Chapter 15 of Field and Forest is here in full — 141 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of Field and Forest is here in full — 141 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
IN WHICH PHIL AND HIS COMPANIONS START FOR THE CASTLE. "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English. "Friends," I replied. "What is your name?" "Phil Farringford."
Chapter 15 of Field and Forest is here in full — 141 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading “"Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.”
a large and stately mansion
From this reading “IN WHICH PHIL AND HIS COMPANIONS START FOR THE CASTLE.”
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “IN WHICH PHIL AND HIS COMPANIONS START FOR THE CASTLE.”
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “"Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.”
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading “"Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.”
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading “"Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.”
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading “"Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.”
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “IN WHICH PHIL AND HIS COMPANIONS START FOR THE CASTLE.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL AND HIS COMPANIONS START FOR THE CASTLE.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL AND HIS COMPANIONS START FOR THE CASTLE.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL AND HIS COMPANIONS START FOR THE CASTLE.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Phil Farringford."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL AND HIS COMPANIONS START FOR THE CASTLE.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Friends," I replied.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL AND HIS COMPANIONS START FOR THE CASTLE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Friends," I replied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL AND HIS COMPANIONS START FOR THE CASTLE.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is your name?"
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "What is your name?"
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL AND HIS COMPANIONS START FOR THE CASTLE.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Friends," I replied.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL AND HIS COMPANIONS START FOR THE CASTLE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL AND HIS COMPANIONS START FOR THE CASTLE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is your name?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL AND HIS COMPANIONS START FOR THE CASTLE.
which person or people
From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who are you?" demanded the soldier who had hailed the boat, probably astonished to find himself answered in plain English.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What is your name?"
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