Chapter XXI of Tom Swift circling the globe, “Among the Head-Hunters,” is here in full — 147 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XXI
Chapter XXI of Tom Swift circling the globe, “Among the Head-Hunters,” is here in full — 147 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“WHAT shall we do, Tom?” exclaimed Ned, as he stood beside his chum, regarding the pirate flotilla. “Going to fight? Better turn on the ammonia tubes! Let’s get out the machine gun!” One of these weapons had been brought along.
Chapter XXI of Tom Swift circling the globe, “Among the Head-Hunters,” is here in full — 147 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/29 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
a water solution of ammonia
From this reading “Better turn on the ammonia tubes!”
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading ““WHAT shall we do, Tom?” exclaimed Ned, as he stood beside his chum, regarding the pirate flotilla.”
a United States Navy fleet consisting of two or more squadrons of small warships
From this reading ““WHAT shall we do, Tom?” exclaimed Ned, as he stood beside his chum, regarding the pirate flotilla.”
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading “Let’s get out the machine gun!””
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading ““WHAT shall we do, Tom?” exclaimed Ned, as he stood beside his chum, regarding the pirate flotilla.”
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading ““WHAT shall we do, Tom?” exclaimed Ned, as he stood beside his chum, regarding the pirate flotilla.”
plural of “tube” — conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading “Better turn on the ammonia tubes!”
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading “One of these weapons had been brought along.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
a rapidly firing automatic gun (often mounted)
In this reading “Let’s get out the machine gun!””
In this reading ““WHAT shall we do, Tom?” exclaimed Ned, as he stood beside his chum, regarding the pirate flotilla.”
move out of or depart from
In this reading “Let’s get out the machine gun!””
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading One of these weapons had been brought along.
a water solution of ammonia
From this reading Better turn on the ammonia tubes!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “WHAT shall we do, Tom?” exclaimed Ned, as he stood beside his chum, regarding the pirate flotilla.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One of these weapons had been brought along.
next to; at the side of
From this reading “WHAT shall we do, Tom?” exclaimed Ned, as he stood beside his chum, regarding the pirate flotilla.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Better turn on the ammonia tubes!
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading One of these weapons had been brought along.
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading “WHAT shall we do, Tom?” exclaimed Ned, as he stood beside his chum, regarding the pirate flotilla.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “WHAT shall we do, Tom?” exclaimed Ned, as he stood beside his chum, regarding the pirate flotilla.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “WHAT shall we do, Tom?” exclaimed Ned, as he stood beside his chum, regarding the pirate flotilla.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading “Going to fight?
a United States Navy fleet consisting of two or more squadrons of small warships
From this reading “WHAT shall we do, Tom?” exclaimed Ned, as he stood beside his chum, regarding the pirate flotilla.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Let’s get out the machine gun!”
the act of departing
From this reading “Going to fight?
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Let’s get out the machine gun!”
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One of these weapons had been brought along.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “WHAT shall we do, Tom?” exclaimed Ned, as he stood beside his chum, regarding the pirate flotilla.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “WHAT shall we do, Tom?” exclaimed Ned, as he stood beside his chum, regarding the pirate flotilla.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Let’s get out the machine gun!”
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Let’s get out the machine gun!”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “WHAT shall we do, Tom?” exclaimed Ned, as he stood beside his chum, regarding the pirate flotilla.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of these weapons had been brought along.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Better turn on the ammonia tubes!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of these weapons had been brought along.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Let’s get out the machine gun!”
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading “WHAT shall we do, Tom?” exclaimed Ned, as he stood beside his chum, regarding the pirate flotilla.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading “WHAT shall we do, Tom?” exclaimed Ned, as he stood beside his chum, regarding the pirate flotilla.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “WHAT shall we do, Tom?” exclaimed Ned, as he stood beside his chum, regarding the pirate flotilla.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading “WHAT shall we do, Tom?” exclaimed Ned, as he stood beside his chum, regarding the pirate flotilla.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “WHAT shall we do, Tom?” exclaimed Ned, as he stood beside his chum, regarding the pirate flotilla.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading One of these weapons had been brought along.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Going to fight?
male cat
From this reading “WHAT shall we do, Tom?” exclaimed Ned, as he stood beside his chum, regarding the pirate flotilla.
plural of “tube” — conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading Better turn on the ammonia tubes!
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Better turn on the ammonia tubes!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “WHAT shall we do, Tom?” exclaimed Ned, as he stood beside his chum, regarding the pirate flotilla.
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading One of these weapons had been brought along.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “WHAT shall we do, Tom?” exclaimed Ned, as he stood beside his chum, regarding the pirate flotilla.
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