Chapter 9 of Dave Darrin on the Asiatic Station is here in full — 6 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter IX
Chapter 9 of Dave Darrin on the Asiatic Station is here in full — 6 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Ensign Darrin’s desperate plan. The governor in terror. Old “Burnt-face” swoons. Dave tests the powder. “Fire the magazine when you think it is the only course left!” Darrin kisses his wife farewell.
Chapter 9 of Dave Darrin on the Asiatic Station is here in full — 6 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading “Ensign Darrin’s desperate plan.”
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading “Ensign Darrin’s desperate plan.”
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading “Darrin kisses his wife farewell.”
the head of a state government
From this reading “The governor in terror.”
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading “Darrin kisses his wife farewell.”
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading ““Fire the magazine when you think it is the only course left!””
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading “Dave tests the powder.”
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading “Dave tests the powder.”
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.
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From this reading Old “Burnt-face” swoons.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Fire the magazine when you think it is the only course left!”
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From this reading Darrin kisses his wife farewell.
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From this reading Ensign Darrin’s desperate plan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dave tests the powder.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Ensign Darrin’s desperate plan.
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading Ensign Darrin’s desperate plan.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Darrin kisses his wife farewell.
start firing a weapon
From this reading “Fire the magazine when you think it is the only course left!”
the head of a state government
From this reading The governor in terror.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Darrin kisses his wife farewell.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The governor in terror.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Fire the magazine when you think it is the only course left!”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Fire the magazine when you think it is the only course left!”
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Darrin kisses his wife farewell.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading “Fire the magazine when you think it is the only course left!”
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading “Fire the magazine when you think it is the only course left!”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old “Burnt-face” swoons.
and nothing more
From this reading “Fire the magazine when you think it is the only course left!”
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Ensign Darrin’s desperate plan.
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading Dave tests the powder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Old “Burnt-face” swoons.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The governor in terror.
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading Dave tests the powder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The governor in terror.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Fire the magazine when you think it is the only course left!”
at the time that
From this reading “Fire the magazine when you think it is the only course left!”
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Darrin kisses his wife farewell.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Fire the magazine when you think it is the only course left!”
Chapter 9 of Dave Darrin on the Asiatic Station by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock holds 6 sentences, grouped into 2 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.
Chapter 9 holds 6 sentences of Dave Darrin on the Asiatic Station, unabridged, divided into 2 reading sections.
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