Chapter 11 of Do and Dare — a Brave Boy's Fight for Fortune is here in full — 136 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of Do and Dare — a Brave Boy's Fight for Fortune is here in full — 136 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Herbert stared at the constable in blank amazement. “I am charged with stealing stamps and money from the post office?” he said. “Yes.” “Who makes the charge?” demanded Herbert, in great excitement. “Eben Graham.”
Chapter 11 of Do and Dare — a Brave Boy's Fight for Fortune is here in full — 136 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading “Herbert stared at the constable in blank amazement.”
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading “Herbert stared at the constable in blank amazement.”
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading ““I am charged with stealing stamps and money from the post office?” he said.”
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading “Herbert stared at the constable in blank amazement.”
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading ““Eben Graham.””
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading “Herbert stared at the constable in blank amazement.”
plural of “stamp” — the distinctive form in which a thing is made
From this reading ““I am charged with stealing stamps and money from the post office?” he said.”
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading ““I am charged with stealing stamps and money from the post office?” he said.”
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.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am charged with stealing stamps and money from the post office?” he said.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Herbert stared at the constable in blank amazement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I am charged with stealing stamps and money from the post office?” he said.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Herbert stared at the constable in blank amazement.
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Herbert stared at the constable in blank amazement.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading “Who makes the charge?” demanded Herbert, in great excitement.
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading “I am charged with stealing stamps and money from the post office?” he said.
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading Herbert stared at the constable in blank amazement.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “Who makes the charge?” demanded Herbert, in great excitement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Eben Graham.”
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading “Who makes the charge?” demanded Herbert, in great excitement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I am charged with stealing stamps and money from the post office?” he said.
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading “Eben Graham.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Who makes the charge?” demanded Herbert, in great excitement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I am charged with stealing stamps and money from the post office?” he said.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Herbert stared at the constable in blank amazement.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am charged with stealing stamps and money from the post office?” he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Herbert stared at the constable in blank amazement.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “Who makes the charge?” demanded Herbert, in great excitement.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading “I am charged with stealing stamps and money from the post office?” he said.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “I am charged with stealing stamps and money from the post office?” he said.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading “I am charged with stealing stamps and money from the post office?” he said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I am charged with stealing stamps and money from the post office?” he said.
plural of “stamp” — the distinctive form in which a thing is made
From this reading “I am charged with stealing stamps and money from the post office?” he said.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Herbert stared at the constable in blank amazement.
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading “I am charged with stealing stamps and money from the post office?” he said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Herbert stared at the constable in blank amazement.
which person or people
From this reading “Who makes the charge?” demanded Herbert, in great excitement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I am charged with stealing stamps and money from the post office?” he said.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes.”
Chapter 11 of Do and Dare — a Brave Boy's Fight for Fortune by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 136 sentences, grouped into 28 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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