Chapter 4 of Air Service Boys Over the Rhine is here in full — 101 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of Air Service Boys Over the Rhine is here in full — 101 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
SUSPICIONS Tom Raymond started across the field toward headquarters. Jack followed, but there was a strange look on the latter's face. "I don't see how you're going to Paris," remarked Jack, at length. "Do you mean we're to go in separate machines, or together?" "Oh, nothing like that!" exclaimed Tom.
Chapter 4 of Air Service Boys Over the Rhine is here in full — 101 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading “SUSPICIONS Tom Raymond started across the field toward headquarters.”
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading “SUSPICIONS Tom Raymond started across the field toward headquarters.”
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading “Jack followed, but there was a strange look on the latter's face.”
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading “"Do you mean we're to go in separate machines, or together?"”
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading “"I don't see how you're going to Paris," remarked Jack, at length.”
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “"I don't see how you're going to Paris," remarked Jack, at length.”
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading “"Do you mean we're to go in separate machines, or together?"”
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading “SUSPICIONS Tom Raymond started across the field toward headquarters.”
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 a lengthy or prolix manner
In this reading “"I don't see how you're going to Paris," remarked Jack, at length.”
In this reading “SUSPICIONS Tom Raymond started across the field toward headquarters.”
In this reading “SUSPICIONS Tom Raymond started across the field toward headquarters.”
observe with attention
In this reading “Jack followed, but there was a strange look on the latter's face.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 Jack followed, but there was a strange look on the latter's face.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading SUSPICIONS Tom Raymond started across the field toward headquarters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I don't see how you're going to Paris," remarked Jack, at length.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jack followed, but there was a strange look on the latter's face.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you mean we're to go in separate machines, or together?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't see how you're going to Paris," remarked Jack, at length.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Oh, nothing like that!" exclaimed Tom.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Jack followed, but there was a strange look on the latter's face.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading SUSPICIONS Tom Raymond started across the field toward headquarters.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Jack followed, but there was a strange look on the latter's face.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Do you mean we're to go in separate machines, or together?"
the act of departing
From this reading "I don't see how you're going to Paris," remarked Jack, at length.
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading SUSPICIONS Tom Raymond started across the field toward headquarters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't see how you're going to Paris," remarked Jack, at length.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't see how you're going to Paris," remarked Jack, at length.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Do you mean we're to go in separate machines, or together?"
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack followed, but there was a strange look on the latter's face.
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading Jack followed, but there was a strange look on the latter's face.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading "I don't see how you're going to Paris," remarked Jack, at length.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Oh, nothing like that!" exclaimed Tom.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Jack followed, but there was a strange look on the latter's face.
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading "Do you mean we're to go in separate machines, or together?"
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Do you mean we're to go in separate machines, or together?"
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Oh, nothing like that!" exclaimed Tom.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, nothing like that!" exclaimed Tom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jack followed, but there was a strange look on the latter's face.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Do you mean we're to go in separate machines, or together?"
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading "I don't see how you're going to Paris," remarked Jack, at length.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SUSPICIONS Tom Raymond started across the field toward headquarters.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I don't see how you're going to Paris," remarked Jack, at length.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I don't see how you're going to Paris," remarked Jack, at length.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading "Do you mean we're to go in separate machines, or together?"
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading SUSPICIONS Tom Raymond started across the field toward headquarters.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Jack followed, but there was a strange look on the latter's face.
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading SUSPICIONS Tom Raymond started across the field toward headquarters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Oh, nothing like that!" exclaimed Tom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUSPICIONS Tom Raymond started across the field toward headquarters.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Jack followed, but there was a strange look on the latter's face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I don't see how you're going to Paris," remarked Jack, at length.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Do you mean we're to go in separate machines, or together?"
male cat
From this reading SUSPICIONS Tom Raymond started across the field toward headquarters.
in the direction of
From this reading SUSPICIONS Tom Raymond started across the field toward headquarters.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack followed, but there was a strange look on the latter's face.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you mean we're to go in separate machines, or together?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you mean we're to go in separate machines, or together?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't see how you're going to Paris," remarked Jack, at length.
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