Chapter V
Chapter 5 of Born to Wander is here in full — 453 sentences across 91 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_Fitzroy_. "I doubt it, Peter." _Peter_. "Sir?" _Fitzroy_.
Born to Wander
Chapter V
Chapter 5 of Born to Wander is here in full — 453 sentences across 91 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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_Fitzroy_.
"I
doubt
it,
Peter."
_Peter_.
"Sir?"
_Fitzroy_.
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Born to Wander
Chapter V
Chapter 5 of Born to Wander is here in full — 453 sentences across 91 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/90 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
Line 1
_Fitzroy_.
Line 2
"I
doubt
it,
Peter."
/aɪ daʊt ɪt ˈpiːtər/
Line 3
_Peter_.
/ˈpiːtər/
Line 4
"Sir?"
/sɜːr/
Line 5
_Fitzroy_.
Learner Dictionary
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
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the state of being unsure of something
From this reading “"I doubt it, Peter."”
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading “"I doubt it, Peter."”
term of address for a man
From this reading “"Sir?"”
Word partnerships in these lines
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All words in this reading · 6
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the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "I doubt it, Peter."
Fitzroy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Fitzroy_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I doubt it, Peter."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I doubt it, Peter."
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "I doubt it, Peter."
term of address for a man
From this reading "Sir?"
Chapter 5 of Born to Wander by Gordon Stables holds 453 sentences, grouped into 91 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.
What does chapter 5 of Born to Wander contain?
Chapter 5 holds 453 sentences of Born to Wander, unabridged, divided into 91 reading sections.
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Is this the complete text of Born to Wander?
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How long does Born to Wander take to read?
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Vocabulary met early in Born to Wander
Words and structures a reader meets early in Born to Wander, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.
- Wander
- A word that appears in the opening chapter of Born to Wander; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
- Boy's
- A word that appears in the opening chapter of Born to Wander; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
- Nomadic
- A word that appears in the opening chapter of Born to Wander; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
- Adventures
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