare, indicating the sack-enclosed form of the spy.”
a procession of land vehicles traveling together
From this reading “The Captured Convoy "What do you propose to do with this, sir?" enquired Mr. Macquare, indicating the sack-enclosed form of the spy.”
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading “"Goodness knows!" replied the Hon. Derek.”
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading “The Captured Convoy "What do you propose to do with this, sir?" enquired Mr. Macquare, indicating the sack-enclosed form of the spy.”
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “The Captured Convoy "What do you propose to do with this, sir?" enquired Mr. Macquare, indicating the sack-enclosed form of the spy.”
catch sight of
From this reading “The Captured Convoy "What do you propose to do with this, sir?" enquired Mr. Macquare, indicating the sack-enclosed form of the spy.”
be a substitute
From this reading “"Only Mindiggle, sir," announced the Sub.”
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.
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declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "Only Mindiggle, sir," announced the Sub.
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading The Captured Convoy "What do you propose to do with this, sir?" enquired Mr. Macquare, indicating the sack-enclosed form of the spy.
a procession of land vehicles traveling together
From this reading The Captured Convoy "What do you propose to do with this, sir?" enquired Mr. Macquare, indicating the sack-enclosed form of the spy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Goodness knows!" replied the Hon. Derek.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The Captured Convoy "What do you propose to do with this, sir?" enquired Mr. Macquare, indicating the sack-enclosed form of the spy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Captured Convoy "What do you propose to do with this, sir?" enquired Mr. Macquare, indicating the sack-enclosed form of the spy.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Explain yourself, Mr. Fordyce," ordered the Lieutenant-Commander.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Explain yourself, Mr. Fordyce," ordered the Lieutenant-Commander.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The Captured Convoy "What do you propose to do with this, sir?" enquired Mr. Macquare, indicating the sack-enclosed form of the spy.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading "Goodness knows!" replied the Hon. Derek.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Goodness knows!" replied the Hon. Derek.
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The Captured Convoy "What do you propose to do with this, sir?" enquired Mr. Macquare, indicating the sack-enclosed form of the spy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it?"
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "Goodness knows!" replied the Hon. Derek.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Explain yourself, Mr. Fordyce," ordered the Lieutenant-Commander.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Captured Convoy "What do you propose to do with this, sir?" enquired Mr. Macquare, indicating the sack-enclosed form of the spy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Only Mindiggle, sir," announced the Sub.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Captured Convoy "What do you propose to do with this, sir?" enquired Mr. Macquare, indicating the sack-enclosed form of the spy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Captured Convoy "What do you propose to do with this, sir?" enquired Mr. Macquare, indicating the sack-enclosed form of the spy.
and nothing more
From this reading "Only Mindiggle, sir," announced the Sub.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading "Explain yourself, Mr. Fordyce," ordered the Lieutenant-Commander.
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The Captured Convoy "What do you propose to do with this, sir?" enquired Mr. Macquare, indicating the sack-enclosed form of the spy.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Goodness knows!" replied the Hon. Derek.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Captured Convoy "What do you propose to do with this, sir?" enquired Mr. Macquare, indicating the sack-enclosed form of the spy.
term of address for a man
From this reading The Captured Convoy "What do you propose to do with this, sir?" enquired Mr. Macquare, indicating the sack-enclosed form of the spy.
catch sight of
From this reading The Captured Convoy "What do you propose to do with this, sir?" enquired Mr. Macquare, indicating the sack-enclosed form of the spy.
be a substitute
From this reading "Only Mindiggle, sir," announced the Sub.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Captured Convoy "What do you propose to do with this, sir?" enquired Mr. Macquare, indicating the sack-enclosed form of the spy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Captured Convoy "What do you propose to do with this, sir?" enquired Mr. Macquare, indicating the sack-enclosed form of the spy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Captured Convoy "What do you propose to do with this, sir?" enquired Mr. Macquare, indicating the sack-enclosed form of the spy.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Captured Convoy "What do you propose to do with this, sir?" enquired Mr. Macquare, indicating the sack-enclosed form of the spy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Captured Convoy "What do you propose to do with this, sir?" enquired Mr. Macquare, indicating the sack-enclosed form of the spy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The Captured Convoy "What do you propose to do with this, sir?" enquired Mr. Macquare, indicating the sack-enclosed form of the spy.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Explain yourself, Mr. Fordyce," ordered the Lieutenant-Commander.
Chapter 29 of A Sub and a Submarine by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman holds 69 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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