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Chapter 10 of The Voyages of the "Ranger" and "Crusader" is here in full — 433 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Thank Heaven!" exclaimed Emily. "He is safe! he is safe! And there is Charles; he is following the brave example." Several other persons succeeded in gaining the boat. Tom Loftus, Jack Ivyleaf, and Mr Bolton, the father of the large family already on shore, were among them.
Chapter 10 of The Voyages of the "Ranger" and "Crusader" is here in full — 433 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading “And there is Charles; he is following the brave example."”
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading “And there is Charles; he is following the brave example."”
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading “And there is Charles; he is following the brave example."”
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading “Several other persons succeeded in gaining the boat.”
a small worthless amount
From this reading “Tom Loftus, Jack Ivyleaf, and Mr Bolton, the father of the large family already on shore, were among them.”
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading “Several other persons succeeded in gaining the boat.”
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading “Tom Loftus, Jack Ivyleaf, and Mr Bolton, the father of the large family already on shore, were among them.”
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading “Several other persons succeeded in gaining the boat.”
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prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Tom Loftus, Jack Ivyleaf, and Mr Bolton, the father of the large family already on shore, were among them.
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Tom Loftus, Jack Ivyleaf, and Mr Bolton, the father of the large family already on shore, were among them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And there is Charles; he is following the brave example."
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Several other persons succeeded in gaining the boat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom Loftus, Jack Ivyleaf, and Mr Bolton, the father of the large family already on shore, were among them.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading And there is Charles; he is following the brave example."
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading And there is Charles; he is following the brave example."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thank Heaven!" exclaimed Emily.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading And there is Charles; he is following the brave example."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Thank Heaven!" exclaimed Emily.
a social unit living together
From this reading Tom Loftus, Jack Ivyleaf, and Mr Bolton, the father of the large family already on shore, were among them.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Tom Loftus, Jack Ivyleaf, and Mr Bolton, the father of the large family already on shore, were among them.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading And there is Charles; he is following the brave example."
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Several other persons succeeded in gaining the boat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is safe! he is safe!
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "Thank Heaven!" exclaimed Emily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Several other persons succeeded in gaining the boat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is safe! he is safe!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom Loftus, Jack Ivyleaf, and Mr Bolton, the father of the large family already on shore, were among them.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Tom Loftus, Jack Ivyleaf, and Mr Bolton, the father of the large family already on shore, were among them.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tom Loftus, Jack Ivyleaf, and Mr Bolton, the father of the large family already on shore, were among them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom Loftus, Jack Ivyleaf, and Mr Bolton, the father of the large family already on shore, were among them.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Tom Loftus, Jack Ivyleaf, and Mr Bolton, the father of the large family already on shore, were among them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tom Loftus, Jack Ivyleaf, and Mr Bolton, the father of the large family already on shore, were among them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tom Loftus, Jack Ivyleaf, and Mr Bolton, the father of the large family already on shore, were among them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Several other persons succeeded in gaining the boat.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Several other persons succeeded in gaining the boat.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "He is safe! he is safe!
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several other persons succeeded in gaining the boat.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Tom Loftus, Jack Ivyleaf, and Mr Bolton, the father of the large family already on shore, were among them.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Several other persons succeeded in gaining the boat.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank Heaven!" exclaimed Emily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And there is Charles; he is following the brave example."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Tom Loftus, Jack Ivyleaf, and Mr Bolton, the father of the large family already on shore, were among them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And there is Charles; he is following the brave example."
male cat
From this reading Tom Loftus, Jack Ivyleaf, and Mr Bolton, the father of the large family already on shore, were among them.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tom Loftus, Jack Ivyleaf, and Mr Bolton, the father of the large family already on shore, were among them.
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