Chapter 5 of Fighting in Cuban Waters is here in full — 178 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of Fighting in Cuban Waters is here in full — 178 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ON THE WAY TO THE "BROOKLYN" "Oh, what luck!" "What is the matter now?"' "My order for a railroad ticket from Boston to Fortress Monroe is gone!" "Is that true? Perhaps Deck Mumpers cleaned you out after he struck you down," suggested the sergeant, quickly.
Chapter 5 of Fighting in Cuban Waters is here in full — 178 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading “"My order for a railroad ticket from Boston to Fortress Monroe is gone!"”
a borough of New York City
From this reading “ON THE WAY TO THE "BROOKLYN" "Oh, what luck!"”
past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
From this reading “Perhaps Deck Mumpers cleaned you out after he struck you down," suggested the sergeant, quickly.”
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading “"My order for a railroad ticket from Boston to Fortress Monroe is gone!"”
United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)
From this reading “"My order for a railroad ticket from Boston to Fortress Monroe is gone!"”
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading “"My order for a railroad ticket from Boston to Fortress Monroe is gone!"”
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading “Perhaps Deck Mumpers cleaned you out after he struck you down," suggested the sergeant, quickly.”
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading “"My order for a railroad ticket from Boston to Fortress Monroe is gone!"”
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a ticket good for a ride on a railroad train
In this reading “"My order for a railroad ticket from Boston to Fortress Monroe is gone!"”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 "My order for a railroad ticket from Boston to Fortress Monroe is gone!"
later than; following
From this reading Perhaps Deck Mumpers cleaned you out after he struck you down," suggested the sergeant, quickly.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading "My order for a railroad ticket from Boston to Fortress Monroe is gone!"
a borough of New York City
From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "BROOKLYN" "Oh, what luck!"
past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
From this reading Perhaps Deck Mumpers cleaned you out after he struck you down," suggested the sergeant, quickly.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Perhaps Deck Mumpers cleaned you out after he struck you down," suggested the sergeant, quickly.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Perhaps Deck Mumpers cleaned you out after he struck you down," suggested the sergeant, quickly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "My order for a railroad ticket from Boston to Fortress Monroe is gone!"
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading "My order for a railroad ticket from Boston to Fortress Monroe is gone!"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "My order for a railroad ticket from Boston to Fortress Monroe is gone!"
destroyed or killed
From this reading "My order for a railroad ticket from Boston to Fortress Monroe is gone!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps Deck Mumpers cleaned you out after he struck you down," suggested the sergeant, quickly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is the matter now?"'
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "BROOKLYN" "Oh, what luck!"
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What is the matter now?"'
United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)
From this reading "My order for a railroad ticket from Boston to Fortress Monroe is gone!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perhaps Deck Mumpers cleaned you out after he struck you down," suggested the sergeant, quickly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My order for a railroad ticket from Boston to Fortress Monroe is gone!"
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "What is the matter now?"'
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "BROOKLYN" "Oh, what luck!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "BROOKLYN" "Oh, what luck!"
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "My order for a railroad ticket from Boston to Fortress Monroe is gone!"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Perhaps Deck Mumpers cleaned you out after he struck you down," suggested the sergeant, quickly.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps Deck Mumpers cleaned you out after he struck you down," suggested the sergeant, quickly.
with speed
From this reading Perhaps Deck Mumpers cleaned you out after he struck you down," suggested the sergeant, quickly.
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading "My order for a railroad ticket from Boston to Fortress Monroe is gone!"
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading Perhaps Deck Mumpers cleaned you out after he struck you down," suggested the sergeant, quickly.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Perhaps Deck Mumpers cleaned you out after he struck you down," suggested the sergeant, quickly.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Perhaps Deck Mumpers cleaned you out after he struck you down," suggested the sergeant, quickly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Is that true?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "BROOKLYN" "Oh, what luck!"
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading "My order for a railroad ticket from Boston to Fortress Monroe is gone!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "BROOKLYN" "Oh, what luck!"
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Is that true?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "BROOKLYN" "Oh, what luck!"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "BROOKLYN" "Oh, what luck!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Perhaps Deck Mumpers cleaned you out after he struck you down," suggested the sergeant, quickly.
Chapter 5 of Fighting in Cuban Waters by Edward Stratemeyer holds 178 sentences, grouped into 36 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 5 holds 178 sentences of Fighting in Cuban Waters, unabridged, divided into 36 reading sections.
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