Chapter 4 of The Heroes of the School is here in full — 122 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter IV
Chapter 4 of The Heroes of the School is here in full — 122 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A HUT IN THE WOODS The boys tried to learn in which direction the old man had gone, but he was not in sight. They listened to hear if he was tramping through the bushes, but there was not a sound. "Looks as though he went through a hole in the earth," spoke Fenn. "But never mind. His keepers are probably after him.
Chapter 4 of The Heroes of the School is here in full — 122 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading “They listened to hear if he was tramping through the bushes, but there was not a sound.”
an opening into or through something
From this reading “"Looks as though he went through a hole in the earth," spoke Fenn.”
temporary military shelter
From this reading “A HUT IN THE WOODS The boys tried to learn in which direction the old man had gone, but he was not in sight.”
plural of “keeper” — someone in charge of other people
From this reading “His keepers are probably after him.”
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading “A HUT IN THE WOODS The boys tried to learn in which direction the old man had gone, but he was not in sight.”
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading “They listened to hear if he was tramping through the bushes, but there was not a sound.”
-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading “They listened to hear if he was tramping through the bushes, but there was not a sound.”
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading “A HUT IN THE WOODS The boys tried to learn in which direction the old man had gone, but he was not in sight.”
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a man who is very old
In this reading “A HUT IN THE WOODS The boys tried to learn in which direction the old man had gone, but he was not in sight.”
In this reading “They listened to hear if he was tramping through the bushes, but there was not a sound.”
In this reading “"Looks as though he went through a hole in the earth," spoke Fenn.”
undergo or live through a difficult experience
In this reading “"Looks as though he went through a hole in the earth," spoke Fenn.”
In this reading “A HUT IN THE WOODS The boys tried to learn in which direction the old man had gone, but he was not in sight.”
at or within a reasonable distance for seeing
In this reading “A HUT IN THE WOODS The boys tried to learn in which direction the old man had gone, but he was not in sight.”
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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 A HUT IN THE WOODS The boys tried to learn in which direction the old man had gone, but he was not in sight.
later than; following
From this reading His keepers are probably after him.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His keepers are probably after him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Looks as though he went through a hole in the earth," spoke Fenn.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A HUT IN THE WOODS The boys tried to learn in which direction the old man had gone, but he was not in sight.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading They listened to hear if he was tramping through the bushes, but there was not a sound.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A HUT IN THE WOODS The boys tried to learn in which direction the old man had gone, but he was not in sight.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading A HUT IN THE WOODS The boys tried to learn in which direction the old man had gone, but he was not in sight.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "Looks as though he went through a hole in the earth," spoke Fenn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Looks as though he went through a hole in the earth," spoke Fenn.
destroyed or killed
From this reading A HUT IN THE WOODS The boys tried to learn in which direction the old man had gone, but he was not in sight.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A HUT IN THE WOODS The boys tried to learn in which direction the old man had gone, but he was not in sight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A HUT IN THE WOODS The boys tried to learn in which direction the old man had gone, but he was not in sight.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading They listened to hear if he was tramping through the bushes, but there was not a sound.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His keepers are probably after him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His keepers are probably after him.
an opening into or through something
From this reading "Looks as though he went through a hole in the earth," spoke Fenn.
temporary military shelter
From this reading A HUT IN THE WOODS The boys tried to learn in which direction the old man had gone, but he was not in sight.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They listened to hear if he was tramping through the bushes, but there was not a sound.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A HUT IN THE WOODS The boys tried to learn in which direction the old man had gone, but he was not in sight.
plural of “keeper” — someone in charge of other people
From this reading His keepers are probably after him.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading A HUT IN THE WOODS The boys tried to learn in which direction the old man had gone, but he was not in sight.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading They listened to hear if he was tramping through the bushes, but there was not a sound.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Looks as though he went through a hole in the earth," spoke Fenn.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A HUT IN THE WOODS The boys tried to learn in which direction the old man had gone, but he was not in sight.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "But never mind.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "But never mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A HUT IN THE WOODS The boys tried to learn in which direction the old man had gone, but he was not in sight.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A HUT IN THE WOODS The boys tried to learn in which direction the old man had gone, but he was not in sight.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading His keepers are probably after him.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A HUT IN THE WOODS The boys tried to learn in which direction the old man had gone, but he was not in sight.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading They listened to hear if he was tramping through the bushes, but there was not a sound.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "Looks as though he went through a hole in the earth," spoke Fenn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HUT IN THE WOODS The boys tried to learn in which direction the old man had gone, but he was not in sight.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They listened to hear if he was tramping through the bushes, but there was not a sound.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They listened to hear if he was tramping through the bushes, but there was not a sound.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Looks as though he went through a hole in the earth," spoke Fenn.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They listened to hear if he was tramping through the bushes, but there was not a sound.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A HUT IN THE WOODS The boys tried to learn in which direction the old man had gone, but he was not in sight.
-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading They listened to hear if he was tramping through the bushes, but there was not a sound.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading A HUT IN THE WOODS The boys tried to learn in which direction the old man had gone, but he was not in sight.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A HUT IN THE WOODS The boys tried to learn in which direction the old man had gone, but he was not in sight.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Looks as though he went through a hole in the earth," spoke Fenn.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A HUT IN THE WOODS The boys tried to learn in which direction the old man had gone, but he was not in sight.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A HUT IN THE WOODS The boys tried to learn in which direction the old man had gone, but he was not in sight.
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