Chapter 18 of Uncle Sam's Boys as Lieutenants is here in full — 7 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 18 of Uncle Sam's Boys as Lieutenants is here in full — 7 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Troops ordered to Holmesville. Up the river at racing speed. "Sweethearts in peril." Flames in the sky. A lightning-like landing. "Forward on double quick!" "Charge!" shouts Lieutenant Overton.
Chapter 18 of Uncle Sam's Boys as Lieutenants is here in full — 7 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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increase twofold
From this reading “"Forward on double quick!"”
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading “Flames in the sky.”
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading “A lightning-like landing.”
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading “"Sweethearts in peril."”
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading “Up the river at racing speed.”
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading “"Charge!" shouts Lieutenant Overton.”
plural of “sweetheart” — a person loved by another person
From this reading “"Sweethearts in peril."”
soldiers collectively
From this reading “Troops ordered to Holmesville.”
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at a faster speed
In this reading “"Forward on double quick!"”
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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 lightning-like landing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Up the river at racing speed.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading "Charge!" shouts Lieutenant Overton.
increase twofold
From this reading "Forward on double quick!"
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading Flames in the sky.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "Forward on double quick!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Troops ordered to Holmesville.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Sweethearts in peril."
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading A lightning-like landing.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading "Charge!" shouts Lieutenant Overton.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lightning-like landing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Forward on double quick!"
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Troops ordered to Holmesville.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Charge!" shouts Lieutenant Overton.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading "Sweethearts in peril."
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "Forward on double quick!"
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading Up the river at racing speed.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Up the river at racing speed.
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading "Charge!" shouts Lieutenant Overton.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Flames in the sky.
move hurridly
From this reading Up the river at racing speed.
plural of “sweetheart” — a person loved by another person
From this reading "Sweethearts in peril."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Up the river at racing speed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Troops ordered to Holmesville.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Troops ordered to Holmesville.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up the river at racing speed.
Chapter 18 of Uncle Sam's Boys as Lieutenants by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock holds 7 sentences, grouped into 2 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 18 holds 7 sentences of Uncle Sam's Boys as Lieutenants, unabridged, divided into 2 reading sections.
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