Chapter 14 of Uncle Sam's Boys as Lieutenants is here in full — 16 sentences across 4 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 14 of Uncle Sam's Boys as Lieutenants is here in full — 16 sentences across 4 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The cruise of the "Restless." "A real fighting bunch." Ensign Darrin at the wheel. "Look sharp there!" A suspicious craft sighted.
Chapter 14 of Uncle Sam's Boys as Lieutenants is here in full — 16 sentences across 4 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading “"A real fighting bunch."”
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading “A suspicious craft sighted.”
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading “The cruise of the "Restless."”
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading “Ensign Darrin at the wheel.”
worried and uneasy
From this reading “The cruise of the "Restless."”
able to see
From this reading “A suspicious craft sighted.”
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading “A suspicious craft sighted.”
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading “Ensign Darrin at the wheel.”
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.
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In this reading “"A real fighting bunch."”
act or move at high speed
In this reading “"Look sharp there!"”
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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 "A real fighting bunch."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ensign Darrin at the wheel.
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading "A real fighting bunch."
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading A suspicious craft sighted.
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading The cruise of the "Restless."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ensign Darrin at the wheel.
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading Ensign Darrin at the wheel.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading "A real fighting bunch."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look sharp there!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The cruise of the "Restless."
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "A real fighting bunch."
worried and uneasy
From this reading The cruise of the "Restless."
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading "Look sharp there!"
able to see
From this reading A suspicious craft sighted.
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading A suspicious craft sighted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The cruise of the "Restless."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Look sharp there!"
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Ensign Darrin at the wheel.
Chapter 14 of Uncle Sam's Boys as Lieutenants by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock holds 16 sentences, grouped into 4 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 14 holds 16 sentences of Uncle Sam's Boys as Lieutenants, unabridged, divided into 4 reading sections.
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