Chapter 2 of Jock of the Bushveld is here in full — 400 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Jock of the Bushveld is here in full — 400 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"What's the best thing to do following up a wounded buffalo?" was the question. The questions sprung briskly, as only a `yapper' puts them; and the answers came like reluctant drops from a filter. "Git out!" "Yes, but if there isn't time?" "Say yer prayers!"
Chapter 2 of Jock of the Bushveld is here in full — 400 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “The questions sprung briskly, as only a `yapper' puts them; and the answers came like reluctant drops from a filter.”
in a brisk manner
From this reading “The questions sprung briskly, as only a `yapper' puts them; and the answers came like reluctant drops from a filter.”
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading “"What's the best thing to do following up a wounded buffalo?" was the question.”
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading “The questions sprung briskly, as only a `yapper' puts them; and the answers came like reluctant drops from a filter.”
remove by passing through a filter
From this reading “The questions sprung briskly, as only a `yapper' puts them; and the answers came like reluctant drops from a filter.”
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading “The questions sprung briskly, as only a `yapper' puts them; and the answers came like reluctant drops from a filter.”
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading “The questions sprung briskly, as only a `yapper' puts them; and the answers came like reluctant drops from a filter.”
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading “The questions sprung briskly, as only a `yapper' puts them; and the answers came like reluctant drops from a filter.”
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In this reading “"What's the best thing to do following up a wounded buffalo?" was the question.”
In this reading “The questions sprung briskly, as only a `yapper' puts them; and the answers came like reluctant drops from a filter.”
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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 "What's the best thing to do following up a wounded buffalo?" was the question.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The questions sprung briskly, as only a `yapper' puts them; and the answers came like reluctant drops from a filter.
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The questions sprung briskly, as only a `yapper' puts them; and the answers came like reluctant drops from a filter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The questions sprung briskly, as only a `yapper' puts them; and the answers came like reluctant drops from a filter.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "What's the best thing to do following up a wounded buffalo?" was the question.
in a brisk manner
From this reading The questions sprung briskly, as only a `yapper' puts them; and the answers came like reluctant drops from a filter.
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading "What's the best thing to do following up a wounded buffalo?" was the question.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes, but if there isn't time?"
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The questions sprung briskly, as only a `yapper' puts them; and the answers came like reluctant drops from a filter.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What's the best thing to do following up a wounded buffalo?" was the question.
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading The questions sprung briskly, as only a `yapper' puts them; and the answers came like reluctant drops from a filter.
remove by passing through a filter
From this reading The questions sprung briskly, as only a `yapper' puts them; and the answers came like reluctant drops from a filter.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "What's the best thing to do following up a wounded buffalo?" was the question.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The questions sprung briskly, as only a `yapper' puts them; and the answers came like reluctant drops from a filter.
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading "Git out!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Yes, but if there isn't time?"
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From this reading "Yes, but if there isn't time?"
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The questions sprung briskly, as only a `yapper' puts them; and the answers came like reluctant drops from a filter.
and nothing more
From this reading The questions sprung briskly, as only a `yapper' puts them; and the answers came like reluctant drops from a filter.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Git out!"
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading "Say yer prayers!"
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading The questions sprung briskly, as only a `yapper' puts them; and the answers came like reluctant drops from a filter.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "What's the best thing to do following up a wounded buffalo?" was the question.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The questions sprung briskly, as only a `yapper' puts them; and the answers came like reluctant drops from a filter.
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading The questions sprung briskly, as only a `yapper' puts them; and the answers came like reluctant drops from a filter.
express in words
From this reading "Say yer prayers!"
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The questions sprung briskly, as only a `yapper' puts them; and the answers came like reluctant drops from a filter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What's the best thing to do following up a wounded buffalo?" was the question.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The questions sprung briskly, as only a `yapper' puts them; and the answers came like reluctant drops from a filter.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Yes, but if there isn't time?"
a special situation
From this reading "What's the best thing to do following up a wounded buffalo?" was the question.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Yes, but if there isn't time?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What's the best thing to do following up a wounded buffalo?" was the question.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "What's the best thing to do following up a wounded buffalo?" was the question.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What's the best thing to do following up a wounded buffalo?" was the question.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's the best thing to do following up a wounded buffalo?" was the question.
people who are wounded
From this reading "What's the best thing to do following up a wounded buffalo?" was the question.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The questions sprung briskly, as only a `yapper' puts them; and the answers came like reluctant drops from a filter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Say yer prayers!"
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, but if there isn't time?"
Chapter 2 of Jock of the Bushveld by Percy Fitzpatrick holds 400 sentences, grouped into 80 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.
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