Chapter 24 of The Boy Allies at Verdun is here in full — 165 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 24 of The Boy Allies at Verdun is here in full — 165 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
IN GRAVE PERIL Chester's sigh of relief almost choked in his throat. But he determined to brave out the situation as well as he could. "No," exclaimed the man who had spoken, "this boy is no German!" Even the Crown Prince was surprised. "Not a German!" he exclaimed.
Chapter 24 of The Boy Allies at Verdun is here in full — 165 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading “But he determined to brave out the situation as well as he could.”
stopped up; clogged up
From this reading “IN GRAVE PERIL Chester's sigh of relief almost choked in his throat.”
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading “Even the Crown Prince was surprised.”
a person of German nationality
From this reading “"No," exclaimed the man who had spoken, "this boy is no German!"”
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading “IN GRAVE PERIL Chester's sigh of relief almost choked in his throat.”
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading “IN GRAVE PERIL Chester's sigh of relief almost choked in his throat.”
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “IN GRAVE PERIL Chester's sigh of relief almost choked in his throat.”
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading “IN GRAVE PERIL Chester's sigh of relief almost choked in his throat.”
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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 "Not a German!" he exclaimed.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading IN GRAVE PERIL Chester's sigh of relief almost choked in his throat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But he determined to brave out the situation as well as he could.
a youthful male person
From this reading "No," exclaimed the man who had spoken, "this boy is no German!"
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading But he determined to brave out the situation as well as he could.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he determined to brave out the situation as well as he could.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN GRAVE PERIL Chester's sigh of relief almost choked in his throat.
stopped up; clogged up
From this reading IN GRAVE PERIL Chester's sigh of relief almost choked in his throat.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But he determined to brave out the situation as well as he could.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Even the Crown Prince was surprised.
characterized by great determination
From this reading But he determined to brave out the situation as well as he could.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the Crown Prince was surprised.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "No," exclaimed the man who had spoken, "this boy is no German!"
a person of German nationality
From this reading "No," exclaimed the man who had spoken, "this boy is no German!"
death of a person
From this reading IN GRAVE PERIL Chester's sigh of relief almost choked in his throat.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "No," exclaimed the man who had spoken, "this boy is no German!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he determined to brave out the situation as well as he could.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN GRAVE PERIL Chester's sigh of relief almost choked in his throat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN GRAVE PERIL Chester's sigh of relief almost choked in his throat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No," exclaimed the man who had spoken, "this boy is no German!"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "No," exclaimed the man who had spoken, "this boy is no German!"
not any; not one
From this reading "No," exclaimed the man who had spoken, "this boy is no German!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not a German!" he exclaimed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN GRAVE PERIL Chester's sigh of relief almost choked in his throat.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But he determined to brave out the situation as well as he could.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading IN GRAVE PERIL Chester's sigh of relief almost choked in his throat.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Even the Crown Prince was surprised.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading IN GRAVE PERIL Chester's sigh of relief almost choked in his throat.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading IN GRAVE PERIL Chester's sigh of relief almost choked in his throat.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading But he determined to brave out the situation as well as he could.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading "No," exclaimed the man who had spoken, "this boy is no German!"
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Even the Crown Prince was surprised.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But he determined to brave out the situation as well as he could.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "No," exclaimed the man who had spoken, "this boy is no German!"
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading IN GRAVE PERIL Chester's sigh of relief almost choked in his throat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he determined to brave out the situation as well as he could.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even the Crown Prince was surprised.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But he determined to brave out the situation as well as he could.
which person or people
From this reading "No," exclaimed the man who had spoken, "this boy is no German!"
Chapter 24 of The Boy Allies at Verdun by Clair W. (Clair Wallace) Hayes holds 165 sentences, grouped into 33 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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