Chapter 8 of The Submarine Hunters is here in full — 175 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Chapter 8 of The Submarine Hunters by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman holds 175 sentences, grouped into 35 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 8 holds 175 sentences of The Submarine Hunters, unabridged, divided into 35 reading sections.
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Chapter VIII
Chapter 8 of The Submarine Hunters is here in full — 175 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Balked by a Sea-plane "How so?" demanded Kapitan Schwalbe. "If we keep quiet, the cruiser--for cruiser she must be, judging by the fellow's description--will weigh and proceed." "When she does weigh we are undone," said Rix despondently. "We are swinging round our anchor. For all we know, our cable has taken a turn round hers.
Chapter 8 of The Submarine Hunters is here in full — 175 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/35 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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, audio, and collocations from this reading.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “For all we know, our cable has taken a turn round hers.”
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading “For all we know, our cable has taken a turn round hers.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “"If we keep quiet, the cruiser--for cruiser she must be, judging by the fellow's description--will weigh and proceed."”
Every word is available to listen to. 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 Balked by a Sea-plane "How so?" demanded Kapitan Schwalbe.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For all we know, our cable has taken a turn round hers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We are swinging round our anchor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If we keep quiet, the cruiser--for cruiser she must be, judging by the fellow's description--will weigh and proceed."
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "When she does weigh we are undone," said Rix despondently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Balked by a Sea-plane "How so?" demanded Kapitan Schwalbe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If we keep quiet, the cruiser--for cruiser she must be, judging by the fellow's description--will weigh and proceed."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Balked by a Sea-plane "How so?" demanded Kapitan Schwalbe.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For all we know, our cable has taken a turn round hers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If we keep quiet, the cruiser--for cruiser she must be, judging by the fellow's description--will weigh and proceed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Balked by a Sea-plane "How so?" demanded Kapitan Schwalbe.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If we keep quiet, the cruiser--for cruiser she must be, judging by the fellow's description--will weigh and proceed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When she does weigh we are undone," said Rix despondently.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "When she does weigh we are undone," said Rix despondently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If we keep quiet, the cruiser--for cruiser she must be, judging by the fellow's description--will weigh and proceed."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "If we keep quiet, the cruiser--for cruiser she must be, judging by the fellow's description--will weigh and proceed."
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For all we know, our cable has taken a turn round hers.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading For all we know, our cable has taken a turn round hers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Balked by a Sea-plane "How so?" demanded Kapitan Schwalbe.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If we keep quiet, the cruiser--for cruiser she must be, judging by the fellow's description--will weigh and proceed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If we keep quiet, the cruiser--for cruiser she must be, judging by the fellow's description--will weigh and proceed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Balked by a Sea-plane "How so?" demanded Kapitan Schwalbe.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If we keep quiet, the cruiser--for cruiser she must be, judging by the fellow's description--will weigh and proceed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For all we know, our cable has taken a turn round hers.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "If we keep quiet, the cruiser--for cruiser she must be, judging by the fellow's description--will weigh and proceed."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "We are swinging round our anchor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If we keep quiet, the cruiser--for cruiser she must be, judging by the fellow's description--will weigh and proceed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If we keep quiet, the cruiser--for cruiser she must be, judging by the fellow's description--will weigh and proceed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When she does weigh we are undone," said Rix despondently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We are swinging round our anchor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When she does weigh we are undone," said Rix despondently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Balked by a Sea-plane "How so?" demanded Kapitan Schwalbe.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Balked by a Sea-plane "How so?" demanded Kapitan Schwalbe.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If we keep quiet, the cruiser--for cruiser she must be, judging by the fellow's description--will weigh and proceed."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Balked by a Sea-plane "How so?" demanded Kapitan Schwalbe.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We are swinging round our anchor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For all we know, our cable has taken a turn round hers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If we keep quiet, the cruiser--for cruiser she must be, judging by the fellow's description--will weigh and proceed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For all we know, our cable has taken a turn round hers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When she does weigh we are undone," said Rix despondently.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If we keep quiet, the cruiser--for cruiser she must be, judging by the fellow's description--will weigh and proceed."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If we keep quiet, the cruiser--for cruiser she must be, judging by the fellow's description--will weigh and proceed."
at the time that
From this reading "When she does weigh we are undone," said Rix despondently.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If we keep quiet, the cruiser--for cruiser she must be, judging by the fellow's description--will weigh and proceed."
