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Chapter 1 of Dastral of the Flying Corps is here in full — 89 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE PHANTOM AIRMAN DASTRAL OF THE FLYING CORPS DEVILLE McKEENE: THE EXPLOITS OF THE MYSTERY AIRMAN BLAKE OF THE MERCHANT SERVICE BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V 2 OSCAR DANBY, V.C. S.W. PARTRIDGE & CO. 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDOND, W.I. AUTHOR OF "BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V2," "THE TREASURE GALLEON," "OSCAR DANBY, V.C." ETC., ETC.
Chapter 1 of Dastral of the Flying Corps is here in full — 89 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading “THE PHANTOM AIRMAN DASTRAL OF THE FLYING CORPS DEVILLE McKEENE: THE EXPLOITS OF THE MYSTERY AIRMAN BLAKE OF THE MERCHANT SERVICE BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V 2 OSCAR DANBY, V.C.”
fasten with a buckle or buckles
From this reading “THE PHANTOM AIRMAN DASTRAL OF THE FLYING CORPS DEVILLE McKEENE: THE EXPLOITS OF THE MYSTERY AIRMAN BLAKE OF THE MERCHANT SERVICE BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V 2 OSCAR DANBY, V.C.”
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading “THE PHANTOM AIRMAN DASTRAL OF THE FLYING CORPS DEVILLE McKEENE: THE EXPLOITS OF THE MYSTERY AIRMAN BLAKE OF THE MERCHANT SERVICE BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V 2 OSCAR DANBY, V.C.”
a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V2," "THE TREASURE GALLEON," "OSCAR DANBY, V.C."”
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading “THE PHANTOM AIRMAN DASTRAL OF THE FLYING CORPS DEVILLE McKEENE: THE EXPLOITS OF THE MYSTERY AIRMAN BLAKE OF THE MERCHANT SERVICE BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V 2 OSCAR DANBY, V.C.”
flesh of either quail or grouse
From this reading “S.W. PARTRIDGE & CO.”
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading “THE PHANTOM AIRMAN DASTRAL OF THE FLYING CORPS DEVILLE McKEENE: THE EXPLOITS OF THE MYSTERY AIRMAN BLAKE OF THE MERCHANT SERVICE BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V 2 OSCAR DANBY, V.C.”
a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts
From this reading “4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDOND, W.I.”
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In this reading “THE PHANTOM AIRMAN DASTRAL OF THE FLYING CORPS DEVILLE McKEENE: THE EXPLOITS OF THE MYSTERY AIRMAN BLAKE OF THE MERCHANT SERVICE BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V 2 OSCAR DANBY, V.C.”
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From this reading THE PHANTOM AIRMAN DASTRAL OF THE FLYING CORPS DEVILLE McKEENE: THE EXPLOITS OF THE MYSTERY AIRMAN BLAKE OF THE MERCHANT SERVICE BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V 2 OSCAR DANBY, V.C.
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From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDOND, W.I.
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From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDOND, W.I.
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From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDOND, W.I.
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading THE PHANTOM AIRMAN DASTRAL OF THE FLYING CORPS DEVILLE McKEENE: THE EXPLOITS OF THE MYSTERY AIRMAN BLAKE OF THE MERCHANT SERVICE BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V 2 OSCAR DANBY, V.C.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V2," "THE TREASURE GALLEON," "OSCAR DANBY, V.C."
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading THE PHANTOM AIRMAN DASTRAL OF THE FLYING CORPS DEVILLE McKEENE: THE EXPLOITS OF THE MYSTERY AIRMAN BLAKE OF THE MERCHANT SERVICE BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V 2 OSCAR DANBY, V.C.
fasten with a buckle or buckles
From this reading THE PHANTOM AIRMAN DASTRAL OF THE FLYING CORPS DEVILLE McKEENE: THE EXPLOITS OF THE MYSTERY AIRMAN BLAKE OF THE MERCHANT SERVICE BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V 2 OSCAR DANBY, V.C.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading THE PHANTOM AIRMAN DASTRAL OF THE FLYING CORPS DEVILLE McKEENE: THE EXPLOITS OF THE MYSTERY AIRMAN BLAKE OF THE MERCHANT SERVICE BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V 2 OSCAR DANBY, V.C.
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading S.W. PARTRIDGE & CO.
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading THE PHANTOM AIRMAN DASTRAL OF THE FLYING CORPS DEVILLE McKEENE: THE EXPLOITS OF THE MYSTERY AIRMAN BLAKE OF THE MERCHANT SERVICE BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V 2 OSCAR DANBY, V.C.
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From this reading THE PHANTOM AIRMAN DASTRAL OF THE FLYING CORPS DEVILLE McKEENE: THE EXPLOITS OF THE MYSTERY AIRMAN BLAKE OF THE MERCHANT SERVICE BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V 2 OSCAR DANBY, V.C.
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From this reading THE PHANTOM AIRMAN DASTRAL OF THE FLYING CORPS DEVILLE McKEENE: THE EXPLOITS OF THE MYSTERY AIRMAN BLAKE OF THE MERCHANT SERVICE BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V 2 OSCAR DANBY, V.C.
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From this reading THE PHANTOM AIRMAN DASTRAL OF THE FLYING CORPS DEVILLE McKEENE: THE EXPLOITS OF THE MYSTERY AIRMAN BLAKE OF THE MERCHANT SERVICE BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V 2 OSCAR DANBY, V.C.
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From this reading ETC., ETC.
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading THE PHANTOM AIRMAN DASTRAL OF THE FLYING CORPS DEVILLE McKEENE: THE EXPLOITS OF THE MYSTERY AIRMAN BLAKE OF THE MERCHANT SERVICE BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V 2 OSCAR DANBY, V.C.
moving swiftly
From this reading THE PHANTOM AIRMAN DASTRAL OF THE FLYING CORPS DEVILLE McKEENE: THE EXPLOITS OF THE MYSTERY AIRMAN BLAKE OF THE MERCHANT SERVICE BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V 2 OSCAR DANBY, V.C.
a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries
From this reading AUTHOR OF "BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V2," "THE TREASURE GALLEON," "OSCAR DANBY, V.C."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDOND, W.I.
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From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDOND, W.I.
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From this reading THE PHANTOM AIRMAN DASTRAL OF THE FLYING CORPS DEVILLE McKEENE: THE EXPLOITS OF THE MYSTERY AIRMAN BLAKE OF THE MERCHANT SERVICE BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V 2 OSCAR DANBY, V.C.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading THE PHANTOM AIRMAN DASTRAL OF THE FLYING CORPS DEVILLE McKEENE: THE EXPLOITS OF THE MYSTERY AIRMAN BLAKE OF THE MERCHANT SERVICE BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V 2 OSCAR DANBY, V.C.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE PHANTOM AIRMAN DASTRAL OF THE FLYING CORPS DEVILLE McKEENE: THE EXPLOITS OF THE MYSTERY AIRMAN BLAKE OF THE MERCHANT SERVICE BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V 2 OSCAR DANBY, V.C.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PHANTOM AIRMAN DASTRAL OF THE FLYING CORPS DEVILLE McKEENE: THE EXPLOITS OF THE MYSTERY AIRMAN BLAKE OF THE MERCHANT SERVICE BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V 2 OSCAR DANBY, V.C.
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading THE PHANTOM AIRMAN DASTRAL OF THE FLYING CORPS DEVILLE McKEENE: THE EXPLOITS OF THE MYSTERY AIRMAN BLAKE OF THE MERCHANT SERVICE BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V 2 OSCAR DANBY, V.C.
flesh of either quail or grouse
From this reading S.W. PARTRIDGE & CO.
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading THE PHANTOM AIRMAN DASTRAL OF THE FLYING CORPS DEVILLE McKEENE: THE EXPLOITS OF THE MYSTERY AIRMAN BLAKE OF THE MERCHANT SERVICE BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V 2 OSCAR DANBY, V.C.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading S.W. PARTRIDGE & CO.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading THE PHANTOM AIRMAN DASTRAL OF THE FLYING CORPS DEVILLE McKEENE: THE EXPLOITS OF THE MYSTERY AIRMAN BLAKE OF THE MERCHANT SERVICE BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V 2 OSCAR DANBY, V.C.
a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDOND, W.I.
make square
From this reading 4, 5 & 6, SOHO SQUARE, LONDOND, W.I.
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading THE PHANTOM AIRMAN DASTRAL OF THE FLYING CORPS DEVILLE McKEENE: THE EXPLOITS OF THE MYSTERY AIRMAN BLAKE OF THE MERCHANT SERVICE BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V 2 OSCAR DANBY, V.C.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PHANTOM AIRMAN DASTRAL OF THE FLYING CORPS DEVILLE McKEENE: THE EXPLOITS OF THE MYSTERY AIRMAN BLAKE OF THE MERCHANT SERVICE BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V 2 OSCAR DANBY, V.C.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading AUTHOR OF "BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V2," "THE TREASURE GALLEON," "OSCAR DANBY, V.C."
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading THE PHANTOM AIRMAN DASTRAL OF THE FLYING CORPS DEVILLE McKEENE: THE EXPLOITS OF THE MYSTERY AIRMAN BLAKE OF THE MERCHANT SERVICE BUCKLE OF SUBMARINE V 2 OSCAR DANBY, V.C.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading S.W. PARTRIDGE & CO.
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