Chapter 16 of The Pirate Submarine is here in full — 239 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 16 of The Pirate Submarine is here in full — 239 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE STOWAWAYS "LOOK here!" exclaimed Broadmayne, in a low voice, "are you game? Now's our chance." He pointed to the _Mendez Nunez_. "Steady on," replied Vyse cautiously. "Supposing we get on board without being spotted: what then?
Chapter 16 of The Pirate Submarine is here in full — 239 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading “"Supposing we get on board without being spotted: what then?”
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading “"Steady on," replied Vyse cautiously.”
possessive form of “now” — the momentary present
From this reading “Now's our chance."”
having a point
From this reading “He pointed to the _Mendez Nunez_.”
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading “"Supposing we get on board without being spotted: what then?”
make steady
From this reading “"Steady on," replied Vyse cautiously.”
plural of “stowaway” — a person who hides aboard a ship or plane in the hope of getting free passage
From this reading “THE STOWAWAYS "LOOK here!" exclaimed Broadmayne, in a low voice, "are you game?”
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading “"Supposing we get on board without being spotted: what then?”
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 “THE STOWAWAYS "LOOK here!" exclaimed Broadmayne, in a low voice, "are you game?”
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
In this reading “"Supposing we get on board without being spotted: what then?”
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 THE STOWAWAYS "LOOK here!" exclaimed Broadmayne, in a low voice, "are you game?
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE STOWAWAYS "LOOK here!" exclaimed Broadmayne, in a low voice, "are you game?
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Supposing we get on board without being spotted: what then?
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading "Supposing we get on board without being spotted: what then?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE STOWAWAYS "LOOK here!" exclaimed Broadmayne, in a low voice, "are you game?
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading "Steady on," replied Vyse cautiously.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Now's our chance."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading THE STOWAWAYS "LOOK here!" exclaimed Broadmayne, in a low voice, "are you game?
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE STOWAWAYS "LOOK here!" exclaimed Broadmayne, in a low voice, "are you game?
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Supposing we get on board without being spotted: what then?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He pointed to the _Mendez Nunez_.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading THE STOWAWAYS "LOOK here!" exclaimed Broadmayne, in a low voice, "are you game?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STOWAWAYS "LOOK here!" exclaimed Broadmayne, in a low voice, "are you game?
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE STOWAWAYS "LOOK here!" exclaimed Broadmayne, in a low voice, "are you game?
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE STOWAWAYS "LOOK here!" exclaimed Broadmayne, in a low voice, "are you game?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He pointed to the _Mendez Nunez_.
possessive form of “now” — the momentary present
From this reading Now's our chance."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He pointed to the _Mendez Nunez_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Steady on," replied Vyse cautiously.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Now's our chance."
having a point
From this reading He pointed to the _Mendez Nunez_.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Steady on," replied Vyse cautiously.
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading "Supposing we get on board without being spotted: what then?
make steady
From this reading "Steady on," replied Vyse cautiously.
plural of “stowaway” — a person who hides aboard a ship or plane in the hope of getting free passage
From this reading THE STOWAWAYS "LOOK here!" exclaimed Broadmayne, in a low voice, "are you game?
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading "Supposing we get on board without being spotted: what then?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STOWAWAYS "LOOK here!" exclaimed Broadmayne, in a low voice, "are you game?
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Supposing we get on board without being spotted: what then?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He pointed to the _Mendez Nunez_.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading THE STOWAWAYS "LOOK here!" exclaimed Broadmayne, in a low voice, "are you game?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Steady on," replied Vyse cautiously.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Supposing we get on board without being spotted: what then?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Supposing we get on board without being spotted: what then?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Supposing we get on board without being spotted: what then?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE STOWAWAYS "LOOK here!" exclaimed Broadmayne, in a low voice, "are you game?
Chapter 16 of The Pirate Submarine by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman holds 239 sentences, grouped into 48 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 16 holds 239 sentences of The Pirate Submarine, unabridged, divided into 48 reading sections.
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