Chapter XXIV of Digging for Gold: A Story of California, “Grant Has an Adventure,” is here in full — 82 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XXIV
Chapter XXIV of Digging for Gold: A Story of California, “Grant Has an Adventure,” is here in full — 82 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Shall we take supper at the hotel?” asked Grant. “How much do they charge?” “Two dollars a day for meals and lodging.” “Isn’t that considerable?” asked Grant, rather dismayed. “Yes, if one only earns fifty cents,” answered Tom, smiling.
Chapter XXIV of Digging for Gold: A Story of California, “Grant Has an Adventure,” is here in full — 82 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading ““Yes, if one only earns fifty cents,” answered Tom, smiling.”
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ““Isn’t that considerable?” asked Grant, rather dismayed.”
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading ““Isn’t that considerable?” asked Grant, rather dismayed.”
third-person singular of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading ““Yes, if one only earns fifty cents,” answered Tom, smiling.”
let have
From this reading ““Shall we take supper at the hotel?” asked Grant.”
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading ““Two dollars a day for meals and lodging.””
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading ““Two dollars a day for meals and lodging.””
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading ““Shall we take supper at the hotel?” asked Grant.”
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In this reading ““Yes, if one only earns fifty cents,” answered Tom, smiling.”
In this reading ““Two dollars a day for meals and lodging.””
In this reading ““Shall we take supper at the hotel?” asked Grant.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Two dollars a day for meals and lodging.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Two dollars a day for meals and lodging.”
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Yes, if one only earns fifty cents,” answered Tom, smiling.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Shall we take supper at the hotel?” asked Grant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Shall we take supper at the hotel?” asked Grant.
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading “Yes, if one only earns fifty cents,” answered Tom, smiling.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading “How much do they charge?”
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Isn’t that considerable?” asked Grant, rather dismayed.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “Two dollars a day for meals and lodging.”
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading “Isn’t that considerable?” asked Grant, rather dismayed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “How much do they charge?”
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading “Two dollars a day for meals and lodging.”
third-person singular of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading “Yes, if one only earns fifty cents,” answered Tom, smiling.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading “Yes, if one only earns fifty cents,” answered Tom, smiling.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Two dollars a day for meals and lodging.”
let have
From this reading “Shall we take supper at the hotel?” asked Grant.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading “Shall we take supper at the hotel?” asked Grant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “How much do they charge?”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Yes, if one only earns fifty cents,” answered Tom, smiling.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Isn’t that considerable?” asked Grant, rather dismayed.
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading “Two dollars a day for meals and lodging.”
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading “Two dollars a day for meals and lodging.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “How much do they charge?”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Yes, if one only earns fifty cents,” answered Tom, smiling.
and nothing more
From this reading “Yes, if one only earns fifty cents,” answered Tom, smiling.
on the contrary
From this reading “Isn’t that considerable?” asked Grant, rather dismayed.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Shall we take supper at the hotel?” asked Grant.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “Yes, if one only earns fifty cents,” answered Tom, smiling.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading “Shall we take supper at the hotel?” asked Grant.
carry out
From this reading “Shall we take supper at the hotel?” asked Grant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Isn’t that considerable?” asked Grant, rather dismayed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Shall we take supper at the hotel?” asked Grant.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “How much do they charge?”
male cat
From this reading “Yes, if one only earns fifty cents,” answered Tom, smiling.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Two dollars a day for meals and lodging.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Shall we take supper at the hotel?” asked Grant.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, if one only earns fifty cents,” answered Tom, smiling.
Chapter 24 of Digging for Gold: A Story of California by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 82 sentences, grouped into 17 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 24 holds 82 sentences of Digging for Gold: A Story of California, unabridged, divided into 17 reading sections.
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