Chapter 35 of Rolf in the Woods is here in full — 150 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 35 of Rolf in the Woods is here in full — 150 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Why should the scout bringing good news be differently received from the one that brings the ill? He did not make, the news, he simply did his duty; the same in both cases. He is merely the telegraph instrument. Yet it is so ever. King Pharaoh slew the bearer of ill-tidings; that was human nature.
Chapter 35 of Rolf in the Woods is here in full — 150 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading “King Pharaoh slew the bearer of ill-tidings; that was human nature.”
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “Why should the scout bringing good news be differently received from the one that brings the ill?”
in another and different manner
From this reading “Why should the scout bringing good news be differently received from the one that brings the ill?”
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading “He is merely the telegraph instrument.”
the title of the ancient Egyptian kings
From this reading “King Pharaoh slew the bearer of ill-tidings; that was human nature.”
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading “Why should the scout bringing good news be differently received from the one that brings the ill?”
turn sharply; change direction abruptly
From this reading “King Pharaoh slew the bearer of ill-tidings; that was human nature.”
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading “He is merely the telegraph instrument.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Why should the scout bringing good news be differently received from the one that brings the ill?
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading King Pharaoh slew the bearer of ill-tidings; that was human nature.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He did not make, the news, he simply did his duty; the same in both cases.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Why should the scout bringing good news be differently received from the one that brings the ill?
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Why should the scout bringing good news be differently received from the one that brings the ill?
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading He did not make, the news, he simply did his duty; the same in both cases.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not make, the news, he simply did his duty; the same in both cases.
in another and different manner
From this reading Why should the scout bringing good news be differently received from the one that brings the ill?
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He did not make, the news, he simply did his duty; the same in both cases.
at any time
From this reading Yet it is so ever.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Why should the scout bringing good news be differently received from the one that brings the ill?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Why should the scout bringing good news be differently received from the one that brings the ill?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not make, the news, he simply did his duty; the same in both cases.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not make, the news, he simply did his duty; the same in both cases.
characteristic of humanity
From this reading King Pharaoh slew the bearer of ill-tidings; that was human nature.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Why should the scout bringing good news be differently received from the one that brings the ill?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading King Pharaoh slew the bearer of ill-tidings; that was human nature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He did not make, the news, he simply did his duty; the same in both cases.
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading He is merely the telegraph instrument.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is merely the telegraph instrument.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet it is so ever.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading King Pharaoh slew the bearer of ill-tidings; that was human nature.
engage in
From this reading He did not make, the news, he simply did his duty; the same in both cases.
and nothing more
From this reading He is merely the telegraph instrument.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading King Pharaoh slew the bearer of ill-tidings; that was human nature.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Why should the scout bringing good news be differently received from the one that brings the ill?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not make, the news, he simply did his duty; the same in both cases.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading King Pharaoh slew the bearer of ill-tidings; that was human nature.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Why should the scout bringing good news be differently received from the one that brings the ill?
the title of the ancient Egyptian kings
From this reading King Pharaoh slew the bearer of ill-tidings; that was human nature.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Why should the scout bringing good news be differently received from the one that brings the ill?
Identical; not different.
From this reading He did not make, the news, he simply did his duty; the same in both cases.
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Why should the scout bringing good news be differently received from the one that brings the ill?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why should the scout bringing good news be differently received from the one that brings the ill?
and nothing more
From this reading He did not make, the news, he simply did his duty; the same in both cases.
turn sharply; change direction abruptly
From this reading King Pharaoh slew the bearer of ill-tidings; that was human nature.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yet it is so ever.
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading He is merely the telegraph instrument.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Why should the scout bringing good news be differently received from the one that brings the ill?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Why should the scout bringing good news be differently received from the one that brings the ill?
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading King Pharaoh slew the bearer of ill-tidings; that was human nature.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why should the scout bringing good news be differently received from the one that brings the ill?
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet it is so ever.
Chapter 35 of Rolf in the Woods by Ernest Thompson Seton holds 150 sentences, grouped into 30 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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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