Chapter XXXIII of Bernard Brooks' Adventures, “Rescued,” is here in full — 125 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XXXIII
Chapter XXXIII of Bernard Brooks' Adventures, “Rescued,” is here in full — 125 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“I’m glad to see you, old man,” called out Amos Sanderson joyfully. “I was afraid you wouldn’t come. It came near being serious for us.” “Yes, I have come,” said Walter Cunningham wearily. He looked ready to drop, and there was an expression of sadness on his face.
Chapter XXXIII of Bernard Brooks' Adventures, “Rescued,” is here in full — 125 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/25 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading ““I’m glad to see you, old man,” called out Amos Sanderson joyfully.”
United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1922)
From this reading ““Yes, I have come,” said Walter Cunningham wearily.”
let fall to the ground
From this reading “He looked ready to drop, and there was an expression of sadness on his face.”
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading ““I’m glad to see you, old man,” called out Amos Sanderson joyfully.”
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading “He looked ready to drop, and there was an expression of sadness on his face.”
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading “It came near being serious for us.””
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading ““Yes, I have come,” said Walter Cunningham wearily.”
in a weary manner
From this reading ““Yes, I have come,” said Walter Cunningham wearily.”
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.
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a man who is very old
In this reading ““I’m glad to see you, old man,” called out Amos Sanderson joyfully.”
almost do or experience something
In this reading “It came near being serious for us.””
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
In this reading ““I’m glad to see you, old man,” called out Amos Sanderson joyfully.”
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.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading “I was afraid you wouldn’t come.
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading “I’m glad to see you, old man,” called out Amos Sanderson joyfully.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He looked ready to drop, and there was an expression of sadness on his face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He looked ready to drop, and there was an expression of sadness on his face.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It came near being serious for us.”
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “I’m glad to see you, old man,” called out Amos Sanderson joyfully.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It came near being serious for us.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I was afraid you wouldn’t come.
United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1922)
From this reading “Yes, I have come,” said Walter Cunningham wearily.
let fall to the ground
From this reading He looked ready to drop, and there was an expression of sadness on his face.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He looked ready to drop, and there was an expression of sadness on his face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He looked ready to drop, and there was an expression of sadness on his face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It came near being serious for us.”
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I’m glad to see you, old man,” called out Amos Sanderson joyfully.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Yes, I have come,” said Walter Cunningham wearily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked ready to drop, and there was an expression of sadness on his face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He looked ready to drop, and there was an expression of sadness on his face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I was afraid you wouldn’t come.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’m glad to see you, old man,” called out Amos Sanderson joyfully.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It came near being serious for us.”
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading “I’m glad to see you, old man,” called out Amos Sanderson joyfully.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked ready to drop, and there was an expression of sadness on his face.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “I’m glad to see you, old man,” called out Amos Sanderson joyfully.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It came near being serious for us.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He looked ready to drop, and there was an expression of sadness on his face.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “I’m glad to see you, old man,” called out Amos Sanderson joyfully.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He looked ready to drop, and there was an expression of sadness on his face.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I’m glad to see you, old man,” called out Amos Sanderson joyfully.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He looked ready to drop, and there was an expression of sadness on his face.
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading He looked ready to drop, and there was an expression of sadness on his face.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Yes, I have come,” said Walter Cunningham wearily.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’m glad to see you, old man,” called out Amos Sanderson joyfully.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I’m glad to see you, old man,” called out Amos Sanderson joyfully.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading It came near being serious for us.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading He looked ready to drop, and there was an expression of sadness on his face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I’m glad to see you, old man,” called out Amos Sanderson joyfully.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It came near being serious for us.”
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading “Yes, I have come,” said Walter Cunningham wearily.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I was afraid you wouldn’t come.
in a weary manner
From this reading “Yes, I have come,” said Walter Cunningham wearily.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I was afraid you wouldn’t come.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, I have come,” said Walter Cunningham wearily.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’m glad to see you, old man,” called out Amos Sanderson joyfully.
Chapter 33 of Bernard Brooks' Adventures by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 125 sentences, grouped into 25 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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