Chapter 3 of The Rover Boys in the Jungle is here in full — 140 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of The Rover Boys in the Jungle is here in full — 140 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AN OLD ENEMY TURNS UP "That was certainly an odd dream," said Dick, after a short pause. "I am sure I never want to meet Josiah Crabtree under such circumstances." "It was silly, Dick--I'd forget it if I was you." "And she never mentioned the man at any other time?" "No. But I am certain she is glad he has left for parts unknown.
Chapter 3 of The Rover Boys in the Jungle is here in full — 140 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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someone who is a detective
From this reading “AN OLD ENEMY TURNS UP "That was certainly an odd dream," said Dick, after a short pause.”
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading “"And she never mentioned the man at any other time?"”
not divisible by two
From this reading “AN OLD ENEMY TURNS UP "That was certainly an odd dream," said Dick, after a short pause.”
the local environment
From this reading “"No. But I am certain she is glad he has left for parts unknown.”
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading “AN OLD ENEMY TURNS UP "That was certainly an odd dream," said Dick, after a short pause.”
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading “"It was silly, Dick--I'd forget it if I was you."”
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading “AN OLD ENEMY TURNS UP "That was certainly an odd dream," said Dick, after a short pause.”
not known
From this reading “"No. But I am certain she is glad he has left for parts unknown.”
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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 AN OLD ENEMY TURNS UP "That was certainly an odd dream," said Dick, after a short pause.
later than; following
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY TURNS UP "That was certainly an odd dream," said Dick, after a short pause.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sure I never want to meet Josiah Crabtree under such circumstances."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY TURNS UP "That was certainly an odd dream," said Dick, after a short pause.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And she never mentioned the man at any other time?"
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "And she never mentioned the man at any other time?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "And she never mentioned the man at any other time?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "No. But I am certain she is glad he has left for parts unknown.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "No. But I am certain she is glad he has left for parts unknown.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY TURNS UP "That was certainly an odd dream," said Dick, after a short pause.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "I am sure I never want to meet Josiah Crabtree under such circumstances."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am sure I never want to meet Josiah Crabtree under such circumstances."
someone who is a detective
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY TURNS UP "That was certainly an odd dream," said Dick, after a short pause.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY TURNS UP "That was certainly an odd dream," said Dick, after a short pause.
an opposing military force
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY TURNS UP "That was certainly an odd dream," said Dick, after a short pause.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "No. But I am certain she is glad he has left for parts unknown.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "It was silly, Dick--I'd forget it if I was you."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "No. But I am certain she is glad he has left for parts unknown.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No. But I am certain she is glad he has left for parts unknown.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No. But I am certain she is glad he has left for parts unknown.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am sure I never want to meet Josiah Crabtree under such circumstances."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It was silly, Dick--I'd forget it if I was you."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "It was silly, Dick--I'd forget it if I was you."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No. But I am certain she is glad he has left for parts unknown.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was silly, Dick--I'd forget it if I was you."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am sure I never want to meet Josiah Crabtree under such circumstances."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "No. But I am certain she is glad he has left for parts unknown.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "And she never mentioned the man at any other time?"
come together
From this reading "I am sure I never want to meet Josiah Crabtree under such circumstances."
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading "And she never mentioned the man at any other time?"
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I am sure I never want to meet Josiah Crabtree under such circumstances."
not any; not one
From this reading "No. But I am certain she is glad he has left for parts unknown.
not divisible by two
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY TURNS UP "That was certainly an odd dream," said Dick, after a short pause.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY TURNS UP "That was certainly an odd dream," said Dick, after a short pause.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "And she never mentioned the man at any other time?"
the local environment
From this reading "No. But I am certain she is glad he has left for parts unknown.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY TURNS UP "That was certainly an odd dream," said Dick, after a short pause.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY TURNS UP "That was certainly an odd dream," said Dick, after a short pause.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And she never mentioned the man at any other time?"
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY TURNS UP "That was certainly an odd dream," said Dick, after a short pause.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading "It was silly, Dick--I'd forget it if I was you."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I am sure I never want to meet Josiah Crabtree under such circumstances."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I am sure I never want to meet Josiah Crabtree under such circumstances."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY TURNS UP "That was certainly an odd dream," said Dick, after a short pause.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And she never mentioned the man at any other time?"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "And she never mentioned the man at any other time?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am sure I never want to meet Josiah Crabtree under such circumstances."
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY TURNS UP "That was certainly an odd dream," said Dick, after a short pause.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "I am sure I never want to meet Josiah Crabtree under such circumstances."
not known
From this reading "No. But I am certain she is glad he has left for parts unknown.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY TURNS UP "That was certainly an odd dream," said Dick, after a short pause.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I am sure I never want to meet Josiah Crabtree under such circumstances."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN OLD ENEMY TURNS UP "That was certainly an odd dream," said Dick, after a short pause.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It was silly, Dick--I'd forget it if I was you."
Chapter 3 of The Rover Boys in the Jungle by Edward Stratemeyer holds 140 sentences, grouped into 28 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.
Chapter 3 holds 140 sentences of The Rover Boys in the Jungle, unabridged, divided into 28 reading sections.
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