Chapter 25 of Ned, Bob and Jerry on the Firing Line is here in full — 109 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 25 of Ned, Bob and Jerry on the Firing Line is here in full — 109 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE BLACK BOX The three chums, standing in the wet and muddy trench, looked at one another as this significant remark was made. Bob either did not catch what was said, or did not understand, for he asked his companions: "What did he say?" "S. I. W.," repeated Jerry. "Self-inflicted wound," translated Ned.
Chapter 25 of Ned, Bob and Jerry on the Firing Line is here in full — 109 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading “THE BLACK BOX The three chums, standing in the wet and muddy trench, looked at one another as this significant remark was made.”
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading “"S. I. W.," repeated Jerry.”
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading “THE BLACK BOX The three chums, standing in the wet and muddy trench, looked at one another as this significant remark was made.”
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading “THE BLACK BOX The three chums, standing in the wet and muddy trench, looked at one another as this significant remark was made.”
important in effect or meaning
From this reading “THE BLACK BOX The three chums, standing in the wet and muddy trench, looked at one another as this significant remark was made.”
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading “"Self-inflicted wound," translated Ned.”
a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading “THE BLACK BOX The three chums, standing in the wet and muddy trench, looked at one another as this significant remark was made.”
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading “"Self-inflicted wound," translated Ned.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BLACK BOX The three chums, standing in the wet and muddy trench, looked at one another as this significant remark was made.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE BLACK BOX The three chums, standing in the wet and muddy trench, looked at one another as this significant remark was made.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE BLACK BOX The three chums, standing in the wet and muddy trench, looked at one another as this significant remark was made.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Bob either did not catch what was said, or did not understand, for he asked his companions:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BLACK BOX The three chums, standing in the wet and muddy trench, looked at one another as this significant remark was made.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading THE BLACK BOX The three chums, standing in the wet and muddy trench, looked at one another as this significant remark was made.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob either did not catch what was said, or did not understand, for he asked his companions:
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading THE BLACK BOX The three chums, standing in the wet and muddy trench, looked at one another as this significant remark was made.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Bob either did not catch what was said, or did not understand, for he asked his companions:
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading THE BLACK BOX The three chums, standing in the wet and muddy trench, looked at one another as this significant remark was made.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Bob either did not catch what was said, or did not understand, for he asked his companions:
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Bob either did not catch what was said, or did not understand, for he asked his companions:
one or the other of two
From this reading Bob either did not catch what was said, or did not understand, for he asked his companions:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bob either did not catch what was said, or did not understand, for he asked his companions:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bob either did not catch what was said, or did not understand, for he asked his companions:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bob either did not catch what was said, or did not understand, for he asked his companions:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "S. I. W.," repeated Jerry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BLACK BOX The three chums, standing in the wet and muddy trench, looked at one another as this significant remark was made.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading "S. I. W.," repeated Jerry.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE BLACK BOX The three chums, standing in the wet and muddy trench, looked at one another as this significant remark was made.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE BLACK BOX The three chums, standing in the wet and muddy trench, looked at one another as this significant remark was made.
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading THE BLACK BOX The three chums, standing in the wet and muddy trench, looked at one another as this significant remark was made.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Self-inflicted wound," translated Ned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bob either did not catch what was said, or did not understand, for he asked his companions:
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE BLACK BOX The three chums, standing in the wet and muddy trench, looked at one another as this significant remark was made.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Bob either did not catch what was said, or did not understand, for he asked his companions:
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading THE BLACK BOX The three chums, standing in the wet and muddy trench, looked at one another as this significant remark was made.
recurring again and again
From this reading "S. I. W.," repeated Jerry.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "S. I. W.," repeated Jerry.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Bob either did not catch what was said, or did not understand, for he asked his companions:
express in words
From this reading "What did he say?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Self-inflicted wound," translated Ned.
important in effect or meaning
From this reading THE BLACK BOX The three chums, standing in the wet and muddy trench, looked at one another as this significant remark was made.
having a supporting base
From this reading THE BLACK BOX The three chums, standing in the wet and muddy trench, looked at one another as this significant remark was made.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLACK BOX The three chums, standing in the wet and muddy trench, looked at one another as this significant remark was made.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE BLACK BOX The three chums, standing in the wet and muddy trench, looked at one another as this significant remark was made.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE BLACK BOX The three chums, standing in the wet and muddy trench, looked at one another as this significant remark was made.
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading "Self-inflicted wound," translated Ned.
a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading THE BLACK BOX The three chums, standing in the wet and muddy trench, looked at one another as this significant remark was made.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Bob either did not catch what was said, or did not understand, for he asked his companions:
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading "S. I. W.," repeated Jerry.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BLACK BOX The three chums, standing in the wet and muddy trench, looked at one another as this significant remark was made.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading THE BLACK BOX The three chums, standing in the wet and muddy trench, looked at one another as this significant remark was made.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Bob either did not catch what was said, or did not understand, for he asked his companions:
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading "Self-inflicted wound," translated Ned.
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