Chapter 18 of Where Duty Called is here in full — 96 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 18 of Where Duty Called is here in full — 96 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
RONIE RECEIVES A COMMISSION. "She must not be allowed to escape, Jack!" exclaimed Ronie. "I heard Colonel Marchand say that she knows secrets which it would not be well for his enemies to learn." "Ay, lad; it is not too late for us to stop them." Without further delay the twain sprang forward, and were in season to intercept the fugitives.
Chapter 18 of Where Duty Called is here in full — 96 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/19 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading “RONIE RECEIVES A COMMISSION.”
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading “Without further delay the twain sprang forward, and were in season to intercept the fugitives.”
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading “"I heard Colonel Marchand say that she knows secrets which it would not be well for his enemies to learn."”
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading “Without further delay the twain sprang forward, and were in season to intercept the fugitives.”
seize on its way
From this reading “Without further delay the twain sprang forward, and were in season to intercept the fugitives.”
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading “RONIE RECEIVES A COMMISSION.”
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading “"I heard Colonel Marchand say that she knows secrets which it would not be well for his enemies to learn."”
two items of the same kind
From this reading “Without further delay the twain sprang forward, and were in season to intercept the fugitives.”
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In this reading “"Ay, lad; it is not too late for us to stop them."”
In this reading “Without further delay the twain sprang forward, and were in season to intercept the fugitives.”
In this reading “Without further delay the twain sprang forward, and were in season to intercept the fugitives.”
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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 RONIE RECEIVES A COMMISSION.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "She must not be allowed to escape, Jack!" exclaimed Ronie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Without further delay the twain sprang forward, and were in season to intercept the fugitives.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ay, lad; it is not too late for us to stop them."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "She must not be allowed to escape, Jack!" exclaimed Ronie.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading "I heard Colonel Marchand say that she knows secrets which it would not be well for his enemies to learn."
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading RONIE RECEIVES A COMMISSION.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Without further delay the twain sprang forward, and were in season to intercept the fugitives.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading "I heard Colonel Marchand say that she knows secrets which it would not be well for his enemies to learn."
the act of escaping physically
From this reading "She must not be allowed to escape, Jack!" exclaimed Ronie.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "She must not be allowed to escape, Jack!" exclaimed Ronie.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I heard Colonel Marchand say that she knows secrets which it would not be well for his enemies to learn."
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Without further delay the twain sprang forward, and were in season to intercept the fugitives.
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading Without further delay the twain sprang forward, and were in season to intercept the fugitives.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Without further delay the twain sprang forward, and were in season to intercept the fugitives.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I heard Colonel Marchand say that she knows secrets which it would not be well for his enemies to learn."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I heard Colonel Marchand say that she knows secrets which it would not be well for his enemies to learn."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I heard Colonel Marchand say that she knows secrets which it would not be well for his enemies to learn."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Without further delay the twain sprang forward, and were in season to intercept the fugitives.
seize on its way
From this reading Without further delay the twain sprang forward, and were in season to intercept the fugitives.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ay, lad; it is not too late for us to stop them."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I heard Colonel Marchand say that she knows secrets which it would not be well for his enemies to learn."
a small worthless amount
From this reading "She must not be allowed to escape, Jack!" exclaimed Ronie.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "I heard Colonel Marchand say that she knows secrets which it would not be well for his enemies to learn."
a boy or man
From this reading "Ay, lad; it is not too late for us to stop them."
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "Ay, lad; it is not too late for us to stop them."
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "I heard Colonel Marchand say that she knows secrets which it would not be well for his enemies to learn."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I heard Colonel Marchand say that she knows secrets which it would not be well for his enemies to learn."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "She must not be allowed to escape, Jack!" exclaimed Ronie.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "She must not be allowed to escape, Jack!" exclaimed Ronie.
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading RONIE RECEIVES A COMMISSION.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RONIE RECEIVES A COMMISSION.
express in words
From this reading "I heard Colonel Marchand say that she knows secrets which it would not be well for his enemies to learn."
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Without further delay the twain sprang forward, and were in season to intercept the fugitives.
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading "I heard Colonel Marchand say that she knows secrets which it would not be well for his enemies to learn."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She must not be allowed to escape, Jack!" exclaimed Ronie.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Without further delay the twain sprang forward, and were in season to intercept the fugitives.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Ay, lad; it is not too late for us to stop them."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I heard Colonel Marchand say that she knows secrets which it would not be well for his enemies to learn."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Without further delay the twain sprang forward, and were in season to intercept the fugitives.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Ay, lad; it is not too late for us to stop them."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "She must not be allowed to escape, Jack!" exclaimed Ronie.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Ay, lad; it is not too late for us to stop them."
two items of the same kind
From this reading Without further delay the twain sprang forward, and were in season to intercept the fugitives.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Ay, lad; it is not too late for us to stop them."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "I heard Colonel Marchand say that she knows secrets which it would not be well for his enemies to learn."
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Without further delay the twain sprang forward, and were in season to intercept the fugitives.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I heard Colonel Marchand say that she knows secrets which it would not be well for his enemies to learn."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without further delay the twain sprang forward, and were in season to intercept the fugitives.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I heard Colonel Marchand say that she knows secrets which it would not be well for his enemies to learn."
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