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The Forest Monster of Oz

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

Chapter 9 of The Forest Monster of Oz is here in full — 196 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.
President Schnozzle handed Ozma a small perfume bottle that, when opened, would release a perfume that could be smelled only by a Sniffer, and would reach the distance from the forest in only a matter of minutes.
Ozma pocketed the little bottle and thanked the Sniffer and Stinkfoot Presidents.
Then Ozma and the party of five was on its way to the land of the Saber-Toothed Light Bulbs.
"How far is it from here?" asked Elephant, who was still carrying the others on his broad back.
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The Forest Monster of Oz

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

Chapter 9 of The Forest Monster of Oz is here in full — 196 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/39 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.
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President Schnozzle handed Ozma a small perfume bottle that, when opened, would release a perfume that could be smelled only by a Sniffer, and would reach the distance from the forest in only a matter of minutes.
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Ozma pocketed the little bottle and thanked the Sniffer and Stinkfoot Presidents.
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Then Ozma and the party of five was on its way to the land of the Saber-Toothed Light Bulbs.
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"How far is it from here?" asked Elephant, who was still carrying the others on his broad back.

Learner Dictionary

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

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

bulbs noun US /bʌlbz/

plural of “bulb” — a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure

From this reading “ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.”

devastation noun US /ˌdevəˈsteɪʃən/

the state of being decayed or destroyed

From this reading “ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.”

onward adverb US /ˈɔːnwərd/

forward in time or order or degree

From this reading “ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.”

perfume noun US /pərˈfjuːm/

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading “President Schnozzle handed Ozma a small perfume bottle that, when opened, would release a perfume that could be smelled only by a Sniffer, and would reach the distance from the forest in only a matter of minutes.”

pocketed verb US /ˈpɑːkətɪd/

past form of “pocket” — put in one's pocket

From this reading “Ozma pocketed the little bottle and thanked the Sniffer and Stinkfoot Presidents.”

Presidents noun US /ˈprezədents/

plural of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading “Ozma pocketed the little bottle and thanked the Sniffer and Stinkfoot Presidents.”

smelled verb US /smeld/

past form of “smell” — inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense

From this reading “President Schnozzle handed Ozma a small perfume bottle that, when opened, would release a perfume that could be smelled only by a Sniffer, and would reach the distance from the forest in only a matter of minutes.”

Sniffer noun US /ˈsnɪfər/

a person who sniffs

From this reading “President Schnozzle handed Ozma a small perfume bottle that, when opened, would release a perfume that could be smelled only by a Sniffer, and would reach the distance from the forest in only a matter of minutes.”

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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 President Schnozzle handed Ozma a small perfume bottle that, when opened, would release a perfume that could be smelled only by a Sniffer, and would reach the distance from the forest in only a matter of minutes.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.

agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.

askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "How far is it from here?" asked Elephant, who was still carrying the others on his broad back.

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "How far is it from here?" asked Elephant, who was still carrying the others on his broad back.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.

bottlenounUS /ˈbɑːtəl/

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading President Schnozzle handed Ozma a small perfume bottle that, when opened, would release a perfume that could be smelled only by a Sniffer, and would reach the distance from the forest in only a matter of minutes.

broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading "How far is it from here?" asked Elephant, who was still carrying the others on his broad back.

broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.

BULBSnounUS /bʌlbz/

plural of “bulb” — a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure

From this reading ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.

carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading "How far is it from here?" asked Elephant, who was still carrying the others on his broad back.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading President Schnozzle handed Ozma a small perfume bottle that, when opened, would release a perfume that could be smelled only by a Sniffer, and would reach the distance from the forest in only a matter of minutes.

devastationnounUS /ˌdevəˈsteɪʃən/

the state of being decayed or destroyed

From this reading ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.

distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading President Schnozzle handed Ozma a small perfume bottle that, when opened, would release a perfume that could be smelled only by a Sniffer, and would reach the distance from the forest in only a matter of minutes.

ElephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/

five-toed pachyderm

From this reading "How far is it from here?" asked Elephant, who was still carrying the others on his broad back.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "How far is it from here?" asked Elephant, who was still carrying the others on his broad back.

fivenounUS /faɪv/

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Then Ozma and the party of five was on its way to the land of the Saber-Toothed Light Bulbs.

ForestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading President Schnozzle handed Ozma a small perfume bottle that, when opened, would release a perfume that could be smelled only by a Sniffer, and would reach the distance from the forest in only a matter of minutes.

handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading President Schnozzle handed Ozma a small perfume bottle that, when opened, would release a perfume that could be smelled only by a Sniffer, and would reach the distance from the forest in only a matter of minutes.

helpverbUS /help/

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "How far is it from here?" asked Elephant, who was still carrying the others on his broad back.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "How far is it from here?" asked Elephant, who was still carrying the others on his broad back.

How

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

From this reading "How far is it from here?" asked Elephant, who was still carrying the others on his broad back.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "How far is it from here?" asked Elephant, who was still carrying the others on his broad back.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "How far is it from here?" asked Elephant, who was still carrying the others on his broad back.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Then Ozma and the party of five was on its way to the land of the Saber-Toothed Light Bulbs.

landnounUS /lænd/

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Then Ozma and the party of five was on its way to the land of the Saber-Toothed Light Bulbs.

LIGHTadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading Ozma pocketed the little bottle and thanked the Sniffer and Stinkfoot Presidents.

Lunechien

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

From this reading ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.

matternounUS /ˈmætər/

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading President Schnozzle handed Ozma a small perfume bottle that, when opened, would release a perfume that could be smelled only by a Sniffer, and would reach the distance from the forest in only a matter of minutes.

minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading President Schnozzle handed Ozma a small perfume bottle that, when opened, would release a perfume that could be smelled only by a Sniffer, and would reach the distance from the forest in only a matter of minutes.

neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading President Schnozzle handed Ozma a small perfume bottle that, when opened, would release a perfume that could be smelled only by a Sniffer, and would reach the distance from the forest in only a matter of minutes.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then Ozma and the party of five was on its way to the land of the Saber-Toothed Light Bulbs.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading President Schnozzle handed Ozma a small perfume bottle that, when opened, would release a perfume that could be smelled only by a Sniffer, and would reach the distance from the forest in only a matter of minutes.

ONWARDadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/

forward in time or order or degree

From this reading ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.

openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading President Schnozzle handed Ozma a small perfume bottle that, when opened, would release a perfume that could be smelled only by a Sniffer, and would reach the distance from the forest in only a matter of minutes.

others

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

From this reading "How far is it from here?" asked Elephant, who was still carrying the others on his broad back.

Ozma

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

From this reading President Schnozzle handed Ozma a small perfume bottle that, when opened, would release a perfume that could be smelled only by a Sniffer, and would reach the distance from the forest in only a matter of minutes.

partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Then Ozma and the party of five was on its way to the land of the Saber-Toothed Light Bulbs.

perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading President Schnozzle handed Ozma a small perfume bottle that, when opened, would release a perfume that could be smelled only by a Sniffer, and would reach the distance from the forest in only a matter of minutes.

pocketedverbUS /ˈpɑːkətɪd/

past form of “pocket” — put in one's pocket

From this reading Ozma pocketed the little bottle and thanked the Sniffer and Stinkfoot Presidents.

PresidentnounUS /ˈprezədent/

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading President Schnozzle handed Ozma a small perfume bottle that, when opened, would release a perfume that could be smelled only by a Sniffer, and would reach the distance from the forest in only a matter of minutes.

PresidentsnounUS /ˈprezədents/

plural of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Ozma pocketed the little bottle and thanked the Sniffer and Stinkfoot Presidents.

reachverbUS /riːtʃ/

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading President Schnozzle handed Ozma a small perfume bottle that, when opened, would release a perfume that could be smelled only by a Sniffer, and would reach the distance from the forest in only a matter of minutes.

releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/

release, as from one's grip

From this reading President Schnozzle handed Ozma a small perfume bottle that, when opened, would release a perfume that could be smelled only by a Sniffer, and would reach the distance from the forest in only a matter of minutes.

SABER-TOOTHEDadjective

having teeth that resemble sabers

From this reading ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.

Schnozzlenoun

informal terms for the nose

From this reading President Schnozzle handed Ozma a small perfume bottle that, when opened, would release a perfume that could be smelled only by a Sniffer, and would reach the distance from the forest in only a matter of minutes.

servicesnounUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəz/

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.

smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

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

From this reading President Schnozzle handed Ozma a small perfume bottle that, when opened, would release a perfume that could be smelled only by a Sniffer, and would reach the distance from the forest in only a matter of minutes.

smelledverbUS /smeld/

past form of “smell” — inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense

From this reading President Schnozzle handed Ozma a small perfume bottle that, when opened, would release a perfume that could be smelled only by a Sniffer, and would reach the distance from the forest in only a matter of minutes.

SniffernounUS /ˈsnɪfər/

a person who sniffs

From this reading President Schnozzle handed Ozma a small perfume bottle that, when opened, would release a perfume that could be smelled only by a Sniffer, and would reach the distance from the forest in only a matter of minutes.

Sniffers

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

From this reading ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.

spider-monster

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

From this reading ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading "How far is it from here?" asked Elephant, who was still carrying the others on his broad back.

Stinkfoot

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

From this reading Ozma pocketed the little bottle and thanked the Sniffer and Stinkfoot Presidents.

Stinkfoots

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

From this reading ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.

stopverbUS /stɑːp/

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.

thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/

past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading Ozma pocketed the little bottle and thanked the Sniffer and Stinkfoot Presidents.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading President Schnozzle handed Ozma a small perfume bottle that, when opened, would release a perfume that could be smelled only by a Sniffer, and would reach the distance from the forest in only a matter of minutes.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.

ThenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then Ozma and the party of five was on its way to the land of the Saber-Toothed Light Bulbs.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.

TOWARDprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/

in the direction of

From this reading ONWARD TOWARD THE SABER-TOOTHED LIGHT BULBS The Sniffers and Stinkfoots agreed to help in the Lunechien Forest should their services be needed to help stop the devastation brought about by the spider-monster.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Then Ozma and the party of five was on its way to the land of the Saber-Toothed Light Bulbs.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Then Ozma and the party of five was on its way to the land of the Saber-Toothed Light Bulbs.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading President Schnozzle handed Ozma a small perfume bottle that, when opened, would release a perfume that could be smelled only by a Sniffer, and would reach the distance from the forest in only a matter of minutes.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading "How far is it from here?" asked Elephant, who was still carrying the others on his broad back.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading President Schnozzle handed Ozma a small perfume bottle that, when opened, would release a perfume that could be smelled only by a Sniffer, and would reach the distance from the forest in only a matter of minutes.

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World
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Country
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Township
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