Chapter 22 of Rufus and Rose is here in full — 125 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 22 of Rufus and Rose is here in full — 125 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MARTIN GROWS SUSPICIOUS. Our hero's interview with Humpy gave him new courage. When he had felt surrounded by enemies the chances seemed against him. Now he had a friend in the house, who was interested in securing his escape. Not only this, but there was a fair chance of recovering the box for which he was seeking.
Chapter 22 of Rufus and Rose is here in full — 125 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “When he had felt surrounded by enemies the chances seemed against him.”
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading “MARTIN GROWS SUSPICIOUS.”
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading “Our hero's interview with Humpy gave him new courage.”
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading “Our hero's interview with Humpy gave him new courage.”
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading “Not only this, but there was a fair chance of recovering the box for which he was seeking.”
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading “Now he had a friend in the house, who was interested in securing his escape.”
the act of searching for something
From this reading “Not only this, but there was a fair chance of recovering the box for which he was seeking.”
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading “MARTIN GROWS SUSPICIOUS.”
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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 Now he had a friend in the house, who was interested in securing his escape.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading When he had felt surrounded by enemies the chances seemed against him.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Not only this, but there was a fair chance of recovering the box for which he was seeking.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only this, but there was a fair chance of recovering the box for which he was seeking.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When he had felt surrounded by enemies the chances seemed against him.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Not only this, but there was a fair chance of recovering the box for which he was seeking.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading When he had felt surrounded by enemies the chances seemed against him.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Our hero's interview with Humpy gave him new courage.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading When he had felt surrounded by enemies the chances seemed against him.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Now he had a friend in the house, who was interested in securing his escape.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Not only this, but there was a fair chance of recovering the box for which he was seeking.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When he had felt surrounded by enemies the chances seemed against him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not only this, but there was a fair chance of recovering the box for which he was seeking.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Now he had a friend in the house, who was interested in securing his escape.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Our hero's interview with Humpy gave him new courage.
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading MARTIN GROWS SUSPICIOUS.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he had felt surrounded by enemies the chances seemed against him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he had felt surrounded by enemies the chances seemed against him.
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Our hero's interview with Humpy gave him new courage.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our hero's interview with Humpy gave him new courage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now he had a friend in the house, who was interested in securing his escape.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Now he had a friend in the house, who was interested in securing his escape.
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From this reading Our hero's interview with Humpy gave him new courage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now he had a friend in the house, who was interested in securing his escape.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Now he had a friend in the house, who was interested in securing his escape.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Our hero's interview with Humpy gave him new courage.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading MARTIN GROWS SUSPICIOUS.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Our hero's interview with Humpy gave him new courage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only this, but there was a fair chance of recovering the box for which he was seeking.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now he had a friend in the house, who was interested in securing his escape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not only this, but there was a fair chance of recovering the box for which he was seeking.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only this, but there was a fair chance of recovering the box for which he was seeking.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our hero's interview with Humpy gave him new courage.
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading Not only this, but there was a fair chance of recovering the box for which he was seeking.
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Now he had a friend in the house, who was interested in securing his escape.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Not only this, but there was a fair chance of recovering the box for which he was seeking.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When he had felt surrounded by enemies the chances seemed against him.
confined on all sides
From this reading When he had felt surrounded by enemies the chances seemed against him.
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading MARTIN GROWS SUSPICIOUS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When he had felt surrounded by enemies the chances seemed against him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Not only this, but there was a fair chance of recovering the box for which he was seeking.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not only this, but there was a fair chance of recovering the box for which he was seeking.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now he had a friend in the house, who was interested in securing his escape.
at the time that
From this reading When he had felt surrounded by enemies the chances seemed against him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not only this, but there was a fair chance of recovering the box for which he was seeking.
which person or people
From this reading Now he had a friend in the house, who was interested in securing his escape.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our hero's interview with Humpy gave him new courage.
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