Chapter 1 of Tom Fairfield at Sea is here in full — 188 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Tom Fairfield at Sea is here in full — 188 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The Wreck of the _Silver Star_ AUTHOR OF “TOM FAIRFIELD’S SCHOOLDAYS,” “TOM FAIRFIELD IN CAMP,” “THE DAREWELL CHUMS SERIES,” “THE BOYS OF PLUCK SERIES,” ETC. 12mo. Cloth. Illustrated. TOM FAIRFIELD AT SEA Or, The Wreck of the _Silver Star_ 12mo.
Chapter 1 of Tom Fairfield at Sea is here in full — 188 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading “The Wreck of the _Silver Star_ AUTHOR OF “TOM FAIRFIELD’S SCHOOLDAYS,” “TOM FAIRFIELD IN CAMP,” “THE DAREWELL CHUMS SERIES,” “THE BOYS OF PLUCK SERIES,” ETC.”
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading “The Wreck of the _Silver Star_ AUTHOR OF “TOM FAIRFIELD’S SCHOOLDAYS,” “TOM FAIRFIELD IN CAMP,” “THE DAREWELL CHUMS SERIES,” “THE BOYS OF PLUCK SERIES,” ETC.”
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading “Cloth.”
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading “Illustrated.”
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading “The Wreck of the _Silver Star_ AUTHOR OF “TOM FAIRFIELD’S SCHOOLDAYS,” “TOM FAIRFIELD IN CAMP,” “THE DAREWELL CHUMS SERIES,” “THE BOYS OF PLUCK SERIES,” ETC.”
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading “The Wreck of the _Silver Star_ AUTHOR OF “TOM FAIRFIELD’S SCHOOLDAYS,” “TOM FAIRFIELD IN CAMP,” “THE DAREWELL CHUMS SERIES,” “THE BOYS OF PLUCK SERIES,” ETC.”
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading “The Wreck of the _Silver Star_ AUTHOR OF “TOM FAIRFIELD’S SCHOOLDAYS,” “TOM FAIRFIELD IN CAMP,” “THE DAREWELL CHUMS SERIES,” “THE BOYS OF PLUCK SERIES,” ETC.”
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.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
a United States military decoration for gallantry in action
In this reading “The Wreck of the _Silver Star_ AUTHOR OF “TOM FAIRFIELD’S SCHOOLDAYS,” “TOM FAIRFIELD IN CAMP,” “THE DAREWELL CHUMS SERIES,” “THE BOYS OF PLUCK SERIES,” ETC.”
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
In this reading “TOM FAIRFIELD AT SEA Or, The Wreck of the _Silver Star_ 12mo.”
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From this reading 12mo.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TOM FAIRFIELD AT SEA Or, The Wreck of the _Silver Star_ 12mo.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The Wreck of the _Silver Star_ AUTHOR OF “TOM FAIRFIELD’S SCHOOLDAYS,” “TOM FAIRFIELD IN CAMP,” “THE DAREWELL CHUMS SERIES,” “THE BOYS OF PLUCK SERIES,” ETC.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The Wreck of the _Silver Star_ AUTHOR OF “TOM FAIRFIELD’S SCHOOLDAYS,” “TOM FAIRFIELD IN CAMP,” “THE DAREWELL CHUMS SERIES,” “THE BOYS OF PLUCK SERIES,” ETC.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The Wreck of the _Silver Star_ AUTHOR OF “TOM FAIRFIELD’S SCHOOLDAYS,” “TOM FAIRFIELD IN CAMP,” “THE DAREWELL CHUMS SERIES,” “THE BOYS OF PLUCK SERIES,” ETC.
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading The Wreck of the _Silver Star_ AUTHOR OF “TOM FAIRFIELD’S SCHOOLDAYS,” “TOM FAIRFIELD IN CAMP,” “THE DAREWELL CHUMS SERIES,” “THE BOYS OF PLUCK SERIES,” ETC.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Cloth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Wreck of the _Silver Star_ AUTHOR OF “TOM FAIRFIELD’S SCHOOLDAYS,” “TOM FAIRFIELD IN CAMP,” “THE DAREWELL CHUMS SERIES,” “THE BOYS OF PLUCK SERIES,” ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Wreck of the _Silver Star_ AUTHOR OF “TOM FAIRFIELD’S SCHOOLDAYS,” “TOM FAIRFIELD IN CAMP,” “THE DAREWELL CHUMS SERIES,” “THE BOYS OF PLUCK SERIES,” ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Wreck of the _Silver Star_ AUTHOR OF “TOM FAIRFIELD’S SCHOOLDAYS,” “TOM FAIRFIELD IN CAMP,” “THE DAREWELL CHUMS SERIES,” “THE BOYS OF PLUCK SERIES,” ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Wreck of the _Silver Star_ AUTHOR OF “TOM FAIRFIELD’S SCHOOLDAYS,” “TOM FAIRFIELD IN CAMP,” “THE DAREWELL CHUMS SERIES,” “THE BOYS OF PLUCK SERIES,” ETC.
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Illustrated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Wreck of the _Silver Star_ AUTHOR OF “TOM FAIRFIELD’S SCHOOLDAYS,” “TOM FAIRFIELD IN CAMP,” “THE DAREWELL CHUMS SERIES,” “THE BOYS OF PLUCK SERIES,” ETC.
an indefinitely short time
From this reading 12mo.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Wreck of the _Silver Star_ AUTHOR OF “TOM FAIRFIELD’S SCHOOLDAYS,” “TOM FAIRFIELD IN CAMP,” “THE DAREWELL CHUMS SERIES,” “THE BOYS OF PLUCK SERIES,” ETC.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading TOM FAIRFIELD AT SEA Or, The Wreck of the _Silver Star_ 12mo.
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading The Wreck of the _Silver Star_ AUTHOR OF “TOM FAIRFIELD’S SCHOOLDAYS,” “TOM FAIRFIELD IN CAMP,” “THE DAREWELL CHUMS SERIES,” “THE BOYS OF PLUCK SERIES,” ETC.
the time of life when you are going to school
From this reading The Wreck of the _Silver Star_ AUTHOR OF “TOM FAIRFIELD’S SCHOOLDAYS,” “TOM FAIRFIELD IN CAMP,” “THE DAREWELL CHUMS SERIES,” “THE BOYS OF PLUCK SERIES,” ETC.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading TOM FAIRFIELD AT SEA Or, The Wreck of the _Silver Star_ 12mo.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading The Wreck of the _Silver Star_ AUTHOR OF “TOM FAIRFIELD’S SCHOOLDAYS,” “TOM FAIRFIELD IN CAMP,” “THE DAREWELL CHUMS SERIES,” “THE BOYS OF PLUCK SERIES,” ETC.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The Wreck of the _Silver Star_ AUTHOR OF “TOM FAIRFIELD’S SCHOOLDAYS,” “TOM FAIRFIELD IN CAMP,” “THE DAREWELL CHUMS SERIES,” “THE BOYS OF PLUCK SERIES,” ETC.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The Wreck of the _Silver Star_ AUTHOR OF “TOM FAIRFIELD’S SCHOOLDAYS,” “TOM FAIRFIELD IN CAMP,” “THE DAREWELL CHUMS SERIES,” “THE BOYS OF PLUCK SERIES,” ETC.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Wreck of the _Silver Star_ AUTHOR OF “TOM FAIRFIELD’S SCHOOLDAYS,” “TOM FAIRFIELD IN CAMP,” “THE DAREWELL CHUMS SERIES,” “THE BOYS OF PLUCK SERIES,” ETC.
male cat
From this reading The Wreck of the _Silver Star_ AUTHOR OF “TOM FAIRFIELD’S SCHOOLDAYS,” “TOM FAIRFIELD IN CAMP,” “THE DAREWELL CHUMS SERIES,” “THE BOYS OF PLUCK SERIES,” ETC.
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading The Wreck of the _Silver Star_ AUTHOR OF “TOM FAIRFIELD’S SCHOOLDAYS,” “TOM FAIRFIELD IN CAMP,” “THE DAREWELL CHUMS SERIES,” “THE BOYS OF PLUCK SERIES,” ETC.
Chapter 1 of Tom Fairfield at Sea by Allen Chapman holds 188 sentences, grouped into 38 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 1 holds 188 sentences of Tom Fairfield at Sea, unabridged, divided into 38 reading sections.
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