Chapter 17 of The long trail: A story of African adventure is here in full — 143 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 17 of The long trail: A story of African adventure is here in full — 143 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am a silly ass," said Challis, as the two returned to the bastion. "Why, what's the matter?" asked Royce, smiling at his companion's disgusted tone. "Why did I shout? If I had held my tongue, we might have kept this matter from the men. As it is, they are sure to have an attack of nerves."
Chapter 17 of The long trail: A story of African adventure is here in full — 143 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/28 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading “A NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am a silly ass," said Challis, as the two returned to the bastion.”
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading “A NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am a silly ass," said Challis, as the two returned to the bastion.”
a group that defends a principle
From this reading “A NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am a silly ass," said Challis, as the two returned to the bastion.”
a soft lightweight fabric (usually printed)
From this reading “A NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am a silly ass," said Challis, as the two returned to the bastion.”
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading “"Why, what's the matter?" asked Royce, smiling at his companion's disgusted tone.”
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading “As it is, they are sure to have an attack of nerves."”
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading “"Why did I shout?”
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading “A NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am a silly ass," said Challis, as the two returned to the bastion.”
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In this reading “A NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am a silly ass," said Challis, as the two returned to the bastion.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am a silly ass," said Challis, as the two returned to the bastion.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am a silly ass," said Challis, as the two returned to the bastion.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am a silly ass," said Challis, as the two returned to the bastion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As it is, they are sure to have an attack of nerves."
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As it is, they are sure to have an attack of nerves."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am a silly ass," said Challis, as the two returned to the bastion.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why, what's the matter?" asked Royce, smiling at his companion's disgusted tone.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am a silly ass," said Challis, as the two returned to the bastion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Why, what's the matter?" asked Royce, smiling at his companion's disgusted tone.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading As it is, they are sure to have an attack of nerves."
a group that defends a principle
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am a silly ass," said Challis, as the two returned to the bastion.
a soft lightweight fabric (usually printed)
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am a silly ass," said Challis, as the two returned to the bastion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, what's the matter?" asked Royce, smiling at his companion's disgusted tone.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Why did I shout?
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading "Why, what's the matter?" asked Royce, smiling at his companion's disgusted tone.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If I had held my tongue, we might have kept this matter from the men.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If I had held my tongue, we might have kept this matter from the men.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If I had held my tongue, we might have kept this matter from the men.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading If I had held my tongue, we might have kept this matter from the men.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Why, what's the matter?" asked Royce, smiling at his companion's disgusted tone.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am a silly ass," said Challis, as the two returned to the bastion.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I had held my tongue, we might have kept this matter from the men.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As it is, they are sure to have an attack of nerves."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it is, they are sure to have an attack of nerves."
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading If I had held my tongue, we might have kept this matter from the men.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Why, what's the matter?" asked Royce, smiling at his companion's disgusted tone.
the force of workers available
From this reading If I had held my tongue, we might have kept this matter from the men.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If I had held my tongue, we might have kept this matter from the men.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If I had held my tongue, we might have kept this matter from the men.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading As it is, they are sure to have an attack of nerves."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am a silly ass," said Challis, as the two returned to the bastion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As it is, they are sure to have an attack of nerves."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am a silly ass," said Challis, as the two returned to the bastion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, what's the matter?" asked Royce, smiling at his companion's disgusted tone.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am a silly ass," said Challis, as the two returned to the bastion.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading "Why did I shout?
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am a silly ass," said Challis, as the two returned to the bastion.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Why, what's the matter?" asked Royce, smiling at his companion's disgusted tone.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading As it is, they are sure to have an attack of nerves."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am a silly ass," said Challis, as the two returned to the bastion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As it is, they are sure to have an attack of nerves."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If I had held my tongue, we might have kept this matter from the men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am a silly ass," said Challis, as the two returned to the bastion.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Why, what's the matter?" asked Royce, smiling at his companion's disgusted tone.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading If I had held my tongue, we might have kept this matter from the men.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am a silly ass," said Challis, as the two returned to the bastion.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If I had held my tongue, we might have kept this matter from the men.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, what's the matter?" asked Royce, smiling at his companion's disgusted tone.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, what's the matter?" asked Royce, smiling at his companion's disgusted tone.
Chapter 17 of The long trail: A story of African adventure by Herbert Strang holds 143 sentences, grouped into 29 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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