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The Boy Allies with the Victorious Fleets
The Boy Allies with the Victorious Fleets

Chapter III · Chapter 3

Chapter 3 of The Boy Allies with the Victorious Fleets is here in full — 145 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Clair W. (Clair Wallace) Hayes • Curated US English Learning Edition
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OFF FOR AMERICA "Then everything went first rate your first trip, Captain?" questioned Lord Hastings.
"First rate, sir," Jack replied.
The lads were back in Dover where, the first thing after their arrival, they sought an audience with their former commander.
"Yes, sir," Frank agreed, "Jack makes an A-1 captain."
"I'm glad to hear it," was Lord Hastings' comment.
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The Boy Allies with the Victorious Fleets

Chapter III · Chapter 3

Chapter 3 of The Boy Allies with the Victorious Fleets is here in full — 145 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/29 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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OFF FOR AMERICA "Then everything went first rate your first trip, Captain?" questioned Lord Hastings.
/ɔːf fɔːr əˈmerəkə ðen ˈevriθɪŋ went fɜːrst reɪt jɔːr fɜːrst trɪp ˈkæptən ˈkwestʃənd lɔːrd ˈheɪstɪŋz/
Line 2
"First rate, sir," Jack replied.
/fɜːrst reɪt sɜːr dʒæk rɪˈplaɪd/
Line 3
The lads were back in Dover where, the first thing after their arrival, they sought an audience with their former commander.
/ðə lædz wɜːr bæk ɪn ˈdoʊvər wer ðə fɜːrst θɪŋ ˈæftər ðer ərˈaɪvəl ðeɪ sɔːt æn ˈɑːdiəns wɪð ðer ˈfɔːrmər kəˈmændər/
Line 4
"Yes, sir," Frank agreed, "Jack makes an A-1 captain."
Line 5
"I'm glad to hear it," was Lord Hastings' comment.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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audience noun US /ˈɑːdiəns/

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading “The lads were back in Dover where, the first thing after their arrival, they sought an audience with their former commander.”

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commander noun US /kəˈmændər/

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading “The lads were back in Dover where, the first thing after their arrival, they sought an audience with their former commander.”

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comment noun US /ˈkɑːment/

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading “"I'm glad to hear it," was Lord Hastings' comment.”

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Dover noun US /ˈdoʊvər/

the capital of the state of Delaware

From this reading “The lads were back in Dover where, the first thing after their arrival, they sought an audience with their former commander.”

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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 “OFF FOR AMERICA "Then everything went first rate your first trip, Captain?" questioned Lord Hastings.”

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lads noun US /lædz/

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading “The lads were back in Dover where, the first thing after their arrival, they sought an audience with their former commander.”

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questioned verb US /ˈkwestʃənd/

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading “OFF FOR AMERICA "Then everything went first rate your first trip, Captain?" questioned Lord Hastings.”

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trip noun US /trɪp/

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading “OFF FOR AMERICA "Then everything went first rate your first trip, Captain?" questioned Lord Hastings.”

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All words in this reading · 48

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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From this reading "Yes, sir," Frank agreed, "Jack makes an A-1 captain."

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "Yes, sir," Frank agreed, "Jack makes an A-1 captain."

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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading The lads were back in Dover where, the first thing after their arrival, they sought an audience with their former commander.

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agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading "Yes, sir," Frank agreed, "Jack makes an A-1 captain."

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AMERICAnounUS /əˈmerəkə/

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading OFF FOR AMERICA "Then everything went first rate your first trip, Captain?" questioned Lord Hastings.

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andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The lads were back in Dover where, the first thing after their arrival, they sought an audience with their former commander.

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arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The lads were back in Dover where, the first thing after their arrival, they sought an audience with their former commander.

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audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading The lads were back in Dover where, the first thing after their arrival, they sought an audience with their former commander.

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backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The lads were back in Dover where, the first thing after their arrival, they sought an audience with their former commander.

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CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading OFF FOR AMERICA "Then everything went first rate your first trip, Captain?" questioned Lord Hastings.

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commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading The lads were back in Dover where, the first thing after their arrival, they sought an audience with their former commander.

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commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading "I'm glad to hear it," was Lord Hastings' comment.

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DovernounUS /ˈdoʊvər/

the capital of the state of Delaware

From this reading The lads were back in Dover where, the first thing after their arrival, they sought an audience with their former commander.

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everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/

all things; all of a situation

From this reading OFF FOR AMERICA "Then everything went first rate your first trip, Captain?" questioned Lord Hastings.

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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading OFF FOR AMERICA "Then everything went first rate your first trip, Captain?" questioned Lord Hastings.

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FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OFF FOR AMERICA "Then everything went first rate your first trip, Captain?" questioned Lord Hastings.

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formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The lads were back in Dover where, the first thing after their arrival, they sought an audience with their former commander.

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FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading "Yes, sir," Frank agreed, "Jack makes an A-1 captain."

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gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "I'm glad to hear it," was Lord Hastings' comment.

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HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/

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

From this reading OFF FOR AMERICA "Then everything went first rate your first trip, Captain?" questioned Lord Hastings.

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hearverbUS /hiːr/

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "I'm glad to hear it," was Lord Hastings' comment.

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I'm

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

From this reading "I'm glad to hear it," was Lord Hastings' comment.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The lads were back in Dover where, the first thing after their arrival, they sought an audience with their former commander.

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I'm glad to hear it," was Lord Hastings' comment.

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JacknounUS /dʒæk/

a small worthless amount

From this reading "First rate, sir," Jack replied.

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ladsnounUS /lædz/

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading The lads were back in Dover where, the first thing after their arrival, they sought an audience with their former commander.

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LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading OFF FOR AMERICA "Then everything went first rate your first trip, Captain?" questioned Lord Hastings.

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makesnounUS /meɪks/

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading "Yes, sir," Frank agreed, "Jack makes an A-1 captain."

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OFFadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading OFF FOR AMERICA "Then everything went first rate your first trip, Captain?" questioned Lord Hastings.

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questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading OFF FOR AMERICA "Then everything went first rate your first trip, Captain?" questioned Lord Hastings.

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ratenounUS /reɪt/

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading OFF FOR AMERICA "Then everything went first rate your first trip, Captain?" questioned Lord Hastings.

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repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "First rate, sir," Jack replied.

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sirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading "First rate, sir," Jack replied.

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soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/

that is looked for

From this reading The lads were back in Dover where, the first thing after their arrival, they sought an audience with their former commander.

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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 lads were back in Dover where, the first thing after their arrival, they sought an audience with their former commander.

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theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The lads were back in Dover where, the first thing after their arrival, they sought an audience with their former commander.

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ThenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading OFF FOR AMERICA "Then everything went first rate your first trip, Captain?" questioned Lord Hastings.

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theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The lads were back in Dover where, the first thing after their arrival, they sought an audience with their former commander.

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thingnounUS /θɪŋ/

a special situation

From this reading The lads were back in Dover where, the first thing after their arrival, they sought an audience with their former commander.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "I'm glad to hear it," was Lord Hastings' comment.

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tripnounUS /trɪp/

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading OFF FOR AMERICA "Then everything went first rate your first trip, Captain?" questioned Lord Hastings.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading "I'm glad to hear it," was Lord Hastings' comment.

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wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading OFF FOR AMERICA "Then everything went first rate your first trip, Captain?" questioned Lord Hastings.

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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading The lads were back in Dover where, the first thing after their arrival, they sought an audience with their former commander.

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whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading The lads were back in Dover where, the first thing after their arrival, they sought an audience with their former commander.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The lads were back in Dover where, the first thing after their arrival, they sought an audience with their former commander.

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YesnounUS /jes/

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, sir," Frank agreed, "Jack makes an A-1 captain."

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yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading OFF FOR AMERICA "Then everything went first rate your first trip, Captain?" questioned Lord Hastings.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 3 of The Boy Allies with the Victorious Fleets by Clair W. (Clair Wallace) Hayes holds 145 sentences, grouped into 29 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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