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Chapter 2 of The Thick of the Fray at Zeebrugge, April 1918 is here in full — 105 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Strafed "Mornin', Seton," was Lieutenant-Commander Dick Trevannion's greeting as Alec reported himself on board H.M.T.B.D. _Bolero_. "Had a long journey, eh? Sorry, old bird; but there's one consolation: We're bound south. Evidently the Admiral thinks we are in need of recuperation in a warmer climate.
Chapter 2 of The Thick of the Fray at Zeebrugge, April 1918 is here in full — 105 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading “Evidently the Admiral thinks we are in need of recuperation in a warmer climate.”
music written in the rhythm of the bolero dance
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading “Evidently the Admiral thinks we are in need of recuperation in a warmer climate.”
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading “Sorry, old bird; but there's one consolation: We're bound south.”
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading “Strafed "Mornin', Seton," was Lieutenant-Commander Dick Trevannion's greeting as Alec reported himself on board H.M.T.B.D.”
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading “Evidently the Admiral thinks we are in need of recuperation in a warmer climate.”
United States religious leader who was the first person born in the United States to be canonized (1774-1821)
From this reading “Strafed "Mornin', Seton," was Lieutenant-Commander Dick Trevannion's greeting as Alec reported himself on board H.M.T.B.D.”
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading “Evidently the Admiral thinks we are in need of recuperation in a warmer climate.”
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 “Evidently the Admiral thinks we are in need of recuperation in a warmer climate.”
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
In this reading “Strafed "Mornin', Seton," was Lieutenant-Commander Dick Trevannion's greeting as Alec reported himself on board H.M.T.B.D.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Had a long journey, eh?
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading Evidently the Admiral thinks we are in need of recuperation in a warmer climate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Strafed "Mornin', Seton," was Lieutenant-Commander Dick Trevannion's greeting as Alec reported himself on board H.M.T.B.D.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Evidently the Admiral thinks we are in need of recuperation in a warmer climate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Strafed "Mornin', Seton," was Lieutenant-Commander Dick Trevannion's greeting as Alec reported himself on board H.M.T.B.D.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Strafed "Mornin', Seton," was Lieutenant-Commander Dick Trevannion's greeting as Alec reported himself on board H.M.T.B.D.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Sorry, old bird; but there's one consolation: We're bound south.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Strafed "Mornin', Seton," was Lieutenant-Commander Dick Trevannion's greeting as Alec reported himself on board H.M.T.B.D.
music written in the rhythm of the bolero dance
From this reading _Bolero_.
confined by bonds
From this reading Sorry, old bird; but there's one consolation: We're bound south.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sorry, old bird; but there's one consolation: We're bound south.
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading Evidently the Admiral thinks we are in need of recuperation in a warmer climate.
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading Sorry, old bird; but there's one consolation: We're bound south.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Strafed "Mornin', Seton," was Lieutenant-Commander Dick Trevannion's greeting as Alec reported himself on board H.M.T.B.D.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Strafed "Mornin', Seton," was Lieutenant-Commander Dick Trevannion's greeting as Alec reported himself on board H.M.T.B.D.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Had a long journey, eh?
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently the Admiral thinks we are in need of recuperation in a warmer climate.
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Strafed "Mornin', Seton," was Lieutenant-Commander Dick Trevannion's greeting as Alec reported himself on board H.M.T.B.D.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading Strafed "Mornin', Seton," was Lieutenant-Commander Dick Trevannion's greeting as Alec reported himself on board H.M.T.B.D.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Had a long journey, eh?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Strafed "Mornin', Seton," was Lieutenant-Commander Dick Trevannion's greeting as Alec reported himself on board H.M.T.B.D.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Evidently the Admiral thinks we are in need of recuperation in a warmer climate.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading "Had a long journey, eh?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Strafed "Mornin', Seton," was Lieutenant-Commander Dick Trevannion's greeting as Alec reported himself on board H.M.T.B.D.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Had a long journey, eh?
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Strafed "Mornin', Seton," was Lieutenant-Commander Dick Trevannion's greeting as Alec reported himself on board H.M.T.B.D.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Strafed "Mornin', Seton," was Lieutenant-Commander Dick Trevannion's greeting as Alec reported himself on board H.M.T.B.D.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Evidently the Admiral thinks we are in need of recuperation in a warmer climate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Evidently the Admiral thinks we are in need of recuperation in a warmer climate.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Sorry, old bird; but there's one consolation: We're bound south.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Strafed "Mornin', Seton," was Lieutenant-Commander Dick Trevannion's greeting as Alec reported himself on board H.M.T.B.D.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Sorry, old bird; but there's one consolation: We're bound south.
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading Evidently the Admiral thinks we are in need of recuperation in a warmer climate.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Strafed "Mornin', Seton," was Lieutenant-Commander Dick Trevannion's greeting as Alec reported himself on board H.M.T.B.D.
United States religious leader who was the first person born in the United States to be canonized (1774-1821)
From this reading Strafed "Mornin', Seton," was Lieutenant-Commander Dick Trevannion's greeting as Alec reported himself on board H.M.T.B.D.
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Sorry, old bird; but there's one consolation: We're bound south.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Sorry, old bird; but there's one consolation: We're bound south.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Strafed "Mornin', Seton," was Lieutenant-Commander Dick Trevannion's greeting as Alec reported himself on board H.M.T.B.D.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Strafed "Mornin', Seton," was Lieutenant-Commander Dick Trevannion's greeting as Alec reported himself on board H.M.T.B.D.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Evidently the Admiral thinks we are in need of recuperation in a warmer climate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sorry, old bird; but there's one consolation: We're bound south.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading Evidently the Admiral thinks we are in need of recuperation in a warmer climate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Strafed "Mornin', Seton," was Lieutenant-Commander Dick Trevannion's greeting as Alec reported himself on board H.M.T.B.D.
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading Evidently the Admiral thinks we are in need of recuperation in a warmer climate.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Strafed "Mornin', Seton," was Lieutenant-Commander Dick Trevannion's greeting as Alec reported himself on board H.M.T.B.D.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Evidently the Admiral thinks we are in need of recuperation in a warmer climate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sorry, old bird; but there's one consolation: We're bound south.
Chapter 2 of The Thick of the Fray at Zeebrugge, April 1918 by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman holds 105 sentences, grouped into 21 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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