Chapter 7 of Andy Grant's Pluck is here in full — 134 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 7 of Andy Grant's Pluck is here in full — 134 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AN ENCOUNTER WITH A TRAMP. It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement. "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant. "Yes, father. I am willing to work, but I don't feel much interest in farming."
Chapter 7 of Andy Grant's Pluck is here in full — 134 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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come together
From this reading “AN ENCOUNTER WITH A TRAMP.”
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading “It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.”
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading “It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.”
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading “"You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.”
the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
From this reading “I am willing to work, but I don't feel much interest in farming."”
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading “It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.”
highest in quality
From this reading “"You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.”
a vagrant
From this reading “AN ENCOUNTER WITH A TRAMP.”
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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 AN ENCOUNTER WITH A TRAMP.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am willing to work, but I don't feel much interest in farming."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER WITH A TRAMP.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am willing to work, but I don't feel much interest in farming."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am willing to work, but I don't feel much interest in farming."
come together
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER WITH A TRAMP.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.
the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
From this reading I am willing to work, but I don't feel much interest in farming."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Yes, father.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I am willing to work, but I don't feel much interest in farming."
let have
From this reading "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.
only a very short time before
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am willing to work, but I don't feel much interest in farming."
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I am willing to work, but I don't feel much interest in farming."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I am willing to work, but I don't feel much interest in farming."
absolutely essential
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.
express in words
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
highest in quality
From this reading "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
a vagrant
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER WITH A TRAMP.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that Andy's parents were equally surprised and pleased at his new engagement.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading I am willing to work, but I don't feel much interest in farming."
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER WITH A TRAMP.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I am willing to work, but I don't feel much interest in farming."
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, father.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will like that better than working on the farm, I expect, Andy?" said Sterling Grant.
Chapter 7 of Andy Grant's Pluck by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 134 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.
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