Chapter 9 of The Ocean Wireless Boys and the Lost Liner is here in full — 71 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter IX
Chapter 9 of The Ocean Wireless Boys and the Lost Liner is here in full — 71 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions. “Did he take anything?” asked Jack. “I don’t know. I called out to him and asked him what he was doing.” “Yes; what did he say?”
Chapter 9 of The Ocean Wireless Boys and the Lost Liner is here in full — 71 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading “THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions.”
plural of “dispatch” — an official report (usually sent in haste)
From this reading “THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions.”
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading “THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions.”
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading “THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions.”
a result
From this reading “THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions.”
-ing form of “rummage” — search haphazardly
From this reading “THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions.”
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading “THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions.”
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 “THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions.”
In this reading “THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions.”
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
In this reading “I called out to him and asked him what he was doing.””
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.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions.
any thing at all
From this reading “Did he take anything?” asked Jack.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Did he take anything?” asked Jack.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I called out to him and asked him what he was doing.”
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Did he take anything?” asked Jack.
plural of “dispatch” — an official report (usually sent in haste)
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading I called out to him and asked him what he was doing.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I don’t know.
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I called out to him and asked him what he was doing.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t know.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions.
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions.
a small worthless amount
From this reading “Did he take anything?” asked Jack.
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I don’t know.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I called out to him and asked him what he was doing.”
above and across; more than
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions.
a result
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions.
-ing form of “rummage” — search haphazardly
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions.
express in words
From this reading “Yes; what did he say?”
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions.
carry out
From this reading “Did he take anything?” asked Jack.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT INTRUDER “He was stooping over the desk, rummaging about the papers and dispatches,” said Sam in response to Jack’s eager questions.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I called out to him and asked him what he was doing.”
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes; what did he say?”
Chapter 9 of The Ocean Wireless Boys and the Lost Liner by John Henry Goldfrap holds 71 sentences, grouped into 15 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 9 holds 71 sentences of The Ocean Wireless Boys and the Lost Liner, unabridged, divided into 15 reading sections.
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