Chapter 23 of The Flying Legion is here in full — 89 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 23 of The Flying Legion is here in full — 89 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
EAST AGAINST WEST The major, peering down through the trap, swore luridly. Leclair muttered something to himself, with wrinkled brow. "Captain Alden's" eyes blinked strangely, through the holes of the mask. The others stared in frank astonishment. "What the devil, sir--?" began the major; but the chief held up his hand for silence.
Chapter 23 of The Flying Legion is here in full — 89 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/17 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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past form of “blink” — briefly shut the eyes
From this reading “"Captain Alden's" eyes blinked strangely, through the holes of the mask.”
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading “"Captain Alden's" eyes blinked strangely, through the holes of the mask.”
hide under a false appearance
From this reading “"Captain Alden's" eyes blinked strangely, through the holes of the mask.”
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading “EAST AGAINST WEST The major, peering down through the trap, swore luridly.”
in a strange manner
From this reading “"Captain Alden's" eyes blinked strangely, through the holes of the mask.”
inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading “EAST AGAINST WEST The major, peering down through the trap, swore luridly.”
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading “EAST AGAINST WEST The major, peering down through the trap, swore luridly.”
marked by wrinkles
From this reading “Leclair muttered something to himself, with wrinkled brow.”
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.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading EAST AGAINST WEST The major, peering down through the trap, swore luridly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Captain Alden's" eyes blinked strangely, through the holes of the mask.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The others stared in frank astonishment.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "What the devil, sir--?" began the major; but the chief held up his hand for silence.
past form of “blink” — briefly shut the eyes
From this reading "Captain Alden's" eyes blinked strangely, through the holes of the mask.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Leclair muttered something to himself, with wrinkled brow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "What the devil, sir--?" began the major; but the chief held up his hand for silence.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Captain Alden's" eyes blinked strangely, through the holes of the mask.
a person who is in charge
From this reading "What the devil, sir--?" began the major; but the chief held up his hand for silence.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading "What the devil, sir--?" began the major; but the chief held up his hand for silence.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading EAST AGAINST WEST The major, peering down through the trap, swore luridly.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading EAST AGAINST WEST The major, peering down through the trap, swore luridly.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Captain Alden's" eyes blinked strangely, through the holes of the mask.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What the devil, sir--?" began the major; but the chief held up his hand for silence.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The others stared in frank astonishment.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "What the devil, sir--?" began the major; but the chief held up his hand for silence.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "What the devil, sir--?" began the major; but the chief held up his hand for silence.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Leclair muttered something to himself, with wrinkled brow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "What the devil, sir--?" began the major; but the chief held up his hand for silence.
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading "Captain Alden's" eyes blinked strangely, through the holes of the mask.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The others stared in frank astonishment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Leclair muttered something to himself, with wrinkled brow.
in a lurid manner
From this reading EAST AGAINST WEST The major, peering down through the trap, swore luridly.
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading EAST AGAINST WEST The major, peering down through the trap, swore luridly.
hide under a false appearance
From this reading "Captain Alden's" eyes blinked strangely, through the holes of the mask.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading Leclair muttered something to himself, with wrinkled brow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Captain Alden's" eyes blinked strangely, through the holes of the mask.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The others stared in frank astonishment.
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading EAST AGAINST WEST The major, peering down through the trap, swore luridly.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading "What the devil, sir--?" began the major; but the chief held up his hand for silence.
term of address for a man
From this reading "What the devil, sir--?" began the major; but the chief held up his hand for silence.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Leclair muttered something to himself, with wrinkled brow.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The others stared in frank astonishment.
in a strange manner
From this reading "Captain Alden's" eyes blinked strangely, through the holes of the mask.
inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading EAST AGAINST WEST The major, peering down through the trap, swore luridly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EAST AGAINST WEST The major, peering down through the trap, swore luridly.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading EAST AGAINST WEST The major, peering down through the trap, swore luridly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leclair muttered something to himself, with wrinkled brow.
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading EAST AGAINST WEST The major, peering down through the trap, swore luridly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "What the devil, sir--?" began the major; but the chief held up his hand for silence.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading EAST AGAINST WEST The major, peering down through the trap, swore luridly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What the devil, sir--?" began the major; but the chief held up his hand for silence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Leclair muttered something to himself, with wrinkled brow.
marked by wrinkles
From this reading Leclair muttered something to himself, with wrinkled brow.
Chapter 23 of The Flying Legion by George Allan England holds 89 sentences, grouped into 18 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 23 holds 89 sentences of The Flying Legion, unabridged, divided into 18 reading sections.
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