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Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.
And what of the band?
Where was it?
The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.
And so their lives grew wretched.
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Jack Harkaway and His Son's Escape from

Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

Chapter 30 of Jack Harkaway and His Son's Escape from is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.
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And what of the band?
/ənd wʌt ʌv ðə bænd/
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Where was it?
/wer wɑːz ɪt/
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The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.
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And so their lives grew wretched.
/ənd soʊ ðer lɪvz ɡruː ˈretʃɪd/

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crannies noun US /ˈkræniz/

plural of “cranny” — a long narrow depression in a surface

From this reading “The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.”

lurking verb US /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/

-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading “The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.”

miscreants noun US /ˈmɪskriənts/

plural of “miscreant” — a person without moral scruples

From this reading “The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.”

nooks noun US /nʊks/

plural of “nook” — a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading “The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.”

recesses noun US /ˈriːsesəz/

plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business

From this reading “The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.”

starvation noun US /stɑːrˈveɪʃən/

a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period

From this reading “THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.”

thieves noun US /θiːvz/

plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading “The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.”

wanderings noun US /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/

plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination

From this reading “THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.”

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ADVENTUREverbUS /ædˈventʃər/

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.

ANdeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.

AndconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading And what of the band?

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.

ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.

BANDnounUS /bænd/

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.

BRIGANDnoun

an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band

From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.

cranniesnounUS /ˈkræniz/

plural of “cranny” — a long narrow depression in a surface

From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.

fear-stricken

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.

formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.

grewverbUS /ɡruː/

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading And so their lives grew wretched.

hidverbUS /hɪd/

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.

HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.

hostnounUS /hoʊst/

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.

HUNSTON'S

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Where was it?

LANDINGnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.

LASTadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.

livesnounUS /lɪvz/

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading And so their lives grew wretched.

lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/

-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.

MIDSTnounUS /mɪdst/

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.

miscreantsnounUS /ˈmɪskriənts/

plural of “miscreant” — a person without moral scruples

From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.

mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.

NIGHTnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.

nooksnounUS /nʊks/

plural of “nook” — a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.

ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.

PERILnounUS /ˈperəl/

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.

PLENTYnounUS /ˈplenti/

a full supply

From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.

recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/

plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business

From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.

remainingadjectiveUS /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

not used up

From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.

retiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so their lives grew wretched.

STAGEnounUS /steɪdʒ/

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.

STARVATIONnounUS /stɑːrˈveɪʃən/

a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period

From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And so their lives grew wretched.

themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.

thievesnounUS /θiːvz/

plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.

WANDERINGSnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/

plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination

From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Where was it?

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading And what of the band?

WhereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading Where was it?

wretchedadjectiveUS /ˈretʃɪd/

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading And so their lives grew wretched.

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