Chapter 16 of Jack Haydon's Quest is here in full — 240 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 16 of Jack Haydon's Quest is here in full — 240 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A FRIGHTFUL PERIL. Meanwhile the fugitives, unconscious that a sleuth-hound was on their track, hurried forward and came to a point where the river spread out broadly over sandy flats. "This is the ford," cried Me Dain. "Why was it given up?" asked Jack. "Because it was too dangerous, sahib," replied the Burman.
Chapter 16 of Jack Haydon's Quest is here in full — 240 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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without regard to specific details or exceptions
From this reading “Meanwhile the fugitives, unconscious that a sleuth-hound was on their track, hurried forward and came to a point where the river spread out broadly over sandy flats.”
footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)
From this reading “Meanwhile the fugitives, unconscious that a sleuth-hound was on their track, hurried forward and came to a point where the river spread out broadly over sandy flats.”
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading “"This is the ford," cried Me Dain.”
provoking horror
From this reading “A FRIGHTFUL PERIL.”
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading “Meanwhile the fugitives, unconscious that a sleuth-hound was on their track, hurried forward and came to a point where the river spread out broadly over sandy flats.”
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading “A FRIGHTFUL PERIL.”
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading “Meanwhile the fugitives, unconscious that a sleuth-hound was on their track, hurried forward and came to a point where the river spread out broadly over sandy flats.”
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading “Meanwhile the fugitives, unconscious that a sleuth-hound was on their track, hurried forward and came to a point where the river spread out broadly over sandy flats.”
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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 FRIGHTFUL PERIL.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives, unconscious that a sleuth-hound was on their track, hurried forward and came to a point where the river spread out broadly over sandy flats.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why was it given up?" asked Jack.
for the reason that
From this reading "Because it was too dangerous, sahib," replied the Burman.
without regard to specific details or exceptions
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives, unconscious that a sleuth-hound was on their track, hurried forward and came to a point where the river spread out broadly over sandy flats.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Because it was too dangerous, sahib," replied the Burman.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives, unconscious that a sleuth-hound was on their track, hurried forward and came to a point where the river spread out broadly over sandy flats.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "This is the ford," cried Me Dain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is the ford," cried Me Dain.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading "Because it was too dangerous, sahib," replied the Burman.
footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives, unconscious that a sleuth-hound was on their track, hurried forward and came to a point where the river spread out broadly over sandy flats.
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading "This is the ford," cried Me Dain.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives, unconscious that a sleuth-hound was on their track, hurried forward and came to a point where the river spread out broadly over sandy flats.
provoking horror
From this reading A FRIGHTFUL PERIL.
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives, unconscious that a sleuth-hound was on their track, hurried forward and came to a point where the river spread out broadly over sandy flats.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "Why was it given up?" asked Jack.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives, unconscious that a sleuth-hound was on their track, hurried forward and came to a point where the river spread out broadly over sandy flats.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is the ford," cried Me Dain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Why was it given up?" asked Jack.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Why was it given up?" asked Jack.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "This is the ford," cried Me Dain.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives, unconscious that a sleuth-hound was on their track, hurried forward and came to a point where the river spread out broadly over sandy flats.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives, unconscious that a sleuth-hound was on their track, hurried forward and came to a point where the river spread out broadly over sandy flats.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives, unconscious that a sleuth-hound was on their track, hurried forward and came to a point where the river spread out broadly over sandy flats.
above and across; more than
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives, unconscious that a sleuth-hound was on their track, hurried forward and came to a point where the river spread out broadly over sandy flats.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading A FRIGHTFUL PERIL.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives, unconscious that a sleuth-hound was on their track, hurried forward and came to a point where the river spread out broadly over sandy flats.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Because it was too dangerous, sahib," replied the Burman.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives, unconscious that a sleuth-hound was on their track, hurried forward and came to a point where the river spread out broadly over sandy flats.
formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name
From this reading "Because it was too dangerous, sahib," replied the Burman.
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives, unconscious that a sleuth-hound was on their track, hurried forward and came to a point where the river spread out broadly over sandy flats.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives, unconscious that a sleuth-hound was on their track, hurried forward and came to a point where the river spread out broadly over sandy flats.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives, unconscious that a sleuth-hound was on their track, hurried forward and came to a point where the river spread out broadly over sandy flats.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives, unconscious that a sleuth-hound was on their track, hurried forward and came to a point where the river spread out broadly over sandy flats.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives, unconscious that a sleuth-hound was on their track, hurried forward and came to a point where the river spread out broadly over sandy flats.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives, unconscious that a sleuth-hound was on their track, hurried forward and came to a point where the river spread out broadly over sandy flats.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is the ford," cried Me Dain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives, unconscious that a sleuth-hound was on their track, hurried forward and came to a point where the river spread out broadly over sandy flats.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Because it was too dangerous, sahib," replied the Burman.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives, unconscious that a sleuth-hound was on their track, hurried forward and came to a point where the river spread out broadly over sandy flats.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives, unconscious that a sleuth-hound was on their track, hurried forward and came to a point where the river spread out broadly over sandy flats.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Why was it given up?" asked Jack.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives, unconscious that a sleuth-hound was on their track, hurried forward and came to a point where the river spread out broadly over sandy flats.
in or at the place that
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives, unconscious that a sleuth-hound was on their track, hurried forward and came to a point where the river spread out broadly over sandy flats.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why was it given up?" asked Jack.
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