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Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat
Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat

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Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"
XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.
A great body, like that of some immense bird, sailed along, casting a grotesque shadow on the ground below.
An elderly man, who was seated on the porch of a large house, started to his feet in alarm.
"Gracious goodness!
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat is here in full — 203 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"
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XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.
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A great body, like that of some immense bird, sailed along, casting a grotesque shadow on the ground below.
/ə ɡreɪt ˈbɑːdi laɪk ðæt ʌv sʌm ˌɪˈmens bɜːrd seɪld əˈlɔːŋ ˈkæstɪŋ ə ɡroʊˈtesk ˈʃæd.oʊ ɑːn ðə ɡraʊnd bɪˈloʊ/
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An elderly man, who was seated on the porch of a large house, started to his feet in alarm.
/æn ˈeldərli mæn huː wɑːz ˈsiːtɪd ɑːn ðə pɔːrtʃ ʌv ə lɑːrdʒ haʊs ˈstɑːrtɪd tuː hɪz fiːt ɪn əˈlɑːrm/
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"Gracious goodness!
/ˈɡreɪʃəs ˈɡʊdnəs/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Advent noun US /ˈædvent/

arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

From this reading “Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"”

Berg noun US /bɜːrɡ/

a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier

From this reading “Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"”

Diving noun US /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/

an athletic competition that involves diving into water

From this reading “Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"”

Ramming verb US /ˈræmɪŋ/

inflected form of “ram” — strike or drive against with a heavy impact

From this reading “XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.”

Sharks noun US /ʃɑːrks/

plural of “shark” — any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales

From this reading “XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.”

Submarine noun US /ˈsʌbməriːn/

a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

From this reading “Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"”

Tropical adjective US /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading “Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"”

whizzing verb US /ˈwɪzɪŋ/

inflected form of “whiz” — make a soft swishing sound

From this reading “XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

AdventnounUS /ˈædvent/

arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

AirnounUS /er/

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

alarmnounUS /əˈlɑːrm/

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading An elderly man, who was seated on the porch of a large house, started to his feet in alarm.

alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading A great body, like that of some immense bird, sailed along, casting a grotesque shadow on the ground below.

AndeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An elderly man, who was seated on the porch of a large house, started to his feet in alarm.

AnotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

AstonishedadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃt/

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

AttackedverbUS /əˈtækt/

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

BednounUS /bed/

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading A great body, like that of some immense bird, sailed along, casting a grotesque shadow on the ground below.

BergnounUS /bɜːrɡ/

a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

birdnounUS /bɜːrd/

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading A great body, like that of some immense bird, sailed along, casting a grotesque shadow on the ground below.

bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading A great body, like that of some immense bird, sailed along, casting a grotesque shadow on the ground below.

BreathnounUS /breθ/

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

CapturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/

object formed by a mold

From this reading A great body, like that of some immense bird, sailed along, casting a grotesque shadow on the ground below.

ChapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

DamonnounUS /ˈdeɪmən/

the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

DeathnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

DivingnounUS /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/

an athletic competition that involves diving into water

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

DoomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/

marked for certain death

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading An elderly man, who was seated on the porch of a large house, started to his feet in alarm.

ElectricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

EscapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/

the act of escaping physically

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

ExpeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

feetnounUS /fiːt/

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading An elderly man, who was seated on the porch of a large house, started to his feet in alarm.

FinishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

GoverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

GoldnounUS /ɡoʊld/

coins made of gold

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

goodnessnounUS /ˈɡʊdnəs/

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading "Gracious goodness!

GraciousadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪʃəs/

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading "Gracious goodness!

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A great body, like that of some immense bird, sailed along, casting a grotesque shadow on the ground below.

grotesqueadjectiveUS /ɡroʊˈtesk/

distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous

From this reading A great body, like that of some immense bird, sailed along, casting a grotesque shadow on the ground below.

groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading A great body, like that of some immense bird, sailed along, casting a grotesque shadow on the ground below.

GunnounUS /ɡʌn/

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading An elderly man, who was seated on the porch of a large house, started to his feet in alarm.

HomenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading An elderly man, who was seated on the porch of a large house, started to his feet in alarm.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

IInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

IIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

immenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmens/

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading A great body, like that of some immense bird, sailed along, casting a grotesque shadow on the ground below.

ImprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/

being in captivity

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

IslandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

IVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

IXnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading An elderly man, who was seated on the porch of a large house, started to his feet in alarm.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A great body, like that of some immense bird, sailed along, casting a grotesque shadow on the ground below.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading An elderly man, who was seated on the porch of a large house, started to his feet in alarm.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

NewsnounUS /nuːz/

information about recent and important events

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

noisenounUS /nɔɪz/

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

OceannounUS /ˈoʊʃən/

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

OffadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

OnepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading An elderly man, who was seated on the porch of a large house, started to his feet in alarm.

RacenounUS /reɪs/

any competition

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

RammingverbUS /ˈræmɪŋ/

inflected form of “ram” — strike or drive against with a heavy impact

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

sailedverbUS /seɪld/

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading A great body, like that of some immense bird, sailed along, casting a grotesque shadow on the ground below.

seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading An elderly man, who was seated on the porch of a large house, started to his feet in alarm.

shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading A great body, like that of some immense bird, sailed along, casting a grotesque shadow on the ground below.

SharksnounUS /ʃɑːrks/

plural of “shark” — any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A great body, like that of some immense bird, sailed along, casting a grotesque shadow on the ground below.

startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading An elderly man, who was seated on the porch of a large house, started to his feet in alarm.

SubmarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/

a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

SuitsnounUS /suːts/

plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

SunkenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌŋkən/

having a sunken area

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

SuspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

TablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A great body, like that of some immense bird, sailed along, casting a grotesque shadow on the ground below.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

throbbingnounUS /ˈθrɑːbɪŋ/

an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

TomnounUS /tɑːm/

male cat

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

TreasurenounUS /ˈtreʒər/

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

TrialnounUS /ˈtraɪəl/

the act of testing something

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

TropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

TurningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

VnounUS /viː/

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

VInounUS /vaɪ/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

VIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

VIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

We'll

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

Weston's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

whizzingverbUS /ˈwɪzɪŋ/

inflected form of “whiz” — make a soft swishing sound

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading An elderly man, who was seated on the porch of a large house, started to his feet in alarm.

Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

WrecknounUS /rek/

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

XnounUS /eks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

XInounUS /ʃiː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

XIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

XIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

XIVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

XIXnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

XVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

XVInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

XVIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of sixteen and one

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

XVIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of seventeen and one

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

XXnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

XXInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

XXIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

XXIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

XXIVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-three and one

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

XXVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-four and one

From this reading XVII The Race XVIII The Electric Gun XIX Captured XX Doomed to Death XXI The Escape XXII At the Wreck XXIII Attacked by Sharks XXIV Ramming the Wreck XXV Home with the Gold Chapter One News of a Treasure Wreck There was a rushing, whizzing, throbbing noise in the air.

YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure I News of a Treasure Wreck II Finishing the Submarine III Mr. Berg Is Astonished IV Tom Is Imprisoned V Mr. Berg Is Suspicious VI Turning the Tables VII Mr. Damon Will Go VIII Another Treasure Expedition IX Captain Weston's Advent X Trial of the Submarine XI On the Ocean Bed XII For a Breath of Air XIII Off for the Treasure XIV In the Diving Suits XV At the Tropical Island XVI "We'll Race You For It!"

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How do I study chapter 1 of Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat?

Work through the 41 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 41 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 1 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 1 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat

Common questions about reading Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat by Victor Appleton on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat?

Yes. All 2974 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #949 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #949, a public-domain edition. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat take to read?

About 247 minutes of reading across 595 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat section by section

How to work through Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 14 chapters of Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat

Words and structures a reader meets early in Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Under
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Ocean
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Sunken
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Treasure
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.