Chapter 38 of Chester Rand is here in full — 56 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 38 of Chester Rand is here in full — 56 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MAKING A WILL. “Mr. Coleman,” said Trimble, with suavity, “this is my wife, Mrs. Trimble.” The lawyer bowed. “I believe you wish to execute a will, Mrs. Trimble?” said he. “Yes,” answered the poor mother, in a spiritless tone.
Chapter 38 of Chester Rand is here in full — 56 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/11 · 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.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading ““Yes,” answered the poor mother, in a spiritless tone.”
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading ““I believe you wish to execute a will, Mrs. Trimble?” said he.”
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading “The lawyer bowed.”
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
From this reading ““I believe you wish to execute a will, Mrs. Trimble?” said he.”
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading “The lawyer bowed.”
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading “MAKING A WILL.”
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading ““Yes,” answered the poor mother, in a spiritless tone.”
hope for; have a wish
From this reading ““I believe you wish to execute a will, Mrs. Trimble?” said he.”
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 MAKING A WILL.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Yes,” answered the poor mother, in a spiritless tone.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “I believe you wish to execute a will, Mrs. Trimble?” said he.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading The lawyer bowed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mr. Coleman,” said Trimble, with suavity, “this is my wife, Mrs. Trimble.”
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
From this reading “I believe you wish to execute a will, Mrs. Trimble?” said he.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I believe you wish to execute a will, Mrs. Trimble?” said he.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I believe you wish to execute a will, Mrs. Trimble?” said he.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Yes,” answered the poor mother, in a spiritless tone.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Mr. Coleman,” said Trimble, with suavity, “this is my wife, Mrs. Trimble.”
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The lawyer bowed.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading MAKING A WILL.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “Yes,” answered the poor mother, in a spiritless tone.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Mr. Coleman,” said Trimble, with suavity, “this is my wife, Mrs. Trimble.”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Mr. Coleman,” said Trimble, with suavity, “this is my wife, Mrs. Trimble.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Mr. Coleman,” said Trimble, with suavity, “this is my wife, Mrs. Trimble.”
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “Yes,” answered the poor mother, in a spiritless tone.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Mr. Coleman,” said Trimble, with suavity, “this is my wife, Mrs. Trimble.”
lacking ardor or vigor or energy
From this reading “Yes,” answered the poor mother, in a spiritless tone.
the quality of being bland and gracious or ingratiating in manner
From this reading “Mr. Coleman,” said Trimble, with suavity, “this is my wife, Mrs. Trimble.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The lawyer bowed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Mr. Coleman,” said Trimble, with suavity, “this is my wife, Mrs. Trimble.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I believe you wish to execute a will, Mrs. Trimble?” said he.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “Yes,” answered the poor mother, in a spiritless tone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mr. Coleman,” said Trimble, with suavity, “this is my wife, Mrs. Trimble.”
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “Mr. Coleman,” said Trimble, with suavity, “this is my wife, Mrs. Trimble.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading MAKING A WILL.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “I believe you wish to execute a will, Mrs. Trimble?” said he.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Mr. Coleman,” said Trimble, with suavity, “this is my wife, Mrs. Trimble.”
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” answered the poor mother, in a spiritless tone.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I believe you wish to execute a will, Mrs. Trimble?” said he.
Chapter 38 of Chester Rand by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 56 sentences, grouped into 12 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 38 holds 56 sentences of Chester Rand, unabridged, divided into 12 reading sections.
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