Chapter 13 of Yankee Boys in Japan is here in full — 94 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of Yankee Boys in Japan is here in full — 94 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
WILLIS ROUND ESCAPES. No man, or boy, for that matter, knows just what he can do until put to the test. We may think we know the limit of our strength or endurance, but we cannot prove it until an emergency arises. Then we are often found mistaken in our previous surmises, and, need it be said, much to our amazement. Nature is a wise mother.
Chapter 13 of Yankee Boys in Japan is here in full — 94 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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third-person singular of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading “We may think we know the limit of our strength or endurance, but we cannot prove it until an emergency arises.”
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading “We may think we know the limit of our strength or endurance, but we cannot prove it until an emergency arises.”
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading “We may think we know the limit of our strength or endurance, but we cannot prove it until an emergency arises.”
plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically
From this reading “WILLIS ROUND ESCAPES.”
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading “We may think we know the limit of our strength or endurance, but we cannot prove it until an emergency arises.”
plural of “surmise” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading “Then we are often found mistaken in our previous surmises, and, need it be said, much to our amazement.”
trying something to find out about it
From this reading “No man, or boy, for that matter, knows just what he can do until put to the test.”
English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)
From this reading “WILLIS ROUND ESCAPES.”
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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 Nature is a wise mother.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Then we are often found mistaken in our previous surmises, and, need it be said, much to our amazement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We may think we know the limit of our strength or endurance, but we cannot prove it until an emergency arises.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then we are often found mistaken in our previous surmises, and, need it be said, much to our amazement.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then we are often found mistaken in our previous surmises, and, need it be said, much to our amazement.
third-person singular of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading We may think we know the limit of our strength or endurance, but we cannot prove it until an emergency arises.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then we are often found mistaken in our previous surmises, and, need it be said, much to our amazement.
a youthful male person
From this reading No man, or boy, for that matter, knows just what he can do until put to the test.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We may think we know the limit of our strength or endurance, but we cannot prove it until an emergency arises.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No man, or boy, for that matter, knows just what he can do until put to the test.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We may think we know the limit of our strength or endurance, but we cannot prove it until an emergency arises.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading No man, or boy, for that matter, knows just what he can do until put to the test.
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading We may think we know the limit of our strength or endurance, but we cannot prove it until an emergency arises.
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading We may think we know the limit of our strength or endurance, but we cannot prove it until an emergency arises.
plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically
From this reading WILLIS ROUND ESCAPES.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No man, or boy, for that matter, knows just what he can do until put to the test.
set up or found
From this reading Then we are often found mistaken in our previous surmises, and, need it be said, much to our amazement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No man, or boy, for that matter, knows just what he can do until put to the test.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then we are often found mistaken in our previous surmises, and, need it be said, much to our amazement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nature is a wise mother.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We may think we know the limit of our strength or endurance, but we cannot prove it until an emergency arises.
and nothing more
From this reading No man, or boy, for that matter, knows just what he can do until put to the test.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We may think we know the limit of our strength or endurance, but we cannot prove it until an emergency arises.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading No man, or boy, for that matter, knows just what he can do until put to the test.
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading We may think we know the limit of our strength or endurance, but we cannot prove it until an emergency arises.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No man, or boy, for that matter, knows just what he can do until put to the test.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading No man, or boy, for that matter, knows just what he can do until put to the test.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We may think we know the limit of our strength or endurance, but we cannot prove it until an emergency arises.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Then we are often found mistaken in our previous surmises, and, need it be said, much to our amazement.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Nature is a wise mother.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Then we are often found mistaken in our previous surmises, and, need it be said, much to our amazement.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Nature is a wise mother.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Then we are often found mistaken in our previous surmises, and, need it be said, much to our amazement.
not any; not one
From this reading No man, or boy, for that matter, knows just what he can do until put to the test.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We may think we know the limit of our strength or endurance, but we cannot prove it until an emergency arises.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Then we are often found mistaken in our previous surmises, and, need it be said, much to our amazement.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No man, or boy, for that matter, knows just what he can do until put to the test.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We may think we know the limit of our strength or endurance, but we cannot prove it until an emergency arises.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Then we are often found mistaken in our previous surmises, and, need it be said, much to our amazement.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading We may think we know the limit of our strength or endurance, but we cannot prove it until an emergency arises.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading No man, or boy, for that matter, knows just what he can do until put to the test.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading WILLIS ROUND ESCAPES.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then we are often found mistaken in our previous surmises, and, need it be said, much to our amazement.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading We may think we know the limit of our strength or endurance, but we cannot prove it until an emergency arises.
plural of “surmise” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Then we are often found mistaken in our previous surmises, and, need it be said, much to our amazement.
trying something to find out about it
From this reading No man, or boy, for that matter, knows just what he can do until put to the test.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No man, or boy, for that matter, knows just what he can do until put to the test.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No man, or boy, for that matter, knows just what he can do until put to the test.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then we are often found mistaken in our previous surmises, and, need it be said, much to our amazement.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading We may think we know the limit of our strength or endurance, but we cannot prove it until an emergency arises.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No man, or boy, for that matter, knows just what he can do until put to the test.
up to a particular time
From this reading No man, or boy, for that matter, knows just what he can do until put to the test.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We may think we know the limit of our strength or endurance, but we cannot prove it until an emergency arises.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading No man, or boy, for that matter, knows just what he can do until put to the test.
English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)
From this reading WILLIS ROUND ESCAPES.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Nature is a wise mother.
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