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Chapter 12 of The Boy Allies at Jutland is here in full — 150 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PREPARING FOR BATTLE "Eleven o'clock!" Jack returned his watch to his pocket. "Not much time to gather the fleet together," he said quietly to Frank. "No," was his chum's reply, "but you can rest assured that all can be done will be done." Captain Raleigh, upon the bridge, had issued orders swiftly.
Chapter 12 of The Boy Allies at Jutland is here in full — 150 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading “"No," was his chum's reply, "but you can rest assured that all can be done will be done."”
being one more than ten
From this reading “PREPARING FOR BATTLE "Eleven o'clock!"”
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading “"Not much time to gather the fleet together," he said quietly to Frank.”
assemble or get together
From this reading “"Not much time to gather the fleet together," he said quietly to Frank.”
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading “Captain Raleigh, upon the bridge, had issued orders swiftly.”
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading “PREPARING FOR BATTLE "Eleven o'clock!"”
English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618)
From this reading “Captain Raleigh, upon the bridge, had issued orders swiftly.”
in a swift manner
From this reading “Captain Raleigh, upon the bridge, had issued orders swiftly.”
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(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 "No," was his chum's reply, "but you can rest assured that all can be done will be done."
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading "No," was his chum's reply, "but you can rest assured that all can be done will be done."
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading PREPARING FOR BATTLE "Eleven o'clock!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "No," was his chum's reply, "but you can rest assured that all can be done will be done."
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Captain Raleigh, upon the bridge, had issued orders swiftly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "No," was his chum's reply, "but you can rest assured that all can be done will be done."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "No," was his chum's reply, "but you can rest assured that all can be done will be done."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Raleigh, upon the bridge, had issued orders swiftly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No," was his chum's reply, "but you can rest assured that all can be done will be done."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "No," was his chum's reply, "but you can rest assured that all can be done will be done."
being one more than ten
From this reading PREPARING FOR BATTLE "Eleven o'clock!"
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading "Not much time to gather the fleet together," he said quietly to Frank.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PREPARING FOR BATTLE "Eleven o'clock!"
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Not much time to gather the fleet together," he said quietly to Frank.
assemble or get together
From this reading "Not much time to gather the fleet together," he said quietly to Frank.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Captain Raleigh, upon the bridge, had issued orders swiftly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Not much time to gather the fleet together," he said quietly to Frank.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack returned his watch to his pocket.
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Captain Raleigh, upon the bridge, had issued orders swiftly.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack returned his watch to his pocket.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Not much time to gather the fleet together," he said quietly to Frank.
not any; not one
From this reading "No," was his chum's reply, "but you can rest assured that all can be done will be done."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not much time to gather the fleet together," he said quietly to Frank.
according to the clock
From this reading PREPARING FOR BATTLE "Eleven o'clock!"
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Captain Raleigh, upon the bridge, had issued orders swiftly.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Jack returned his watch to his pocket.
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading PREPARING FOR BATTLE "Eleven o'clock!"
with low volume
From this reading "Not much time to gather the fleet together," he said quietly to Frank.
English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618)
From this reading Captain Raleigh, upon the bridge, had issued orders swiftly.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "No," was his chum's reply, "but you can rest assured that all can be done will be done."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "No," was his chum's reply, "but you can rest assured that all can be done will be done."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Jack returned his watch to his pocket.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Not much time to gather the fleet together," he said quietly to Frank.
in a swift manner
From this reading Captain Raleigh, upon the bridge, had issued orders swiftly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "No," was his chum's reply, "but you can rest assured that all can be done will be done."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Not much time to gather the fleet together," he said quietly to Frank.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Not much time to gather the fleet together," he said quietly to Frank.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack returned his watch to his pocket.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Not much time to gather the fleet together," he said quietly to Frank.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Captain Raleigh, upon the bridge, had issued orders swiftly.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No," was his chum's reply, "but you can rest assured that all can be done will be done."
look attentively
From this reading Jack returned his watch to his pocket.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "No," was his chum's reply, "but you can rest assured that all can be done will be done."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "No," was his chum's reply, "but you can rest assured that all can be done will be done."
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