Chapter 3 of Hunters three is here in full — 136 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter III
Chapter 3 of Hunters three is here in full — 136 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE--THE FAIR HUNTER DISCUSSED--LIONS VISIT US AT NIGHT. "What!" exclaimed Harry and Jack simultaneously. "Yes, it's a woman, and she shot an elephant this afternoon." Another exclamation of astonishment followed my assertion, and then Harry asked: "Who is she?"
Chapter 3 of Hunters three is here in full — 136 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/27 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading “Another exclamation of astonishment followed my assertion, and then Harry asked:”
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading “A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE--THE FAIR HUNTER DISCUSSED--LIONS VISIT US AT NIGHT.”
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading “"Yes, it's a woman, and she shot an elephant this afternoon."”
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading “A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE--THE FAIR HUNTER DISCUSSED--LIONS VISIT US AT NIGHT.”
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading “Another exclamation of astonishment followed my assertion, and then Harry asked:”
someone who hunts game
From this reading “A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE--THE FAIR HUNTER DISCUSSED--LIONS VISIT US AT NIGHT.”
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading “A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE--THE FAIR HUNTER DISCUSSED--LIONS VISIT US AT NIGHT.”
at the same instant
From this reading “"What!" exclaimed Harry and Jack simultaneously.”
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In this reading “A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE--THE FAIR HUNTER DISCUSSED--LIONS VISIT US AT NIGHT.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE--THE FAIR HUNTER DISCUSSED--LIONS VISIT US AT NIGHT.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "Yes, it's a woman, and she shot an elephant this afternoon."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Yes, it's a woman, and she shot an elephant this afternoon."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "What!" exclaimed Harry and Jack simultaneously.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another exclamation of astonishment followed my assertion, and then Harry asked:
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Another exclamation of astonishment followed my assertion, and then Harry asked:
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading Another exclamation of astonishment followed my assertion, and then Harry asked:
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Another exclamation of astonishment followed my assertion, and then Harry asked:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE--THE FAIR HUNTER DISCUSSED--LIONS VISIT US AT NIGHT.
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE--THE FAIR HUNTER DISCUSSED--LIONS VISIT US AT NIGHT.
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading "Yes, it's a woman, and she shot an elephant this afternoon."
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE--THE FAIR HUNTER DISCUSSED--LIONS VISIT US AT NIGHT.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "What!" exclaimed Harry and Jack simultaneously.
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Another exclamation of astonishment followed my assertion, and then Harry asked:
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE--THE FAIR HUNTER DISCUSSED--LIONS VISIT US AT NIGHT.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Another exclamation of astonishment followed my assertion, and then Harry asked:
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "What!" exclaimed Harry and Jack simultaneously.
someone who hunts game
From this reading A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE--THE FAIR HUNTER DISCUSSED--LIONS VISIT US AT NIGHT.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is she?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, it's a woman, and she shot an elephant this afternoon."
a small worthless amount
From this reading "What!" exclaimed Harry and Jack simultaneously.
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE--THE FAIR HUNTER DISCUSSED--LIONS VISIT US AT NIGHT.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Another exclamation of astonishment followed my assertion, and then Harry asked:
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE--THE FAIR HUNTER DISCUSSED--LIONS VISIT US AT NIGHT.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE--THE FAIR HUNTER DISCUSSED--LIONS VISIT US AT NIGHT.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE--THE FAIR HUNTER DISCUSSED--LIONS VISIT US AT NIGHT.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, it's a woman, and she shot an elephant this afternoon."
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "Yes, it's a woman, and she shot an elephant this afternoon."
at the same instant
From this reading "What!" exclaimed Harry and Jack simultaneously.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE--THE FAIR HUNTER DISCUSSED--LIONS VISIT US AT NIGHT.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Another exclamation of astonishment followed my assertion, and then Harry asked:
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Yes, it's a woman, and she shot an elephant this afternoon."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE--THE FAIR HUNTER DISCUSSED--LIONS VISIT US AT NIGHT.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE--THE FAIR HUNTER DISCUSSED--LIONS VISIT US AT NIGHT.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What!" exclaimed Harry and Jack simultaneously.
which person or people
From this reading "Who is she?"
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Yes, it's a woman, and she shot an elephant this afternoon."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, it's a woman, and she shot an elephant this afternoon."
Chapter 3 of Hunters three by Thomas Wallace Knox holds 136 sentences, grouped into 28 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.
Chapter 3 holds 136 sentences of Hunters three, unabridged, divided into 28 reading sections.
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