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Chapter 10 of The Motor Boys Afloat is here in full — 147 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
SAVED FROM THE FALLS “Why, I was racing you boys,” replied the officer. “I see you were. But I never knew you went in for motor boats,” said Ned. “Is that your craft?” “Not exactly, though I have an interest in her,” the chief went on.
Chapter 10 of The Motor Boys Afloat is here in full — 147 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading “But I never knew you went in for motor boats,” said Ned.”
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading ““Is that your craft?””
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading ““Not exactly, though I have an interest in her,” the chief went on.”
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading “SAVED FROM THE FALLS “Why, I was racing you boys,” replied the officer.”
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading “But I never knew you went in for motor boats,” said Ned.”
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading “SAVED FROM THE FALLS “Why, I was racing you boys,” replied the officer.”
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading “SAVED FROM THE FALLS “Why, I was racing you boys,” replied the officer.”
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading “SAVED FROM THE FALLS “Why, I was racing you boys,” replied the officer.”
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.
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In this reading “But I never knew you went in for motor boats,” said Ned.”
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
In this reading ““Not exactly, though I have an interest in her,” the chief went on.”
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.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Not exactly, though I have an interest in her,” the chief went on.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading But I never knew you went in for motor boats,” said Ned.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading SAVED FROM THE FALLS “Why, I was racing you boys,” replied the officer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I never knew you went in for motor boats,” said Ned.
a person who is in charge
From this reading “Not exactly, though I have an interest in her,” the chief went on.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading “Is that your craft?”
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading “Not exactly, though I have an interest in her,” the chief went on.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading SAVED FROM THE FALLS “Why, I was racing you boys,” replied the officer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But I never knew you went in for motor boats,” said Ned.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SAVED FROM THE FALLS “Why, I was racing you boys,” replied the officer.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Not exactly, though I have an interest in her,” the chief went on.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Not exactly, though I have an interest in her,” the chief went on.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SAVED FROM THE FALLS “Why, I was racing you boys,” replied the officer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But I never knew you went in for motor boats,” said Ned.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading “Not exactly, though I have an interest in her,” the chief went on.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is that your craft?”
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But I never knew you went in for motor boats,” said Ned.
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading But I never knew you went in for motor boats,” said Ned.
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From this reading But I never knew you went in for motor boats,” said Ned.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But I never knew you went in for motor boats,” said Ned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not exactly, though I have an interest in her,” the chief went on.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading SAVED FROM THE FALLS “Why, I was racing you boys,” replied the officer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Not exactly, though I have an interest in her,” the chief went on.
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading SAVED FROM THE FALLS “Why, I was racing you boys,” replied the officer.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading SAVED FROM THE FALLS “Why, I was racing you boys,” replied the officer.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But I never knew you went in for motor boats,” said Ned.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading SAVED FROM THE FALLS “Why, I was racing you boys,” replied the officer.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I see you were.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Is that your craft?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAVED FROM THE FALLS “Why, I was racing you boys,” replied the officer.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Not exactly, though I have an interest in her,” the chief went on.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SAVED FROM THE FALLS “Why, I was racing you boys,” replied the officer.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But I never knew you went in for motor boats,” said Ned.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I see you were.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading SAVED FROM THE FALLS “Why, I was racing you boys,” replied the officer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading SAVED FROM THE FALLS “Why, I was racing you boys,” replied the officer.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Is that your craft?”
Chapter 10 of The Motor Boys Afloat by Clarence Young holds 147 sentences, grouped into 30 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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