Chapter 17 of The Young Engineers in Mexico is here in full — 163 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 17 of The Young Engineers in Mexico is here in full — 163 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
CRAFT--OR SURRENDER? "He's a puzzle," remarked Harry, four days later. "Meaning our sick man?" "Of course. But he isn't going to be a sick man much longer, thanks to you, Tom.
Chapter 17 of The Young Engineers in Mexico is here in full — 163 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading “CRAFT--OR SURRENDER?”
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading “"He's a puzzle," remarked Harry, four days later.”
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading “"Meaning our sick man?"”
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading “"He's a puzzle," remarked Harry, four days later.”
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “"He's a puzzle," remarked Harry, four days later.”
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading “"Meaning our sick man?"”
acceptance of despair
From this reading “CRAFT--OR SURRENDER?”
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading “But he isn't going to be a sick man much longer, thanks to you, Tom.”
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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 "He's a puzzle," remarked Harry, four days later.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But he isn't going to be a sick man much longer, thanks to you, Tom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he isn't going to be a sick man much longer, thanks to you, Tom.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading CRAFT--OR SURRENDER?
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "He's a puzzle," remarked Harry, four days later.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "He's a puzzle," remarked Harry, four days later.
the act of departing
From this reading But he isn't going to be a sick man much longer, thanks to you, Tom.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "He's a puzzle," remarked Harry, four days later.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he isn't going to be a sick man much longer, thanks to you, Tom.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He's a puzzle," remarked Harry, four days later.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But he isn't going to be a sick man much longer, thanks to you, Tom.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "He's a puzzle," remarked Harry, four days later.
for more time
From this reading But he isn't going to be a sick man much longer, thanks to you, Tom.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Meaning our sick man?"
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading "Meaning our sick man?"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But he isn't going to be a sick man much longer, thanks to you, Tom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Of course.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading CRAFT--OR SURRENDER?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Meaning our sick man?"
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading "He's a puzzle," remarked Harry, four days later.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "He's a puzzle," remarked Harry, four days later.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "Meaning our sick man?"
acceptance of despair
From this reading CRAFT--OR SURRENDER?
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading But he isn't going to be a sick man much longer, thanks to you, Tom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he isn't going to be a sick man much longer, thanks to you, Tom.
male cat
From this reading But he isn't going to be a sick man much longer, thanks to you, Tom.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But he isn't going to be a sick man much longer, thanks to you, Tom.
Chapter 17 of The Young Engineers in Mexico by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock holds 163 sentences, grouped into 33 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 17 holds 163 sentences of The Young Engineers in Mexico, unabridged, divided into 33 reading sections.
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