Chapter XXVIII
Chapter 28 of Lost in the Wilds of Brazil is here in full — 61 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The Forced Get-away "Bob!" "Joe!" "Did you see it?" "Yes. Human bones!
Lost in the Wilds of Brazil
Chapter XXVIII
Chapter 28 of Lost in the Wilds of Brazil is here in full — 61 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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The
Forced
Get-away
"Bob!"
"Joe!"
"Did
you
see
it?"
"Yes.
Human
bones!
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Lost in the Wilds of Brazil
Chapter XXVIII
Chapter 28 of Lost in the Wilds of Brazil is here in full — 61 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/12 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
Line 1
The
Forced
Get-away
"Bob!"
Line 2
"Joe!"
Line 3
"Did
you
see
it?"
/dɪd juː siː ɪt/
Line 4
"Yes.
/jes/
Line 5
Human
bones!
/ˈhjuːmən boʊnz/
Learner Dictionary
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “The Forced Get-away "Bob!"”
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading “Human bones!”
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading “The Forced Get-away "Bob!"”
characteristic of humanity
From this reading “Human bones!”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “"Did you see it?"”
an affirmative
From this reading “"Yes.”
Word partnerships in these lines
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
Human bones
adjective + noun
In this reading “Human bones!”
All words in this reading · 12
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Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading The Forced Get-away "Bob!"
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading Human bones!
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did you see it?"
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading The Forced Get-away "Bob!"
Get-away
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Forced Get-away "Bob!"
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Human bones!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Did you see it?"
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Joe!"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Did you see it?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Forced Get-away "Bob!"
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did you see it?"
Chapter 28 of Lost in the Wilds of Brazil by James H. Foster holds 61 sentences, grouped into 13 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 28 holds 61 sentences of Lost in the Wilds of Brazil, unabridged, divided into 13 reading sections.
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Vocabulary met early in Lost in the Wilds of Brazil
Words and structures a reader meets early in Lost in the Wilds of Brazil, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.
- Saalfield
- A word that appears in the opening chapter of Lost in the Wilds of Brazil; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
- Publishing
- A word that appears in the opening chapter of Lost in the Wilds of Brazil; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
- Company
- A word that appears in the opening chapter of Lost in the Wilds of Brazil; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
- Akron
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