Chapter 2 of Five Hundred Dollars is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Five Hundred Dollars is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
UNCLE JACOB'S RECEPTION. Percy found his father at home, and quickly acquainted him with the arrival in town of Uncle Jacob. His news was received with interest by Squire Marlowe. "Why didn't you invite him to ride home with you?" asked the squire. "I did; but he preferred to walk."
Chapter 2 of Five Hundred Dollars is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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increase the likelihood of
From this reading “"Why didn't you invite him to ride home with you?" asked the squire.”
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading “UNCLE JACOB'S RECEPTION.”
possessive form of “jacob” — French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading “UNCLE JACOB'S RECEPTION.”
English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)
From this reading “His news was received with interest by Squire Marlowe.”
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading “Percy found his father at home, and quickly acquainted him with the arrival in town of Uncle Jacob.”
more desirable than another
From this reading “"I did; but he preferred to walk."”
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading “UNCLE JACOB'S RECEPTION.”
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading “His news was received with interest by Squire Marlowe.”
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having fair knowledge of
From this reading Percy found his father at home, and quickly acquainted him with the arrival in town of Uncle Jacob.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Percy found his father at home, and quickly acquainted him with the arrival in town of Uncle Jacob.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Percy found his father at home, and quickly acquainted him with the arrival in town of Uncle Jacob.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why didn't you invite him to ride home with you?" asked the squire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Percy found his father at home, and quickly acquainted him with the arrival in town of Uncle Jacob.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I did; but he preferred to walk."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His news was received with interest by Squire Marlowe.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I did; but he preferred to walk."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why didn't you invite him to ride home with you?" asked the squire.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Percy found his father at home, and quickly acquainted him with the arrival in town of Uncle Jacob.
set up or found
From this reading Percy found his father at home, and quickly acquainted him with the arrival in town of Uncle Jacob.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I did; but he preferred to walk."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Percy found his father at home, and quickly acquainted him with the arrival in town of Uncle Jacob.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Percy found his father at home, and quickly acquainted him with the arrival in town of Uncle Jacob.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Percy found his father at home, and quickly acquainted him with the arrival in town of Uncle Jacob.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I did; but he preferred to walk."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Percy found his father at home, and quickly acquainted him with the arrival in town of Uncle Jacob.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading His news was received with interest by Squire Marlowe.
increase the likelihood of
From this reading "Why didn't you invite him to ride home with you?" asked the squire.
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading Percy found his father at home, and quickly acquainted him with the arrival in town of Uncle Jacob.
possessive form of “jacob” — French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading UNCLE JACOB'S RECEPTION.
English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)
From this reading His news was received with interest by Squire Marlowe.
information about recent and important events
From this reading His news was received with interest by Squire Marlowe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Percy found his father at home, and quickly acquainted him with the arrival in town of Uncle Jacob.
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading Percy found his father at home, and quickly acquainted him with the arrival in town of Uncle Jacob.
more desirable than another
From this reading "I did; but he preferred to walk."
with speed
From this reading Percy found his father at home, and quickly acquainted him with the arrival in town of Uncle Jacob.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading His news was received with interest by Squire Marlowe.
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading UNCLE JACOB'S RECEPTION.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "Why didn't you invite him to ride home with you?" asked the squire.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading His news was received with interest by Squire Marlowe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Percy found his father at home, and quickly acquainted him with the arrival in town of Uncle Jacob.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Why didn't you invite him to ride home with you?" asked the squire.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Percy found his father at home, and quickly acquainted him with the arrival in town of Uncle Jacob.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading UNCLE JACOB'S RECEPTION.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading "I did; but he preferred to walk."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His news was received with interest by Squire Marlowe.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why didn't you invite him to ride home with you?" asked the squire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Percy found his father at home, and quickly acquainted him with the arrival in town of Uncle Jacob.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why didn't you invite him to ride home with you?" asked the squire.
Chapter 2 of Five Hundred Dollars by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 115 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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