Chapter 11 of Rob Harlow's Adventures is here in full — 418 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of Rob Harlow's Adventures is here in full — 418 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"What are these?" cried Rob. "Don't you know 'em?" said Shaddy as soon as he had descended. "No." "Yes, you do, my lad. You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
Chapter 11 of Rob Harlow's Adventures is here in full — 418 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter
From this reading “You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.”
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading “You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.”
the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)
From this reading “You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.”
a large number or amount
From this reading “You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.”
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading “You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.”
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading “You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.”
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading “You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.”
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading “"What are these?" cried Rob.”
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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 You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are these?" cried Rob.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Don't you know 'em?" said Shaddy as soon as he had descended.
the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter
From this reading You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
lacking funds
From this reading You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "What are these?" cried Rob.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading "Don't you know 'em?" said Shaddy as soon as he had descended.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Yes, you do, my lad.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't you know 'em?" said Shaddy as soon as he had descended.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "Don't you know 'em?" said Shaddy as soon as he had descended.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Don't you know 'em?" said Shaddy as soon as he had descended.
the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)
From this reading You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Don't you know 'em?" said Shaddy as soon as he had descended.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Don't you know 'em?" said Shaddy as soon as he had descended.
a boy or man
From this reading "Yes, you do, my lad.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
a large number or amount
From this reading You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Yes, you do, my lad.
not any; not one
From this reading "No."
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading "What are these?" cried Rob.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Don't you know 'em?" said Shaddy as soon as he had descended.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't you know 'em?" said Shaddy as soon as he had descended.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
in the near future
From this reading "Don't you know 'em?" said Shaddy as soon as he had descended.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "What are these?" cried Rob.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are these?" cried Rob.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, you do, my lad.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don't you know 'em?" said Shaddy as soon as he had descended.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You've seen 'em in London lots of times," and hammering a couple together, he broke open one and showed the contents: to wit, so many Brazil nuts packed together in a round form like the carpels of an orange.
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