Chapter 6 of Incaland is here in full — 236 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 6 of Incaland is here in full — 236 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
HUARI, AND THE STORY OF THE BEAUTIFUL COUNTESS. “B-r-r-r-r!” came a voice. “What on earth has happened?” asked Ferguson, in amazement, bending over a large hole that had suddenly yawned at their feet. “B-r-r-r! Help me out, fellows!
Chapter 6 of Incaland is here in full — 236 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading ““What on earth has happened?” asked Ferguson, in amazement, bending over a large hole that had suddenly yawned at their feet.”
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading ““What on earth has happened?” asked Ferguson, in amazement, bending over a large hole that had suddenly yawned at their feet.”
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading “HUARI, AND THE STORY OF THE BEAUTIFUL COUNTESS.”
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading ““What on earth has happened?” asked Ferguson, in amazement, bending over a large hole that had suddenly yawned at their feet.”
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading “Help me out, fellows!”
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading ““What on earth has happened?” asked Ferguson, in amazement, bending over a large hole that had suddenly yawned at their feet.”
an opening into or through something
From this reading ““What on earth has happened?” asked Ferguson, in amazement, bending over a large hole that had suddenly yawned at their feet.”
past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading ““What on earth has happened?” asked Ferguson, in amazement, bending over a large hole that had suddenly yawned at their feet.”
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used with question words to convey surprise
In this reading ““What on earth has happened?” asked Ferguson, in amazement, bending over a large hole that had suddenly yawned at their feet.”
In this reading ““What on earth has happened?” asked Ferguson, in amazement, bending over a large hole that had suddenly yawned at their feet.”
In this reading ““What on earth has happened?” asked Ferguson, in amazement, bending over a large hole that had suddenly yawned at their feet.”
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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 “B-r-r-r-r!” came a voice.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading “What on earth has happened?” asked Ferguson, in amazement, bending over a large hole that had suddenly yawned at their feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HUARI, AND THE STORY OF THE BEAUTIFUL COUNTESS.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What on earth has happened?” asked Ferguson, in amazement, bending over a large hole that had suddenly yawned at their feet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “What on earth has happened?” asked Ferguson, in amazement, bending over a large hole that had suddenly yawned at their feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “B-r-r-r!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “B-r-r-r-r!” came a voice.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading HUARI, AND THE STORY OF THE BEAUTIFUL COUNTESS.
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading “What on earth has happened?” asked Ferguson, in amazement, bending over a large hole that had suddenly yawned at their feet.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “B-r-r-r-r!” came a voice.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading HUARI, AND THE STORY OF THE BEAUTIFUL COUNTESS.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading “What on earth has happened?” asked Ferguson, in amazement, bending over a large hole that had suddenly yawned at their feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “What on earth has happened?” asked Ferguson, in amazement, bending over a large hole that had suddenly yawned at their feet.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Help me out, fellows!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What on earth has happened?” asked Ferguson, in amazement, bending over a large hole that had suddenly yawned at their feet.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “What on earth has happened?” asked Ferguson, in amazement, bending over a large hole that had suddenly yawned at their feet.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “What on earth has happened?” asked Ferguson, in amazement, bending over a large hole that had suddenly yawned at their feet.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What on earth has happened?” asked Ferguson, in amazement, bending over a large hole that had suddenly yawned at their feet.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Help me out, fellows!
an opening into or through something
From this reading “What on earth has happened?” asked Ferguson, in amazement, bending over a large hole that had suddenly yawned at their feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HUARI, AND THE STORY OF THE BEAUTIFUL COUNTESS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “What on earth has happened?” asked Ferguson, in amazement, bending over a large hole that had suddenly yawned at their feet.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “What on earth has happened?” asked Ferguson, in amazement, bending over a large hole that had suddenly yawned at their feet.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Help me out, fellows!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HUARI, AND THE STORY OF THE BEAUTIFUL COUNTESS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “What on earth has happened?” asked Ferguson, in amazement, bending over a large hole that had suddenly yawned at their feet.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Help me out, fellows!
above and across; more than
From this reading “What on earth has happened?” asked Ferguson, in amazement, bending over a large hole that had suddenly yawned at their feet.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading HUARI, AND THE STORY OF THE BEAUTIFUL COUNTESS.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading “What on earth has happened?” asked Ferguson, in amazement, bending over a large hole that had suddenly yawned at their feet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “What on earth has happened?” asked Ferguson, in amazement, bending over a large hole that had suddenly yawned at their feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HUARI, AND THE STORY OF THE BEAUTIFUL COUNTESS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “What on earth has happened?” asked Ferguson, in amazement, bending over a large hole that had suddenly yawned at their feet.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “B-r-r-r-r!” came a voice.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What on earth has happened?” asked Ferguson, in amazement, bending over a large hole that had suddenly yawned at their feet.
past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading “What on earth has happened?” asked Ferguson, in amazement, bending over a large hole that had suddenly yawned at their feet.
Chapter 6 of Incaland by Claude H. Wetmore holds 236 sentences, grouped into 48 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 6 holds 236 sentences of Incaland, unabridged, divided into 48 reading sections.
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