Chapter 39 of Andy Gordon is here in full — 71 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 39 of Andy Gordon is here in full — 71 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
CONCLUSION. An hour later, Andy met Herbert Ross on the street. Herbert, who had not heard of our hero’s return, started as if he had met a serpent. “Good-evening, Herbert,” said Andy, good-naturedly. “Have you got back?” asked Herbert, curiosity struggling with disappointment.
Chapter 39 of Andy Gordon is here in full — 71 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/14 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading “CONCLUSION.”
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading ““Have you got back?” asked Herbert, curiosity struggling with disappointment.”
in a good-natured manner
From this reading ““Good-evening, Herbert,” said Andy, good-naturedly.”
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading “An hour later, Andy met Herbert Ross on the street.”
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading “An hour later, Andy met Herbert Ross on the street.”
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading “Herbert, who had not heard of our hero’s return, started as if he had met a serpent.”
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading ““Have you got back?” asked Herbert, curiosity struggling with disappointment.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
recover something or somebody that appeared to be lost
In this reading ““Have you got back?” asked Herbert, curiosity struggling with disappointment.”
In this reading “An hour later, Andy met Herbert Ross on the street.”
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 Herbert, who had not heard of our hero’s return, started as if he had met a serpent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour later, Andy met Herbert Ross on the street.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An hour later, Andy met Herbert Ross on the street.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Herbert, who had not heard of our hero’s return, started as if he had met a serpent.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Have you got back?” asked Herbert, curiosity struggling with disappointment.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Have you got back?” asked Herbert, curiosity struggling with disappointment.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading “Have you got back?” asked Herbert, curiosity struggling with disappointment.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading “Have you got back?” asked Herbert, curiosity struggling with disappointment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Good-evening, Herbert,” said Andy, good-naturedly.
in a good-natured manner
From this reading “Good-evening, Herbert,” said Andy, good-naturedly.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Have you got back?” asked Herbert, curiosity struggling with disappointment.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Herbert, who had not heard of our hero’s return, started as if he had met a serpent.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Have you got back?” asked Herbert, curiosity struggling with disappointment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Herbert, who had not heard of our hero’s return, started as if he had met a serpent.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Herbert, who had not heard of our hero’s return, started as if he had met a serpent.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading An hour later, Andy met Herbert Ross on the street.
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Herbert, who had not heard of our hero’s return, started as if he had met a serpent.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour later, Andy met Herbert Ross on the street.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Herbert, who had not heard of our hero’s return, started as if he had met a serpent.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading An hour later, Andy met Herbert Ross on the street.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading An hour later, Andy met Herbert Ross on the street.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Herbert, who had not heard of our hero’s return, started as if he had met a serpent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Herbert, who had not heard of our hero’s return, started as if he had met a serpent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An hour later, Andy met Herbert Ross on the street.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Herbert, who had not heard of our hero’s return, started as if he had met a serpent.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Herbert, who had not heard of our hero’s return, started as if he had met a serpent.
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading An hour later, Andy met Herbert Ross on the street.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Good-evening, Herbert,” said Andy, good-naturedly.
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading Herbert, who had not heard of our hero’s return, started as if he had met a serpent.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Herbert, who had not heard of our hero’s return, started as if he had met a serpent.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading An hour later, Andy met Herbert Ross on the street.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading “Have you got back?” asked Herbert, curiosity struggling with disappointment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An hour later, Andy met Herbert Ross on the street.
which person or people
From this reading Herbert, who had not heard of our hero’s return, started as if he had met a serpent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Have you got back?” asked Herbert, curiosity struggling with disappointment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Have you got back?” asked Herbert, curiosity struggling with disappointment.
Chapter 39 of Andy Gordon by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 71 sentences, grouped into 15 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 39 holds 71 sentences of Andy Gordon, unabridged, divided into 15 reading sections.
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