Chapter 10 of Dave Dawson with the Commandos is here in full — 418 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 10 of Dave Dawson with the Commandos is here in full — 418 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Right-o, Dave!" he said, and advanced on the two Germans. "Take von Gault, Dave. I'll handle the other. Up, you two! Time to move.
Chapter 10 of Dave Dawson with the Commandos is here in full — 418 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/83 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading “"Right-o, Dave!" he said, and advanced on the two Germans.”
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading “"Right-o, Dave!" he said, and advanced on the two Germans.”
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading “I'll handle the other.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Time to move.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “"Right-o, Dave!" he said, and advanced on the two Germans.”
carry out
From this reading “"Take von Gault, Dave.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Time to move.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “"Right-o, Dave!" he said, and advanced on the two Germans.”
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farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading "Right-o, Dave!" he said, and advanced on the two Germans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Right-o, Dave!" he said, and advanced on the two Germans.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Right-o, Dave!" he said, and advanced on the two Germans.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Take von Gault, Dave.
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading "Right-o, Dave!" he said, and advanced on the two Germans.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading I'll handle the other.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Right-o, Dave!" he said, and advanced on the two Germans.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll handle the other.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Time to move.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Right-o, Dave!" he said, and advanced on the two Germans.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I'll handle the other.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Right-o, Dave!" he said, and advanced on the two Germans.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Right-o, Dave!" he said, and advanced on the two Germans.
carry out
From this reading "Take von Gault, Dave.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Right-o, Dave!" he said, and advanced on the two Germans.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time to move.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Time to move.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Right-o, Dave!" he said, and advanced on the two Germans.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up, you two!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Take von Gault, Dave.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Up, you two!
Chapter 10 of Dave Dawson with the Commandos by Robert Sidney Bowen holds 418 sentences, grouped into 84 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 10 holds 418 sentences of Dave Dawson with the Commandos, unabridged, divided into 84 reading sections.
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