Chapter 11 of The Treasure of the Bucoleon is here in full — 239 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of The Treasure of the Bucoleon is here in full — 239 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
WE SPLIT THE SCENT Nikka's plan was simple enough. "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes." Hugh nodded. "I see. You split the scent."
Chapter 11 of The Treasure of the Bucoleon is here in full — 239 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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caused to show discomposure
From this reading “"When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."”
money collected under a tariff
From this reading “"When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."”
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading “"When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."”
plural of “forester” — English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966)
From this reading “"When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."”
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading “"When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."”
plural of “route” — an established line of travel or access
From this reading “"When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."”
separate into parts or portions
From this reading “WE SPLIT THE SCENT Nikka's plan was simple enough.”
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading “"When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."”
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In this reading “"When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."”
In this reading “"When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."”
In this reading “"When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."”
In this reading “WE SPLIT THE SCENT Nikka's plan was simple enough.”
In this reading “"When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."”
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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 "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
caused to show discomposure
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
a youthful male person
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
travel across or pass over
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
money collected under a tariff
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading WE SPLIT THE SCENT Nikka's plan was simple enough.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
plural of “forester” — English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966)
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
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From this reading Hugh nodded.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WE SPLIT THE SCENT Nikka's plan was simple enough.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Hugh nodded.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading WE SPLIT THE SCENT Nikka's plan was simple enough.
plural of “route” — an established line of travel or access
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading WE SPLIT THE SCENT Nikka's plan was simple enough.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I see.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading WE SPLIT THE SCENT Nikka's plan was simple enough.
separate into parts or portions
From this reading WE SPLIT THE SCENT Nikka's plan was simple enough.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE SPLIT THE SCENT Nikka's plan was simple enough.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WE SPLIT THE SCENT Nikka's plan was simple enough.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE SPLIT THE SCENT Nikka's plan was simple enough.
at the time that
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "When I was a boy and traveled with the tribe," he said, "and we wished to cross a frontier without being bothered by the Customs officers or the Royal foresters, we divided into two parties and struck off for our destination by two different routes."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You split the scent."
Chapter 11 of The Treasure of the Bucoleon by Arthur D. Howden (Arthur Douglas Howden) Smith holds 239 sentences, grouped into 48 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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