Chapter 11 of The Demon Cruiser is here in full — 65 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of The Demon Cruiser is here in full — 65 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ON THE LEDGE. "This must be looked into," said Harry, resolutely. "Who will go with me to the ledge?" "No--no--do not go," pleaded Mary, "see how the fire rages! The peak may explode before you come down, and you be swallowed up in the flames!"
Chapter 11 of The Demon Cruiser is here in full — 65 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/13 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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cause to burst with a violent release of energy
From this reading “The peak may explode before you come down, and you be swallowed up in the flames!"”
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading “The peak may explode before you come down, and you be swallowed up in the flames!"”
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading “ON THE LEDGE.”
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading “The peak may explode before you come down, and you be swallowed up in the flames!"”
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading “"No--no--do not go," pleaded Mary, "see how the fire rages!”
plural of “rage” — a feeling of intense anger
From this reading “"No--no--do not go," pleaded Mary, "see how the fire rages!”
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading “"This must be looked into," said Harry, resolutely.”
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading “The peak may explode before you come down, and you be swallowed up in the flames!"”
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.
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enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing
In this reading “The peak may explode before you come down, and you be swallowed up in the flames!"”
In this reading “ON THE LEDGE.”
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
In this reading “The peak may explode before you come down, and you be swallowed up in the flames!"”
investigate scientifically
In this reading “"This must be looked into," said Harry, resolutely.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The peak may explode before you come down, and you be swallowed up in the flames!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "This must be looked into," said Harry, resolutely.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The peak may explode before you come down, and you be swallowed up in the flames!"
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The peak may explode before you come down, and you be swallowed up in the flames!"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "No--no--do not go," pleaded Mary, "see how the fire rages!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The peak may explode before you come down, and you be swallowed up in the flames!"
cause to burst with a violent release of energy
From this reading The peak may explode before you come down, and you be swallowed up in the flames!"
start firing a weapon
From this reading "No--no--do not go," pleaded Mary, "see how the fire rages!
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading The peak may explode before you come down, and you be swallowed up in the flames!"
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Who will go with me to the ledge?"
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "This must be looked into," said Harry, resolutely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No--no--do not go," pleaded Mary, "see how the fire rages!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The peak may explode before you come down, and you be swallowed up in the flames!"
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "This must be looked into," said Harry, resolutely.
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading ON THE LEDGE.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "This must be looked into," said Harry, resolutely.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "No--no--do not go," pleaded Mary, "see how the fire rages!
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The peak may explode before you come down, and you be swallowed up in the flames!"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Who will go with me to the ledge?"
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "This must be looked into," said Harry, resolutely.
not any; not one
From this reading "No--no--do not go," pleaded Mary, "see how the fire rages!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "No--no--do not go," pleaded Mary, "see how the fire rages!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE LEDGE.
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading The peak may explode before you come down, and you be swallowed up in the flames!"
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading "No--no--do not go," pleaded Mary, "see how the fire rages!
plural of “rage” — a feeling of intense anger
From this reading "No--no--do not go," pleaded Mary, "see how the fire rages!
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading "This must be looked into," said Harry, resolutely.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This must be looked into," said Harry, resolutely.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "No--no--do not go," pleaded Mary, "see how the fire rages!
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading The peak may explode before you come down, and you be swallowed up in the flames!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE LEDGE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This must be looked into," said Harry, resolutely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Who will go with me to the ledge?"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The peak may explode before you come down, and you be swallowed up in the flames!"
which person or people
From this reading "Who will go with me to the ledge?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Who will go with me to the ledge?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Who will go with me to the ledge?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The peak may explode before you come down, and you be swallowed up in the flames!"
Chapter 11 of The Demon Cruiser by R. L. Wheeler holds 65 sentences, grouped into 13 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.
Chapter 11 holds 65 sentences of The Demon Cruiser, unabridged, divided into 13 reading sections.
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