Chapter 26 of The Motor Boys Under the Sea is here in full — 139 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 26 of The Motor Boys Under the Sea is here in full — 139 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ENTANGLED Dr. Klauss, seeing his two friends, called to them something in the language he and they used between them. It seemed to be an appeal for help. “Look out for them!” cried Mr. Sheldon, who had gone on ahead. He had an iron bar for a weapon. “Don’t you two interfere!” yelled Ted.
Chapter 26 of The Motor Boys Under the Sea is here in full — 139 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/27 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading “It seemed to be an appeal for help.”
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading “He had an iron bar for a weapon.”
deeply involved especially in something complicated
From this reading “ENTANGLED Dr. Klauss, seeing his two friends, called to them something in the language he and they used between them.”
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading ““Don’t you two interfere!” yelled Ted.”
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading “ENTANGLED Dr. Klauss, seeing his two friends, called to them something in the language he and they used between them.”
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading ““Don’t you two interfere!” yelled Ted.”
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading “He had an iron bar for a weapon.”
in a vehement outcry
From this reading ““Don’t you two interfere!” yelled Ted.”
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.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “He had an iron bar for a weapon.”
be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful
In this reading ““Look out for them!” cried Mr. Sheldon, who had gone on ahead.”
In this reading “ENTANGLED Dr. Klauss, seeing his two friends, called to them something in the language he and they used between them.”
In this reading ““Look out for them!” cried Mr. Sheldon, who had gone on ahead.”
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.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had an iron bar for a weapon.
at or in the front
From this reading “Look out for them!” cried Mr. Sheldon, who had gone on ahead.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It seemed to be an appeal for help.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ENTANGLED Dr. Klauss, seeing his two friends, called to them something in the language he and they used between them.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading It seemed to be an appeal for help.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading He had an iron bar for a weapon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed to be an appeal for help.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading ENTANGLED Dr. Klauss, seeing his two friends, called to them something in the language he and they used between them.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ENTANGLED Dr. Klauss, seeing his two friends, called to them something in the language he and they used between them.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Look out for them!” cried Mr. Sheldon, who had gone on ahead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Don’t you two interfere!” yelled Ted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTANGLED Dr. Klauss, seeing his two friends, called to them something in the language he and they used between them.
deeply involved especially in something complicated
From this reading ENTANGLED Dr. Klauss, seeing his two friends, called to them something in the language he and they used between them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed to be an appeal for help.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading ENTANGLED Dr. Klauss, seeing his two friends, called to them something in the language he and they used between them.
destroyed or killed
From this reading “Look out for them!” cried Mr. Sheldon, who had gone on ahead.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Look out for them!” cried Mr. Sheldon, who had gone on ahead.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ENTANGLED Dr. Klauss, seeing his two friends, called to them something in the language he and they used between them.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It seemed to be an appeal for help.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ENTANGLED Dr. Klauss, seeing his two friends, called to them something in the language he and they used between them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ENTANGLED Dr. Klauss, seeing his two friends, called to them something in the language he and they used between them.
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading “Don’t you two interfere!” yelled Ted.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading He had an iron bar for a weapon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to be an appeal for help.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTANGLED Dr. Klauss, seeing his two friends, called to them something in the language he and they used between them.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading ENTANGLED Dr. Klauss, seeing his two friends, called to them something in the language he and they used between them.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Look out for them!” cried Mr. Sheldon, who had gone on ahead.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Look out for them!” cried Mr. Sheldon, who had gone on ahead.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Look out for them!” cried Mr. Sheldon, who had gone on ahead.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Look out for them!” cried Mr. Sheldon, who had gone on ahead.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading ENTANGLED Dr. Klauss, seeing his two friends, called to them something in the language he and they used between them.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to be an appeal for help.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Look out for them!” cried Mr. Sheldon, who had gone on ahead.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading ENTANGLED Dr. Klauss, seeing his two friends, called to them something in the language he and they used between them.
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading “Don’t you two interfere!” yelled Ted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENTANGLED Dr. Klauss, seeing his two friends, called to them something in the language he and they used between them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading ENTANGLED Dr. Klauss, seeing his two friends, called to them something in the language he and they used between them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ENTANGLED Dr. Klauss, seeing his two friends, called to them something in the language he and they used between them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ENTANGLED Dr. Klauss, seeing his two friends, called to them something in the language he and they used between them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ENTANGLED Dr. Klauss, seeing his two friends, called to them something in the language he and they used between them.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading ENTANGLED Dr. Klauss, seeing his two friends, called to them something in the language he and they used between them.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading He had an iron bar for a weapon.
which person or people
From this reading “Look out for them!” cried Mr. Sheldon, who had gone on ahead.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “Don’t you two interfere!” yelled Ted.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Don’t you two interfere!” yelled Ted.
Chapter 26 of The Motor Boys Under the Sea by Clarence Young holds 139 sentences, grouped into 28 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 26 holds 139 sentences of The Motor Boys Under the Sea, unabridged, divided into 28 reading sections.
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