Chapter 4 of A Yankee Flier in Italy is here in full — 243 sentences across 49 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of A Yankee Flier in Italy is here in full — 243 sentences across 49 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
BEACH-HEAD O'Malley grabbed his flight orders. He scowled at Captain Marks. For once the captain did not insist that he read his orders. O'Malley turned upon his heel and strode out of the briefing room. He was met in the darkness outside the office by an officer.
Chapter 4 of A Yankee Flier in Italy is here in full — 243 sentences across 49 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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detailed instructions, as for a military operation
From this reading “O'Malley turned upon his heel and strode out of the briefing room.”
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading “BEACH-HEAD O'Malley grabbed his flight orders.”
inflected form of “grab” — take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
From this reading “BEACH-HEAD O'Malley grabbed his flight orders.”
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading “O'Malley turned upon his heel and strode out of the briefing room.”
be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading “For once the captain did not insist that he read his orders.”
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading “He scowled at Captain Marks.”
past form of “scowl” — frown with displeasure
From this reading “He scowled at Captain Marks.”
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading “O'Malley turned upon his heel and strode out of the briefing room.”
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In this reading “He was met in the darkness outside the office by an officer.”
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was met in the darkness outside the office by an officer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading O'Malley turned upon his heel and strode out of the briefing room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He scowled at Captain Marks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BEACH-HEAD O'Malley grabbed his flight orders.
detailed instructions, as for a military operation
From this reading O'Malley turned upon his heel and strode out of the briefing room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was met in the darkness outside the office by an officer.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He scowled at Captain Marks.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He was met in the darkness outside the office by an officer.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For once the captain did not insist that he read his orders.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading BEACH-HEAD O'Malley grabbed his flight orders.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For once the captain did not insist that he read his orders.
inflected form of “grab” — take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
From this reading BEACH-HEAD O'Malley grabbed his flight orders.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He scowled at Captain Marks.
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading O'Malley turned upon his heel and strode out of the briefing room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BEACH-HEAD O'Malley grabbed his flight orders.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was met in the darkness outside the office by an officer.
be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading For once the captain did not insist that he read his orders.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading He scowled at Captain Marks.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He was met in the darkness outside the office by an officer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For once the captain did not insist that he read his orders.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BEACH-HEAD O'Malley grabbed his flight orders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading O'Malley turned upon his heel and strode out of the briefing room.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He was met in the darkness outside the office by an officer.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He was met in the darkness outside the office by an officer.
on one occasion
From this reading For once the captain did not insist that he read his orders.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading BEACH-HEAD O'Malley grabbed his flight orders.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading O'Malley turned upon his heel and strode out of the briefing room.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading He was met in the darkness outside the office by an officer.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading For once the captain did not insist that he read his orders.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading O'Malley turned upon his heel and strode out of the briefing room.
past form of “scowl” — frown with displeasure
From this reading He scowled at Captain Marks.
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading O'Malley turned upon his heel and strode out of the briefing room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For once the captain did not insist that he read his orders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For once the captain did not insist that he read his orders.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading O'Malley turned upon his heel and strode out of the briefing room.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading O'Malley turned upon his heel and strode out of the briefing room.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was met in the darkness outside the office by an officer.
Chapter 4 of A Yankee Flier in Italy by Rutherford G. (Rutherford George) Montgomery holds 243 sentences, grouped into 49 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 4 holds 243 sentences of A Yankee Flier in Italy, unabridged, divided into 49 reading sections.
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