Chapter 31 of Dan, the Newsboy is here in full — 111 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 31 of Dan, the Newsboy is here in full — 111 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ANOTHER LITTLE GAME. It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery. "I'll find her, mother," he said, confidently. "Do not lie awake thinking of her, for it won't do any good." "How can I help it, Dan?
Chapter 31 of Dan, the Newsboy is here in full — 111 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading “"Do not lie awake thinking of her, for it won't do any good."”
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading “"I'll find her, mother," he said, confidently.”
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading “It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.”
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading “ANOTHER LITTLE GAME.”
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading “"Do not lie awake thinking of her, for it won't do any good."”
absolutely essential
From this reading “It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.”
return to an original state
From this reading “It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.”
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading “It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.”
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In this reading “It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.”
lie without sleeping
In this reading “"Do not lie awake thinking of her, for it won't do any good."”
In this reading “It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.”
In this reading “"Do not lie awake thinking of her, for it won't do any good."”
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From this reading It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER LITTLE GAME.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading "Do not lie awake thinking of her, for it won't do any good."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "How can I help it, Dan?
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading "I'll find her, mother," he said, confidently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do not lie awake thinking of her, for it won't do any good."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I'll find her, mother," he said, confidently.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Do not lie awake thinking of her, for it won't do any good."
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading ANOTHER LITTLE GAME.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Do not lie awake thinking of her, for it won't do any good."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "How can I help it, Dan?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How can I help it, Dan?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "How can I help it, Dan?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll find her, mother," he said, confidently.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading "Do not lie awake thinking of her, for it won't do any good."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ANOTHER LITTLE GAME.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "I'll find her, mother," he said, confidently.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Do not lie awake thinking of her, for it won't do any good."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.
return to an original state
From this reading It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'll find her, mother," he said, confidently.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "Do not lie awake thinking of her, for it won't do any good."
up to a particular time
From this reading It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.
in the direction of
From this reading It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.
at the time that
From this reading It was so late when Dan heard of Althea's disappearance that he felt it necessary to wait till morning before taking any steps toward her recovery.
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From this reading "Do not lie awake thinking of her, for it won't do any good."
Chapter 31 of Dan, the Newsboy by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 111 sentences, grouped into 23 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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