Chapter 18 of The "Dock Rats" of New York is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 18 of The "Dock Rats" of New York is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I am not prepared to answer at present. I must have time to think," was the answer made by our hero. "What at do you want to think about?" demanded Denman. "I wish to consider whether or not it will pay me to become a permanent member of your crew." "You disappoint me, Ballard."
Chapter 18 of The "Dock Rats" of New York is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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deem to be
From this reading “"I wish to consider whether or not it will pay me to become a permanent member of your crew."”
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading “"I wish to consider whether or not it will pay me to become a permanent member of your crew."”
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “"What at do you want to think about?" demanded Denman.”
fail to meet the hopes or expectations of
From this reading “"You disappoint me, Ballard."”
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading “I must have time to think," was the answer made by our hero.”
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading “"I wish to consider whether or not it will pay me to become a permanent member of your crew."”
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading “"I wish to consider whether or not it will pay me to become a permanent member of your crew."”
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading “"I am not prepared to answer at present.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I wish to consider whether or not it will pay me to become a permanent member of your crew."
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What at do you want to think about?" demanded Denman.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am not prepared to answer at present.
react verbally
From this reading "I am not prepared to answer at present.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I am not prepared to answer at present.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You disappoint me, Ballard."
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "I wish to consider whether or not it will pay me to become a permanent member of your crew."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I must have time to think," was the answer made by our hero.
deem to be
From this reading "I wish to consider whether or not it will pay me to become a permanent member of your crew."
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading "I wish to consider whether or not it will pay me to become a permanent member of your crew."
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What at do you want to think about?" demanded Denman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What at do you want to think about?" demanded Denman.
fail to meet the hopes or expectations of
From this reading "You disappoint me, Ballard."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What at do you want to think about?" demanded Denman.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I must have time to think," was the answer made by our hero.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading I must have time to think," was the answer made by our hero.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am not prepared to answer at present.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I wish to consider whether or not it will pay me to become a permanent member of your crew."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I must have time to think," was the answer made by our hero.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I wish to consider whether or not it will pay me to become a permanent member of your crew."
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "I wish to consider whether or not it will pay me to become a permanent member of your crew."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must have time to think," was the answer made by our hero.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am not prepared to answer at present.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I wish to consider whether or not it will pay me to become a permanent member of your crew."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I wish to consider whether or not it will pay me to become a permanent member of your crew."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I must have time to think," was the answer made by our hero.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "I wish to consider whether or not it will pay me to become a permanent member of your crew."
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading "I wish to consider whether or not it will pay me to become a permanent member of your crew."
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading "I am not prepared to answer at present.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I am not prepared to answer at present.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I must have time to think," was the answer made by our hero.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I must have time to think," was the answer made by our hero.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I must have time to think," was the answer made by our hero.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am not prepared to answer at present.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "What at do you want to think about?" demanded Denman.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I must have time to think," was the answer made by our hero.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What at do you want to think about?" demanded Denman.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "I wish to consider whether or not it will pay me to become a permanent member of your crew."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I wish to consider whether or not it will pay me to become a permanent member of your crew."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish to consider whether or not it will pay me to become a permanent member of your crew."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What at do you want to think about?" demanded Denman.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I wish to consider whether or not it will pay me to become a permanent member of your crew."
Chapter 18 of The "Dock Rats" of New York by Old Sleuth holds 114 sentences, grouped into 23 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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