Chapter 14 of The Boy Allies in the Baltic is here in full — 180 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 14 of The Boy Allies in the Baltic is here in full — 180 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
FRANK TAKES A JOURNEY. "Whew!" Frank dropped his heavy coat on the bed and turned to Jack with a wry smile. Jack smiled back at him. "I recognize your feelings," he said.
Chapter 14 of The Boy Allies in the Baltic is here in full — 180 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading “Frank dropped his heavy coat on the bed and turned to Jack with a wry smile.”
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading “Frank dropped his heavy coat on the bed and turned to Jack with a wry smile.”
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading “"I recognize your feelings," he said.”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “FRANK TAKES A JOURNEY.”
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading “FRANK TAKES A JOURNEY.”
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading “"I recognize your feelings," he said.”
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading “FRANK TAKES A JOURNEY.”
humorously sarcastic or mocking
From this reading “Frank dropped his heavy coat on the bed and turned to Jack with a wry smile.”
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In this reading “Frank dropped his heavy coat on the bed and turned to Jack with a wry smile.”
In this reading “Frank dropped his heavy coat on the bed and turned to Jack with a wry smile.”
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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 FRANK TAKES A JOURNEY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frank dropped his heavy coat on the bed and turned to Jack with a wry smile.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jack smiled back at him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Jack smiled back at him.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Frank dropped his heavy coat on the bed and turned to Jack with a wry smile.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Frank dropped his heavy coat on the bed and turned to Jack with a wry smile.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Frank dropped his heavy coat on the bed and turned to Jack with a wry smile.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading "I recognize your feelings," he said.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading FRANK TAKES A JOURNEY.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I recognize your feelings," he said.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Frank dropped his heavy coat on the bed and turned to Jack with a wry smile.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jack smiled back at him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank dropped his heavy coat on the bed and turned to Jack with a wry smile.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I recognize your feelings," he said.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Frank dropped his heavy coat on the bed and turned to Jack with a wry smile.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading FRANK TAKES A JOURNEY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Frank dropped his heavy coat on the bed and turned to Jack with a wry smile.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading "I recognize your feelings," he said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I recognize your feelings," he said.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Frank dropped his heavy coat on the bed and turned to Jack with a wry smile.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Jack smiled back at him.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading FRANK TAKES A JOURNEY.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frank dropped his heavy coat on the bed and turned to Jack with a wry smile.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank dropped his heavy coat on the bed and turned to Jack with a wry smile.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Frank dropped his heavy coat on the bed and turned to Jack with a wry smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whew!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Frank dropped his heavy coat on the bed and turned to Jack with a wry smile.
humorously sarcastic or mocking
From this reading Frank dropped his heavy coat on the bed and turned to Jack with a wry smile.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I recognize your feelings," he said.
Chapter 14 of The Boy Allies in the Baltic by Clair W. (Clair Wallace) Hayes holds 180 sentences, grouped into 36 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 180 sentences of The Boy Allies in the Baltic, unabridged, divided into 36 reading sections.
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