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Chapter 1 of In Quest of Gold is here in full — 157 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_Under the Whanga Falls_. _Author of "Camping among Cannibals," "Charlie Asgarde," &c._ WITH EIGHT ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS BY GORDON BROWNE. _SEVENTH THOUSAND._ CASSELL & COMPANY, LIMITED: _LONDON, PARIS & MELBOURNE_. 1892. "Alec, Alec," a strong, clear, boy's voice rang out from the gully, "are you up there?
Chapter 1 of In Quest of Gold is here in full — 157 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels (1815-1882)
From this reading “_Author of "Camping among Cannibals," "Charlie Asgarde," &c._ WITH EIGHT ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS BY GORDON BROWNE.”
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading “_Author of "Camping among Cannibals," "Charlie Asgarde," &c._ WITH EIGHT ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS BY GORDON BROWNE.”
plural of “cannibal” — a person who eats human flesh
From this reading “_Author of "Camping among Cannibals," "Charlie Asgarde," &c._ WITH EIGHT ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS BY GORDON BROWNE.”
deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
From this reading “"Alec, Alec," a strong, clear, boy's voice rang out from the gully, "are you up there?”
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading “_Author of "Camping among Cannibals," "Charlie Asgarde," &c._ WITH EIGHT ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS BY GORDON BROWNE.”
small in range or scope
From this reading “_SEVENTH THOUSAND._ CASSELL & COMPANY, LIMITED: _LONDON, PARIS & MELBOURNE_.”
a resort town in east central Florida
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
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sound loudly
In this reading “"Alec, Alec," a strong, clear, boy's voice rang out from the gully, "are you up there?”
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From this reading 1892.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Alec, Alec," a strong, clear, boy's voice rang out from the gully, "are you up there?
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From this reading "Alec, Alec," a strong, clear, boy's voice rang out from the gully, "are you up there?
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading _Author of "Camping among Cannibals," "Charlie Asgarde," &c._ WITH EIGHT ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS BY GORDON BROWNE.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Alec, Alec," a strong, clear, boy's voice rang out from the gully, "are you up there?
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From this reading _Author of "Camping among Cannibals," "Charlie Asgarde," &c._ WITH EIGHT ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS BY GORDON BROWNE.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Author of "Camping among Cannibals," "Charlie Asgarde," &c._ WITH EIGHT ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS BY GORDON BROWNE.
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Alec, Alec," a strong, clear, boy's voice rang out from the gully, "are you up there?
English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels (1815-1882)
From this reading _Author of "Camping among Cannibals," "Charlie Asgarde," &c._ WITH EIGHT ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS BY GORDON BROWNE.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Author of "Camping among Cannibals," "Charlie Asgarde," &c._ WITH EIGHT ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS BY GORDON BROWNE.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading _Author of "Camping among Cannibals," "Charlie Asgarde," &c._ WITH EIGHT ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS BY GORDON BROWNE.
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading _Author of "Camping among Cannibals," "Charlie Asgarde," &c._ WITH EIGHT ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS BY GORDON BROWNE.
plural of “cannibal” — a person who eats human flesh
From this reading _Author of "Camping among Cannibals," "Charlie Asgarde," &c._ WITH EIGHT ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS BY GORDON BROWNE.
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From this reading _SEVENTH THOUSAND._ CASSELL & COMPANY, LIMITED: _LONDON, PARIS & MELBOURNE_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Author of "Camping among Cannibals," "Charlie Asgarde," &c._ WITH EIGHT ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS BY GORDON BROWNE.
rid of obstructions
From this reading "Alec, Alec," a strong, clear, boy's voice rang out from the gully, "are you up there?
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading _SEVENTH THOUSAND._ CASSELL & COMPANY, LIMITED: _LONDON, PARIS & MELBOURNE_.
being one more than seven
From this reading _Author of "Camping among Cannibals," "Charlie Asgarde," &c._ WITH EIGHT ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS BY GORDON BROWNE.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading _Under the Whanga Falls_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Alec, Alec," a strong, clear, boy's voice rang out from the gully, "are you up there?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Author of "Camping among Cannibals," "Charlie Asgarde," &c._ WITH EIGHT ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS BY GORDON BROWNE.
deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
From this reading "Alec, Alec," a strong, clear, boy's voice rang out from the gully, "are you up there?
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading _Author of "Camping among Cannibals," "Charlie Asgarde," &c._ WITH EIGHT ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS BY GORDON BROWNE.
small in range or scope
From this reading _SEVENTH THOUSAND._ CASSELL & COMPANY, LIMITED: _LONDON, PARIS & MELBOURNE_.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _SEVENTH THOUSAND._ CASSELL & COMPANY, LIMITED: _LONDON, PARIS & MELBOURNE_.
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading _SEVENTH THOUSAND._ CASSELL & COMPANY, LIMITED: _LONDON, PARIS & MELBOURNE_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Author of "Camping among Cannibals," "Charlie Asgarde," &c._ WITH EIGHT ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS BY GORDON BROWNE.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading _Author of "Camping among Cannibals," "Charlie Asgarde," &c._ WITH EIGHT ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS BY GORDON BROWNE.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Alec, Alec," a strong, clear, boy's voice rang out from the gully, "are you up there?
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading _SEVENTH THOUSAND._ CASSELL & COMPANY, LIMITED: _LONDON, PARIS & MELBOURNE_.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading "Alec, Alec," a strong, clear, boy's voice rang out from the gully, "are you up there?
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading _SEVENTH THOUSAND._ CASSELL & COMPANY, LIMITED: _LONDON, PARIS & MELBOURNE_.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "Alec, Alec," a strong, clear, boy's voice rang out from the gully, "are you up there?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Under the Whanga Falls_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Alec, Alec," a strong, clear, boy's voice rang out from the gully, "are you up there?
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading _SEVENTH THOUSAND._ CASSELL & COMPANY, LIMITED: _LONDON, PARIS & MELBOURNE_.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _Under the Whanga Falls_.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Alec, Alec," a strong, clear, boy's voice rang out from the gully, "are you up there?
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Alec, Alec," a strong, clear, boy's voice rang out from the gully, "are you up there?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Under the Whanga Falls_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Author of "Camping among Cannibals," "Charlie Asgarde," &c._ WITH EIGHT ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS BY GORDON BROWNE.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Alec, Alec," a strong, clear, boy's voice rang out from the gully, "are you up there?
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