Chapter 2 of The Last of the Foresters is here in full — 99 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter II
Chapter 2 of The Last of the Foresters is here in full — 99 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
INTRODUCES A LEGAL PORCUPINE. This was the voice of the Squire. It came just in time to create a diversion. "Why, there are my antlers!" cried the good-humored Squire. "Look, Rushton! did you ever see finer!"
Chapter 2 of The Last of the Foresters is here in full — 99 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “antler” — deciduous horn of a member of the deer family
From this reading “"Why, there are my antlers!" cried the good-humored Squire.”
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading “It came just in time to create a diversion.”
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading “It came just in time to create a diversion.”
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading “"Look, Rushton! did you ever see finer!"”
third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading “INTRODUCES A LEGAL PORCUPINE.”
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading “INTRODUCES A LEGAL PORCUPINE.”
relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur
From this reading “INTRODUCES A LEGAL PORCUPINE.”
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading “This was the voice of the Squire.”
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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 INTRODUCES A LEGAL PORCUPINE.
plural of “antler” — deciduous horn of a member of the deer family
From this reading "Why, there are my antlers!" cried the good-humored Squire.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Why, there are my antlers!" cried the good-humored Squire.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It came just in time to create a diversion.
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading It came just in time to create a diversion.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Why, there are my antlers!" cried the good-humored Squire.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Look, Rushton! did you ever see finer!"
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading It came just in time to create a diversion.
at any time
From this reading "Look, Rushton! did you ever see finer!"
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading "Look, Rushton! did you ever see finer!"
disposed to please
From this reading "Why, there are my antlers!" cried the good-humored Squire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It came just in time to create a diversion.
third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading INTRODUCES A LEGAL PORCUPINE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It came just in time to create a diversion.
and nothing more
From this reading It came just in time to create a diversion.
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading INTRODUCES A LEGAL PORCUPINE.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look, Rushton! did you ever see finer!"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Why, there are my antlers!" cried the good-humored Squire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was the voice of the Squire.
relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur
From this reading INTRODUCES A LEGAL PORCUPINE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Look, Rushton! did you ever see finer!"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Look, Rushton! did you ever see finer!"
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading This was the voice of the Squire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This was the voice of the Squire.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Why, there are my antlers!" cried the good-humored Squire.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the voice of the Squire.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It came just in time to create a diversion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It came just in time to create a diversion.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading This was the voice of the Squire.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the voice of the Squire.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, there are my antlers!" cried the good-humored Squire.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Look, Rushton! did you ever see finer!"
Chapter 2 of The Last of the Foresters by John Esten Cooke holds 99 sentences, grouped into 20 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.
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