Chapter 20 of Bound to Rise is here in full — 129 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 20 of Bound to Rise is here in full — 129 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Is that the bill you spoke of, Walton?" asked the tailor, on Harry's next visit to the shop. "Yes," said Harry, eagerly. "Where did you get it?" "You can guess." "From Luke Harrison?"
Chapter 20 of Bound to Rise is here in full — 129 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading “"Is that the bill you spoke of, Walton?" asked the tailor, on Harry's next visit to the shop.”
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading “"Yes," said Harry, eagerly.”
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading “"From Luke Harrison?"”
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading “"Is that the bill you spoke of, Walton?" asked the tailor, on Harry's next visit to the shop.”
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading “"From Luke Harrison?"”
do one's shopping
From this reading “"Is that the bill you spoke of, Walton?" asked the tailor, on Harry's next visit to the shop.”
adjust to a specific need or market
From this reading “"Is that the bill you spoke of, Walton?" asked the tailor, on Harry's next visit to the shop.”
English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading “"Is that the bill you spoke of, Walton?" asked the tailor, on Harry's next visit to the shop.”
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past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is that the bill you spoke of, Walton?" asked the tailor, on Harry's next visit to the shop.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "Is that the bill you spoke of, Walton?" asked the tailor, on Harry's next visit to the shop.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "You can guess."
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Where did you get it?"
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "Yes," said Harry, eagerly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "From Luke Harrison?"
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Where did you get it?"
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "You can guess."
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading "From Luke Harrison?"
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "Yes," said Harry, eagerly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Is that the bill you spoke of, Walton?" asked the tailor, on Harry's next visit to the shop.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is that the bill you spoke of, Walton?" asked the tailor, on Harry's next visit to the shop.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Where did you get it?"
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading "From Luke Harrison?"
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Is that the bill you spoke of, Walton?" asked the tailor, on Harry's next visit to the shop.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Is that the bill you spoke of, Walton?" asked the tailor, on Harry's next visit to the shop.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Is that the bill you spoke of, Walton?" asked the tailor, on Harry's next visit to the shop.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes," said Harry, eagerly.
do one's shopping
From this reading "Is that the bill you spoke of, Walton?" asked the tailor, on Harry's next visit to the shop.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "Is that the bill you spoke of, Walton?" asked the tailor, on Harry's next visit to the shop.
adjust to a specific need or market
From this reading "Is that the bill you spoke of, Walton?" asked the tailor, on Harry's next visit to the shop.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Is that the bill you spoke of, Walton?" asked the tailor, on Harry's next visit to the shop.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Is that the bill you spoke of, Walton?" asked the tailor, on Harry's next visit to the shop.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Is that the bill you spoke of, Walton?" asked the tailor, on Harry's next visit to the shop.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "Is that the bill you spoke of, Walton?" asked the tailor, on Harry's next visit to the shop.
English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading "Is that the bill you spoke of, Walton?" asked the tailor, on Harry's next visit to the shop.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where did you get it?"
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," said Harry, eagerly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Is that the bill you spoke of, Walton?" asked the tailor, on Harry's next visit to the shop.
Chapter 20 of Bound to Rise by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 129 sentences, grouped into 26 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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 20 holds 129 sentences of Bound to Rise, unabridged, divided into 26 reading sections.
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