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

Chapter XIV

Chapter 14 of The Boy Volunteers with the British Artillery is here in full — 182 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Kenneth Ward • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.
Captain Winston was at the camp all night, and the probable result of the cannonading was the all-important topic.
"Do you think, Captain, that we wiped out the big battery over there yesterday?" asked Ralph.
"That is the problem uppermost in my mind," replied the captain.
"It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Boy Volunteers with the British Artillery

Chapter XIV

Chapter 14 of The Boy Volunteers with the British Artillery is here in full — 182 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/36 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.
/ðə mɪˈstɪriəs ˈfɪɡjərz ɑːn ðə reɪndʒ ˈfaɪndər ɔːl ɪn ðə ˈbætəri ərˈoʊz ðə nekst ˈmɔːrnɪŋ wɪð æn er ʌv ɪkˈspektənsi ɑːn ðer ˈkaʊntənənsɪz ənd ðɪs wɑːz ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli mɑːrkt ɪn ðə dɪˈmiːnər ʌv ðə bɔɪz/
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Captain Winston was at the camp all night, and the probable result of the cannonading was the all-important topic.
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"Do you think, Captain, that we wiped out the big battery over there yesterday?" asked Ralph.
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"That is the problem uppermost in my mind," replied the captain.
/ðæt ɪz ðə ˈprɑːbləm ˈʌpərmoʊst ɪn maɪ maɪnd rɪˈplaɪd ðə ˈkæptən/
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"It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."
/ɪt wɑːz ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl fɔːr miː tuː spɑːt ˈeni loʊˈkeɪʃən ɪn ðæt dɪˈpreʃən wɪtʃ kʊd kənˈsiːl ðə ɡʌnz ˌɔːlˈðoʊ ʌv kɔːrs æz maɪ ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz wɜːr nɑːt les ðæn ə maɪl frʌm ðə ɜːrθ ɪt ɪz ˈræðər ˌɪnˈdefənət/

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countenances noun US /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/

plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading “THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.”

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demeanor noun US /dɪˈmiːnər/

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading “THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.”

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depression noun US /dɪˈpreʃən/

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading “"It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."”

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expectancy noun US /ɪkˈspektənsi/

an expectation

From this reading “THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.”

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finder noun US /ˈfaɪndər/

someone who comes upon something after searching

From this reading “THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.”

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indefinite adjective US /ˌɪnˈdefənət/

vague or not clearly defined or stated

From this reading “"It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."”

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location noun US /loʊˈkeɪʃən/

a point or extent in space

From this reading “"It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."”

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uppermost adjective US /ˈʌpərmoʊst/

at or nearest to the top

From this reading “"That is the problem uppermost in my mind," replied the captain.”

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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.

next morning adjective + noun

In this reading “THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.”

52,521 times in 426,211 chapters
probable result adjective + noun

In this reading “Captain Winston was at the camp all night, and the probable result of the cannonading was the all-important topic.”

194 times in 426,211 chapters
wiped out verb + adjective counted as “wipe out”

use up (resources or materials)

In this reading “"Do you think, Captain, that we wiped out the big battery over there yesterday?" asked Ralph.”

3,894 times in 426,211 chapters
of course preposition + noun

as might be expected

In this reading “"It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."”

307,822 times in 426,211 chapters
replied the captain verb + article + noun counted as “reply … captain”

In this reading “"That is the problem uppermost in my mind," replied the captain.”

1,633 times in 426,211 chapters
all night adjective + noun

In this reading “Captain Winston was at the camp all night, and the probable result of the cannonading was the all-important topic.”

24,605 times in 426,211 chapters
with an air preposition + article + noun counted as “with … air”

In this reading “THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.”

21,576 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 82

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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 "It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."

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airnounUS /er/

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.

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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 THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.

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all-importantadjective

of the greatest importance

From this reading Captain Winston was at the camp all night, and the probable result of the cannonading was the all-important topic.

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althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."

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andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.

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anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."

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askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Do you think, Captain, that we wiped out the big battery over there yesterday?" asked Ralph.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Captain Winston was at the camp all night, and the probable result of the cannonading was the all-important topic.

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batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/

group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.

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bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Do you think, Captain, that we wiped out the big battery over there yesterday?" asked Ralph.

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boysnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.

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campnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Captain Winston was at the camp all night, and the probable result of the cannonading was the all-important topic.

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cannonading

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From this reading Captain Winston was at the camp all night, and the probable result of the cannonading was the all-important topic.

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CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/

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

From this reading Captain Winston was at the camp all night, and the probable result of the cannonading was the all-important topic.

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concealverbUS /kənˈsiːl/

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading "It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."

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couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."

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countenancesnounUS /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/

plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.

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coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."

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demeanornounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.

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depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading "It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."

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Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do you think, Captain, that we wiped out the big battery over there yesterday?" asked Ralph.

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earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading "It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."

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expectancynounUS /ɪkˈspektənsi/

an expectation

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.

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FIGURESnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərz/

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.

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FINDERnounUS /ˈfaɪndər/

someone who comes upon something after searching

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."

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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 "It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."

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impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading "It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.

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indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/

vague or not clearly defined or stated

From this reading "It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "That is the problem uppermost in my mind," replied the captain.

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ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."

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lessadverbUS /les/

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading "It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."

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locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/

a point or extent in space

From this reading "It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."

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markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.

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mepronounUS /miː/

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

From this reading "It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."

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milenounUS /maɪl/

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading "It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."

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mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "That is the problem uppermost in my mind," replied the captain.

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morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.

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mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "That is the problem uppermost in my mind," replied the captain.

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MYSTERIOUSadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/

of an obscure nature

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.

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nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.

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nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Captain Winston was at the camp all night, and the probable result of the cannonading was the all-important topic.

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."

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observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading "It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.

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ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.

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outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Do you think, Captain, that we wiped out the big battery over there yesterday?" asked Ralph.

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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading "Do you think, Captain, that we wiped out the big battery over there yesterday?" asked Ralph.

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particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.

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probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading Captain Winston was at the camp all night, and the probable result of the cannonading was the all-important topic.

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problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading "That is the problem uppermost in my mind," replied the captain.

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Ralph

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From this reading "Do you think, Captain, that we wiped out the big battery over there yesterday?" asked Ralph.

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RANGEnounUS /reɪndʒ/

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.

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ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/

on the contrary

From this reading "It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."

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repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "That is the problem uppermost in my mind," replied the captain.

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resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Captain Winston was at the camp all night, and the probable result of the cannonading was the all-important topic.

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spotnounUS /spɑːt/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."

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thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Do you think, Captain, that we wiped out the big battery over there yesterday?" asked Ralph.

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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 MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.

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theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.

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thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Do you think, Captain, that we wiped out the big battery over there yesterday?" asked Ralph.

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thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Do you think, Captain, that we wiped out the big battery over there yesterday?" asked Ralph.

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thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."

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topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Captain Winston was at the camp all night, and the probable result of the cannonading was the all-important topic.

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uppermostadjectiveUS /ˈʌpərmoʊst/

at or nearest to the top

From this reading "That is the problem uppermost in my mind," replied the captain.

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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 MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.

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wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Do you think, Captain, that we wiped out the big battery over there yesterday?" asked Ralph.

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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading "It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."

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whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading "It was impossible for me to spot any location in that depression, which could conceal the guns, although, of course, as my observations were not less than a mile from the earth, it is rather indefinite."

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Winston

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From this reading Captain Winston was at the camp all night, and the probable result of the cannonading was the all-important topic.

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wipedverbUS /waɪpt/

past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading "Do you think, Captain, that we wiped out the big battery over there yesterday?" asked Ralph.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS FIGURES ON THE RANGE FINDER All in the battery arose the next morning with an air of expectancy on their countenances, and this was particularly marked in the demeanor of the boys.

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yesterdaynounUS /ˈjestərdeɪ/

the day immediately before today

From this reading "Do you think, Captain, that we wiped out the big battery over there yesterday?" asked Ralph.

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youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Do you think, Captain, that we wiped out the big battery over there yesterday?" asked Ralph.

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Chapter 14 of The Boy Volunteers with the British Artillery by Kenneth Ward holds 182 sentences, grouped into 37 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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