Chapter 10 of Under Drake's Flag is here in full — 210 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 10 of Under Drake's Flag is here in full — 210 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"What are those--natives?" exclaimed Tom suddenly. Ned looked steadily at them for some time. "No, I think they are great birds. The ostrich abounds in these plains; no doubt they are ostriches." "I suppose it is of no use our chasing them?"
Chapter 10 of Under Drake's Flag is here in full — 210 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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third-person singular of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading “The ostrich abounds in these plains; no doubt they are ostriches."”
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading “"No, I think they are great birds.”
-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch
From this reading “"I suppose it is of no use our chasing them?"”
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading “"What are those--natives?" exclaimed Tom suddenly.”
a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)
From this reading “The ostrich abounds in these plains; no doubt they are ostriches."”
plural of “ostrich” — a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)
From this reading “The ostrich abounds in these plains; no doubt they are ostriches."”
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading “The ostrich abounds in these plains; no doubt they are ostriches."”
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading “Ned looked steadily at them for some time.”
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third-person singular of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading The ostrich abounds in these plains; no doubt they are ostriches."
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are those--natives?" exclaimed Tom suddenly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ned looked steadily at them for some time.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading "No, I think they are great birds.
-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch
From this reading "I suppose it is of no use our chasing them?"
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The ostrich abounds in these plains; no doubt they are ostriches."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "What are those--natives?" exclaimed Tom suddenly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ned looked steadily at them for some time.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "No, I think they are great birds.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No, I think they are great birds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ostrich abounds in these plains; no doubt they are ostriches."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I suppose it is of no use our chasing them?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I suppose it is of no use our chasing them?"
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ned looked steadily at them for some time.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading "What are those--natives?" exclaimed Tom suddenly.
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From this reading Ned looked steadily at them for some time.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, I think they are great birds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I suppose it is of no use our chasing them?"
a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)
From this reading The ostrich abounds in these plains; no doubt they are ostriches."
plural of “ostrich” — a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)
From this reading The ostrich abounds in these plains; no doubt they are ostriches."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I suppose it is of no use our chasing them?"
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading The ostrich abounds in these plains; no doubt they are ostriches."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Ned looked steadily at them for some time.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Ned looked steadily at them for some time.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "What are those--natives?" exclaimed Tom suddenly.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose it is of no use our chasing them?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ostrich abounds in these plains; no doubt they are ostriches."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ned looked steadily at them for some time.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The ostrich abounds in these plains; no doubt they are ostriches."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No, I think they are great birds.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "No, I think they are great birds.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "What are those--natives?" exclaimed Tom suddenly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ned looked steadily at them for some time.
male cat
From this reading "What are those--natives?" exclaimed Tom suddenly.
the act of using
From this reading "I suppose it is of no use our chasing them?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are those--natives?" exclaimed Tom suddenly.
Chapter 10 of Under Drake's Flag by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty holds 210 sentences, grouped into 42 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 10 holds 210 sentences of Under Drake's Flag, unabridged, divided into 42 reading sections.
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