Chapter 19 of Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 19 of Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
FLASH FROM THE DEPTHS Tom was stunned by the news. "There's no chance of a mistake?" "Judge for yourself," Admiral Walter replied. He read the message: HAVE JUST SIGHTED ENEMY CRAFT DREDGING OUT METAL OBJECT Tom repeated the information to his father. Both Swifts were silent for a moment, exchanging dejected looks.
Chapter 19 of Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading “"Judge for yourself," Admiral Walter replied.”
affected or marked by low spirits
From this reading “Both Swifts were silent for a moment, exchanging dejected looks.”
-ing form of “dredge” — cover before cooking
From this reading “He read the message: HAVE JUST SIGHTED ENEMY CRAFT DREDGING OUT METAL OBJECT Tom repeated the information to his father.”
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading “Both Swifts were silent for a moment, exchanging dejected looks.”
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading “He read the message: HAVE JUST SIGHTED ENEMY CRAFT DREDGING OUT METAL OBJECT Tom repeated the information to his father.”
able to see
From this reading “He read the message: HAVE JUST SIGHTED ENEMY CRAFT DREDGING OUT METAL OBJECT Tom repeated the information to his father.”
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading “FLASH FROM THE DEPTHS Tom was stunned by the news.”
plural of “swift” — United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903)
From this reading “Both Swifts were silent for a moment, exchanging dejected looks.”
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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 "There's no chance of a mistake?"
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading "Judge for yourself," Admiral Walter replied.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both Swifts were silent for a moment, exchanging dejected looks.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FLASH FROM THE DEPTHS Tom was stunned by the news.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "There's no chance of a mistake?"
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading He read the message: HAVE JUST SIGHTED ENEMY CRAFT DREDGING OUT METAL OBJECT Tom repeated the information to his father.
affected or marked by low spirits
From this reading Both Swifts were silent for a moment, exchanging dejected looks.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading FLASH FROM THE DEPTHS Tom was stunned by the news.
-ing form of “dredge” — cover before cooking
From this reading He read the message: HAVE JUST SIGHTED ENEMY CRAFT DREDGING OUT METAL OBJECT Tom repeated the information to his father.
an opposing military force
From this reading He read the message: HAVE JUST SIGHTED ENEMY CRAFT DREDGING OUT METAL OBJECT Tom repeated the information to his father.
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading Both Swifts were silent for a moment, exchanging dejected looks.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He read the message: HAVE JUST SIGHTED ENEMY CRAFT DREDGING OUT METAL OBJECT Tom repeated the information to his father.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading FLASH FROM THE DEPTHS Tom was stunned by the news.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Judge for yourself," Admiral Walter replied.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FLASH FROM THE DEPTHS Tom was stunned by the news.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He read the message: HAVE JUST SIGHTED ENEMY CRAFT DREDGING OUT METAL OBJECT Tom repeated the information to his father.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He read the message: HAVE JUST SIGHTED ENEMY CRAFT DREDGING OUT METAL OBJECT Tom repeated the information to his father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He read the message: HAVE JUST SIGHTED ENEMY CRAFT DREDGING OUT METAL OBJECT Tom repeated the information to his father.
a message received and understood
From this reading He read the message: HAVE JUST SIGHTED ENEMY CRAFT DREDGING OUT METAL OBJECT Tom repeated the information to his father.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading "Judge for yourself," Admiral Walter replied.
and nothing more
From this reading He read the message: HAVE JUST SIGHTED ENEMY CRAFT DREDGING OUT METAL OBJECT Tom repeated the information to his father.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Both Swifts were silent for a moment, exchanging dejected looks.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading He read the message: HAVE JUST SIGHTED ENEMY CRAFT DREDGING OUT METAL OBJECT Tom repeated the information to his father.
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading He read the message: HAVE JUST SIGHTED ENEMY CRAFT DREDGING OUT METAL OBJECT Tom repeated the information to his father.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading "There's no chance of a mistake?"
a particular point in time
From this reading Both Swifts were silent for a moment, exchanging dejected looks.
information about recent and important events
From this reading FLASH FROM THE DEPTHS Tom was stunned by the news.
not any; not one
From this reading "There's no chance of a mistake?"
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He read the message: HAVE JUST SIGHTED ENEMY CRAFT DREDGING OUT METAL OBJECT Tom repeated the information to his father.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "There's no chance of a mistake?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He read the message: HAVE JUST SIGHTED ENEMY CRAFT DREDGING OUT METAL OBJECT Tom repeated the information to his father.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He read the message: HAVE JUST SIGHTED ENEMY CRAFT DREDGING OUT METAL OBJECT Tom repeated the information to his father.
recurring again and again
From this reading He read the message: HAVE JUST SIGHTED ENEMY CRAFT DREDGING OUT METAL OBJECT Tom repeated the information to his father.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Judge for yourself," Admiral Walter replied.
able to see
From this reading He read the message: HAVE JUST SIGHTED ENEMY CRAFT DREDGING OUT METAL OBJECT Tom repeated the information to his father.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Both Swifts were silent for a moment, exchanging dejected looks.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading FLASH FROM THE DEPTHS Tom was stunned by the news.
plural of “swift” — United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903)
From this reading Both Swifts were silent for a moment, exchanging dejected looks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FLASH FROM THE DEPTHS Tom was stunned by the news.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There's no chance of a mistake?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He read the message: HAVE JUST SIGHTED ENEMY CRAFT DREDGING OUT METAL OBJECT Tom repeated the information to his father.
male cat
From this reading FLASH FROM THE DEPTHS Tom was stunned by the news.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading "Judge for yourself," Admiral Walter replied.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FLASH FROM THE DEPTHS Tom was stunned by the news.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both Swifts were silent for a moment, exchanging dejected looks.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Judge for yourself," Admiral Walter replied.
Chapter 19 of Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung by Victor, II Appleton holds 114 sentences, grouped into 23 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
Chapter 19 holds 114 sentences of Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung, unabridged, divided into 23 reading sections.
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