Chapter 9 of Dick Donnelly of the Paratroops is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 9 of Dick Donnelly of the Paratroops is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Yes, Dick’s right,” Scotti agreed. “That dam operation is one that can’t be rushed. If everything goes well you can be through in half an hour, yes. But what if there’s a slip-up? What if that other colonel appears in the midst of things, for instance?
Chapter 9 of Dick Donnelly of the Paratroops is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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united by being of the same opinion
From this reading ““Yes, Dick’s right,” Scotti agreed.”
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “What if that other colonel appears in the midst of things, for instance?”
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading ““That dam operation is one that can’t be rushed.”
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
an occurrence of something
From this reading “What if that other colonel appears in the midst of things, for instance?”
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading “What if that other colonel appears in the midst of things, for instance?”
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading ““That dam operation is one that can’t be rushed.”
done under pressure
From this reading ““That dam operation is one that can’t be rushed.”
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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as an example
In this reading “What if that other colonel appears in the midst of things, for instance?”
the middle or central part or point
In this reading “What if that other colonel appears in the midst of things, for instance?”
In this reading “What if that other colonel appears in the midst of things, for instance?”
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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 But what if there’s a slip-up?
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading “Yes, Dick’s right,” Scotti agreed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If everything goes well you can be through in half an hour, yes.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading What if that other colonel appears in the midst of things, for instance?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “That dam operation is one that can’t be rushed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what if there’s a slip-up?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If everything goes well you can be through in half an hour, yes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “That dam operation is one that can’t be rushed.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading What if that other colonel appears in the midst of things, for instance?
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading “That dam operation is one that can’t be rushed.
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading “Yes, Dick’s right,” Scotti agreed.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading If everything goes well you can be through in half an hour, yes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What if that other colonel appears in the midst of things, for instance?
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading If everything goes well you can be through in half an hour, yes.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading If everything goes well you can be through in half an hour, yes.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading If everything goes well you can be through in half an hour, yes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If everything goes well you can be through in half an hour, yes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If everything goes well you can be through in half an hour, yes.
an occurrence of something
From this reading What if that other colonel appears in the midst of things, for instance?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “That dam operation is one that can’t be rushed.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading What if that other colonel appears in the midst of things, for instance?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What if that other colonel appears in the midst of things, for instance?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “That dam operation is one that can’t be rushed.
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading “That dam operation is one that can’t be rushed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading What if that other colonel appears in the midst of things, for instance?
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Yes, Dick’s right,” Scotti agreed.
done under pressure
From this reading “That dam operation is one that can’t be rushed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes, Dick’s right,” Scotti agreed.
a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc.
From this reading But what if there’s a slip-up?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That dam operation is one that can’t be rushed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What if that other colonel appears in the midst of things, for instance?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But what if there’s a slip-up?
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading What if that other colonel appears in the midst of things, for instance?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading If everything goes well you can be through in half an hour, yes.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading If everything goes well you can be through in half an hour, yes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what if there’s a slip-up?
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, Dick’s right,” Scotti agreed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If everything goes well you can be through in half an hour, yes.
Chapter 9 of Dick Donnelly of the Paratroops by Marshall McClintock holds 401 sentences, grouped into 81 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 401 sentences of Dick Donnelly of the Paratroops, unabridged, divided into 81 reading sections.
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