Chapter 22 of The Dreadnought Boys on Battle Practice is here in full — 103 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 22 of The Dreadnought Boys on Battle Practice is here in full — 103 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE. "You are sure of it, aren't you?" Herc asked the question as they gained the street. "Certain," replied Ned; "no mistaking that underhung jaw and heavy brow of friend Silas." "Or that lady-like simper of the rascal Schultz.
Chapter 22 of The Dreadnought Boys on Battle Practice is here in full — 103 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/20 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading “"Certain," replied Ned; "no mistaking that underhung jaw and heavy brow of friend Silas."”
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading “A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.”
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading “Herc asked the question as they gained the street.”
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading “"Certain," replied Ned; "no mistaking that underhung jaw and heavy brow of friend Silas."”
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading “"Certain," replied Ned; "no mistaking that underhung jaw and heavy brow of friend Silas."”
of an obscure nature
From this reading “A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.”
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading “"Or that lady-like simper of the rascal Schultz.”
a silly self-conscious smile
From this reading “"Or that lady-like simper of the rascal Schultz.”
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.
In this reading “A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.”
In this reading “"Certain," replied Ned; "no mistaking that underhung jaw and heavy brow of friend Silas."”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Certain," replied Ned; "no mistaking that underhung jaw and heavy brow of friend Silas."
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are sure of it, aren't you?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are sure of it, aren't you?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Herc asked the question as they gained the street.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Herc asked the question as they gained the street.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading "Certain," replied Ned; "no mistaking that underhung jaw and heavy brow of friend Silas."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "Certain," replied Ned; "no mistaking that underhung jaw and heavy brow of friend Silas."
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Certain," replied Ned; "no mistaking that underhung jaw and heavy brow of friend Silas."
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Herc asked the question as they gained the street.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading "Certain," replied Ned; "no mistaking that underhung jaw and heavy brow of friend Silas."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Herc asked the question as they gained the street.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You are sure of it, aren't you?"
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading "Certain," replied Ned; "no mistaking that underhung jaw and heavy brow of friend Silas."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Or that lady-like simper of the rascal Schultz.
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading "Certain," replied Ned; "no mistaking that underhung jaw and heavy brow of friend Silas."
of an obscure nature
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Certain," replied Ned; "no mistaking that underhung jaw and heavy brow of friend Silas."
not any; not one
From this reading "Certain," replied Ned; "no mistaking that underhung jaw and heavy brow of friend Silas."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You are sure of it, aren't you?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Or that lady-like simper of the rascal Schultz.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Herc asked the question as they gained the street.
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading "Or that lady-like simper of the rascal Schultz.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Certain," replied Ned; "no mistaking that underhung jaw and heavy brow of friend Silas."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Or that lady-like simper of the rascal Schultz.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Certain," replied Ned; "no mistaking that underhung jaw and heavy brow of friend Silas."
a silly self-conscious smile
From this reading "Or that lady-like simper of the rascal Schultz.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Herc asked the question as they gained the street.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "You are sure of it, aren't you?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Certain," replied Ned; "no mistaking that underhung jaw and heavy brow of friend Silas."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Herc asked the question as they gained the street.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Herc asked the question as they gained the street.
supported from below especially resting on a track instead of suspended from above
From this reading "Certain," replied Ned; "no mistaking that underhung jaw and heavy brow of friend Silas."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are sure of it, aren't you?"
Chapter 22 of The Dreadnought Boys on Battle Practice by John Henry Goldfrap holds 103 sentences, grouped into 21 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 22 holds 103 sentences of The Dreadnought Boys on Battle Practice, unabridged, divided into 21 reading sections.
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