Chapter 14 of Radio Boys in the Flying Service is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 14 of Radio Boys in the Flying Service is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Aerial Scouting “I guess we’re all set,” said Phil, after giving one last twist to a turnbuckle. “The machine is in first class shape, and we ought to make the trip without any trouble. How is the radio outfit, Dick? Seem to be working all right?” “Fine as silk,” answered his friend.
Chapter 14 of Radio Boys in the Flying Service is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
From this reading “Aerial Scouting “I guess we’re all set,” said Phil, after giving one last twist to a turnbuckle.”
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading ““The machine is in first class shape, and we ought to make the trip without any trouble.”
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading “How is the radio outfit, Dick?”
medium for communication
From this reading “How is the radio outfit, Dick?”
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading “Aerial Scouting “I guess we’re all set,” said Phil, after giving one last twist to a turnbuckle.”
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading ““Fine as silk,” answered his friend.”
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading ““The machine is in first class shape, and we ought to make the trip without any trouble.”
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading “Aerial Scouting “I guess we’re all set,” said Phil, after giving one last twist to a turnbuckle.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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the highest rank in a classification
In this reading ““The machine is in first class shape, and we ought to make the trip without any trouble.”
In this reading ““The machine is in first class shape, and we ought to make the trip without any trouble.”
In this reading ““The machine is in first class shape, and we ought to make the trip without any trouble.”
In this reading “Aerial Scouting “I guess we’re all set,” said Phil, after giving one last twist to a turnbuckle.”
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 Aerial Scouting “I guess we’re all set,” said Phil, after giving one last twist to a turnbuckle.
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
From this reading Aerial Scouting “I guess we’re all set,” said Phil, after giving one last twist to a turnbuckle.
later than; following
From this reading Aerial Scouting “I guess we’re all set,” said Phil, after giving one last twist to a turnbuckle.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Aerial Scouting “I guess we’re all set,” said Phil, after giving one last twist to a turnbuckle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “The machine is in first class shape, and we ought to make the trip without any trouble.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Fine as silk,” answered his friend.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “The machine is in first class shape, and we ought to make the trip without any trouble.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Fine as silk,” answered his friend.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Seem to be working all right?”
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading “The machine is in first class shape, and we ought to make the trip without any trouble.
someone who is a detective
From this reading How is the radio outfit, Dick?
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “Fine as silk,” answered his friend.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “The machine is in first class shape, and we ought to make the trip without any trouble.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Fine as silk,” answered his friend.
the act of giving
From this reading Aerial Scouting “I guess we’re all set,” said Phil, after giving one last twist to a turnbuckle.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Aerial Scouting “I guess we’re all set,” said Phil, after giving one last twist to a turnbuckle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Fine as silk,” answered his friend.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How is the radio outfit, Dick?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Aerial Scouting “I guess we’re all set,” said Phil, after giving one last twist to a turnbuckle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “The machine is in first class shape, and we ought to make the trip without any trouble.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The machine is in first class shape, and we ought to make the trip without any trouble.
immediately past
From this reading Aerial Scouting “I guess we’re all set,” said Phil, after giving one last twist to a turnbuckle.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading “The machine is in first class shape, and we ought to make the trip without any trouble.
engage in
From this reading “The machine is in first class shape, and we ought to make the trip without any trouble.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Aerial Scouting “I guess we’re all set,” said Phil, after giving one last twist to a turnbuckle.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “The machine is in first class shape, and we ought to make the trip without any trouble.
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading How is the radio outfit, Dick?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aerial Scouting “I guess we’re all set,” said Phil, after giving one last twist to a turnbuckle.
medium for communication
From this reading How is the radio outfit, Dick?
precisely, exactly
From this reading Seem to be working all right?”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Aerial Scouting “I guess we’re all set,” said Phil, after giving one last twist to a turnbuckle.
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading Aerial Scouting “I guess we’re all set,” said Phil, after giving one last twist to a turnbuckle.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Seem to be working all right?”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Aerial Scouting “I guess we’re all set,” said Phil, after giving one last twist to a turnbuckle.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading “The machine is in first class shape, and we ought to make the trip without any trouble.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading “Fine as silk,” answered his friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The machine is in first class shape, and we ought to make the trip without any trouble.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aerial Scouting “I guess we’re all set,” said Phil, after giving one last twist to a turnbuckle.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading “The machine is in first class shape, and we ought to make the trip without any trouble.
a source of difficulty
From this reading “The machine is in first class shape, and we ought to make the trip without any trouble.
an oblong metal coupling with a swivel at one end and an internal thread at the other into which a threaded rod can be screwed in order to form a unit that can be adjusted for length or tension
From this reading Aerial Scouting “I guess we’re all set,” said Phil, after giving one last twist to a turnbuckle.
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading Aerial Scouting “I guess we’re all set,” said Phil, after giving one last twist to a turnbuckle.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “The machine is in first class shape, and we ought to make the trip without any trouble.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aerial Scouting “I guess we’re all set,” said Phil, after giving one last twist to a turnbuckle.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “The machine is in first class shape, and we ought to make the trip without any trouble.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Seem to be working all right?”
Chapter 14 of Radio Boys in the Flying Service by J. W. Duffield holds 86 sentences, grouped into 18 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 14 holds 86 sentences of Radio Boys in the Flying Service, unabridged, divided into 18 reading sections.
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