Chapter 10 of The Boy Allies in the Trenches is here in full — 112 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 10 of The Boy Allies in the Trenches is here in full — 112 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ON THE AISNE. The prisoner was in a quandary. To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble. "Good evening, Captain," said the officer who had accosted him. "Are you going far?"
Chapter 10 of The Boy Allies in the Trenches is here in full — 112 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “accost” — speak to someone
From this reading “"Good evening, Captain," said the officer who had accosted him.”
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.”
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading “To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.”
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading “"Good evening, Captain," said the officer who had accosted him.”
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading “The prisoner was in a quandary.”
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading “The prisoner was in a quandary.”
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading “To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.”
a message informing of danger
From this reading “To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.”
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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 The prisoner was in a quandary.
past form of “accost” — speak to someone
From this reading "Good evening, Captain," said the officer who had accosted him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON THE AISNE.
in addition
From this reading To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you going far?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Good evening, Captain," said the officer who had accosted him.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Good evening, Captain," said the officer who had accosted him.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Are you going far?"
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.
the act of departing
From this reading "Are you going far?"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good evening, Captain," said the officer who had accosted him.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Good evening, Captain," said the officer who had accosted him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Good evening, Captain," said the officer who had accosted him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The prisoner was in a quandary.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "Good evening, Captain," said the officer who had accosted him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE AISNE.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The prisoner was in a quandary.
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading The prisoner was in a quandary.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Good evening, Captain," said the officer who had accosted him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE AISNE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.
a source of difficulty
From this reading To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.
a message informing of danger
From this reading To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The prisoner was in a quandary.
which person or people
From this reading "Good evening, Captain," said the officer who had accosted him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.
but in spite of that
From this reading To raise a cry of warning, he felt sure, would mean his instant death; and yet, should he remain silent if he was asked any questions concerning his companions he might also get into trouble.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you going far?"
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