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Falling in with Fortune

Chapter XXVII

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DICK MARDEN'S GOOD NEWS.
On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.
At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.
"Why, hullo!" cried Dr. Remington, on seeing our hero.
"When did you get back to Chicago?"
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Falling in with Fortune

Chapter XXVII

Chapter 27 of Falling in with Fortune is here in full — 125 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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DICK MARDEN'S GOOD NEWS.
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On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.
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At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.
/æt fɜːrst ɡlæns hiː dɪd nɑːt ˈrekəɡnaɪz ðə fəˈzɪʃən fɔːr ðə ˈlætərz feɪs wɑːz mʌtʃ ˈbloʊtɪd ˈʃoʊɪŋ ðæt hiː hæd bɪn ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ ˈhevəli ənd hɪz ˈdʒenərəl əˈpɪrəns wɑːz ˈsiːdi tuː ðə læst dɪˈɡriː/
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"Why, hullo!" cried Dr. Remington, on seeing our hero.
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"When did you get back to Chicago?"
/wen dɪd juː ɡet bæk tuː ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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bloated verb US /ˈbloʊtɪd/

past form of “bloat” — become bloated or swollen or puff up

From this reading “At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.”

Chicago noun US /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading “"When did you get back to Chicago?"”

drinking noun US /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading “At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.”

latter's noun US /ˈlætərz/

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading “At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.”

Palmer noun US /ˈpɑːmər/

United States golfer (born in 1929)

From this reading “On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.”

physician noun US /fəˈzɪʃən/

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading “At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.”

recognize verb US /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading “At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.”

seedy adjective US /ˈsiːdi/

full of seeds

From this reading “At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

GOOD NEWS adjective + noun

In this reading “DICK MARDEN'S GOOD NEWS.”

run across verb + particle

come together

In this reading “On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.”

general appearance adjective + noun

In this reading “At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.”

much surprised adverb + adjective

In this reading “On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.”

On entering preposition + noun

In this reading “On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.”

last degree adjective + noun

In this reading “At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.”

get back verb + particle

recover something or somebody that appeared to be lost

In this reading “"When did you get back to Chicago?"”

on seeing preposition + noun

In this reading “"Why, hullo!" cried Dr. Remington, on seeing our hero.”

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acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/

from one side of something to the other

From this reading On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.

appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.

AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "When did you get back to Chicago?"

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.

bloatedverbUS /ˈbloʊtɪd/

past form of “bloat” — become bloated or swollen or puff up

From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.

ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading "When did you get back to Chicago?"

criedverbUS /kraɪd/

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Why, hullo!" cried Dr. Remington, on seeing our hero.

degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.

DICKnounUS /dɪk/

someone who is a detective

From this reading DICK MARDEN'S GOOD NEWS.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.

Dr

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.

drinkingnounUS /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.

enteringnounUS /ˈentərɪŋ/

a movement into or inward

From this reading On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.

facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.

generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "When did you get back to Chicago?"

glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.

GOODadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading DICK MARDEN'S GOOD NEWS.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.

heavilyadverbUS /ˈhevəli/

to a considerable degree

From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.

heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading "Why, hullo!" cried Dr. Remington, on seeing our hero.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.

HousenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.

hullonoun

an expression of greeting

From this reading "Why, hullo!" cried Dr. Remington, on seeing our hero.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.

latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.

MARDEN'S

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading DICK MARDEN'S GOOD NEWS.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.

NEWSnounUS /nuːz/

information about recent and important events

From this reading DICK MARDEN'S GOOD NEWS.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.

OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Why, hullo!" cried Dr. Remington, on seeing our hero.

PalmernounUS /ˈpɑːmər/

United States golfer (born in 1929)

From this reading On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.

physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.

recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.

Remington

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.

RobertnounUS /ˈrɑːbərt/

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.

runverbUS /rʌn/

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.

seedyadjectiveUS /ˈsiːdi/

full of seeds

From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.

seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading "Why, hullo!" cried Dr. Remington, on seeing our hero.

showingnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/

the display of a motion picture

From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.

surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading "When did you get back to Chicago?"

WhynounUS /waɪ/

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why, hullo!" cried Dr. Remington, on seeing our hero.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "When did you get back to Chicago?"

Chapter 27 of Falling in with Fortune by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 125 sentences, grouped into 25 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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