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The Campaign of the Jungle
The Campaign of the Jungle

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

Chapter 9 of The Campaign of the Jungle is here in full — 124 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Edward Stratemeyer • Curated US English Learning Edition
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A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.
While the insurgents and the Spaniards were conversing, the latter had approached the hut, and now both followed the young sailor inside.
"Is your name Benedicto Lupez?" demanded Larry, approaching the taller of the pair.
"Yes," was the short response.
"Then you are from Manila--you ran away from there about two weeks ago?"
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Campaign of the Jungle

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

Chapter 9 of The Campaign of the Jungle is here in full — 124 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/24 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.
Line 2
While the insurgents and the Spaniards were conversing, the latter had approached the hut, and now both followed the young sailor inside.
/waɪl ðə ˌɪnˈsɜːrdʒənts ənd ðə ˈspænjərdz wɜːr kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ ðə ˈlætər hæd əˈproʊtʃt ðə hʌt ənd naʊ boʊθ ˈfɑːloʊd ðə jʌŋ ˈseɪlər ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
Line 3
"Is your name Benedicto Lupez?" demanded Larry, approaching the taller of the pair.
Line 4
"Yes," was the short response.
/jes wɑːz ðə ʃɔːrt rɪˈspɑːns/
Line 5
"Then you are from Manila--you ran away from there about two weeks ago?"

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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conversing verb US /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/

-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading “While the insurgents and the Spaniards were conversing, the latter had approached the hut, and now both followed the young sailor inside.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
filipinos noun US /ˌfɪləˈpiːnoʊz/

plural of “filipino” — a native or inhabitant of the Philippines

From this reading “A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.”

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insurgents noun US /ˌɪnˈsɜːrdʒənts/

plural of “insurgent” — a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)

From this reading “While the insurgents and the Spaniards were conversing, the latter had approached the hut, and now both followed the young sailor inside.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Luke noun US /luːk/

(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel

From this reading “A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Manila noun US /məˈnɪlə/

a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp

From this reading “"Then you are from Manila--you ran away from there about two weeks ago?"”

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retreated noun US /riˈtriːtəd/

people who have retreated

From this reading “A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
roadway noun US /ˈroʊdweɪ/

a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel

From this reading “A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
taller adjective US /ˈtɔːlər/

comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading “"Is your name Benedicto Lupez?" demanded Larry, approaching the taller of the pair.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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.

ran away verb + particle counted as “run away”

flee; take to one's heels; cut and run

In this reading “"Then you are from Manila--you ran away from there about two weeks ago?"”

33,506 times in 225,867 chapters
two weeks noun + noun counted as “two week”

In this reading “"Then you are from Manila--you ran away from there about two weeks ago?"”

9,881 times in 225,867 chapters
young sailor adjective + noun

In this reading “While the insurgents and the Spaniards were conversing, the latter had approached the hut, and now both followed the young sailor inside.”

783 times in 225,867 chapters
about two preposition + noun

In this reading “"Then you are from Manila--you ran away from there about two weeks ago?"”

15,042 times in 225,867 chapters
at hand preposition + noun

close in space; within reach

In this reading “A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.”

25,502 times in 225,867 chapters

All words in this reading · 71

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Then you are from Manila--you ran away from there about two weeks ago?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/

in the past

From this reading "Then you are from Manila--you ran away from there about two weeks ago?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
aidnounUS /eɪd/

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading While the insurgents and the Spaniards were conversing, the latter had approached the hut, and now both followed the young sailor inside.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
approachingnounUS /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading "Is your name Benedicto Lupez?" demanded Larry, approaching the taller of the pair.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Then you are from Manila--you ran away from there about two weeks ago?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Then you are from Manila--you ran away from there about two weeks ago?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
Benedicto

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Is your name Benedicto Lupez?" demanded Larry, approaching the taller of the pair.

Pending verification
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading While the insurgents and the Spaniards were conversing, the latter had approached the hut, and now both followed the young sailor inside.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/

-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading While the insurgents and the Spaniards were conversing, the latter had approached the hut, and now both followed the young sailor inside.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading "Is your name Benedicto Lupez?" demanded Larry, approaching the taller of the pair.

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directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

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feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FILIPINOSnounUS /ˌfɪləˈpiːnoʊz/

plural of “filipino” — a native or inhabitant of the Philippines

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading While the insurgents and the Spaniards were conversing, the latter had approached the hut, and now both followed the young sailor inside.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Then you are from Manila--you ran away from there about two weeks ago?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hutnounUS /hʌt/

temporary military shelter

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading While the insurgents and the Spaniards were conversing, the latter had approached the hut, and now both followed the young sailor inside.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
insurgentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrdʒənts/

plural of “insurgent” — a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)

From this reading While the insurgents and the Spaniards were conversing, the latter had approached the hut, and now both followed the young sailor inside.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Is your name Benedicto Lupez?" demanded Larry, approaching the taller of the pair.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
Larry

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

Pending verification
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading While the insurgents and the Spaniards were conversing, the latter had approached the hut, and now both followed the young sailor inside.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
LukenounUS /luːk/

(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Lupez

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Is your name Benedicto Lupez?" demanded Larry, approaching the taller of the pair.

Pending verification
ManilanounUS /məˈnɪlə/

a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp

From this reading "Then you are from Manila--you ran away from there about two weeks ago?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Is your name Benedicto Lupez?" demanded Larry, approaching the taller of the pair.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nipanoun

monotypic genus of palms of Australasia

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading While the insurgents and the Spaniards were conversing, the latter had approached the hut, and now both followed the young sailor inside.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
pairnounUS /per/

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading "Is your name Benedicto Lupez?" demanded Larry, approaching the taller of the pair.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
PRISONERnounUS /ˈprɪzənər/

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ranverbUS /ræn/

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "Then you are from Manila--you ran away from there about two weeks ago?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/

a result

From this reading "Yes," was the short response.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/

people who have retreated

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
roadwaynounUS /ˈroʊdweɪ/

a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sailornounUS /ˈseɪlər/

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading While the insurgents and the Spaniards were conversing, the latter had approached the hut, and now both followed the young sailor inside.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading "Yes," was the short response.

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smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
soonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/

plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading While the insurgents and the Spaniards were conversing, the latter had approached the hut, and now both followed the young sailor inside.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/

having a supporting base

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
talleradjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlər/

comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading "Is your name Benedicto Lupez?" demanded Larry, approaching the taller of the pair.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ThenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Then you are from Manila--you ran away from there about two weeks ago?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Then you are from Manila--you ran away from there about two weeks ago?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "Then you are from Manila--you ran away from there about two weeks ago?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Yes," was the short response.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
weeksnounUS /wiːks/

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "Then you are from Manila--you ran away from there about two weeks ago?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading While the insurgents and the Spaniards were conversing, the latter had approached the hut, and now both followed the young sailor inside.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A PRISONER OF THE FILIPINOS Larry had retreated to a small nipa hut standing close to the roadway, feeling that if the Americans were coming in that direction, they would soon be at hand to give Luke and himself aid.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
YesnounUS /jes/

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes," was the short response.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Then you are from Manila--you ran away from there about two weeks ago?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading While the insurgents and the Spaniards were conversing, the latter had approached the hut, and now both followed the young sailor inside.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Is your name Benedicto Lupez?" demanded Larry, approaching the taller of the pair.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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How do I study chapter 9 of The Campaign of the Jungle?

Work through the 25 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 25 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 9 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 9 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading The Campaign of the Jungle

Common questions about reading The Campaign of the Jungle by Edward Stratemeyer on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of The Campaign of the Jungle?

Yes. All 3510 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #31317 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of The Campaign of the Jungle is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #31317, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does The Campaign of the Jungle take to read?

About 292 minutes of reading across 702 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read The Campaign of the Jungle section by section

How to work through The Campaign of the Jungle section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 32 chapters of The Campaign of the Jungle to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in The Campaign of the Jungle

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Campaign of the Jungle, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Enclosed
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Campaign of the Jungle; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Equal
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Campaign of the Jungle; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Signs
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Campaign of the Jungle; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Cloth
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Campaign of the Jungle; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.