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Chapter 18 of Field and Forest is here in full — 134 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
IN WHICH PHIL FIGHTS THE INDIANS ON THE ISLAND. "Get behind the trees!" I called to my companions, as I promptly adopted the tactics of Kit Cruncher; for in fighting Indians discretion is eminently the better part of valor. "Was any one hit?" asked Morgan, the man nearest to me, as he dodged behind a cotton-wood tree. "I am not," I replied.
Chapter 18 of Field and Forest is here in full — 134 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading “I called to my companions, as I promptly adopted the tactics of Kit Cruncher; for in fighting Indians discretion is eminently the better part of valor.”
past form of “dodge” — make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading “"Was any one hit?" asked Morgan, the man nearest to me, as he dodged behind a cotton-wood tree.”
in an eminent manner
From this reading “I called to my companions, as I promptly adopted the tactics of Kit Cruncher; for in fighting Indians discretion is eminently the better part of valor.”
plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading “IN WHICH PHIL FIGHTS THE INDIANS ON THE ISLAND.”
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading “I called to my companions, as I promptly adopted the tactics of Kit Cruncher; for in fighting Indians discretion is eminently the better part of valor.”
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading “"Was any one hit?" asked Morgan, the man nearest to me, as he dodged behind a cotton-wood tree.”
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading “I called to my companions, as I promptly adopted the tactics of Kit Cruncher; for in fighting Indians discretion is eminently the better part of valor.”
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading “I called to my companions, as I promptly adopted the tactics of Kit Cruncher; for in fighting Indians discretion is eminently the better part of valor.”
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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 "Was any one hit?" asked Morgan, the man nearest to me, as he dodged behind a cotton-wood tree.
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading I called to my companions, as I promptly adopted the tactics of Kit Cruncher; for in fighting Indians discretion is eminently the better part of valor.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am not," I replied.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Was any one hit?" asked Morgan, the man nearest to me, as he dodged behind a cotton-wood tree.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I called to my companions, as I promptly adopted the tactics of Kit Cruncher; for in fighting Indians discretion is eminently the better part of valor.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Was any one hit?" asked Morgan, the man nearest to me, as he dodged behind a cotton-wood tree.
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "Get behind the trees!"
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I called to my companions, as I promptly adopted the tactics of Kit Cruncher; for in fighting Indians discretion is eminently the better part of valor.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I called to my companions, as I promptly adopted the tactics of Kit Cruncher; for in fighting Indians discretion is eminently the better part of valor.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading I called to my companions, as I promptly adopted the tactics of Kit Cruncher; for in fighting Indians discretion is eminently the better part of valor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Was any one hit?" asked Morgan, the man nearest to me, as he dodged behind a cotton-wood tree.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I called to my companions, as I promptly adopted the tactics of Kit Cruncher; for in fighting Indians discretion is eminently the better part of valor.
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading I called to my companions, as I promptly adopted the tactics of Kit Cruncher; for in fighting Indians discretion is eminently the better part of valor.
past form of “dodge” — make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading "Was any one hit?" asked Morgan, the man nearest to me, as he dodged behind a cotton-wood tree.
in an eminent manner
From this reading I called to my companions, as I promptly adopted the tactics of Kit Cruncher; for in fighting Indians discretion is eminently the better part of valor.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading I called to my companions, as I promptly adopted the tactics of Kit Cruncher; for in fighting Indians discretion is eminently the better part of valor.
plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FIGHTS THE INDIANS ON THE ISLAND.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I called to my companions, as I promptly adopted the tactics of Kit Cruncher; for in fighting Indians discretion is eminently the better part of valor.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Get behind the trees!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Was any one hit?" asked Morgan, the man nearest to me, as he dodged behind a cotton-wood tree.
cause to move by striking
From this reading "Was any one hit?" asked Morgan, the man nearest to me, as he dodged behind a cotton-wood tree.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I called to my companions, as I promptly adopted the tactics of Kit Cruncher; for in fighting Indians discretion is eminently the better part of valor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FIGHTS THE INDIANS ON THE ISLAND.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FIGHTS THE INDIANS ON THE ISLAND.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I called to my companions, as I promptly adopted the tactics of Kit Cruncher; for in fighting Indians discretion is eminently the better part of valor.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FIGHTS THE INDIANS ON THE ISLAND.
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading I called to my companions, as I promptly adopted the tactics of Kit Cruncher; for in fighting Indians discretion is eminently the better part of valor.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Was any one hit?" asked Morgan, the man nearest to me, as he dodged behind a cotton-wood tree.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Was any one hit?" asked Morgan, the man nearest to me, as he dodged behind a cotton-wood tree.
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading "Was any one hit?" asked Morgan, the man nearest to me, as he dodged behind a cotton-wood tree.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I called to my companions, as I promptly adopted the tactics of Kit Cruncher; for in fighting Indians discretion is eminently the better part of valor.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading "Was any one hit?" asked Morgan, the man nearest to me, as he dodged behind a cotton-wood tree.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am not," I replied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I called to my companions, as I promptly adopted the tactics of Kit Cruncher; for in fighting Indians discretion is eminently the better part of valor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FIGHTS THE INDIANS ON THE ISLAND.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Was any one hit?" asked Morgan, the man nearest to me, as he dodged behind a cotton-wood tree.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I called to my companions, as I promptly adopted the tactics of Kit Cruncher; for in fighting Indians discretion is eminently the better part of valor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FIGHTS THE INDIANS ON THE ISLAND.
with little or no delay
From this reading I called to my companions, as I promptly adopted the tactics of Kit Cruncher; for in fighting Indians discretion is eminently the better part of valor.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I am not," I replied.
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading I called to my companions, as I promptly adopted the tactics of Kit Cruncher; for in fighting Indians discretion is eminently the better part of valor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FIGHTS THE INDIANS ON THE ISLAND.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I called to my companions, as I promptly adopted the tactics of Kit Cruncher; for in fighting Indians discretion is eminently the better part of valor.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading "Was any one hit?" asked Morgan, the man nearest to me, as he dodged behind a cotton-wood tree.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading "Get behind the trees!"
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading I called to my companions, as I promptly adopted the tactics of Kit Cruncher; for in fighting Indians discretion is eminently the better part of valor.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Was any one hit?" asked Morgan, the man nearest to me, as he dodged behind a cotton-wood tree.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FIGHTS THE INDIANS ON THE ISLAND.
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