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The Boy Volunteers with the British Artillery
The Boy Volunteers with the British Artillery

Chapter IV

Chapter 4 of The Boy Volunteers with the British Artillery is here in full — 146 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Kenneth Ward • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.
He stopped in front of the van occupied by Ralph.
The latter stood up and saluted.
"We had a hot time of it," said Ralph.
Without replying for a moment the officer quickly glanced at Alfred in the following car, in astonishment.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Boy Volunteers with the British Artillery

Chapter IV

Chapter 4 of The Boy Volunteers with the British Artillery is here in full — 146 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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

Line 1
THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.
Line 2
He stopped in front of the van occupied by Ralph.
Line 3
The latter stood up and saluted.
/ðə ˈlætər stʊd ʌp ənd səˈluːtɪd/
Line 4
"We had a hot time of it," said Ralph.
Line 5
Without replying for a moment the officer quickly glanced at Alfred in the following car, in astonishment.
/wɪˈθaʊt rɪˈplaɪɪŋ fɔːr ə ˈmoʊmənt ðə ˈɔːfəsər ˈkwɪkli ɡlænst æt ˈælfrəd ɪn ðə ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ kɑːr ɪn əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/

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Commissary noun US /ˈkɑːməseri/

a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel)

From this reading “THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.”

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Director noun US /dərˈektər/

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading “THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.”

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inspect verb US /ˌɪnˈspekt/

look over carefully

From this reading “THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.”

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loads noun US /loʊdz/

a large number or amount

From this reading “THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
millimeter noun US /ˈmɪləmiːtər/

a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter

From this reading “THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
replying verb US /rɪˈplaɪɪŋ/

-ing form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “Without replying for a moment the officer quickly glanced at Alfred in the following car, in astonishment.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
saluted verb US /səˈluːtɪd/

past form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading “The latter stood up and saluted.”

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sheds noun US /ʃedz/

plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

From this reading “THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

glanced at verb + particle counted as “glance at”

In this reading “Without replying for a moment the officer quickly glanced at Alfred in the following car, in astonishment.”

58,318 times in 426,211 chapters
in front preposition + noun

at or in the front

In this reading “He stopped in front of the van occupied by Ralph.”

87,341 times in 426,211 chapters
for a moment preposition + article + noun counted as “for … moment”

temporarily

In this reading “Without replying for a moment the officer quickly glanced at Alfred in the following car, in astonishment.”

130,343 times in 426,211 chapters
stood up verb + adjective

In this reading “The latter stood up and saluted.”

20,483 times in 426,211 chapters
in astonishment preposition + noun

In this reading “Without replying for a moment the officer quickly glanced at Alfred in the following car, in astonishment.”

6,798 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 57

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75

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

From this reading THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.

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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 "We had a hot time of it," said Ralph.

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AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/

king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)

From this reading Without replying for a moment the officer quickly glanced at Alfred in the following car, in astonishment.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The latter stood up and saluted.

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astonishmentnounUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Without replying for a moment the officer quickly glanced at Alfred in the following car, in astonishment.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Without replying for a moment the officer quickly glanced at Alfred in the following car, in astonishment.

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betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He stopped in front of the van occupied by Ralph.

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carnounUS /kɑːr/

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Without replying for a moment the officer quickly glanced at Alfred in the following car, in astonishment.

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CommissarynounUS /ˈkɑːməseri/

a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel)

From this reading THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.

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DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.

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DirectornounUS /dərˈektər/

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.

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drovenounUS /droʊv/

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.

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followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Without replying for a moment the officer quickly glanced at Alfred in the following car, in astonishment.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Without replying for a moment the officer quickly glanced at Alfred in the following car, in astonishment.

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frontnounUS /frʌnt/

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading He stopped in front of the van occupied by Ralph.

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glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Without replying for a moment the officer quickly glanced at Alfred in the following car, in astonishment.

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GUNSnounUS /ɡʌnz/

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "We had a hot time of it," said Ralph.

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handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He stopped in front of the van occupied by Ralph.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.

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hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading "We had a hot time of it," said Ralph.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading He stopped in front of the van occupied by Ralph.

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inspectverbUS /ˌɪnˈspekt/

look over carefully

From this reading THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "We had a hot time of it," said Ralph.

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latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter stood up and saluted.

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loadsnounUS /loʊdz/

a large number or amount

From this reading THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MILLIMETERnounUS /ˈmɪləmiːtər/

a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter

From this reading THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/

a particular point in time

From this reading Without replying for a moment the officer quickly glanced at Alfred in the following car, in astonishment.

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occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/

held or filled or in use

From this reading He stopped in front of the van occupied by Ralph.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.

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officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Without replying for a moment the officer quickly glanced at Alfred in the following car, in astonishment.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/

with speed

From this reading Without replying for a moment the officer quickly glanced at Alfred in the following car, in astonishment.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Ralph

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

From this reading He stopped in front of the van occupied by Ralph.

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replyingverbUS /rɪˈplaɪɪŋ/

-ing form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading Without replying for a moment the officer quickly glanced at Alfred in the following car, in astonishment.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We had a hot time of it," said Ralph.

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salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/

past form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading The latter stood up and saluted.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shedsnounUS /ʃedz/

plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

From this reading THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sixnounUS /sɪks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.

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spacenounUS /speɪs/

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.

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staffnounUS /stæf/

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The latter stood up and saluted.

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stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading He stopped in front of the van occupied by Ralph.

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storenounUS /stɔːr/

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.

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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 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "We had a hot time of it," said Ralph.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The latter stood up and saluted.

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vannounUS /væn/

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.

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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 THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.

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WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We had a hot time of it," said Ralph.

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whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE 75-MILLIMETER GUNS The Director of the Commissary Department, with his staff, was on hand to inspect the six van loads, which drove into the space between the store sheds.

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WithoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without replying for a moment the officer quickly glanced at Alfred in the following car, in astonishment.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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