Chapter XXX of Dick Kent at Half-Way House, “Back from the Barracks,” is here in full — 151 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XXX of Dick Kent at Half-Way House, “Back from the Barracks,” is here in full — 151 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences. It has solved a great problem for me.” “What problem? I don’t understand. How have I helped you?”
Chapter XXX of Dick Kent at Half-Way House, “Back from the Barracks,” is here in full — 151 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading ““Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.”
United States rock singer (1943-1971)
From this reading ““Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.”
possessive form of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading “It has solved a great problem for me.””
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading ““Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.”
explained or answered
From this reading “It has solved a great problem for me.””
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading ““Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.”
On the present night.
From this reading ““Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.”
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In this reading ““Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.”
In this reading ““Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.”
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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 It has solved a great problem for me.”
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading “Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.
someone who is a detective
From this reading “Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don’t understand.
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading “Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It has solved a great problem for me.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It has solved a great problem for me.”
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has solved a great problem for me.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading How have I helped you?”
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading How have I helped you?”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading “Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has solved a great problem for me.”
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading “Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It has solved a great problem for me.”
United States rock singer (1943-1971)
From this reading “Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.
possessive form of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
From this reading “Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading It has solved a great problem for me.”
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading “Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.
explained or answered
From this reading It has solved a great problem for me.”
express in words
From this reading “Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading “Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.
On the present night.
From this reading “Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I don’t understand.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What problem?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Captain Morrison,” said Dick, shaking the pilot’s hand, “I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that I remained here tonight and listened to that interesting account of your experiences.
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