Chapter 31 of The River of Darkness is here in full — 99 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 31 of The River of Darkness is here in full — 99 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A STRANGE DISCOVERY. Guy's explanation of his intentions was received without comment. Presently the colonel said, "You forget that we no longer have a canoe, Chutney. We are prisoners on this island." "But we have a raft," replied Guy, "and a good one, too.
Chapter 31 of The River of Darkness is here in full — 99 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading “Presently the colonel said, "You forget that we no longer have a canoe, Chutney.”
a spicy condiment made of chopped fruits or vegetables cooked in vinegar and sugar with ginger and spices
From this reading “Presently the colonel said, "You forget that we no longer have a canoe, Chutney.”
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading “Guy's explanation of his intentions was received without comment.”
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading “Guy's explanation of his intentions was received without comment.”
possessive form of “guy” — an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading “Guy's explanation of his intentions was received without comment.”
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “Guy's explanation of his intentions was received without comment.”
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading “We are prisoners on this island."”
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading “"But we have a raft," replied Guy, "and a good one, too.”
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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 STRANGE DISCOVERY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "But we have a raft," replied Guy, "and a good one, too.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are prisoners on this island."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But we have a raft," replied Guy, "and a good one, too.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Presently the colonel said, "You forget that we no longer have a canoe, Chutney.
a spicy condiment made of chopped fruits or vegetables cooked in vinegar and sugar with ginger and spices
From this reading Presently the colonel said, "You forget that we no longer have a canoe, Chutney.
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 Presently the colonel said, "You forget that we no longer have a canoe, Chutney.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Guy's explanation of his intentions was received without comment.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Guy's explanation of his intentions was received without comment.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Presently the colonel said, "You forget that we no longer have a canoe, Chutney.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "But we have a raft," replied Guy, "and a good one, too.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading "But we have a raft," replied Guy, "and a good one, too.
possessive form of “guy” — an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading Guy's explanation of his intentions was received without comment.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Presently the colonel said, "You forget that we no longer have a canoe, Chutney.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Guy's explanation of his intentions was received without comment.
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Guy's explanation of his intentions was received without comment.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading We are prisoners on this island."
for more time
From this reading Presently the colonel said, "You forget that we no longer have a canoe, Chutney.
not any; not one
From this reading Presently the colonel said, "You forget that we no longer have a canoe, Chutney.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Guy's explanation of his intentions was received without comment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We are prisoners on this island."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "But we have a raft," replied Guy, "and a good one, too.
in the near future
From this reading Presently the colonel said, "You forget that we no longer have a canoe, Chutney.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading We are prisoners on this island."
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading "But we have a raft," replied Guy, "and a good one, too.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Guy's explanation of his intentions was received without comment.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "But we have a raft," replied Guy, "and a good one, too.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Presently the colonel said, "You forget that we no longer have a canoe, Chutney.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Presently the colonel said, "You forget that we no longer have a canoe, Chutney.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Presently the colonel said, "You forget that we no longer have a canoe, Chutney.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We are prisoners on this island."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "But we have a raft," replied Guy, "and a good one, too.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Guy's explanation of his intentions was received without comment.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Presently the colonel said, "You forget that we no longer have a canoe, Chutney.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Guy's explanation of his intentions was received without comment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Presently the colonel said, "You forget that we no longer have a canoe, Chutney.
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