Chapter 12 of Boy Scouts in an Airship is here in full — 259 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of Boy Scouts in an Airship is here in full — 259 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed. "I want to reach an understanding with you," was the reply. "About what?" "About--well, about your errand here." "Oh!
Chapter 12 of Boy Scouts in an Airship is here in full — 259 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
From this reading “A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.”
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading “A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.”
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading “"About--well, about your errand here."”
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading “A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.”
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading “A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.”
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading “A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.”
(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms
From this reading “A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.”
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading “"I want to reach an understanding with you," was the reply.”
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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 A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading "About--well, about your errand here."
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "About--well, about your errand here."
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want to reach an understanding with you," was the reply.
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh!
the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "I want to reach an understanding with you," was the reply.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "I want to reach an understanding with you," was the reply.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
not in physical motion
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I want to reach an understanding with you," was the reply.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading "I want to reach an understanding with you," was the reply.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "About--well, about your errand here."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I want to reach an understanding with you," was the reply.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A BRIBE OF HALF A MILLION "What do you want to talk about?" asked Ned, as Thomas Q. Collins advanced a step, both hands still high above his head, as an indication that he was unarmed.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "About--well, about your errand here."
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