Chapter 15 of The Lost Gold of the Montezumas is here in full — 305 sentences across 61 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of The Lost Gold of the Montezumas is here in full — 305 sentences across 61 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE RETURN OF THE GOLD HUNTERS. "Well, boys, we got in like woodchucks by the same hole we came out of," said Colonel Bowie to his men. "Reckon the lancers are scouting the south prairie after us yet," replied Jim Cheyne. "They didn't knew about the ravine, Jim," said another ranger. "But ain't I glad we're safe in among the bushes."
Chapter 15 of The Lost Gold of the Montezumas is here in full — 305 sentences across 61 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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United States pioneer and hero of the Texas revolt against Mexico; he shared command of the garrison that resisted the Mexican attack on the Alamo where he died (1796-1836)
From this reading “"Well, boys, we got in like woodchucks by the same hole we came out of," said Colonel Bowie to his men.”
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading “THE RETURN OF THE GOLD HUNTERS.”
a quadrille for 8 or 16 couples
From this reading “"Reckon the lancers are scouting the south prairie after us yet," replied Jim Cheyne.”
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading “"Reckon the lancers are scouting the south prairie after us yet," replied Jim Cheyne.”
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading “"They didn't knew about the ravine, Jim," said another ranger.”
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading “"They didn't knew about the ravine, Jim," said another ranger.”
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading “"Reckon the lancers are scouting the south prairie after us yet," replied Jim Cheyne.”
plural of “woodchuck” — reddish brown North American marmot
From this reading “"Well, boys, we got in like woodchucks by the same hole we came out of," said Colonel Bowie to his men.”
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In this reading “"But ain't I glad we're safe in among the bushes."”
appear or become visible; make a showing
In this reading “"Well, boys, we got in like woodchucks by the same hole we came out of," said Colonel Bowie to his men.”
In this reading “"They didn't knew about the ravine, Jim," said another ranger.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "They didn't knew about the ravine, Jim," said another ranger.
later than; following
From this reading "Reckon the lancers are scouting the south prairie after us yet," replied Jim Cheyne.
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From this reading "But ain't I glad we're safe in among the bushes."
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "But ain't I glad we're safe in among the bushes."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "They didn't knew about the ravine, Jim," said another ranger.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Reckon the lancers are scouting the south prairie after us yet," replied Jim Cheyne.
United States pioneer and hero of the Texas revolt against Mexico; he shared command of the garrison that resisted the Mexican attack on the Alamo where he died (1796-1836)
From this reading "Well, boys, we got in like woodchucks by the same hole we came out of," said Colonel Bowie to his men.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Well, boys, we got in like woodchucks by the same hole we came out of," said Colonel Bowie to his men.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading "But ain't I glad we're safe in among the bushes."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But ain't I glad we're safe in among the bushes."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Well, boys, we got in like woodchucks by the same hole we came out of," said Colonel Bowie to his men.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Well, boys, we got in like woodchucks by the same hole we came out of," said Colonel Bowie to his men.
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From this reading "Reckon the lancers are scouting the south prairie after us yet," replied Jim Cheyne.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading "Well, boys, we got in like woodchucks by the same hole we came out of," said Colonel Bowie to his men.
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From this reading "They didn't knew about the ravine, Jim," said another ranger.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "But ain't I glad we're safe in among the bushes."
coins made of gold
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE GOLD HUNTERS.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Well, boys, we got in like woodchucks by the same hole we came out of," said Colonel Bowie to his men.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Well, boys, we got in like woodchucks by the same hole we came out of," said Colonel Bowie to his men.
an opening into or through something
From this reading "Well, boys, we got in like woodchucks by the same hole we came out of," said Colonel Bowie to his men.
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE GOLD HUNTERS.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But ain't I glad we're safe in among the bushes."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Well, boys, we got in like woodchucks by the same hole we came out of," said Colonel Bowie to his men.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Reckon the lancers are scouting the south prairie after us yet," replied Jim Cheyne.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "They didn't knew about the ravine, Jim," said another ranger.
a quadrille for 8 or 16 couples
From this reading "Reckon the lancers are scouting the south prairie after us yet," replied Jim Cheyne.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Well, boys, we got in like woodchucks by the same hole we came out of," said Colonel Bowie to his men.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Well, boys, we got in like woodchucks by the same hole we came out of," said Colonel Bowie to his men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE GOLD HUNTERS.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Well, boys, we got in like woodchucks by the same hole we came out of," said Colonel Bowie to his men.
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading "Reckon the lancers are scouting the south prairie after us yet," replied Jim Cheyne.
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading "They didn't knew about the ravine, Jim," said another ranger.
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading "They didn't knew about the ravine, Jim," said another ranger.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Reckon the lancers are scouting the south prairie after us yet," replied Jim Cheyne.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Reckon the lancers are scouting the south prairie after us yet," replied Jim Cheyne.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE GOLD HUNTERS.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "But ain't I glad we're safe in among the bushes."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, boys, we got in like woodchucks by the same hole we came out of," said Colonel Bowie to his men.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Well, boys, we got in like woodchucks by the same hole we came out of," said Colonel Bowie to his men.
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading "Reckon the lancers are scouting the south prairie after us yet," replied Jim Cheyne.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "Reckon the lancers are scouting the south prairie after us yet," replied Jim Cheyne.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE GOLD HUNTERS.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They didn't knew about the ravine, Jim," said another ranger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Well, boys, we got in like woodchucks by the same hole we came out of," said Colonel Bowie to his men.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Reckon the lancers are scouting the south prairie after us yet," replied Jim Cheyne.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Well, boys, we got in like woodchucks by the same hole we came out of," said Colonel Bowie to his men.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But ain't I glad we're safe in among the bushes."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, boys, we got in like woodchucks by the same hole we came out of," said Colonel Bowie to his men.
plural of “woodchuck” — reddish brown North American marmot
From this reading "Well, boys, we got in like woodchucks by the same hole we came out of," said Colonel Bowie to his men.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Reckon the lancers are scouting the south prairie after us yet," replied Jim Cheyne.
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