Chapter 15 of The Boy Allies Under the Sea is here in full — 154 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of The Boy Allies Under the Sea is here in full — 154 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PLOTTING. "Now," said Lord Hastings, "as soon as we have lost sight of our new friend, Von Rosten, we shall take a little trip to Ostend anyhow." "What for, sir?" asked Frank. "Oh, just to look about a little," was the reply. "We may be able to pick up a little useful information."
Chapter 15 of The Boy Allies Under the Sea is here in full — 154 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading “"Now," said Lord Hastings, "as soon as we have lost sight of our new friend, Von Rosten, we shall take a little trip to Ostend anyhow."”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “"What for, sir?" asked Frank.”
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading “"Now," said Lord Hastings, "as soon as we have lost sight of our new friend, Von Rosten, we shall take a little trip to Ostend anyhow."”
a message received and understood
From this reading “"We may be able to pick up a little useful information."”
select carefully from a group
From this reading “"We may be able to pick up a little useful information."”
inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal
From this reading “PLOTTING.”
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading “"Now," said Lord Hastings, "as soon as we have lost sight of our new friend, Von Rosten, we shall take a little trip to Ostend anyhow."”
being of use or service
From this reading “"We may be able to pick up a little useful information."”
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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 "Now," said Lord Hastings, "as soon as we have lost sight of our new friend, Von Rosten, we shall take a little trip to Ostend anyhow."
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "We may be able to pick up a little useful information."
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Oh, just to look about a little," was the reply.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading "Now," said Lord Hastings, "as soon as we have lost sight of our new friend, Von Rosten, we shall take a little trip to Ostend anyhow."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Now," said Lord Hastings, "as soon as we have lost sight of our new friend, Von Rosten, we shall take a little trip to Ostend anyhow."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What for, sir?" asked Frank.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "We may be able to pick up a little useful information."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What for, sir?" asked Frank.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "What for, sir?" asked Frank.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Now," said Lord Hastings, "as soon as we have lost sight of our new friend, Von Rosten, we shall take a little trip to Ostend anyhow."
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading "Now," said Lord Hastings, "as soon as we have lost sight of our new friend, Von Rosten, we shall take a little trip to Ostend anyhow."
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Now," said Lord Hastings, "as soon as we have lost sight of our new friend, Von Rosten, we shall take a little trip to Ostend anyhow."
a message received and understood
From this reading "We may be able to pick up a little useful information."
and nothing more
From this reading "Oh, just to look about a little," was the reply.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Now," said Lord Hastings, "as soon as we have lost sight of our new friend, Von Rosten, we shall take a little trip to Ostend anyhow."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Oh, just to look about a little," was the reply.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "Now," said Lord Hastings, "as soon as we have lost sight of our new friend, Von Rosten, we shall take a little trip to Ostend anyhow."
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Now," said Lord Hastings, "as soon as we have lost sight of our new friend, Von Rosten, we shall take a little trip to Ostend anyhow."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "We may be able to pick up a little useful information."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Now," said Lord Hastings, "as soon as we have lost sight of our new friend, Von Rosten, we shall take a little trip to Ostend anyhow."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now," said Lord Hastings, "as soon as we have lost sight of our new friend, Von Rosten, we shall take a little trip to Ostend anyhow."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Now," said Lord Hastings, "as soon as we have lost sight of our new friend, Von Rosten, we shall take a little trip to Ostend anyhow."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, just to look about a little," was the reply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now," said Lord Hastings, "as soon as we have lost sight of our new friend, Von Rosten, we shall take a little trip to Ostend anyhow."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Now," said Lord Hastings, "as soon as we have lost sight of our new friend, Von Rosten, we shall take a little trip to Ostend anyhow."
select carefully from a group
From this reading "We may be able to pick up a little useful information."
inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal
From this reading PLOTTING.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Oh, just to look about a little," was the reply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now," said Lord Hastings, "as soon as we have lost sight of our new friend, Von Rosten, we shall take a little trip to Ostend anyhow."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now," said Lord Hastings, "as soon as we have lost sight of our new friend, Von Rosten, we shall take a little trip to Ostend anyhow."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Now," said Lord Hastings, "as soon as we have lost sight of our new friend, Von Rosten, we shall take a little trip to Ostend anyhow."
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "Now," said Lord Hastings, "as soon as we have lost sight of our new friend, Von Rosten, we shall take a little trip to Ostend anyhow."
term of address for a man
From this reading "What for, sir?" asked Frank.
in the near future
From this reading "Now," said Lord Hastings, "as soon as we have lost sight of our new friend, Von Rosten, we shall take a little trip to Ostend anyhow."
carry out
From this reading "Now," said Lord Hastings, "as soon as we have lost sight of our new friend, Von Rosten, we shall take a little trip to Ostend anyhow."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Oh, just to look about a little," was the reply.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Now," said Lord Hastings, "as soon as we have lost sight of our new friend, Von Rosten, we shall take a little trip to Ostend anyhow."
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading "Now," said Lord Hastings, "as soon as we have lost sight of our new friend, Von Rosten, we shall take a little trip to Ostend anyhow."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "We may be able to pick up a little useful information."
being of use or service
From this reading "We may be able to pick up a little useful information."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now," said Lord Hastings, "as soon as we have lost sight of our new friend, Von Rosten, we shall take a little trip to Ostend anyhow."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, just to look about a little," was the reply.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Now," said Lord Hastings, "as soon as we have lost sight of our new friend, Von Rosten, we shall take a little trip to Ostend anyhow."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What for, sir?" asked Frank.
Chapter 15 of The Boy Allies Under the Sea by Clair W. (Clair Wallace) Hayes holds 154 sentences, grouped into 31 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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