Chapter 22 of Tom Swift Among the Diamond Makers is here in full — 75 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 22 of Tom Swift Among the Diamond Makers is here in full — 75 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Do you think there is any danger of them finding us?” asked Mr. Damon, as he hurried along beside Tom. “I'm afraid so,” was the answer. “I've been worried ever since we saw Munson heading this way. But we couldn't do any differently.” “Perhaps Bill Renshaw may be able to conceal us,” suggested Mr. Jenks.
Chapter 22 of Tom Swift Among the Diamond Makers is here in full — 75 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading ““Perhaps Bill Renshaw may be able to conceal us,” suggested Mr. Jenks.”
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading ““Perhaps Bill Renshaw may be able to conceal us,” suggested Mr. Jenks.”
the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)
From this reading ““Do you think there is any danger of them finding us?” asked Mr. Damon, as he hurried along beside Tom.”
in another and different manner
From this reading “But we couldn't do any differently.””
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading ““I've been worried ever since we saw Munson heading this way.”
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading ““Do you think there is any danger of them finding us?” asked Mr. Damon, as he hurried along beside Tom.”
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading ““Perhaps Bill Renshaw may be able to conceal us,” suggested Mr. Jenks.”
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading ““I've been worried ever since we saw Munson heading this way.”
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(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “Perhaps Bill Renshaw may be able to conceal us,” suggested Mr. Jenks.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading “I'm afraid so,” was the answer.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “Do you think there is any danger of them finding us?” asked Mr. Damon, as he hurried along beside Tom.
react verbally
From this reading “I'm afraid so,” was the answer.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Do you think there is any danger of them finding us?” asked Mr. Damon, as he hurried along beside Tom.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Do you think there is any danger of them finding us?” asked Mr. Damon, as he hurried along beside Tom.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Do you think there is any danger of them finding us?” asked Mr. Damon, as he hurried along beside Tom.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Perhaps Bill Renshaw may be able to conceal us,” suggested Mr. Jenks.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I've been worried ever since we saw Munson heading this way.
next to; at the side of
From this reading “Do you think there is any danger of them finding us?” asked Mr. Damon, as he hurried along beside Tom.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading “Perhaps Bill Renshaw may be able to conceal us,” suggested Mr. Jenks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But we couldn't do any differently.”
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading “Perhaps Bill Renshaw may be able to conceal us,” suggested Mr. Jenks.
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From this reading But we couldn't do any differently.”
the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)
From this reading “Do you think there is any danger of them finding us?” asked Mr. Damon, as he hurried along beside Tom.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading “Do you think there is any danger of them finding us?” asked Mr. Damon, as he hurried along beside Tom.
in another and different manner
From this reading But we couldn't do any differently.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you think there is any danger of them finding us?” asked Mr. Damon, as he hurried along beside Tom.
at any time
From this reading “I've been worried ever since we saw Munson heading this way.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading “Do you think there is any danger of them finding us?” asked Mr. Damon, as he hurried along beside Tom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Do you think there is any danger of them finding us?” asked Mr. Damon, as he hurried along beside Tom.
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading “I've been worried ever since we saw Munson heading this way.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading “Do you think there is any danger of them finding us?” asked Mr. Damon, as he hurried along beside Tom.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I'm afraid so,” was the answer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I've been worried ever since we saw Munson heading this way.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Do you think there is any danger of them finding us?” asked Mr. Damon, as he hurried along beside Tom.
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From this reading “Perhaps Bill Renshaw may be able to conceal us,” suggested Mr. Jenks.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Perhaps Bill Renshaw may be able to conceal us,” suggested Mr. Jenks.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Do you think there is any danger of them finding us?” asked Mr. Damon, as he hurried along beside Tom.
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From this reading “I've been worried ever since we saw Munson heading this way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Do you think there is any danger of them finding us?” asked Mr. Damon, as he hurried along beside Tom.
by chance
From this reading “Perhaps Bill Renshaw may be able to conceal us,” suggested Mr. Jenks.
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From this reading “Perhaps Bill Renshaw may be able to conceal us,” suggested Mr. Jenks.
cut with a saw
From this reading “I've been worried ever since we saw Munson heading this way.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “I've been worried ever since we saw Munson heading this way.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I'm afraid so,” was the answer.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “Perhaps Bill Renshaw may be able to conceal us,” suggested Mr. Jenks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I'm afraid so,” was the answer.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Do you think there is any danger of them finding us?” asked Mr. Damon, as he hurried along beside Tom.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Do you think there is any danger of them finding us?” asked Mr. Damon, as he hurried along beside Tom.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Do you think there is any danger of them finding us?” asked Mr. Damon, as he hurried along beside Tom.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I've been worried ever since we saw Munson heading this way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Perhaps Bill Renshaw may be able to conceal us,” suggested Mr. Jenks.
male cat
From this reading “Do you think there is any danger of them finding us?” asked Mr. Damon, as he hurried along beside Tom.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Do you think there is any danger of them finding us?” asked Mr. Damon, as he hurried along beside Tom.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I'm afraid so,” was the answer.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “I've been worried ever since we saw Munson heading this way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I've been worried ever since we saw Munson heading this way.
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading “I've been worried ever since we saw Munson heading this way.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you think there is any danger of them finding us?” asked Mr. Damon, as he hurried along beside Tom.
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