Chapter XVI of Adventures of a Telegraph Boy, “An Unexpected Meeting,” is here in full — 145 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XVI of Adventures of a Telegraph Boy, “An Unexpected Meeting,” is here in full — 145 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Number 91!” ejaculated James Barclay in surprise. The surprise was reflected on Paul’s face when on looking up he recognized James Barclay. “I think we have met before,” said the burglar, grimly. “Yes,” answered Paul, smiling. “You are the boy that lives with my father?”
Chapter XVI of Adventures of a Telegraph Boy, “An Unexpected Meeting,” is here in full — 145 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.
From this reading ““I think we have met before,” said the burglar, grimly.”
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading ““I think we have met before,” said the burglar, grimly.”
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading ““Number 91!” ejaculated James Barclay in surprise.”
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading “The surprise was reflected on Paul’s face when on looking up he recognized James Barclay.”
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading “The surprise was reflected on Paul’s face when on looking up he recognized James Barclay.”
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading “The surprise was reflected on Paul’s face when on looking up he recognized James Barclay.”
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading ““Yes,” answered Paul, smiling.”
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In this reading ““Number 91!” ejaculated James Barclay in surprise.”
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From this reading “Number 91!” ejaculated James Barclay in surprise.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Yes,” answered Paul, smiling.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are the boy that lives with my father?”
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From this reading “Number 91!” ejaculated James Barclay in surprise.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I think we have met before,” said the burglar, grimly.
a youthful male person
From this reading “You are the boy that lives with my father?”
A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.
From this reading “I think we have met before,” said the burglar, grimly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Number 91!” ejaculated James Barclay in surprise.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The surprise was reflected on Paul’s face when on looking up he recognized James Barclay.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “You are the boy that lives with my father?”
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading “I think we have met before,” said the burglar, grimly.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I think we have met before,” said the burglar, grimly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The surprise was reflected on Paul’s face when on looking up he recognized James Barclay.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think we have met before,” said the burglar, grimly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Number 91!” ejaculated James Barclay in surprise.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading “Number 91!” ejaculated James Barclay in surprise.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “You are the boy that lives with my father?”
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The surprise was reflected on Paul’s face when on looking up he recognized James Barclay.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading “I think we have met before,” said the burglar, grimly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “You are the boy that lives with my father?”
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading “Number 91!” ejaculated James Barclay in surprise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The surprise was reflected on Paul’s face when on looking up he recognized James Barclay.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading “Yes,” answered Paul, smiling.
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading The surprise was reflected on Paul’s face when on looking up he recognized James Barclay.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The surprise was reflected on Paul’s face when on looking up he recognized James Barclay.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading The surprise was reflected on Paul’s face when on looking up he recognized James Barclay.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I think we have met before,” said the burglar, grimly.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “Yes,” answered Paul, smiling.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading “Number 91!” ejaculated James Barclay in surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You are the boy that lives with my father?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The surprise was reflected on Paul’s face when on looking up he recognized James Barclay.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think we have met before,” said the burglar, grimly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The surprise was reflected on Paul’s face when on looking up he recognized James Barclay.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The surprise was reflected on Paul’s face when on looking up he recognized James Barclay.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I think we have met before,” said the burglar, grimly.
at the time that
From this reading The surprise was reflected on Paul’s face when on looking up he recognized James Barclay.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “You are the boy that lives with my father?”
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” answered Paul, smiling.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are the boy that lives with my father?”
Chapter 16 of Adventures of a Telegraph Boy by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 145 sentences, grouped into 29 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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