Chapter 9 of Dave Dashaway and His Hydroplane is here in full — 94 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 9 of Dave Dashaway and His Hydroplane is here in full — 94 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
SOMETHING WRONG "What is it, Dave?" inquired Hiram, tracing a sudden seriousness in the manner of his comrade. Dave did not reply. With a thoughtful air he passed the telegram to Hiram. "Wonder what's up?" queried the latter. "I can't imagine," said Dave.
Chapter 9 of Dave Dashaway and His Hydroplane is here in full — 94 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/18 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “SOMETHING WRONG "What is it, Dave?" inquired Hiram, tracing a sudden seriousness in the manner of his comrade.”
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading “"I can't imagine," said Dave.”
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “SOMETHING WRONG "What is it, Dave?" inquired Hiram, tracing a sudden seriousness in the manner of his comrade.”
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading “"Wonder what's up?" queried the latter.”
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading “SOMETHING WRONG "What is it, Dave?" inquired Hiram, tracing a sudden seriousness in the manner of his comrade.”
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading “With a thoughtful air he passed the telegram to Hiram.”
having intellectual depth
From this reading “With a thoughtful air he passed the telegram to Hiram.”
the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline
From this reading “SOMETHING WRONG "What is it, Dave?" inquired Hiram, tracing a sudden seriousness in the manner of his comrade.”
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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 SOMETHING WRONG "What is it, Dave?" inquired Hiram, tracing a sudden seriousness in the manner of his comrade.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading With a thoughtful air he passed the telegram to Hiram.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't imagine," said Dave.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading SOMETHING WRONG "What is it, Dave?" inquired Hiram, tracing a sudden seriousness in the manner of his comrade.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOMETHING WRONG "What is it, Dave?" inquired Hiram, tracing a sudden seriousness in the manner of his comrade.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Dave did not reply.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With a thoughtful air he passed the telegram to Hiram.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOMETHING WRONG "What is it, Dave?" inquired Hiram, tracing a sudden seriousness in the manner of his comrade.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SOMETHING WRONG "What is it, Dave?" inquired Hiram, tracing a sudden seriousness in the manner of his comrade.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can't imagine," said Dave.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "I can't imagine," said Dave.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOMETHING WRONG "What is it, Dave?" inquired Hiram, tracing a sudden seriousness in the manner of his comrade.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading SOMETHING WRONG "What is it, Dave?" inquired Hiram, tracing a sudden seriousness in the manner of his comrade.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SOMETHING WRONG "What is it, Dave?" inquired Hiram, tracing a sudden seriousness in the manner of his comrade.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SOMETHING WRONG "What is it, Dave?" inquired Hiram, tracing a sudden seriousness in the manner of his comrade.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading "Wonder what's up?" queried the latter.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading SOMETHING WRONG "What is it, Dave?" inquired Hiram, tracing a sudden seriousness in the manner of his comrade.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dave did not reply.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOMETHING WRONG "What is it, Dave?" inquired Hiram, tracing a sudden seriousness in the manner of his comrade.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading With a thoughtful air he passed the telegram to Hiram.
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading "Wonder what's up?" queried the latter.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Dave did not reply.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I can't imagine," said Dave.
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading SOMETHING WRONG "What is it, Dave?" inquired Hiram, tracing a sudden seriousness in the manner of his comrade.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading SOMETHING WRONG "What is it, Dave?" inquired Hiram, tracing a sudden seriousness in the manner of his comrade.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading SOMETHING WRONG "What is it, Dave?" inquired Hiram, tracing a sudden seriousness in the manner of his comrade.
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading With a thoughtful air he passed the telegram to Hiram.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOMETHING WRONG "What is it, Dave?" inquired Hiram, tracing a sudden seriousness in the manner of his comrade.
having intellectual depth
From this reading With a thoughtful air he passed the telegram to Hiram.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With a thoughtful air he passed the telegram to Hiram.
the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline
From this reading SOMETHING WRONG "What is it, Dave?" inquired Hiram, tracing a sudden seriousness in the manner of his comrade.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Wonder what's up?" queried the latter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading SOMETHING WRONG "What is it, Dave?" inquired Hiram, tracing a sudden seriousness in the manner of his comrade.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wonder what's up?" queried the latter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a thoughtful air he passed the telegram to Hiram.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "Wonder what's up?" queried the latter.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading SOMETHING WRONG "What is it, Dave?" inquired Hiram, tracing a sudden seriousness in the manner of his comrade.
Chapter 9 of Dave Dashaway and His Hydroplane by Roy Rockwood holds 94 sentences, grouped into 19 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.
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