Chapter 8 of 'Midst Arctic Perils is here in full — 118 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 8 of 'Midst Arctic Perils is here in full — 118 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
NECK OR NOTHING "You hold on," objected Guy. "Your hands are as raw as uncooked beefsteak. I'll have a shot at it. I saw how Hawke did the trick." Somewhat reluctantly Leslie gave way, at the same time cautioning Guy not to get caught by the blades of the propellers when the engine fired.
Chapter 8 of 'Midst Arctic Perils is here in full — 118 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a beef steak usually cooked by broiling
From this reading “"Your hands are as raw as uncooked beefsteak.”
plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading “Somewhat reluctantly Leslie gave way, at the same time cautioning Guy not to get caught by the blades of the propellers when the engine fired.”
-ing form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard
From this reading “Somewhat reluctantly Leslie gave way, at the same time cautioning Guy not to get caught by the blades of the propellers when the engine fired.”
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading “Somewhat reluctantly Leslie gave way, at the same time cautioning Guy not to get caught by the blades of the propellers when the engine fired.”
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading “NECK OR NOTHING "You hold on," objected Guy.”
plural of “propeller” — a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
From this reading “Somewhat reluctantly Leslie gave way, at the same time cautioning Guy not to get caught by the blades of the propellers when the engine fired.”
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading “"Your hands are as raw as uncooked beefsteak.”
with reluctance
From this reading “Somewhat reluctantly Leslie gave way, at the same time cautioning Guy not to get caught by the blades of the propellers when the engine fired.”
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In this reading “Somewhat reluctantly Leslie gave way, at the same time cautioning Guy not to get caught by the blades of the propellers when the engine fired.”
move in order to make room for someone for something
In this reading “Somewhat reluctantly Leslie gave way, at the same time cautioning Guy not to get caught by the blades of the propellers when the engine fired.”
hold firmly
In this reading “NECK OR NOTHING "You hold on," objected Guy.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I'll have a shot at it.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Your hands are as raw as uncooked beefsteak.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Your hands are as raw as uncooked beefsteak.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I'll have a shot at it.
a beef steak usually cooked by broiling
From this reading "Your hands are as raw as uncooked beefsteak.
plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading Somewhat reluctantly Leslie gave way, at the same time cautioning Guy not to get caught by the blades of the propellers when the engine fired.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Somewhat reluctantly Leslie gave way, at the same time cautioning Guy not to get caught by the blades of the propellers when the engine fired.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Somewhat reluctantly Leslie gave way, at the same time cautioning Guy not to get caught by the blades of the propellers when the engine fired.
-ing form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard
From this reading Somewhat reluctantly Leslie gave way, at the same time cautioning Guy not to get caught by the blades of the propellers when the engine fired.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I saw how Hawke did the trick."
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Somewhat reluctantly Leslie gave way, at the same time cautioning Guy not to get caught by the blades of the propellers when the engine fired.
having lost your job
From this reading Somewhat reluctantly Leslie gave way, at the same time cautioning Guy not to get caught by the blades of the propellers when the engine fired.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Somewhat reluctantly Leslie gave way, at the same time cautioning Guy not to get caught by the blades of the propellers when the engine fired.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Somewhat reluctantly Leslie gave way, at the same time cautioning Guy not to get caught by the blades of the propellers when the engine fired.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading NECK OR NOTHING "You hold on," objected Guy.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Your hands are as raw as uncooked beefsteak.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I'll have a shot at it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I saw how Hawke did the trick."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading NECK OR NOTHING "You hold on," objected Guy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I saw how Hawke did the trick."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I saw how Hawke did the trick."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll have a shot at it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I'll have a shot at it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Somewhat reluctantly Leslie gave way, at the same time cautioning Guy not to get caught by the blades of the propellers when the engine fired.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading NECK OR NOTHING "You hold on," objected Guy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Somewhat reluctantly Leslie gave way, at the same time cautioning Guy not to get caught by the blades of the propellers when the engine fired.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading NECK OR NOTHING "You hold on," objected Guy.
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading NECK OR NOTHING "You hold on," objected Guy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Somewhat reluctantly Leslie gave way, at the same time cautioning Guy not to get caught by the blades of the propellers when the engine fired.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NECK OR NOTHING "You hold on," objected Guy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading NECK OR NOTHING "You hold on," objected Guy.
plural of “propeller” — a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
From this reading Somewhat reluctantly Leslie gave way, at the same time cautioning Guy not to get caught by the blades of the propellers when the engine fired.
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading "Your hands are as raw as uncooked beefsteak.
with reluctance
From this reading Somewhat reluctantly Leslie gave way, at the same time cautioning Guy not to get caught by the blades of the propellers when the engine fired.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Somewhat reluctantly Leslie gave way, at the same time cautioning Guy not to get caught by the blades of the propellers when the engine fired.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw how Hawke did the trick."
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading I'll have a shot at it.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Somewhat reluctantly Leslie gave way, at the same time cautioning Guy not to get caught by the blades of the propellers when the engine fired.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I saw how Hawke did the trick."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Somewhat reluctantly Leslie gave way, at the same time cautioning Guy not to get caught by the blades of the propellers when the engine fired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Somewhat reluctantly Leslie gave way, at the same time cautioning Guy not to get caught by the blades of the propellers when the engine fired.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading I saw how Hawke did the trick."
not cooked
From this reading "Your hands are as raw as uncooked beefsteak.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Somewhat reluctantly Leslie gave way, at the same time cautioning Guy not to get caught by the blades of the propellers when the engine fired.
at the time that
From this reading Somewhat reluctantly Leslie gave way, at the same time cautioning Guy not to get caught by the blades of the propellers when the engine fired.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading NECK OR NOTHING "You hold on," objected Guy.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your hands are as raw as uncooked beefsteak.
Chapter 8 of 'Midst Arctic Perils by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman holds 118 sentences, grouped into 24 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.
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