Chapter III of The Haunted Hangar, “The Sky Patrol Organizes,” is here in full — 123 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter III
Chapter III of The Haunted Hangar, “The Sky Patrol Organizes,” is here in full — 123 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Amazed, Dick challenged Jeff’s statement. “Priceless emeralds—destroyed? You mean—robbers, don’t you?” Jeff shook his head. “I don’t think so—but I don’t know for sure who it is.
Chapter III of The Haunted Hangar, “The Sky Patrol Organizes,” is here in full — 123 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading “Amazed, Dick challenged Jeff’s statement.”
past form of “challenge” — take exception to
From this reading “Amazed, Dick challenged Jeff’s statement.”
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading ““Priceless emeralds—destroyed?”
someone who is a detective
From this reading “Amazed, Dick challenged Jeff’s statement.”
plural of “emerald” — a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading ““Priceless emeralds—destroyed?”
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading ““Priceless emeralds—destroyed?”
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading “You mean—robbers, don’t you?””
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading “Amazed, Dick challenged Jeff’s statement.”
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filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Amazed, Dick challenged Jeff’s statement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I don’t think so—but I don’t know for sure who it is.
past form of “challenge” — take exception to
From this reading Amazed, Dick challenged Jeff’s statement.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading “Priceless emeralds—destroyed?
someone who is a detective
From this reading Amazed, Dick challenged Jeff’s statement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You mean—robbers, don’t you?”
plural of “emerald” — a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading “Priceless emeralds—destroyed?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I don’t think so—but I don’t know for sure who it is.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Jeff shook his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jeff shook his head.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t think so—but I don’t know for sure who it is.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I don’t think so—but I don’t know for sure who it is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I don’t think so—but I don’t know for sure who it is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jeff shook his head.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Amazed, Dick challenged Jeff’s statement.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I don’t think so—but I don’t know for sure who it is.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading You mean—robbers, don’t you?”
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading “Priceless emeralds—destroyed?
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading You mean—robbers, don’t you?”
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Jeff shook his head.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I don’t think so—but I don’t know for sure who it is.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Amazed, Dick challenged Jeff’s statement.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I don’t think so—but I don’t know for sure who it is.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I don’t think so—but I don’t know for sure who it is.
which person or people
From this reading “I don’t think so—but I don’t know for sure who it is.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You mean—robbers, don’t you?”
Chapter 3 of The Haunted Hangar by Van Powell holds 123 sentences, grouped into 25 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 3 holds 123 sentences of The Haunted Hangar, unabridged, divided into 25 reading sections.
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