Chapter 13 of Tom Swift and his talking pictures is here in full — 145 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 13 of Tom Swift and his talking pictures is here in full — 145 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MR. DAMON DANCES “HELLO! Hello!” the young inventor called into the transmitter. “What is it?” He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
Chapter 13 of Tom Swift and his talking pictures is here in full — 145 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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get the meaning of something
From this reading “He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.”
the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)
From this reading “DAMON DANCES “HELLO!”
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading “He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.”
having the identity known or established
From this reading “He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.”
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading “Hello!” the young inventor called into the transmitter.”
pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken
From this reading “He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.”
a smallest army unit
From this reading “He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.”
someone who transmits a message
From this reading “Hello!” the young inventor called into the transmitter.”
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In this reading “Hello!” the young inventor called into the transmitter.”
In this reading “He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.”
In this reading “He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.”
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
get the meaning of something
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Hello!” the young inventor called into the transmitter.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)
From this reading DAMON DANCES “HELLO!
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading DAMON DANCES “HELLO!
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
an expression of greeting
From this reading DAMON DANCES “HELLO!
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
having the identity known or established
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Hello!” the young inventor called into the transmitter.
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading Hello!” the young inventor called into the transmitter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What is it?”
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “What is it?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
the force of workers available
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
in the near future
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
a smallest army unit
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hello!” the young inventor called into the transmitter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
someone who transmits a message
From this reading Hello!” the young inventor called into the transmitter.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What is it?”
which person or people
From this reading He did not recognize the voice at first, but the speaker soon identified himself as Joe Corrigan, the officer in charge of the squad of men who had gone to Rattlesnake Island in an endeavor to apprehend the three men.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Hello!” the young inventor called into the transmitter.
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