Chapter 23 of Adrift in New York is here in full — 129 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 23 of Adrift in New York is here in full — 129 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Through The Golden Gate. "Well, this is certainly a remarkable letter," said the reporter, as he handed it back to Dodger. "I am at a loss to understand the interest which this man appears to feel in you." "I look upon him as my enemy," said Dodger. "But an enemy doesn't spend so much money upon another as he has."
Chapter 23 of Adrift in New York is here in full — 129 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “"I am at a loss to understand the interest which this man appears to feel in you."”
a shifty deceptive person
From this reading “"Well, this is certainly a remarkable letter," said the reporter, as he handed it back to Dodger.”
an opposing military force
From this reading “"I look upon him as my enemy," said Dodger.”
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading “"Well, this is certainly a remarkable letter," said the reporter, as he handed it back to Dodger.”
something that is lost
From this reading “"I am at a loss to understand the interest which this man appears to feel in you."”
unusual or striking
From this reading “"Well, this is certainly a remarkable letter," said the reporter, as he handed it back to Dodger.”
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading “"Well, this is certainly a remarkable letter," said the reporter, as he handed it back to Dodger.”
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading “"But an enemy doesn't spend so much money upon another as he has."”
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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 "Well, this is certainly a remarkable letter," said the reporter, as he handed it back to Dodger.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am at a loss to understand the interest which this man appears to feel in you."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "But an enemy doesn't spend so much money upon another as he has."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "But an enemy doesn't spend so much money upon another as he has."
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "I am at a loss to understand the interest which this man appears to feel in you."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Well, this is certainly a remarkable letter," said the reporter, as he handed it back to Dodger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I am at a loss to understand the interest which this man appears to feel in you."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Well, this is certainly a remarkable letter," said the reporter, as he handed it back to Dodger.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But an enemy doesn't spend so much money upon another as he has."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Well, this is certainly a remarkable letter," said the reporter, as he handed it back to Dodger.
a shifty deceptive person
From this reading "Well, this is certainly a remarkable letter," said the reporter, as he handed it back to Dodger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But an enemy doesn't spend so much money upon another as he has."
an opposing military force
From this reading "I look upon him as my enemy," said Dodger.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I am at a loss to understand the interest which this man appears to feel in you."
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Through The Golden Gate.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Through The Golden Gate.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading "Well, this is certainly a remarkable letter," said the reporter, as he handed it back to Dodger.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But an enemy doesn't spend so much money upon another as he has."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, this is certainly a remarkable letter," said the reporter, as he handed it back to Dodger.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I look upon him as my enemy," said Dodger.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am at a loss to understand the interest which this man appears to feel in you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I am at a loss to understand the interest which this man appears to feel in you."
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "I am at a loss to understand the interest which this man appears to feel in you."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, this is certainly a remarkable letter," said the reporter, as he handed it back to Dodger.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, this is certainly a remarkable letter," said the reporter, as he handed it back to Dodger.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "Well, this is certainly a remarkable letter," said the reporter, as he handed it back to Dodger.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I look upon him as my enemy," said Dodger.
something that is lost
From this reading "I am at a loss to understand the interest which this man appears to feel in you."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I am at a loss to understand the interest which this man appears to feel in you."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "But an enemy doesn't spend so much money upon another as he has."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "But an enemy doesn't spend so much money upon another as he has."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I look upon him as my enemy," said Dodger.
unusual or striking
From this reading "Well, this is certainly a remarkable letter," said the reporter, as he handed it back to Dodger.
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading "Well, this is certainly a remarkable letter," said the reporter, as he handed it back to Dodger.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, this is certainly a remarkable letter," said the reporter, as he handed it back to Dodger.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "But an enemy doesn't spend so much money upon another as he has."
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading "But an enemy doesn't spend so much money upon another as he has."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Through The Golden Gate.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Well, this is certainly a remarkable letter," said the reporter, as he handed it back to Dodger.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through The Golden Gate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Well, this is certainly a remarkable letter," said the reporter, as he handed it back to Dodger.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I am at a loss to understand the interest which this man appears to feel in you."
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "I look upon him as my enemy," said Dodger.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, this is certainly a remarkable letter," said the reporter, as he handed it back to Dodger.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I am at a loss to understand the interest which this man appears to feel in you."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am at a loss to understand the interest which this man appears to feel in you."
Chapter 23 of Adrift in New York by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 129 sentences, grouped into 26 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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