Chapter 3 of Dave Dawson, Flight Lieutenant is here in full — 427 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of Dave Dawson, Flight Lieutenant is here in full — 427 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"You want me to do the talking, Markham, or would you rather?" he asked. The Squadron Leader instantly shook his head. "You, of course, sir," he said. "You naturally know all the details better than I do." "As you wish, then," Group Captain Ball grunted, and looked back at Dave and Freddy.
Chapter 3 of Dave Dawson, Flight Lieutenant is here in full — 427 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading “"As you wish, then," Group Captain Ball grunted, and looked back at Dave and Freddy.”
true confidential information
From this reading “"You naturally know all the details better than I do."”
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading “"As you wish, then," Group Captain Ball grunted, and looked back at Dave and Freddy.”
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading “"As you wish, then," Group Captain Ball grunted, and looked back at Dave and Freddy.”
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading “The Squadron Leader instantly shook his head.”
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading “The Squadron Leader instantly shook his head.”
as might be expected
From this reading “"You naturally know all the details better than I do."”
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading “The Squadron Leader instantly shook his head.”
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as might be expected
In this reading “"You, of course, sir," he said.”
look towards one's back
In this reading “"As you wish, then," Group Captain Ball grunted, and looked back at Dave and Freddy.”
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "You naturally know all the details better than I do."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "As you wish, then," Group Captain Ball grunted, and looked back at Dave and Freddy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As you wish, then," Group Captain Ball grunted, and looked back at Dave and Freddy.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "You want me to do the talking, Markham, or would you rather?" he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "As you wish, then," Group Captain Ball grunted, and looked back at Dave and Freddy.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "As you wish, then," Group Captain Ball grunted, and looked back at Dave and Freddy.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading "As you wish, then," Group Captain Ball grunted, and looked back at Dave and Freddy.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "You naturally know all the details better than I do."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "As you wish, then," Group Captain Ball grunted, and looked back at Dave and Freddy.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "You, of course, sir," he said.
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From this reading "As you wish, then," Group Captain Ball grunted, and looked back at Dave and Freddy.
true confidential information
From this reading "You naturally know all the details better than I do."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You want me to do the talking, Markham, or would you rather?" he asked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As you wish, then," Group Captain Ball grunted, and looked back at Dave and Freddy.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading "As you wish, then," Group Captain Ball grunted, and looked back at Dave and Freddy.
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading "As you wish, then," Group Captain Ball grunted, and looked back at Dave and Freddy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You want me to do the talking, Markham, or would you rather?" he asked.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The Squadron Leader instantly shook his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Squadron Leader instantly shook his head.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You naturally know all the details better than I do."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The Squadron Leader instantly shook his head.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You naturally know all the details better than I do."
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading The Squadron Leader instantly shook his head.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "As you wish, then," Group Captain Ball grunted, and looked back at Dave and Freddy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You want me to do the talking, Markham, or would you rather?" he asked.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You want me to do the talking, Markham, or would you rather?" he asked.
as might be expected
From this reading "You naturally know all the details better than I do."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You, of course, sir," he said.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "You want me to do the talking, Markham, or would you rather?" he asked.
on the contrary
From this reading "You want me to do the talking, Markham, or would you rather?" he asked.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You, of course, sir," he said.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading The Squadron Leader instantly shook his head.
term of address for a man
From this reading "You, of course, sir," he said.
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading The Squadron Leader instantly shook his head.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "You want me to do the talking, Markham, or would you rather?" he asked.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "You naturally know all the details better than I do."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You want me to do the talking, Markham, or would you rather?" he asked.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "As you wish, then," Group Captain Ball grunted, and looked back at Dave and Freddy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You want me to do the talking, Markham, or would you rather?" he asked.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "You want me to do the talking, Markham, or would you rather?" he asked.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "As you wish, then," Group Captain Ball grunted, and looked back at Dave and Freddy.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "You want me to do the talking, Markham, or would you rather?" he asked.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You want me to do the talking, Markham, or would you rather?" he asked.
Chapter 3 of Dave Dawson, Flight Lieutenant by Robert Sidney Bowen holds 427 sentences, grouped into 86 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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