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Buffalo Bill's Big Surprise

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of Buffalo Bill's Big Surprise is here in full — 56 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE OUTLAWS’ ALLY.
Sergeant Fallon was perfectly calm under the ordeal he was passing through.
He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.
But he lost no time in at once saying:
“I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.
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Buffalo Bill's Big Surprise

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of Buffalo Bill's Big Surprise is here in full — 56 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/11 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE OUTLAWS’ ALLY.
/ðə ˈaʊtlɔːz ˈælaɪ/
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Sergeant Fallon was perfectly calm under the ordeal he was passing through.
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He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.
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But he lost no time in at once saying:
/bʌt hiː lɔːst noʊ taɪm ɪn æt wʌns ˈseɪɪŋ/
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“I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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ally noun US /ˈælaɪ/

a friendly nation

From this reading “THE OUTLAWS’ ALLY.”

camped verb US /kæmpt/

past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading ““I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.”

ignore verb US /ˌɪɡˈnɔːr/

refuse to acknowledge

From this reading “He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.”

ordeal noun US /ɔːrˈdiːl/

a severe or trying experience

From this reading “Sergeant Fallon was perfectly calm under the ordeal he was passing through.”

outlaw noun US /ˈaʊtlɔː/

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading “He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.”

outlaws noun US /ˈaʊtlɔːz/

plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading “THE OUTLAWS’ ALLY.”

reverently adverb US /ˈrevərəntli/

with reverence; in a reverent manner

From this reading “He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.”

saluted verb US /səˈluːtɪd/

past form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading “He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

at once preposition + adverb

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

In this reading “But he lost no time in at once saying:”

cross the river verb + article + noun counted as “cross … river”

In this reading ““I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.”

find out verb + adjective

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

In this reading ““I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.”

any means adjective + noun

In this reading “He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.”

great chief adjective + noun

In this reading ““I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.”

old chief adjective + noun

In this reading “He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.”

young son adjective + noun

In this reading “He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.”

send out verb + adjective

to cause or order to be taken, directed, or transmitted to another place

In this reading ““I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.”

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ALLYnounUS /ˈælaɪ/

a friendly nation

From this reading THE OUTLAWS’ ALLY.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But he lost no time in at once saying:

BirdnounUS /bɜːrd/

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he lost no time in at once saying:

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

calmverbUS /kɑːm/

make calm or still

From this reading Sergeant Fallon was perfectly calm under the ordeal he was passing through.

campedverbUS /kæmpt/

past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading “I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.

chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/

a person who is in charge

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

courteouslyadverb

in a polite manner

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

crossverbUS /krɔːs/

travel across or pass over

From this reading “I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

EyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

Fallon

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sergeant Fallon was perfectly calm under the ordeal he was passing through.

feelverbUS /fiːl/

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

FightingnounUS /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading “I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.

foesnounUS /foʊz/

plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading “I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.

footnounUS /fʊt/

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading “I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading “I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.

greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/

the act of grasping

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Sergeant Fallon was perfectly calm under the ordeal he was passing through.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.

ignoreverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːr/

refuse to acknowledge

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading But he lost no time in at once saying:

intendverbUS /ˌɪnˈtend/

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading “I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.

IronnounUS /ˈaɪərn/

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading But he lost no time in at once saying:

meansnounUS /miːnz/

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading But he lost no time in at once saying:

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading But he lost no time in at once saying:

ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/

a severe or trying experience

From this reading Sergeant Fallon was perfectly calm under the ordeal he was passing through.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.

outlawnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔː/

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

OUTLAWSnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔːz/

plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading THE OUTLAWS’ ALLY.

passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Sergeant Fallon was perfectly calm under the ordeal he was passing through.

perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Sergeant Fallon was perfectly calm under the ordeal he was passing through.

rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/

To recall to mind.

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

reverentlyadverbUS /ˈrevərəntli/

with reverence; in a reverent manner

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading “I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.

salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/

past form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading But he lost no time in at once saying:

scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading “I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.

sendverbUS /send/

cause to go somewhere

From this reading “I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.

SergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading Sergeant Fallon was perfectly calm under the ordeal he was passing through.

sonnounUS /sʌn/

a male human offspring

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading “I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.

tellverbUS /tel/

express in words

From this reading “I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE OUTLAWS’ ALLY.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Sergeant Fallon was perfectly calm under the ordeal he was passing through.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But he lost no time in at once saying:

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

to-night

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Sergeant Fallon was perfectly calm under the ordeal he was passing through.

unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/

in a way that was not expected

From this reading “I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.

warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading “I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Sergeant Fallon was perfectly calm under the ordeal he was passing through.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

wishverbUS /wɪʃ/

hope for; have a wish

From this reading “I am here unexpectedly to-night, for I wish to tell the great chief that his foes are not sure that he has warriors camped here, and they intend to send out scouts on foot to cross the river and find out.

wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He greeted the old chief most reverently and kindly, offered his hand to the outlaw, for he wished to feel his grip and remember it, and saluted the young son of Iron Eyes courteously, while he did not by any means ignore Fighting Bird.

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How do I study chapter 3 of Buffalo Bill's Big Surprise?

Work through the 12 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 12 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 3 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 3 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading Buffalo Bill's Big Surprise

Common questions about reading Buffalo Bill's Big Surprise by Prentiss Ingraham on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of Buffalo Bill's Big Surprise?

Yes. All 3467 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #64262 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of Buffalo Bill's Big Surprise is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #64262, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Buffalo Bill's Big Surprise take to read?

About 288 minutes of reading across 694 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read Buffalo Bill's Big Surprise section by section

How to work through Buffalo Bill's Big Surprise section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 40 chapters of Buffalo Bill's Big Surprise to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in Buffalo Bill's Big Surprise

Words and structures a reader meets early in Buffalo Bill's Big Surprise, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Author
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Buffalo Bill's Big Surprise; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Celebrated
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Buffalo Bill's Big Surprise; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Buffalo
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Buffalo Bill's Big Surprise; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Stories
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Buffalo Bill's Big Surprise; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.