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The Boy Allies Under the Sea

Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

Chapter 19 of The Boy Allies Under the Sea is here in full — 136 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Clair W. (Clair Wallace) Hayes • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE TRAP IS SET.
"Hastings!"
The exclamation was wrung from the lips of the astonished Admiral Fischer, in command of the naval forces operating about Dover.
"Right you are, Fischer," was Lord Hastings' smiling rejoinder, "though how you recognized me in all this German toggery is more than I can explain."
The admiral advanced and wrung Lord Hastings' hand.
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The Boy Allies Under the Sea

Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

Chapter 19 of The Boy Allies Under the Sea is here in full — 136 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/27 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
THE TRAP IS SET.
/ðə træp ɪz set/
Line 2
"Hastings!"
/ˈheɪstɪŋz/
Line 3
The exclamation was wrung from the lips of the astonished Admiral Fischer, in command of the naval forces operating about Dover.
/ðə ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən wɑːz rʌŋ frʌm ðə lɪps ʌv ðə əˈstɑːnɪʃt ˈædmərəl ˈfɪʃər ɪn kəˈmænd ʌv ðə ˈneɪvəl ˈfɔːrsɪz ˈɑːpəreɪtɪŋ əˈbaʊt ˈdoʊvər/
Line 4
"Right you are, Fischer," was Lord Hastings' smiling rejoinder, "though how you recognized me in all this German toggery is more than I can explain."
Line 5
The admiral advanced and wrung Lord Hastings' hand.
/ðə ˈædmərəl ədˈvænst ənd rʌŋ lɔːrd ˈheɪstɪŋz hænd/

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admiral noun US /ˈædmərəl/

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading “The exclamation was wrung from the lips of the astonished Admiral Fischer, in command of the naval forces operating about Dover.”

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Dover noun US /ˈdoʊvər/

the capital of the state of Delaware

From this reading “The exclamation was wrung from the lips of the astonished Admiral Fischer, in command of the naval forces operating about Dover.”

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Fischer noun US /ˈfɪʃər/

German chemist noted for his synthesis of hemin (1881-1945)

From this reading “The exclamation was wrung from the lips of the astonished Admiral Fischer, in command of the naval forces operating about Dover.”

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Hastings noun US /ˈheɪstɪŋz/

United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)

From this reading “"Hastings!"”

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naval adjective US /ˈneɪvəl/

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading “The exclamation was wrung from the lips of the astonished Admiral Fischer, in command of the naval forces operating about Dover.”

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operating adjective US /ˈɑːpəreɪtɪŋ/

involved in a kind of operation

From this reading “The exclamation was wrung from the lips of the astonished Admiral Fischer, in command of the naval forces operating about Dover.”

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rejoinder noun US /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/

a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

From this reading “"Right you are, Fischer," was Lord Hastings' smiling rejoinder, "though how you recognized me in all this German toggery is more than I can explain."”

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wrung verb US /rʌŋ/

inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape

From this reading “The exclamation was wrung from the lips of the astonished Admiral Fischer, in command of the naval forces operating about Dover.”

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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The exclamation was wrung from the lips of the astonished Admiral Fischer, in command of the naval forces operating about Dover.

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AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading The exclamation was wrung from the lips of the astonished Admiral Fischer, in command of the naval forces operating about Dover.

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advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading The admiral advanced and wrung Lord Hastings' hand.

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alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 "Right you are, Fischer," was Lord Hastings' smiling rejoinder, "though how you recognized me in all this German toggery is more than I can explain."

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The admiral advanced and wrung Lord Hastings' hand.

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Right you are, Fischer," was Lord Hastings' smiling rejoinder, "though how you recognized me in all this German toggery is more than I can explain."

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astonishedadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃt/

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading The exclamation was wrung from the lips of the astonished Admiral Fischer, in command of the naval forces operating about Dover.

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canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Right you are, Fischer," was Lord Hastings' smiling rejoinder, "though how you recognized me in all this German toggery is more than I can explain."

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commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading The exclamation was wrung from the lips of the astonished Admiral Fischer, in command of the naval forces operating about Dover.

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DovernounUS /ˈdoʊvər/

the capital of the state of Delaware

From this reading The exclamation was wrung from the lips of the astonished Admiral Fischer, in command of the naval forces operating about Dover.

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exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/

an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading The exclamation was wrung from the lips of the astonished Admiral Fischer, in command of the naval forces operating about Dover.

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explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "Right you are, Fischer," was Lord Hastings' smiling rejoinder, "though how you recognized me in all this German toggery is more than I can explain."

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FischernounUS /ˈfɪʃər/

German chemist noted for his synthesis of hemin (1881-1945)

From this reading The exclamation was wrung from the lips of the astonished Admiral Fischer, in command of the naval forces operating about Dover.

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forcesnounUS /ˈfɔːrsɪz/

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The exclamation was wrung from the lips of the astonished Admiral Fischer, in command of the naval forces operating about Dover.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The exclamation was wrung from the lips of the astonished Admiral Fischer, in command of the naval forces operating about Dover.

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GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/

a person of German nationality

From this reading "Right you are, Fischer," was Lord Hastings' smiling rejoinder, "though how you recognized me in all this German toggery is more than I can explain."

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handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The admiral advanced and wrung Lord Hastings' hand.

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HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/

United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)

From this reading "Hastings!"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
how

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Right you are, Fischer," was Lord Hastings' smiling rejoinder, "though how you recognized me in all this German toggery is more than I can explain."

Pending verification
IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Right you are, Fischer," was Lord Hastings' smiling rejoinder, "though how you recognized me in all this German toggery is more than I can explain."

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The exclamation was wrung from the lips of the astonished Admiral Fischer, in command of the naval forces operating about Dover.

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ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE TRAP IS SET.

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lipsnounUS /lɪps/

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading The exclamation was wrung from the lips of the astonished Admiral Fischer, in command of the naval forces operating about Dover.

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LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "Right you are, Fischer," was Lord Hastings' smiling rejoinder, "though how you recognized me in all this German toggery is more than I can explain."

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mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Right you are, Fischer," was Lord Hastings' smiling rejoinder, "though how you recognized me in all this German toggery is more than I can explain."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Right you are, Fischer," was Lord Hastings' smiling rejoinder, "though how you recognized me in all this German toggery is more than I can explain."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading The exclamation was wrung from the lips of the astonished Admiral Fischer, in command of the naval forces operating about Dover.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The exclamation was wrung from the lips of the astonished Admiral Fischer, in command of the naval forces operating about Dover.

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operatingadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtɪŋ/

involved in a kind of operation

From this reading The exclamation was wrung from the lips of the astonished Admiral Fischer, in command of the naval forces operating about Dover.

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recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading "Right you are, Fischer," was Lord Hastings' smiling rejoinder, "though how you recognized me in all this German toggery is more than I can explain."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
rejoindernounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/

a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

From this reading "Right you are, Fischer," was Lord Hastings' smiling rejoinder, "though how you recognized me in all this German toggery is more than I can explain."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
RightadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading "Right you are, Fischer," was Lord Hastings' smiling rejoinder, "though how you recognized me in all this German toggery is more than I can explain."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
SETverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE TRAP IS SET.

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smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "Right you are, Fischer," was Lord Hastings' smiling rejoinder, "though how you recognized me in all this German toggery is more than I can explain."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "Right you are, Fischer," was Lord Hastings' smiling rejoinder, "though how you recognized me in all this German toggery is more than I can explain."

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE TRAP IS SET.

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thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Right you are, Fischer," was Lord Hastings' smiling rejoinder, "though how you recognized me in all this German toggery is more than I can explain."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Right you are, Fischer," was Lord Hastings' smiling rejoinder, "though how you recognized me in all this German toggery is more than I can explain."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toggery

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Right you are, Fischer," was Lord Hastings' smiling rejoinder, "though how you recognized me in all this German toggery is more than I can explain."

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TRAPnounUS /træp/

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading THE TRAP IS SET.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The exclamation was wrung from the lips of the astonished Admiral Fischer, in command of the naval forces operating about Dover.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wrungverbUS /rʌŋ/

inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape

From this reading The exclamation was wrung from the lips of the astonished Admiral Fischer, in command of the naval forces operating about Dover.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Right you are, Fischer," was Lord Hastings' smiling rejoinder, "though how you recognized me in all this German toggery is more than I can explain."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 19 of The Boy Allies Under the Sea by Clair W. (Clair Wallace) Hayes holds 136 sentences, grouped into 28 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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