Chapter II of Young Hunters in Porto Rico, “The Man from the Wreck,” is here in full — 85 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter II of Young Hunters in Porto Rico, “The Man from the Wreck,” is here in full — 85 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
All on board the Dashaway were intensely interested in the discovery old Jacob had made. "You are sure you saw the small boat?" questioned Dick. "I didn't see a thing," declared Don. "Nor did I," added Leander. "I saw the boat right enough, lads," returned the old Yankee tar.
Chapter II of Young Hunters in Porto Rico, “The Man from the Wreck,” is here in full — 85 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the act of discovering something
From this reading “All on board the Dashaway were intensely interested in the discovery old Jacob had made.”
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading “All on board the Dashaway were intensely interested in the discovery old Jacob had made.”
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading “All on board the Dashaway were intensely interested in the discovery old Jacob had made.”
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading “"I saw the boat right enough, lads," returned the old Yankee tar.”
(Greek mythology) a youth beloved of Hero who drowned in a storm in the Hellespont on one of his nightly visits to see her
From this reading “"Nor did I," added Leander.”
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “"You are sure you saw the small boat?" questioned Dick.”
any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue
From this reading “"I saw the boat right enough, lads," returned the old Yankee tar.”
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading “"I saw the boat right enough, lads," returned the old Yankee tar.”
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In this reading “All on board the Dashaway were intensely interested in the discovery old Jacob had made.”
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
In this reading “All on board the Dashaway were intensely interested in the discovery old Jacob had made.”
a boat that is small
In this reading “"You are sure you saw the small boat?" questioned Dick.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 "I didn't see a thing," declared Don.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Nor did I," added Leander.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All on board the Dashaway were intensely interested in the discovery old Jacob had made.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are sure you saw the small boat?" questioned Dick.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading All on board the Dashaway were intensely interested in the discovery old Jacob had made.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "You are sure you saw the small boat?" questioned Dick.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All on board the Dashaway were intensely interested in the discovery old Jacob had made.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "I didn't see a thing," declared Don.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "You are sure you saw the small boat?" questioned Dick.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Nor did I," added Leander.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I didn't see a thing," declared Don.
the act of discovering something
From this reading All on board the Dashaway were intensely interested in the discovery old Jacob had made.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading "I didn't see a thing," declared Don.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "I saw the boat right enough, lads," returned the old Yankee tar.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All on board the Dashaway were intensely interested in the discovery old Jacob had made.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I didn't see a thing," declared Don.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All on board the Dashaway were intensely interested in the discovery old Jacob had made.
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading All on board the Dashaway were intensely interested in the discovery old Jacob had made.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading All on board the Dashaway were intensely interested in the discovery old Jacob had made.
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading All on board the Dashaway were intensely interested in the discovery old Jacob had made.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading "I saw the boat right enough, lads," returned the old Yankee tar.
(Greek mythology) a youth beloved of Hero who drowned in a storm in the Hellespont on one of his nightly visits to see her
From this reading "Nor did I," added Leander.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading All on board the Dashaway were intensely interested in the discovery old Jacob had made.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "Nor did I," added Leander.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading All on board the Dashaway were intensely interested in the discovery old Jacob had made.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All on board the Dashaway were intensely interested in the discovery old Jacob had made.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "You are sure you saw the small boat?" questioned Dick.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I saw the boat right enough, lads," returned the old Yankee tar.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I saw the boat right enough, lads," returned the old Yankee tar.
cut with a saw
From this reading "You are sure you saw the small boat?" questioned Dick.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I didn't see a thing," declared Don.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "You are sure you saw the small boat?" questioned Dick.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "You are sure you saw the small boat?" questioned Dick.
any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue
From this reading "I saw the boat right enough, lads," returned the old Yankee tar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All on board the Dashaway were intensely interested in the discovery old Jacob had made.
a special situation
From this reading "I didn't see a thing," declared Don.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All on board the Dashaway were intensely interested in the discovery old Jacob had made.
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading "I saw the boat right enough, lads," returned the old Yankee tar.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are sure you saw the small boat?" questioned Dick.
Chapter 2 of Young Hunters in Porto Rico by Edward Stratemeyer holds 85 sentences, grouped into 17 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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