Chapter 5 of Frank Reade Jr. and His Engine of the Clouds is here in full — 147 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of Frank Reade Jr. and His Engine of the Clouds is here in full — 147 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
FOUND AND LOST. “Steamer ahoy!” shouted Frank. “Ahoy! What’s that?” was the reply. “This?
Chapter 5 of Frank Reade Jr. and His Engine of the Clouds is here in full — 147 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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set up or found
From this reading “FOUND AND LOST.”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading ““Steamer ahoy!” shouted Frank.”
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading “FOUND AND LOST.”
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “What’s that?” was the reply.”
in a vehement outcry
From this reading ““Steamer ahoy!” shouted Frank.”
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading ““Steamer ahoy!” shouted Frank.”
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From this reading “Steamer ahoy!” shouted Frank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOUND AND LOST.
set up or found
From this reading FOUND AND LOST.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “Steamer ahoy!” shouted Frank.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading FOUND AND LOST.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading What’s that?” was the reply.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “Steamer ahoy!” shouted Frank.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading “Steamer ahoy!” shouted Frank.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What’s that?” was the reply.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What’s that?” was the reply.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This?
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What’s that?” was the reply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What’s that?” was the reply.
Chapter 5 of Frank Reade Jr. and His Engine of the Clouds by Luis Senarens holds 147 sentences, grouped into 30 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 147 sentences of Frank Reade Jr. and His Engine of the Clouds, unabridged, divided into 30 reading sections.
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