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Lost in the Jungle

Chapter VIII · We are in a Canoe.--Outfit for Hunting.--See a

Chapter VIII of Lost in the Jungle, “We are in a Canoe.--Outfit for Hunting.--See a,” is here in full — 83 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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BEAUTIFUL ANTELOPE.--KILL IT.--IT IS A NEW SPECIES.--RIVER AND FOREST SWALLOWS.
We are now ascending the River Rembo Ovenga.
We are in a little canoe, that can be easily hidden in the jungle, and as we ascend the river we meet strange sights, and I can assure you we enjoy our journey.
It is true that it is hot, but we can not help it.
In the bow of the canoe is a little stick, to which is attached a nice little flag showing the Stars and Stripes.
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Lost in the Jungle

Chapter VIII · We are in a Canoe.--Outfit for Hunting.--See a

Chapter VIII of Lost in the Jungle, “We are in a Canoe.--Outfit for Hunting.--See a,” is here in full — 83 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/16 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
BEAUTIFUL ANTELOPE.--KILL IT.--IT IS A NEW SPECIES.--RIVER AND FOREST SWALLOWS.
Line 2
We are now ascending the River Rembo Ovenga.
Line 3
We are in a little canoe, that can be easily hidden in the jungle, and as we ascend the river we meet strange sights, and I can assure you we enjoy our journey.
/wiː ɑːr ɪn ə ˈlɪtəl kəˈnuː ðæt kæn biː ˈiːzəli ˈhɪdən ɪn ðə ˈdʒʌŋɡəl ənd æz wiː əˈsend ðə ˈrɪvər wiː miːt streɪndʒ saɪts ənd aɪ kæn əˈʃʊr juː wiː ˌenˈdʒɔɪ ˈaʊər ˈdʒɜːrni/
Line 4
It is true that it is hot, but we can not help it.
/ɪt ɪz truː ðæt ɪt ɪz hɑːt bʌt wiː kæn nɑːt help ɪt/
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In the bow of the canoe is a little stick, to which is attached a nice little flag showing the Stars and Stripes.
/ɪn ðə baʊ ʌv ðə kəˈnuː ɪz ə ˈlɪtəl stɪk tuː wɪtʃ ɪz əˈtætʃt ə naɪs ˈlɪtəl flæɡ ˈʃoʊɪŋ ðə stɑːrz ənd straɪps/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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antelope noun US /ˈæntəloʊp/

graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks

From this reading “BEAUTIFUL ANTELOPE.--KILL IT.--IT IS A NEW SPECIES.--RIVER AND FOREST SWALLOWS.”

ascend verb US /əˈsend/

travel up

From this reading “We are in a little canoe, that can be easily hidden in the jungle, and as we ascend the river we meet strange sights, and I can assure you we enjoy our journey.”

ascending adjective US /əˈsendɪŋ/

moving or going or growing upward

From this reading “We are now ascending the River Rembo Ovenga.”

jungle noun US /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading “We are in a little canoe, that can be easily hidden in the jungle, and as we ascend the river we meet strange sights, and I can assure you we enjoy our journey.”

sights noun US /saɪts/

an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument

From this reading “We are in a little canoe, that can be easily hidden in the jungle, and as we ascend the river we meet strange sights, and I can assure you we enjoy our journey.”

species noun US /ˈspiːʃiz/

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading “BEAUTIFUL ANTELOPE.--KILL IT.--IT IS A NEW SPECIES.--RIVER AND FOREST SWALLOWS.”

Stripes noun US /straɪps/

V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service

From this reading “In the bow of the canoe is a little stick, to which is attached a nice little flag showing the Stars and Stripes.”

swallows noun US /ˈswɑːloʊz/

plural of “swallow” — a small amount of liquid food

From this reading “BEAUTIFUL ANTELOPE.--KILL IT.--IT IS A NEW SPECIES.--RIVER AND FOREST SWALLOWS.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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strange sights adjective + noun

In this reading “We are in a little canoe, that can be easily hidden in the jungle, and as we ascend the river we meet strange sights, and I can assure you we enjoy our journey.”

ascend the river verb + article + noun counted as “ascend … river”

In this reading “We are in a little canoe, that can be easily hidden in the jungle, and as we ascend the river we meet strange sights, and I can assure you we enjoy our journey.”

NEW SPECIES adjective + noun

In this reading “BEAUTIFUL ANTELOPE.--KILL IT.--IT IS A NEW SPECIES.--RIVER AND FOREST SWALLOWS.”

in the jungle preposition + article + noun counted as “in … jungle”

In this reading “We are in a little canoe, that can be easily hidden in the jungle, and as we ascend the river we meet strange sights, and I can assure you we enjoy our journey.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading BEAUTIFUL ANTELOPE.--KILL IT.--IT IS A NEW SPECIES.--RIVER AND FOREST SWALLOWS.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading BEAUTIFUL ANTELOPE.--KILL IT.--IT IS A NEW SPECIES.--RIVER AND FOREST SWALLOWS.

ANTELOPEnounUS /ˈæntəloʊp/

graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks

From this reading BEAUTIFUL ANTELOPE.--KILL IT.--IT IS A NEW SPECIES.--RIVER AND FOREST SWALLOWS.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading We are now ascending the River Rembo Ovenga.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading We are in a little canoe, that can be easily hidden in the jungle, and as we ascend the river we meet strange sights, and I can assure you we enjoy our journey.

ascendverbUS /əˈsend/

travel up

From this reading We are in a little canoe, that can be easily hidden in the jungle, and as we ascend the river we meet strange sights, and I can assure you we enjoy our journey.

ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/

moving or going or growing upward

From this reading We are now ascending the River Rembo Ovenga.

assureverbUS /əˈʃʊr/

make certain of

From this reading We are in a little canoe, that can be easily hidden in the jungle, and as we ascend the river we meet strange sights, and I can assure you we enjoy our journey.

attachedadjectiveUS /əˈtætʃt/

being joined in close association

From this reading In the bow of the canoe is a little stick, to which is attached a nice little flag showing the Stars and Stripes.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading We are in a little canoe, that can be easily hidden in the jungle, and as we ascend the river we meet strange sights, and I can assure you we enjoy our journey.

BEAUTIFULadjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading BEAUTIFUL ANTELOPE.--KILL IT.--IT IS A NEW SPECIES.--RIVER AND FOREST SWALLOWS.

bownounUS /baʊ/

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading In the bow of the canoe is a little stick, to which is attached a nice little flag showing the Stars and Stripes.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is true that it is hot, but we can not help it.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading We are in a little canoe, that can be easily hidden in the jungle, and as we ascend the river we meet strange sights, and I can assure you we enjoy our journey.

canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading We are in a little canoe, that can be easily hidden in the jungle, and as we ascend the river we meet strange sights, and I can assure you we enjoy our journey.

easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading We are in a little canoe, that can be easily hidden in the jungle, and as we ascend the river we meet strange sights, and I can assure you we enjoy our journey.

enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading We are in a little canoe, that can be easily hidden in the jungle, and as we ascend the river we meet strange sights, and I can assure you we enjoy our journey.

flagnounUS /flæɡ/

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading In the bow of the canoe is a little stick, to which is attached a nice little flag showing the Stars and Stripes.

FORESTnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading BEAUTIFUL ANTELOPE.--KILL IT.--IT IS A NEW SPECIES.--RIVER AND FOREST SWALLOWS.

helpverbUS /help/

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading It is true that it is hot, but we can not help it.

hiddenadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdən/

not accessible to view

From this reading We are in a little canoe, that can be easily hidden in the jungle, and as we ascend the river we meet strange sights, and I can assure you we enjoy our journey.

hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading It is true that it is hot, but we can not help it.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading We are in a little canoe, that can be easily hidden in the jungle, and as we ascend the river we meet strange sights, and I can assure you we enjoy our journey.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading We are in a little canoe, that can be easily hidden in the jungle, and as we ascend the river we meet strange sights, and I can assure you we enjoy our journey.

ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading BEAUTIFUL ANTELOPE.--KILL IT.--IT IS A NEW SPECIES.--RIVER AND FOREST SWALLOWS.

ITpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BEAUTIFUL ANTELOPE.--KILL IT.--IT IS A NEW SPECIES.--RIVER AND FOREST SWALLOWS.

journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading We are in a little canoe, that can be easily hidden in the jungle, and as we ascend the river we meet strange sights, and I can assure you we enjoy our journey.

junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading We are in a little canoe, that can be easily hidden in the jungle, and as we ascend the river we meet strange sights, and I can assure you we enjoy our journey.

KILLverbUS /kɪl/

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading BEAUTIFUL ANTELOPE.--KILL IT.--IT IS A NEW SPECIES.--RIVER AND FOREST SWALLOWS.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading We are in a little canoe, that can be easily hidden in the jungle, and as we ascend the river we meet strange sights, and I can assure you we enjoy our journey.

meetverbUS /miːt/

come together

From this reading We are in a little canoe, that can be easily hidden in the jungle, and as we ascend the river we meet strange sights, and I can assure you we enjoy our journey.

NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading BEAUTIFUL ANTELOPE.--KILL IT.--IT IS A NEW SPECIES.--RIVER AND FOREST SWALLOWS.

niceadjectiveUS /naɪs/

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading In the bow of the canoe is a little stick, to which is attached a nice little flag showing the Stars and Stripes.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is true that it is hot, but we can not help it.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading We are now ascending the River Rembo Ovenga.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the bow of the canoe is a little stick, to which is attached a nice little flag showing the Stars and Stripes.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We are in a little canoe, that can be easily hidden in the jungle, and as we ascend the river we meet strange sights, and I can assure you we enjoy our journey.

Ovenga

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

From this reading We are now ascending the River Rembo Ovenga.

Rembo

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

From this reading We are now ascending the River Rembo Ovenga.

RIVERnounUS /ˈrɪvər/

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading BEAUTIFUL ANTELOPE.--KILL IT.--IT IS A NEW SPECIES.--RIVER AND FOREST SWALLOWS.

showingnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/

the display of a motion picture

From this reading In the bow of the canoe is a little stick, to which is attached a nice little flag showing the Stars and Stripes.

sightsnounUS /saɪts/

an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument

From this reading We are in a little canoe, that can be easily hidden in the jungle, and as we ascend the river we meet strange sights, and I can assure you we enjoy our journey.

SPECIESnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading BEAUTIFUL ANTELOPE.--KILL IT.--IT IS A NEW SPECIES.--RIVER AND FOREST SWALLOWS.

StarsnounUS /stɑːrz/

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading In the bow of the canoe is a little stick, to which is attached a nice little flag showing the Stars and Stripes.

stickverbUS /stɪk/

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading In the bow of the canoe is a little stick, to which is attached a nice little flag showing the Stars and Stripes.

strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading We are in a little canoe, that can be easily hidden in the jungle, and as we ascend the river we meet strange sights, and I can assure you we enjoy our journey.

StripesnounUS /straɪps/

V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service

From this reading In the bow of the canoe is a little stick, to which is attached a nice little flag showing the Stars and Stripes.

SWALLOWSnounUS /ˈswɑːloʊz/

plural of “swallow” — a small amount of liquid food

From this reading BEAUTIFUL ANTELOPE.--KILL IT.--IT IS A NEW SPECIES.--RIVER AND FOREST SWALLOWS.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We are in a little canoe, that can be easily hidden in the jungle, and as we ascend the river we meet strange sights, and I can assure you we enjoy our journey.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading We are now ascending the River Rembo Ovenga.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In the bow of the canoe is a little stick, to which is attached a nice little flag showing the Stars and Stripes.

trueadjectiveUS /truː/

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true that it is hot, but we can not help it.

WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We are now ascending the River Rembo Ovenga.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In the bow of the canoe is a little stick, to which is attached a nice little flag showing the Stars and Stripes.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading We are in a little canoe, that can be easily hidden in the jungle, and as we ascend the river we meet strange sights, and I can assure you we enjoy our journey.

Chapter 8 of Lost in the Jungle by Paul B. (Paul Belloni) Du Chaillu holds 83 sentences, grouped into 17 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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Chapter 8 holds 83 sentences of Lost in the Jungle, unabridged, divided into 17 reading sections.

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Jungle
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Narrated
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Young
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People
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