Chapter 26 of The Radio Boys' Search for the Inca's Treasure is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 26 of The Radio Boys' Search for the Inca's Treasure is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Come on, Dad," cried Jack. "Come on, fellows. Let's join him. We're in a bad hole here." So astounded was the crowd about them by this new development, that, for the moment, it had forgotten the fainting of the Inca, forgotten the strangers.
Chapter 26 of The Radio Boys' Search for the Inca's Treasure is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading “So astounded was the crowd about them by this new development, that, for the moment, it had forgotten the fainting of the Inca, forgotten the strangers.”
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading “"Come on, Dad," cried Jack.”
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading “So astounded was the crowd about them by this new development, that, for the moment, it had forgotten the fainting of the Inca, forgotten the strangers.”
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading “So astounded was the crowd about them by this new development, that, for the moment, it had forgotten the fainting of the Inca, forgotten the strangers.”
an opening into or through something
From this reading “We're in a bad hole here."”
a ruler of the Incas (or a member of his family)
From this reading “So astounded was the crowd about them by this new development, that, for the moment, it had forgotten the fainting of the Inca, forgotten the strangers.”
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading “Let's join him.”
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading “So astounded was the crowd about them by this new development, that, for the moment, it had forgotten the fainting of the Inca, forgotten the strangers.”
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In this reading “So astounded was the crowd about them by this new development, that, for the moment, it had forgotten the fainting of the Inca, forgotten the strangers.”
temporarily
In this reading “So astounded was the crowd about them by this new development, that, for the moment, it had forgotten the fainting of the Inca, forgotten the strangers.”
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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 We're in a bad hole here."
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading So astounded was the crowd about them by this new development, that, for the moment, it had forgotten the fainting of the Inca, forgotten the strangers.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading So astounded was the crowd about them by this new development, that, for the moment, it had forgotten the fainting of the Inca, forgotten the strangers.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading We're in a bad hole here."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So astounded was the crowd about them by this new development, that, for the moment, it had forgotten the fainting of the Inca, forgotten the strangers.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come on, Dad," cried Jack.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Come on, Dad," cried Jack.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading So astounded was the crowd about them by this new development, that, for the moment, it had forgotten the fainting of the Inca, forgotten the strangers.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Come on, Dad," cried Jack.
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading So astounded was the crowd about them by this new development, that, for the moment, it had forgotten the fainting of the Inca, forgotten the strangers.
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading So astounded was the crowd about them by this new development, that, for the moment, it had forgotten the fainting of the Inca, forgotten the strangers.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "Come on, fellows.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So astounded was the crowd about them by this new development, that, for the moment, it had forgotten the fainting of the Inca, forgotten the strangers.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading So astounded was the crowd about them by this new development, that, for the moment, it had forgotten the fainting of the Inca, forgotten the strangers.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So astounded was the crowd about them by this new development, that, for the moment, it had forgotten the fainting of the Inca, forgotten the strangers.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading We're in a bad hole here."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let's join him.
an opening into or through something
From this reading We're in a bad hole here."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We're in a bad hole here."
a ruler of the Incas (or a member of his family)
From this reading So astounded was the crowd about them by this new development, that, for the moment, it had forgotten the fainting of the Inca, forgotten the strangers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So astounded was the crowd about them by this new development, that, for the moment, it had forgotten the fainting of the Inca, forgotten the strangers.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Come on, Dad," cried Jack.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Let's join him.
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From this reading Let's join him.
a particular point in time
From this reading So astounded was the crowd about them by this new development, that, for the moment, it had forgotten the fainting of the Inca, forgotten the strangers.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading So astounded was the crowd about them by this new development, that, for the moment, it had forgotten the fainting of the Inca, forgotten the strangers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So astounded was the crowd about them by this new development, that, for the moment, it had forgotten the fainting of the Inca, forgotten the strangers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Come on, Dad," cried Jack.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So astounded was the crowd about them by this new development, that, for the moment, it had forgotten the fainting of the Inca, forgotten the strangers.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading So astounded was the crowd about them by this new development, that, for the moment, it had forgotten the fainting of the Inca, forgotten the strangers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So astounded was the crowd about them by this new development, that, for the moment, it had forgotten the fainting of the Inca, forgotten the strangers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So astounded was the crowd about them by this new development, that, for the moment, it had forgotten the fainting of the Inca, forgotten the strangers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So astounded was the crowd about them by this new development, that, for the moment, it had forgotten the fainting of the Inca, forgotten the strangers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So astounded was the crowd about them by this new development, that, for the moment, it had forgotten the fainting of the Inca, forgotten the strangers.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So astounded was the crowd about them by this new development, that, for the moment, it had forgotten the fainting of the Inca, forgotten the strangers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We're in a bad hole here."
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