Chapter 35 of The Dreadnought of the Air is here in full — 193 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 35 of The Dreadnought of the Air is here in full — 193 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE THUNDERSTORM. "WHERE's he making for?" asked the doctor. Vaughan Whittinghame paid no apparent heed to the question. His eyes seemed riveted upon the small dark object against the crimson glow of the brief tropical sunset. It was Dacres who answered Hambrough's query.
Chapter 35 of The Dreadnought of the Air is here in full — 193 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading “His eyes seemed riveted upon the small dark object against the crimson glow of the brief tropical sunset.”
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading “Vaughan Whittinghame paid no apparent heed to the question.”
an instance of questioning
From this reading “It was Dacres who answered Hambrough's query.”
past form of “rivet” — direct one's attention on something
From this reading “His eyes seemed riveted upon the small dark object against the crimson glow of the brief tropical sunset.”
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading “His eyes seemed riveted upon the small dark object against the crimson glow of the brief tropical sunset.”
a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
From this reading “THE THUNDERSTORM.”
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading “His eyes seemed riveted upon the small dark object against the crimson glow of the brief tropical sunset.”
United States jazz singer noted for her complex bebop phrasing and scat singing (1924-1990)
From this reading “Vaughan Whittinghame paid no apparent heed to the question.”
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In this reading “His eyes seemed riveted upon the small dark object against the crimson glow of the brief tropical sunset.”
In this reading “His eyes seemed riveted upon the small dark object against the crimson glow of the brief tropical sunset.”
In this reading “His eyes seemed riveted upon the small dark object against the crimson glow of the brief tropical sunset.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His eyes seemed riveted upon the small dark object against the crimson glow of the brief tropical sunset.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading It was Dacres who answered Hambrough's query.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Vaughan Whittinghame paid no apparent heed to the question.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "WHERE's he making for?" asked the doctor.
of short duration or distance
From this reading His eyes seemed riveted upon the small dark object against the crimson glow of the brief tropical sunset.
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading His eyes seemed riveted upon the small dark object against the crimson glow of the brief tropical sunset.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Dacres who answered Hambrough's query.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading His eyes seemed riveted upon the small dark object against the crimson glow of the brief tropical sunset.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "WHERE's he making for?" asked the doctor.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes seemed riveted upon the small dark object against the crimson glow of the brief tropical sunset.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "WHERE's he making for?" asked the doctor.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading His eyes seemed riveted upon the small dark object against the crimson glow of the brief tropical sunset.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Dacres who answered Hambrough's query.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "WHERE's he making for?" asked the doctor.
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading Vaughan Whittinghame paid no apparent heed to the question.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His eyes seemed riveted upon the small dark object against the crimson glow of the brief tropical sunset.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Dacres who answered Hambrough's query.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "WHERE's he making for?" asked the doctor.
not any; not one
From this reading Vaughan Whittinghame paid no apparent heed to the question.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading His eyes seemed riveted upon the small dark object against the crimson glow of the brief tropical sunset.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His eyes seemed riveted upon the small dark object against the crimson glow of the brief tropical sunset.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Vaughan Whittinghame paid no apparent heed to the question.
an instance of questioning
From this reading It was Dacres who answered Hambrough's query.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Vaughan Whittinghame paid no apparent heed to the question.
past form of “rivet” — direct one's attention on something
From this reading His eyes seemed riveted upon the small dark object against the crimson glow of the brief tropical sunset.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His eyes seemed riveted upon the small dark object against the crimson glow of the brief tropical sunset.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His eyes seemed riveted upon the small dark object against the crimson glow of the brief tropical sunset.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading His eyes seemed riveted upon the small dark object against the crimson glow of the brief tropical sunset.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE THUNDERSTORM.
a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
From this reading THE THUNDERSTORM.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Vaughan Whittinghame paid no apparent heed to the question.
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading His eyes seemed riveted upon the small dark object against the crimson glow of the brief tropical sunset.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His eyes seemed riveted upon the small dark object against the crimson glow of the brief tropical sunset.
United States jazz singer noted for her complex bebop phrasing and scat singing (1924-1990)
From this reading Vaughan Whittinghame paid no apparent heed to the question.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Dacres who answered Hambrough's query.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "WHERE's he making for?" asked the doctor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vaughan Whittinghame paid no apparent heed to the question.
which person or people
From this reading It was Dacres who answered Hambrough's query.
Chapter 35 of The Dreadnought of the Air by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman holds 193 sentences, grouped into 39 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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