Chapter 39 of Under Three Flags: A Story of Mystery is here in full — 89 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 39 of Under Three Flags: A Story of Mystery is here in full — 89 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AN INTERNATIONAL EPISODE. “Ashley, we will give you something to write about,” remarks Capt. Meade, as the America steams out of the harbor of Santiago. “What’s that, captain? A thrilling description of a voyage from Santiago de Cuba to Key West?” The commander of the cruiser smiles good-naturedly.
Chapter 39 of Under Three Flags: A Story of Mystery is here in full — 89 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading “The commander of the cruiser smiles good-naturedly.”
a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba
From this reading “A thrilling description of a voyage from Santiago de Cuba to Key West?””
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading “AN INTERNATIONAL EPISODE.”
in a good-natured manner
From this reading “The commander of the cruiser smiles good-naturedly.”
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading “AN INTERNATIONAL EPISODE.”
English economist noted for his studies of international trade and finance (1907-1995)
From this reading ““Ashley, we will give you something to write about,” remarks Capt. Meade, as the America steams out of the harbor of Santiago.”
city in the northern Dominican Republic
From this reading ““Ashley, we will give you something to write about,” remarks Capt. Meade, as the America steams out of the harbor of Santiago.”
plural of “steam” — water at boiling temperature diffused in the atmosphere
From this reading ““Ashley, we will give you something to write about,” remarks Capt. Meade, as the America steams out of the harbor of Santiago.”
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write about a particular topic
In this reading ““Ashley, we will give you something to write about,” remarks Capt. Meade, as the America steams out of the harbor of Santiago.”
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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 thrilling description of a voyage from Santiago de Cuba to Key West?”
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Ashley, we will give you something to write about,” remarks Capt. Meade, as the America steams out of the harbor of Santiago.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading “Ashley, we will give you something to write about,” remarks Capt. Meade, as the America steams out of the harbor of Santiago.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INTERNATIONAL EPISODE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Ashley, we will give you something to write about,” remarks Capt. Meade, as the America steams out of the harbor of Santiago.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ashley, we will give you something to write about,” remarks Capt. Meade, as the America steams out of the harbor of Santiago.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ashley, we will give you something to write about,” remarks Capt. Meade, as the America steams out of the harbor of Santiago.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “What’s that, captain?
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The commander of the cruiser smiles good-naturedly.
a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading The commander of the cruiser smiles good-naturedly.
a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba
From this reading A thrilling description of a voyage from Santiago de Cuba to Key West?”
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading A thrilling description of a voyage from Santiago de Cuba to Key West?”
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading A thrilling description of a voyage from Santiago de Cuba to Key West?”
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading AN INTERNATIONAL EPISODE.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A thrilling description of a voyage from Santiago de Cuba to Key West?”
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Ashley, we will give you something to write about,” remarks Capt. Meade, as the America steams out of the harbor of Santiago.
in a good-natured manner
From this reading The commander of the cruiser smiles good-naturedly.
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading “Ashley, we will give you something to write about,” remarks Capt. Meade, as the America steams out of the harbor of Santiago.
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading AN INTERNATIONAL EPISODE.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading A thrilling description of a voyage from Santiago de Cuba to Key West?”
English economist noted for his studies of international trade and finance (1907-1995)
From this reading “Ashley, we will give you something to write about,” remarks Capt. Meade, as the America steams out of the harbor of Santiago.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Ashley, we will give you something to write about,” remarks Capt. Meade, as the America steams out of the harbor of Santiago.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Ashley, we will give you something to write about,” remarks Capt. Meade, as the America steams out of the harbor of Santiago.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading “Ashley, we will give you something to write about,” remarks Capt. Meade, as the America steams out of the harbor of Santiago.
city in the northern Dominican Republic
From this reading “Ashley, we will give you something to write about,” remarks Capt. Meade, as the America steams out of the harbor of Santiago.
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The commander of the cruiser smiles good-naturedly.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Ashley, we will give you something to write about,” remarks Capt. Meade, as the America steams out of the harbor of Santiago.
plural of “steam” — water at boiling temperature diffused in the atmosphere
From this reading “Ashley, we will give you something to write about,” remarks Capt. Meade, as the America steams out of the harbor of Santiago.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “What’s that, captain?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Ashley, we will give you something to write about,” remarks Capt. Meade, as the America steams out of the harbor of Santiago.
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading A thrilling description of a voyage from Santiago de Cuba to Key West?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Ashley, we will give you something to write about,” remarks Capt. Meade, as the America steams out of the harbor of Santiago.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading A thrilling description of a voyage from Santiago de Cuba to Key West?”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Ashley, we will give you something to write about,” remarks Capt. Meade, as the America steams out of the harbor of Santiago.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading A thrilling description of a voyage from Santiago de Cuba to Key West?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What’s that, captain?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Ashley, we will give you something to write about,” remarks Capt. Meade, as the America steams out of the harbor of Santiago.
produce a literary work
From this reading “Ashley, we will give you something to write about,” remarks Capt. Meade, as the America steams out of the harbor of Santiago.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Ashley, we will give you something to write about,” remarks Capt. Meade, as the America steams out of the harbor of Santiago.
Chapter 39 of Under Three Flags: A Story of Mystery by Bert Leston Taylor holds 89 sentences, grouped into 18 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.
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