Chapter 18 of Adrift in New York is here in full — 132 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 18 of Adrift in New York is here in full — 132 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
In A Trap. "Hold on there! Open that door!" he exclaimed, aloud. There was no answer. "I say, let me out!" continued our hero, beginning to kick at the panels.
Chapter 18 of Adrift in New York is here in full — 132 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/26 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading “Open that door!" he exclaimed, aloud.”
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading “"I say, let me out!" continued our hero, beginning to kick at the panels.”
without stop or interruption
From this reading “"I say, let me out!" continued our hero, beginning to kick at the panels.”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Open that door!" he exclaimed, aloud.”
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading “"I say, let me out!" continued our hero, beginning to kick at the panels.”
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading “"I say, let me out!" continued our hero, beginning to kick at the panels.”
plural of “panel” — sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading “"I say, let me out!" continued our hero, beginning to kick at the panels.”
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading “In A Trap.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In A Trap.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading Open that door!" he exclaimed, aloud.
react verbally
From this reading There was no answer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I say, let me out!" continued our hero, beginning to kick at the panels.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "I say, let me out!" continued our hero, beginning to kick at the panels.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "I say, let me out!" continued our hero, beginning to kick at the panels.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Open that door!" he exclaimed, aloud.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Open that door!" he exclaimed, aloud.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Open that door!" he exclaimed, aloud.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading "I say, let me out!" continued our hero, beginning to kick at the panels.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Hold on there!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I say, let me out!" continued our hero, beginning to kick at the panels.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In A Trap.
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading "I say, let me out!" continued our hero, beginning to kick at the panels.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "I say, let me out!" continued our hero, beginning to kick at the panels.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I say, let me out!" continued our hero, beginning to kick at the panels.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no answer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Hold on there!
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Open that door!" he exclaimed, aloud.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I say, let me out!" continued our hero, beginning to kick at the panels.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I say, let me out!" continued our hero, beginning to kick at the panels.
plural of “panel” — sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading "I say, let me out!" continued our hero, beginning to kick at the panels.
express in words
From this reading "I say, let me out!" continued our hero, beginning to kick at the panels.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Open that door!" he exclaimed, aloud.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I say, let me out!" continued our hero, beginning to kick at the panels.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Hold on there!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I say, let me out!" continued our hero, beginning to kick at the panels.
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading In A Trap.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no answer.
Chapter 18 of Adrift in New York by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 132 sentences, grouped into 27 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 18 holds 132 sentences of Adrift in New York, unabridged, divided into 27 reading sections.
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