Before You Read: Target Vocabulary
Essential words to understand this chapter easily.
nimbly
/ˈnɪmbli/moving quickly, lightly, and with ease
bough
/baʊ/a large branch of a tree
totter
/ˈtɒtə(r)/to shake or walk unsteadily as if about to fall
muzzle
/ˈmʌzl/the open front end of a barrel of a gun
Chapter Text Preview
While we were helping our injured guide down from his horse, an enormous bear suddenly walked out of the thick woods. It was by far the largest beast I had ever seen. Bears are clumsy creatures, but if you offend them or show fear, they will pursue you without stopping. We were all terrified, but Friday showed great joy and courage. Pointing at the creature, he cried, “O master! Give me leave, and me shake hands with him! Me make you good laugh!” “You fool!” I said. “He will eat you up!” But Friday only laughed. He quickly took off...
Continue Reading in the Interactive Reader
Create a free account to read all chapters, click any highlighted word for pronunciation, and complete interactive post-reading quizzes.