Chapter 19 of Andy Grant's Pluck is here in full — 148 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 19 of Andy Grant's Pluck is here in full — 148 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ANDY IS DISCHARGED. "You don't know what it means!" repeated Simon Rich in a sarcastic tone. "Probably not. I understand it." "Do you think I stole a watch and pawned it, Mr. Rich?" demanded Andy, with spirit.
Chapter 19 of Andy Grant's Pluck is here in full — 148 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “"Do you think I stole a watch and pawned it, Mr. Rich?" demanded Andy, with spirit.”
having lost your job
From this reading “ANDY IS DISCHARGED.”
past form of “pawn” — leave as a guarantee in return for money
From this reading “"Do you think I stole a watch and pawned it, Mr. Rich?" demanded Andy, with spirit.”
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading “"Probably not.”
recurring again and again
From this reading “"You don't know what it means!" repeated Simon Rich in a sarcastic tone.”
expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
From this reading “"You don't know what it means!" repeated Simon Rich in a sarcastic tone.”
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading “"You don't know what it means!" repeated Simon Rich in a sarcastic tone.”
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading “"Do you think I stole a watch and pawned it, Mr. Rich?" demanded Andy, with spirit.”
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 "You don't know what it means!" repeated Simon Rich in a sarcastic tone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Do you think I stole a watch and pawned it, Mr. Rich?" demanded Andy, with spirit.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ANDY IS DISCHARGED.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Do you think I stole a watch and pawned it, Mr. Rich?" demanded Andy, with spirit.
having lost your job
From this reading ANDY IS DISCHARGED.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you think I stole a watch and pawned it, Mr. Rich?" demanded Andy, with spirit.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You don't know what it means!" repeated Simon Rich in a sarcastic tone.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I understand it."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You don't know what it means!" repeated Simon Rich in a sarcastic tone.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANDY IS DISCHARGED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You don't know what it means!" repeated Simon Rich in a sarcastic tone.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You don't know what it means!" repeated Simon Rich in a sarcastic tone.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "You don't know what it means!" repeated Simon Rich in a sarcastic tone.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Do you think I stole a watch and pawned it, Mr. Rich?" demanded Andy, with spirit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Probably not.
past form of “pawn” — leave as a guarantee in return for money
From this reading "Do you think I stole a watch and pawned it, Mr. Rich?" demanded Andy, with spirit.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "Probably not.
recurring again and again
From this reading "You don't know what it means!" repeated Simon Rich in a sarcastic tone.
possessing material wealth
From this reading "You don't know what it means!" repeated Simon Rich in a sarcastic tone.
expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
From this reading "You don't know what it means!" repeated Simon Rich in a sarcastic tone.
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading "You don't know what it means!" repeated Simon Rich in a sarcastic tone.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading "Do you think I stole a watch and pawned it, Mr. Rich?" demanded Andy, with spirit.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading "Do you think I stole a watch and pawned it, Mr. Rich?" demanded Andy, with spirit.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you think I stole a watch and pawned it, Mr. Rich?" demanded Andy, with spirit.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "You don't know what it means!" repeated Simon Rich in a sarcastic tone.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I understand it."
look attentively
From this reading "Do you think I stole a watch and pawned it, Mr. Rich?" demanded Andy, with spirit.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "You don't know what it means!" repeated Simon Rich in a sarcastic tone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Do you think I stole a watch and pawned it, Mr. Rich?" demanded Andy, with spirit.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You don't know what it means!" repeated Simon Rich in a sarcastic tone.
Chapter 19 of Andy Grant's Pluck by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 148 sentences, grouped into 30 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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