Chapter 13 of The Boy Allies with the Victorious Fleets is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 13 of The Boy Allies with the Victorious Fleets is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE SUBMARINES GROW BOLDER The boys returned to their rooms. "Now what?" asked Frank. "I don't know," was Jack's reply. "I hate to sit here quietly when the whole American navy, or what part of it is still here, is in chase of the Germans, but what are we going to do about it?" "Search me," replied Frank.
Chapter 13 of The Boy Allies with the Victorious Fleets is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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comparative of “bold” — fearless and daring
From this reading “THE SUBMARINES GROW BOLDER The boys returned to their rooms.”
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading “"I hate to sit here quietly when the whole American navy, or what part of it is still here, is in chase of the Germans, but what are we going to do about it?"”
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading “"I hate to sit here quietly when the whole American navy, or what part of it is still here, is in chase of the Germans, but what are we going to do about it?"”
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading “"I don't know," was Jack's reply.”
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading “"I hate to sit here quietly when the whole American navy, or what part of it is still here, is in chase of the Germans, but what are we going to do about it?"”
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading “THE SUBMARINES GROW BOLDER The boys returned to their rooms.”
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading “"Search me," replied Frank.”
plural of “submarine” — a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading “THE SUBMARINES GROW BOLDER The boys returned to their rooms.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I hate to sit here quietly when the whole American navy, or what part of it is still here, is in chase of the Germans, but what are we going to do about it?"
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading "I hate to sit here quietly when the whole American navy, or what part of it is still here, is in chase of the Germans, but what are we going to do about it?"
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I hate to sit here quietly when the whole American navy, or what part of it is still here, is in chase of the Germans, but what are we going to do about it?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Now what?" asked Frank.
comparative of “bold” — fearless and daring
From this reading THE SUBMARINES GROW BOLDER The boys returned to their rooms.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE SUBMARINES GROW BOLDER The boys returned to their rooms.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I hate to sit here quietly when the whole American navy, or what part of it is still here, is in chase of the Germans, but what are we going to do about it?"
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading "I hate to sit here quietly when the whole American navy, or what part of it is still here, is in chase of the Germans, but what are we going to do about it?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I hate to sit here quietly when the whole American navy, or what part of it is still here, is in chase of the Germans, but what are we going to do about it?"
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From this reading "I don't know," was Jack's reply.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Now what?" asked Frank.
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading "I hate to sit here quietly when the whole American navy, or what part of it is still here, is in chase of the Germans, but what are we going to do about it?"
the act of departing
From this reading "I hate to sit here quietly when the whole American navy, or what part of it is still here, is in chase of the Germans, but what are we going to do about it?"
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading THE SUBMARINES GROW BOLDER The boys returned to their rooms.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading "I hate to sit here quietly when the whole American navy, or what part of it is still here, is in chase of the Germans, but what are we going to do about it?"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I hate to sit here quietly when the whole American navy, or what part of it is still here, is in chase of the Germans, but what are we going to do about it?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know," was Jack's reply.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I hate to sit here quietly when the whole American navy, or what part of it is still here, is in chase of the Germans, but what are we going to do about it?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I hate to sit here quietly when the whole American navy, or what part of it is still here, is in chase of the Germans, but what are we going to do about it?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I hate to sit here quietly when the whole American navy, or what part of it is still here, is in chase of the Germans, but what are we going to do about it?"
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading "I don't know," was Jack's reply.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know," was Jack's reply.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Search me," replied Frank.
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading "I hate to sit here quietly when the whole American navy, or what part of it is still here, is in chase of the Germans, but what are we going to do about it?"
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now what?" asked Frank.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I hate to sit here quietly when the whole American navy, or what part of it is still here, is in chase of the Germans, but what are we going to do about it?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I hate to sit here quietly when the whole American navy, or what part of it is still here, is in chase of the Germans, but what are we going to do about it?"
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "I hate to sit here quietly when the whole American navy, or what part of it is still here, is in chase of the Germans, but what are we going to do about it?"
with low volume
From this reading "I hate to sit here quietly when the whole American navy, or what part of it is still here, is in chase of the Germans, but what are we going to do about it?"
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Search me," replied Frank.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "I don't know," was Jack's reply.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE SUBMARINES GROW BOLDER The boys returned to their rooms.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading THE SUBMARINES GROW BOLDER The boys returned to their rooms.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading "Search me," replied Frank.
be seated
From this reading "I hate to sit here quietly when the whole American navy, or what part of it is still here, is in chase of the Germans, but what are we going to do about it?"
not in physical motion
From this reading "I hate to sit here quietly when the whole American navy, or what part of it is still here, is in chase of the Germans, but what are we going to do about it?"
plural of “submarine” — a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading THE SUBMARINES GROW BOLDER The boys returned to their rooms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUBMARINES GROW BOLDER The boys returned to their rooms.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE SUBMARINES GROW BOLDER The boys returned to their rooms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SUBMARINES GROW BOLDER The boys returned to their rooms.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I don't know," was Jack's reply.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I hate to sit here quietly when the whole American navy, or what part of it is still here, is in chase of the Germans, but what are we going to do about it?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Now what?" asked Frank.
at the time that
From this reading "I hate to sit here quietly when the whole American navy, or what part of it is still here, is in chase of the Germans, but what are we going to do about it?"
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "I hate to sit here quietly when the whole American navy, or what part of it is still here, is in chase of the Germans, but what are we going to do about it?"
Chapter 13 of The Boy Allies with the Victorious Fleets by Clair W. (Clair Wallace) Hayes holds 128 sentences, grouped into 26 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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