Chapter 12 of Dave Dashaway the Young Aviator is here in full — 112 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of Dave Dashaway the Young Aviator is here in full — 112 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A NEW FRIEND “Why, who are you?” exclaimed Mr. King. Dave stood somewhat awed at being in the presence of the famous aeronaut for the first time. He was embarrassed at his own boldness. Yet he managed to blurt out: “I have been trying to get to you for two days.”
Chapter 12 of Dave Dashaway the Young Aviator is here in full — 112 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
From this reading “Dave stood somewhat awed at being in the presence of the famous aeronaut for the first time.”
utter impulsively
From this reading “Yet he managed to blurt out:”
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
From this reading “He was embarrassed at his own boldness.”
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading “He was embarrassed at his own boldness.”
widely known and esteemed
From this reading “Dave stood somewhat awed at being in the presence of the famous aeronaut for the first time.”
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading “Yet he managed to blurt out:”
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading “Dave stood somewhat awed at being in the presence of the famous aeronaut for the first time.”
to a small degree or extent
From this reading “Dave stood somewhat awed at being in the presence of the famous aeronaut for the first time.”
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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utter impulsively
In this reading “Yet he managed to blurt out:”
In this reading ““I have been trying to get to you for two days.””
In this reading “Dave stood somewhat awed at being in the presence of the famous aeronaut for the first time.”
In this reading “He was embarrassed at his own boldness.”
In this reading “A NEW FRIEND “Why, who are you?” exclaimed Mr. King.”
In this reading “Dave stood somewhat awed at being in the presence of the famous aeronaut for the first time.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW FRIEND “Why, who are you?” exclaimed Mr. King.
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading Dave stood somewhat awed at being in the presence of the famous aeronaut for the first time.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A NEW FRIEND “Why, who are you?” exclaimed Mr. King.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dave stood somewhat awed at being in the presence of the famous aeronaut for the first time.
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
From this reading Dave stood somewhat awed at being in the presence of the famous aeronaut for the first time.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I have been trying to get to you for two days.”
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Dave stood somewhat awed at being in the presence of the famous aeronaut for the first time.
utter impulsively
From this reading Yet he managed to blurt out:
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
From this reading He was embarrassed at his own boldness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dave stood somewhat awed at being in the presence of the famous aeronaut for the first time.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “I have been trying to get to you for two days.”
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading He was embarrassed at his own boldness.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading A NEW FRIEND “Why, who are you?” exclaimed Mr. King.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Dave stood somewhat awed at being in the presence of the famous aeronaut for the first time.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Dave stood somewhat awed at being in the presence of the famous aeronaut for the first time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dave stood somewhat awed at being in the presence of the famous aeronaut for the first time.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A NEW FRIEND “Why, who are you?” exclaimed Mr. King.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I have been trying to get to you for two days.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have been trying to get to you for two days.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was embarrassed at his own boldness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was embarrassed at his own boldness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have been trying to get to you for two days.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dave stood somewhat awed at being in the presence of the famous aeronaut for the first time.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A NEW FRIEND “Why, who are you?” exclaimed Mr. King.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Yet he managed to blurt out:
a form of address for a man
From this reading A NEW FRIEND “Why, who are you?” exclaimed Mr. King.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW FRIEND “Why, who are you?” exclaimed Mr. King.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dave stood somewhat awed at being in the presence of the famous aeronaut for the first time.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Yet he managed to blurt out:
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was embarrassed at his own boldness.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Dave stood somewhat awed at being in the presence of the famous aeronaut for the first time.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Dave stood somewhat awed at being in the presence of the famous aeronaut for the first time.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Dave stood somewhat awed at being in the presence of the famous aeronaut for the first time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dave stood somewhat awed at being in the presence of the famous aeronaut for the first time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Dave stood somewhat awed at being in the presence of the famous aeronaut for the first time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet he managed to blurt out:
hard to endure
From this reading “I have been trying to get to you for two days.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “I have been trying to get to you for two days.”
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was embarrassed at his own boldness.
which person or people
From this reading A NEW FRIEND “Why, who are you?” exclaimed Mr. King.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading A NEW FRIEND “Why, who are you?” exclaimed Mr. King.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet he managed to blurt out:
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A NEW FRIEND “Why, who are you?” exclaimed Mr. King.
Chapter 12 of Dave Dashaway the Young Aviator by Roy Rockwood holds 112 sentences, grouped into 23 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 12 holds 112 sentences of Dave Dashaway the Young Aviator, unabridged, divided into 23 reading sections.
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