Chapter 8 of The Boy Hunters is here in full — 442 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VIII
Chapter 8 of The Boy Hunters is here in full — 442 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Why do you think so?" inquired Lucien, hurriedly. "I saw one between me and the sky. I can tell the shape of a horse as far as I can see him. I am sure it was one. Look! yonder goes another!"
Chapter 8 of The Boy Hunters is here in full — 442 sentences across 89 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.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading “Look! yonder goes another!"”
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading “I can tell the shape of a horse as far as I can see him.”
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading “"Why do you think so?" inquired Lucien, hurriedly.”
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “"Why do you think so?" inquired Lucien, hurriedly.”
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading “I can tell the shape of a horse as far as I can see him.”
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading “"I saw one between me and the sky.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I am sure it was one.”
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading “Look! yonder goes another!"”
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 before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I can tell the shape of a horse as far as I can see him.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am sure it was one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I saw one between me and the sky.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Look! yonder goes another!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I can tell the shape of a horse as far as I can see him.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "I saw one between me and the sky.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can tell the shape of a horse as far as I can see him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Why do you think so?" inquired Lucien, hurriedly.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I can tell the shape of a horse as far as I can see him.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Look! yonder goes another!"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I can tell the shape of a horse as far as I can see him.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading I can tell the shape of a horse as far as I can see him.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading "Why do you think so?" inquired Lucien, hurriedly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I saw one between me and the sky.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Why do you think so?" inquired Lucien, hurriedly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am sure it was one.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look! yonder goes another!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why do you think so?" inquired Lucien, hurriedly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I saw one between me and the sky.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I can tell the shape of a horse as far as I can see him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I saw one between me and the sky.
cut with a saw
From this reading "I saw one between me and the sky.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I can tell the shape of a horse as far as I can see him.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading I can tell the shape of a horse as far as I can see him.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading "I saw one between me and the sky.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Why do you think so?" inquired Lucien, hurriedly.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am sure it was one.
express in words
From this reading I can tell the shape of a horse as far as I can see him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I saw one between me and the sky.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Why do you think so?" inquired Lucien, hurriedly.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am sure it was one.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why do you think so?" inquired Lucien, hurriedly.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading Look! yonder goes another!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why do you think so?" inquired Lucien, hurriedly.
Chapter 8 of The Boy Hunters by Mayne Reid holds 442 sentences, grouped into 89 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.
Chapter 8 holds 442 sentences of The Boy Hunters, unabridged, divided into 89 reading sections.
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