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Chapter 21 of Tom Swift and His Aerial Warship is here in full — 85 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PRISONERS For a moment, after hearing Koku's reply, neither Tom nor his friends spoke. Then Ned, in a dazed sort of way, repeated: "Stowaways!" "Bless my--" began Mr. Damon, but that was as far as he got. From the engine compartment, back of the amidship cabin, came a sound of cries and heavy blows.
Chapter 21 of Tom Swift and His Aerial Warship is here in full — 85 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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give a benediction to
From this reading “"Bless my--" began Mr. Damon, but that was as far as he got.”
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading “From the engine compartment, back of the amidship cabin, came a sound of cries and heavy blows.”
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading “From the engine compartment, back of the amidship cabin, came a sound of cries and heavy blows.”
the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)
From this reading “"Bless my--" began Mr. Damon, but that was as far as he got.”
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading “Then Ned, in a dazed sort of way, repeated:”
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading “From the engine compartment, back of the amidship cabin, came a sound of cries and heavy blows.”
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading “PRISONERS For a moment, after hearing Koku's reply, neither Tom nor his friends spoke.”
plural of “stowaway” — a person who hides aboard a ship or plane in the hope of getting free passage
From this reading “"Stowaways!"”
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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 PRISONERS For a moment, after hearing Koku's reply, neither Tom nor his friends spoke.
later than; following
From this reading PRISONERS For a moment, after hearing Koku's reply, neither Tom nor his friends spoke.
at or near or toward the center of a ship
From this reading From the engine compartment, back of the amidship cabin, came a sound of cries and heavy blows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the engine compartment, back of the amidship cabin, came a sound of cries and heavy blows.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Bless my--" began Mr. Damon, but that was as far as he got.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading From the engine compartment, back of the amidship cabin, came a sound of cries and heavy blows.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Bless my--" began Mr. Damon, but that was as far as he got.
give a benediction to
From this reading "Bless my--" began Mr. Damon, but that was as far as he got.
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading From the engine compartment, back of the amidship cabin, came a sound of cries and heavy blows.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Bless my--" began Mr. Damon, but that was as far as he got.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading From the engine compartment, back of the amidship cabin, came a sound of cries and heavy blows.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From the engine compartment, back of the amidship cabin, came a sound of cries and heavy blows.
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading From the engine compartment, back of the amidship cabin, came a sound of cries and heavy blows.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading From the engine compartment, back of the amidship cabin, came a sound of cries and heavy blows.
the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)
From this reading "Bless my--" began Mr. Damon, but that was as far as he got.
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading Then Ned, in a dazed sort of way, repeated:
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading From the engine compartment, back of the amidship cabin, came a sound of cries and heavy blows.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Bless my--" began Mr. Damon, but that was as far as he got.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PRISONERS For a moment, after hearing Koku's reply, neither Tom nor his friends spoke.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading PRISONERS For a moment, after hearing Koku's reply, neither Tom nor his friends spoke.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the engine compartment, back of the amidship cabin, came a sound of cries and heavy blows.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Bless my--" began Mr. Damon, but that was as far as he got.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Bless my--" began Mr. Damon, but that was as far as he got.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading PRISONERS For a moment, after hearing Koku's reply, neither Tom nor his friends spoke.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading From the engine compartment, back of the amidship cabin, came a sound of cries and heavy blows.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PRISONERS For a moment, after hearing Koku's reply, neither Tom nor his friends spoke.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then Ned, in a dazed sort of way, repeated:
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From this reading PRISONERS For a moment, after hearing Koku's reply, neither Tom nor his friends spoke.
a particular point in time
From this reading PRISONERS For a moment, after hearing Koku's reply, neither Tom nor his friends spoke.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Bless my--" began Mr. Damon, but that was as far as he got.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Bless my--" began Mr. Damon, but that was as far as he got.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then Ned, in a dazed sort of way, repeated:
not one and not the other of two
From this reading PRISONERS For a moment, after hearing Koku's reply, neither Tom nor his friends spoke.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading PRISONERS For a moment, after hearing Koku's reply, neither Tom nor his friends spoke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then Ned, in a dazed sort of way, repeated:
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading PRISONERS For a moment, after hearing Koku's reply, neither Tom nor his friends spoke.
recurring again and again
From this reading Then Ned, in a dazed sort of way, repeated:
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading PRISONERS For a moment, after hearing Koku's reply, neither Tom nor his friends spoke.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Then Ned, in a dazed sort of way, repeated:
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading From the engine compartment, back of the amidship cabin, came a sound of cries and heavy blows.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading PRISONERS For a moment, after hearing Koku's reply, neither Tom nor his friends spoke.
plural of “stowaway” — a person who hides aboard a ship or plane in the hope of getting free passage
From this reading "Stowaways!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Bless my--" began Mr. Damon, but that was as far as he got.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the engine compartment, back of the amidship cabin, came a sound of cries and heavy blows.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Ned, in a dazed sort of way, repeated:
male cat
From this reading PRISONERS For a moment, after hearing Koku's reply, neither Tom nor his friends spoke.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Bless my--" began Mr. Damon, but that was as far as he got.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then Ned, in a dazed sort of way, repeated:
Chapter 21 of Tom Swift and His Aerial Warship by Victor Appleton holds 85 sentences, grouped into 17 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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