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The Submarine Boys on Duty Life on a Diving
The Submarine Boys on Duty Life on a Diving

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"My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor.
"I'm sure of it," replied Jack Benson, quietly.
"That's why, Mr. Pollard, Hal and I are so anxious to get into this work.
Mr. Pollard, when your type of submarine diving torpedo boat is understood by the United States Government you'll need some reliable and intelligent experts.
Take us in now.
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The Submarine Boys on Duty Life on a Diving

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The Submarine Boys on Duty Life on a Diving is here in full — 191 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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"My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor.
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"I'm sure of it," replied Jack Benson, quietly.
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"That's why, Mr. Pollard, Hal and I are so anxious to get into this work.
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Mr. Pollard, when your type of submarine diving torpedo boat is understood by the United States Government you'll need some reliable and intelligent experts.
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Take us in now.
/teɪk ʌs ɪn naʊ/

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diving noun US /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/

an athletic competition that involves diving into water

From this reading “Mr. Pollard, when your type of submarine diving torpedo boat is understood by the United States Government you'll need some reliable and intelligent experts.”

experts noun US /ˈekspərts/

plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully

From this reading “Mr. Pollard, when your type of submarine diving torpedo boat is understood by the United States Government you'll need some reliable and intelligent experts.”

naval adjective US /ˈneɪvəl/

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading “"My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor.”

Pollard noun US /ˈpɑːlərd/

a tree with limbs cut back to promote a more bushy growth of foliage

From this reading “"My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor.”

reliable adjective US /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/

worthy of reliance or trust

From this reading “Mr. Pollard, when your type of submarine diving torpedo boat is understood by the United States Government you'll need some reliable and intelligent experts.”

submarine noun US /ˈsʌbməriːn/

a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

From this reading “Mr. Pollard, when your type of submarine diving torpedo boat is understood by the United States Government you'll need some reliable and intelligent experts.”

torpedo noun US /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/

a professional killer who uses a gun

From this reading “"My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor.”

warfare noun US /ˈwɔːrfer/

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading “"My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor.”

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a-kindle

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From this reading "My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "That's why, Mr. Pollard, Hal and I are so anxious to get into this work.

anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/

eagerly desirous

From this reading "That's why, Mr. Pollard, Hal and I are so anxious to get into this work.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "That's why, Mr. Pollard, Hal and I are so anxious to get into this work.

Benson

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From this reading "I'm sure of it," replied Jack Benson, quietly.

boatnounUS /boʊt/

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading "My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Pollard, when your type of submarine diving torpedo boat is understood by the United States Government you'll need some reliable and intelligent experts.

DavidnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪd/

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading "My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor.

declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/

made known or openly avowed

From this reading "My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor.

divingnounUS /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/

an athletic competition that involves diving into water

From this reading Mr. Pollard, when your type of submarine diving torpedo boat is understood by the United States Government you'll need some reliable and intelligent experts.

enthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/

a feeling of excitement

From this reading "My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor.

expertsnounUS /ˈekspərts/

plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully

From this reading Mr. Pollard, when your type of submarine diving torpedo boat is understood by the United States Government you'll need some reliable and intelligent experts.

eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading "My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor.

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "That's why, Mr. Pollard, Hal and I are so anxious to get into this work.

goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading "My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor.

GovernmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Mr. Pollard, when your type of submarine diving torpedo boat is understood by the United States Government you'll need some reliable and intelligent experts.

Hal

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "That's why, Mr. Pollard, Hal and I are so anxious to get into this work.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "That's why, Mr. Pollard, Hal and I are so anxious to get into this work.

I'm

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I'm sure of it," replied Jack Benson, quietly.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor.

intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading Mr. Pollard, when your type of submarine diving torpedo boat is understood by the United States Government you'll need some reliable and intelligent experts.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "That's why, Mr. Pollard, Hal and I are so anxious to get into this work.

inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/

someone who is the first to think of or make something

From this reading "My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I'm sure of it," replied Jack Benson, quietly.

JacknounUS /dʒæk/

a small worthless amount

From this reading "I'm sure of it," replied Jack Benson, quietly.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading "That's why, Mr. Pollard, Hal and I are so anxious to get into this work.

MydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor.

navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading "My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor.

neednounUS /niːd/

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Mr. Pollard, when your type of submarine diving torpedo boat is understood by the United States Government you'll need some reliable and intelligent experts.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Take us in now.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor.

PollardnounUS /ˈpɑːlərd/

a tree with limbs cut back to promote a more bushy growth of foliage

From this reading "My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor.

quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/

with low volume

From this reading "I'm sure of it," replied Jack Benson, quietly.

reliableadjectiveUS /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/

worthy of reliance or trust

From this reading Mr. Pollard, when your type of submarine diving torpedo boat is understood by the United States Government you'll need some reliable and intelligent experts.

repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "I'm sure of it," replied Jack Benson, quietly.

rulenounUS /ruːl/

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading "My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor.

seasnounUS /siːz/

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading "My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor.

sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading "My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "That's why, Mr. Pollard, Hal and I are so anxious to get into this work.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Mr. Pollard, when your type of submarine diving torpedo boat is understood by the United States Government you'll need some reliable and intelligent experts.

StatesnounUS /steɪts/

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Mr. Pollard, when your type of submarine diving torpedo boat is understood by the United States Government you'll need some reliable and intelligent experts.

submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/

a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

From this reading Mr. Pollard, when your type of submarine diving torpedo boat is understood by the United States Government you'll need some reliable and intelligent experts.

sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "I'm sure of it," replied Jack Benson, quietly.

TakeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading Take us in now.

That's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "That's why, Mr. Pollard, Hal and I are so anxious to get into this work.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "That's why, Mr. Pollard, Hal and I are so anxious to get into this work.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor.

torpedonounUS /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/

a professional killer who uses a gun

From this reading "My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor.

typenounUS /taɪp/

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading "My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor.

understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Mr. Pollard, when your type of submarine diving torpedo boat is understood by the United States Government you'll need some reliable and intelligent experts.

UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Mr. Pollard, when your type of submarine diving torpedo boat is understood by the United States Government you'll need some reliable and intelligent experts.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Take us in now.

warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading "My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Mr. Pollard, when your type of submarine diving torpedo boat is understood by the United States Government you'll need some reliable and intelligent experts.

whynounUS /waɪ/

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "That's why, Mr. Pollard, Hal and I are so anxious to get into this work.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading "My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading "That's why, Mr. Pollard, Hal and I are so anxious to get into this work.

you'll

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Pollard, when your type of submarine diving torpedo boat is understood by the United States Government you'll need some reliable and intelligent experts.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Mr. Pollard, when your type of submarine diving torpedo boat is understood by the United States Government you'll need some reliable and intelligent experts.

Chapter 1 of The Submarine Boys on Duty Life on a Diving by Victor G. Durham holds 191 sentences, grouped into 39 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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Torpedo
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Going
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Naval
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Warfare
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