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Chapter 6 of A Yankee Flier with the R.A.F. is here in full — 323 sentences across 65 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE SEA DOGS GROWL Stan stepped out of the barracks and stood for a moment watching the scene on the field before the hangars. A row of Defiants had been rolled out. Men worked around them or scurried to and from the hangars. There was an uneasy feel about the scene. Stan scented action and a feeling of irritation filled him.
Chapter 6 of A Yankee Flier with the R.A.F. is here in full — 323 sentences across 65 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading “THE SEA DOGS GROWL Stan stepped out of the barracks and stood for a moment watching the scene on the field before the hangars.”
the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading “THE SEA DOGS GROWL Stan stepped out of the barracks and stood for a moment watching the scene on the field before the hangars.”
plural of “hangar” — a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
From this reading “THE SEA DOGS GROWL Stan stepped out of the barracks and stood for a moment watching the scene on the field before the hangars.”
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading “Stan scented action and a feeling of irritation filled him.”
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading “A row of Defiants had been rolled out.”
having the sense of smell
From this reading “Stan scented action and a feeling of irritation filled him.”
inflected form of “scurry” — to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading “Men worked around them or scurried to and from the hangars.”
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading “There was an uneasy feel about the scene.”
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temporarily
In this reading “THE SEA DOGS GROWL Stan stepped out of the barracks and stood for a moment watching the scene on the field before the hangars.”
In this reading “THE SEA DOGS GROWL Stan stepped out of the barracks and stood for a moment watching the scene on the field before the hangars.”
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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 THE SEA DOGS GROWL Stan stepped out of the barracks and stood for a moment watching the scene on the field before the hangars.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was an uneasy feel about the scene.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Stan scented action and a feeling of irritation filled him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an uneasy feel about the scene.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SEA DOGS GROWL Stan stepped out of the barracks and stood for a moment watching the scene on the field before the hangars.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Men worked around them or scurried to and from the hangars.
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading THE SEA DOGS GROWL Stan stepped out of the barracks and stood for a moment watching the scene on the field before the hangars.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A row of Defiants had been rolled out.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE SEA DOGS GROWL Stan stepped out of the barracks and stood for a moment watching the scene on the field before the hangars.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A row of Defiants had been rolled out.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading THE SEA DOGS GROWL Stan stepped out of the barracks and stood for a moment watching the scene on the field before the hangars.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading There was an uneasy feel about the scene.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Stan scented action and a feeling of irritation filled him.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading THE SEA DOGS GROWL Stan stepped out of the barracks and stood for a moment watching the scene on the field before the hangars.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Stan scented action and a feeling of irritation filled him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SEA DOGS GROWL Stan stepped out of the barracks and stood for a moment watching the scene on the field before the hangars.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Men worked around them or scurried to and from the hangars.
the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading THE SEA DOGS GROWL Stan stepped out of the barracks and stood for a moment watching the scene on the field before the hangars.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A row of Defiants had been rolled out.
plural of “hangar” — a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
From this reading THE SEA DOGS GROWL Stan stepped out of the barracks and stood for a moment watching the scene on the field before the hangars.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Stan scented action and a feeling of irritation filled him.
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Stan scented action and a feeling of irritation filled him.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men worked around them or scurried to and from the hangars.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE SEA DOGS GROWL Stan stepped out of the barracks and stood for a moment watching the scene on the field before the hangars.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SEA DOGS GROWL Stan stepped out of the barracks and stood for a moment watching the scene on the field before the hangars.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SEA DOGS GROWL Stan stepped out of the barracks and stood for a moment watching the scene on the field before the hangars.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Men worked around them or scurried to and from the hangars.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE SEA DOGS GROWL Stan stepped out of the barracks and stood for a moment watching the scene on the field before the hangars.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading A row of Defiants had been rolled out.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading A row of Defiants had been rolled out.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading THE SEA DOGS GROWL Stan stepped out of the barracks and stood for a moment watching the scene on the field before the hangars.
having the sense of smell
From this reading Stan scented action and a feeling of irritation filled him.
inflected form of “scurry” — to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading Men worked around them or scurried to and from the hangars.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE SEA DOGS GROWL Stan stepped out of the barracks and stood for a moment watching the scene on the field before the hangars.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SEA DOGS GROWL Stan stepped out of the barracks and stood for a moment watching the scene on the field before the hangars.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading THE SEA DOGS GROWL Stan stepped out of the barracks and stood for a moment watching the scene on the field before the hangars.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE SEA DOGS GROWL Stan stepped out of the barracks and stood for a moment watching the scene on the field before the hangars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEA DOGS GROWL Stan stepped out of the barracks and stood for a moment watching the scene on the field before the hangars.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Men worked around them or scurried to and from the hangars.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an uneasy feel about the scene.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Men worked around them or scurried to and from the hangars.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading There was an uneasy feel about the scene.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was an uneasy feel about the scene.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading THE SEA DOGS GROWL Stan stepped out of the barracks and stood for a moment watching the scene on the field before the hangars.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Men worked around them or scurried to and from the hangars.
Chapter 6 of A Yankee Flier with the R.A.F. by Rutherford G. (Rutherford George) Montgomery holds 323 sentences, grouped into 65 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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