Chapter 9 of Army Boys on German Soil is here in full — 107 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 9 of Army Boys on German Soil is here in full — 107 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
FROM THE SKY "More likely it's engine trouble of some kind," suggested Frank, gazing at the swooping airplane. "My, but he's a nifty driver! See how he handles that machine!" "Dick Lever himself couldn't do better," remarked Bart, as he watched the graceful curves described by the aviator in his descent. "Good old Dick!" observed Billy.
Chapter 9 of Army Boys on German Soil is here in full — 107 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading “FROM THE SKY "More likely it's engine trouble of some kind," suggested Frank, gazing at the swooping airplane.”
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading “"Dick Lever himself couldn't do better," remarked Bart, as he watched the graceful curves described by the aviator in his descent.”
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading “"Dick Lever himself couldn't do better," remarked Bart, as he watched the graceful curves described by the aviator in his descent.”
plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading “"Dick Lever himself couldn't do better," remarked Bart, as he watched the graceful curves described by the aviator in his descent.”
plural of “handle” — the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
From this reading “See how he handles that machine!"”
a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
From this reading “"Dick Lever himself couldn't do better," remarked Bart, as he watched the graceful curves described by the aviator in his descent.”
very good
From this reading “"My, but he's a nifty driver!”
-ing form of “swoop” — move down on as if in an attack
From this reading “FROM THE SKY "More likely it's engine trouble of some kind," suggested Frank, gazing at the swooping airplane.”
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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 "My, but he's a nifty driver!
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading FROM THE SKY "More likely it's engine trouble of some kind," suggested Frank, gazing at the swooping airplane.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Dick Lever himself couldn't do better," remarked Bart, as he watched the graceful curves described by the aviator in his descent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FROM THE SKY "More likely it's engine trouble of some kind," suggested Frank, gazing at the swooping airplane.
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading "Dick Lever himself couldn't do better," remarked Bart, as he watched the graceful curves described by the aviator in his descent.
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading "Dick Lever himself couldn't do better," remarked Bart, as he watched the graceful curves described by the aviator in his descent.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Dick Lever himself couldn't do better," remarked Bart, as he watched the graceful curves described by the aviator in his descent.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading "Good old Dick!" observed Billy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "My, but he's a nifty driver!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Dick Lever himself couldn't do better," remarked Bart, as he watched the graceful curves described by the aviator in his descent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dick Lever himself couldn't do better," remarked Bart, as he watched the graceful curves described by the aviator in his descent.
plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading "Dick Lever himself couldn't do better," remarked Bart, as he watched the graceful curves described by the aviator in his descent.
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading "Dick Lever himself couldn't do better," remarked Bart, as he watched the graceful curves described by the aviator in his descent.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading "Dick Lever himself couldn't do better," remarked Bart, as he watched the graceful curves described by the aviator in his descent.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "Dick Lever himself couldn't do better," remarked Bart, as he watched the graceful curves described by the aviator in his descent.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Dick Lever himself couldn't do better," remarked Bart, as he watched the graceful curves described by the aviator in his descent.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading "My, but he's a nifty driver!
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading FROM THE SKY "More likely it's engine trouble of some kind," suggested Frank, gazing at the swooping airplane.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading FROM THE SKY "More likely it's engine trouble of some kind," suggested Frank, gazing at the swooping airplane.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM THE SKY "More likely it's engine trouble of some kind," suggested Frank, gazing at the swooping airplane.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading FROM THE SKY "More likely it's engine trouble of some kind," suggested Frank, gazing at the swooping airplane.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good old Dick!" observed Billy.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading "Dick Lever himself couldn't do better," remarked Bart, as he watched the graceful curves described by the aviator in his descent.
plural of “handle” — the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
From this reading See how he handles that machine!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading See how he handles that machine!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My, but he's a nifty driver!
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Dick Lever himself couldn't do better," remarked Bart, as he watched the graceful curves described by the aviator in his descent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Dick Lever himself couldn't do better," remarked Bart, as he watched the graceful curves described by the aviator in his descent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading See how he handles that machine!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Dick Lever himself couldn't do better," remarked Bart, as he watched the graceful curves described by the aviator in his descent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FROM THE SKY "More likely it's engine trouble of some kind," suggested Frank, gazing at the swooping airplane.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading FROM THE SKY "More likely it's engine trouble of some kind," suggested Frank, gazing at the swooping airplane.
a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
From this reading "Dick Lever himself couldn't do better," remarked Bart, as he watched the graceful curves described by the aviator in his descent.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading FROM THE SKY "More likely it's engine trouble of some kind," suggested Frank, gazing at the swooping airplane.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading See how he handles that machine!"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading FROM THE SKY "More likely it's engine trouble of some kind," suggested Frank, gazing at the swooping airplane.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My, but he's a nifty driver!
very good
From this reading "My, but he's a nifty driver!
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Good old Dick!" observed Billy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FROM THE SKY "More likely it's engine trouble of some kind," suggested Frank, gazing at the swooping airplane.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Good old Dick!" observed Billy.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Dick Lever himself couldn't do better," remarked Bart, as he watched the graceful curves described by the aviator in his descent.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See how he handles that machine!"
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading FROM THE SKY "More likely it's engine trouble of some kind," suggested Frank, gazing at the swooping airplane.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading FROM THE SKY "More likely it's engine trouble of some kind," suggested Frank, gazing at the swooping airplane.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading FROM THE SKY "More likely it's engine trouble of some kind," suggested Frank, gazing at the swooping airplane.
-ing form of “swoop” — move down on as if in an attack
From this reading FROM THE SKY "More likely it's engine trouble of some kind," suggested Frank, gazing at the swooping airplane.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading See how he handles that machine!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM THE SKY "More likely it's engine trouble of some kind," suggested Frank, gazing at the swooping airplane.
a source of difficulty
From this reading FROM THE SKY "More likely it's engine trouble of some kind," suggested Frank, gazing at the swooping airplane.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading "Dick Lever himself couldn't do better," remarked Bart, as he watched the graceful curves described by the aviator in his descent.
Chapter 9 of Army Boys on German Soil by Homer Randall holds 107 sentences, grouped into 22 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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 9 holds 107 sentences of Army Boys on German Soil, unabridged, divided into 22 reading sections.
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