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Chapter 7 of The Fight for Constantinople is here in full — 133 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The "Hammerer's" Whaler Sub-lieutenant Crosthwaite was on the horns of a dilemma. His orders were to attempt the rescue of the crew of the mine-sweeper; he was also told to act in concert with the whaler of the _Tremendous_. The latter was nowhere in sight. Which ought he to do? Proceed to the wreck, or go in search of the missing boat?
Chapter 7 of The Fight for Constantinople is here in full — 133 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading “His orders were to attempt the rescue of the crew of the mine-sweeper; he was also told to act in concert with the whaler of the _Tremendous_.”
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading “The "Hammerer's" Whaler Sub-lieutenant Crosthwaite was on the horns of a dilemma.”
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading “The "Hammerer's" Whaler Sub-lieutenant Crosthwaite was on the horns of a dilemma.”
not able to be found
From this reading “Proceed to the wreck, or go in search of the missing boat?”
an insignificant place
From this reading “The latter was nowhere in sight.”
free from harm or evil
From this reading “His orders were to attempt the rescue of the crew of the mine-sweeper; he was also told to act in concert with the whaler of the _Tremendous_.”
a seaman who works on a ship that hunts whales
From this reading “The "Hammerer's" Whaler Sub-lieutenant Crosthwaite was on the horns of a dilemma.”
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading “Proceed to the wreck, or go in search of the missing boat?”
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In this reading “Proceed to the wreck, or go in search of the missing boat?”
at or within a reasonable distance for seeing
In this reading “The latter was nowhere in sight.”
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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 The "Hammerer's" Whaler Sub-lieutenant Crosthwaite was on the horns of a dilemma.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading His orders were to attempt the rescue of the crew of the mine-sweeper; he was also told to act in concert with the whaler of the _Tremendous_.
in addition
From this reading His orders were to attempt the rescue of the crew of the mine-sweeper; he was also told to act in concert with the whaler of the _Tremendous_.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading His orders were to attempt the rescue of the crew of the mine-sweeper; he was also told to act in concert with the whaler of the _Tremendous_.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Proceed to the wreck, or go in search of the missing boat?
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading His orders were to attempt the rescue of the crew of the mine-sweeper; he was also told to act in concert with the whaler of the _Tremendous_.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading His orders were to attempt the rescue of the crew of the mine-sweeper; he was also told to act in concert with the whaler of the _Tremendous_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The "Hammerer's" Whaler Sub-lieutenant Crosthwaite was on the horns of a dilemma.
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading The "Hammerer's" Whaler Sub-lieutenant Crosthwaite was on the horns of a dilemma.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Which ought he to do?
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Proceed to the wreck, or go in search of the missing boat?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The "Hammerer's" Whaler Sub-lieutenant Crosthwaite was on the horns of a dilemma.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His orders were to attempt the rescue of the crew of the mine-sweeper; he was also told to act in concert with the whaler of the _Tremendous_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His orders were to attempt the rescue of the crew of the mine-sweeper; he was also told to act in concert with the whaler of the _Tremendous_.
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading The "Hammerer's" Whaler Sub-lieutenant Crosthwaite was on the horns of a dilemma.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His orders were to attempt the rescue of the crew of the mine-sweeper; he was also told to act in concert with the whaler of the _Tremendous_.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter was nowhere in sight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His orders were to attempt the rescue of the crew of the mine-sweeper; he was also told to act in concert with the whaler of the _Tremendous_.
not able to be found
From this reading Proceed to the wreck, or go in search of the missing boat?
an insignificant place
From this reading The latter was nowhere in sight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The "Hammerer's" Whaler Sub-lieutenant Crosthwaite was on the horns of a dilemma.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The "Hammerer's" Whaler Sub-lieutenant Crosthwaite was on the horns of a dilemma.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Proceed to the wreck, or go in search of the missing boat?
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading His orders were to attempt the rescue of the crew of the mine-sweeper; he was also told to act in concert with the whaler of the _Tremendous_.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Which ought he to do?
continue talking
From this reading Proceed to the wreck, or go in search of the missing boat?
free from harm or evil
From this reading His orders were to attempt the rescue of the crew of the mine-sweeper; he was also told to act in concert with the whaler of the _Tremendous_.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Proceed to the wreck, or go in search of the missing boat?
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The latter was nowhere in sight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The "Hammerer's" Whaler Sub-lieutenant Crosthwaite was on the horns of a dilemma.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The "Hammerer's" Whaler Sub-lieutenant Crosthwaite was on the horns of a dilemma.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His orders were to attempt the rescue of the crew of the mine-sweeper; he was also told to act in concert with the whaler of the _Tremendous_.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading His orders were to attempt the rescue of the crew of the mine-sweeper; he was also told to act in concert with the whaler of the _Tremendous_.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading His orders were to attempt the rescue of the crew of the mine-sweeper; he was also told to act in concert with the whaler of the _Tremendous_.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The "Hammerer's" Whaler Sub-lieutenant Crosthwaite was on the horns of a dilemma.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His orders were to attempt the rescue of the crew of the mine-sweeper; he was also told to act in concert with the whaler of the _Tremendous_.
a seaman who works on a ship that hunts whales
From this reading The "Hammerer's" Whaler Sub-lieutenant Crosthwaite was on the horns of a dilemma.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Which ought he to do?
in the company of; together with
From this reading His orders were to attempt the rescue of the crew of the mine-sweeper; he was also told to act in concert with the whaler of the _Tremendous_.
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading Proceed to the wreck, or go in search of the missing boat?
Chapter 7 of The Fight for Constantinople by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman holds 133 sentences, grouped into 27 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 7 holds 133 sentences of The Fight for Constantinople, unabridged, divided into 27 reading sections.
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