Chapter 39 of Five Hundred Dollars is here in full — 217 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 39 of Five Hundred Dollars is here in full — 217 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
CONCLUSION. Bert arrived in New York in due time, accompanied by Ralph Harding. They received a cordial welcome from Uncle Jacob. "You shall not regret your testimony in behalf of John Barton," he said to Harding. "I will see that you are protected."
Chapter 39 of Five Hundred Dollars is here in full — 217 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading “"You shall not regret your testimony in behalf of John Barton," he said to Harding.”
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading “CONCLUSION.”
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading “They received a cordial welcome from Uncle Jacob.”
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading “Bert arrived in New York in due time, accompanied by Ralph Harding.”
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading “They received a cordial welcome from Uncle Jacob.”
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading “"I will see that you are protected."”
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading “"You shall not regret your testimony in behalf of John Barton," he said to Harding.”
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading “"You shall not regret your testimony in behalf of John Barton," he said to Harding.”
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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 They received a cordial welcome from Uncle Jacob.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Bert arrived in New York in due time, accompanied by Ralph Harding.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I will see that you are protected."
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Bert arrived in New York in due time, accompanied by Ralph Harding.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You shall not regret your testimony in behalf of John Barton," he said to Harding.
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading "You shall not regret your testimony in behalf of John Barton," he said to Harding.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bert arrived in New York in due time, accompanied by Ralph Harding.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bert arrived in New York in due time, accompanied by Ralph Harding.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION.
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading They received a cordial welcome from Uncle Jacob.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Bert arrived in New York in due time, accompanied by Ralph Harding.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They received a cordial welcome from Uncle Jacob.
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading Bert arrived in New York in due time, accompanied by Ralph Harding.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You shall not regret your testimony in behalf of John Barton," he said to Harding.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will see that you are protected."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bert arrived in New York in due time, accompanied by Ralph Harding.
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading They received a cordial welcome from Uncle Jacob.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "You shall not regret your testimony in behalf of John Barton," he said to Harding.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Bert arrived in New York in due time, accompanied by Ralph Harding.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You shall not regret your testimony in behalf of John Barton," he said to Harding.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You shall not regret your testimony in behalf of John Barton," he said to Harding.
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading "I will see that you are protected."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bert arrived in New York in due time, accompanied by Ralph Harding.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading They received a cordial welcome from Uncle Jacob.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading "You shall not regret your testimony in behalf of John Barton," he said to Harding.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You shall not regret your testimony in behalf of John Barton," he said to Harding.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I will see that you are protected."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "You shall not regret your testimony in behalf of John Barton," he said to Harding.
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading "You shall not regret your testimony in behalf of John Barton," he said to Harding.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I will see that you are protected."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They received a cordial welcome from Uncle Jacob.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Bert arrived in New York in due time, accompanied by Ralph Harding.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You shall not regret your testimony in behalf of John Barton," he said to Harding.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading They received a cordial welcome from Uncle Jacob.
accept gladly
From this reading They received a cordial welcome from Uncle Jacob.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will see that you are protected."
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Bert arrived in New York in due time, accompanied by Ralph Harding.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You shall not regret your testimony in behalf of John Barton," he said to Harding.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You shall not regret your testimony in behalf of John Barton," he said to Harding.
Chapter 39 of Five Hundred Dollars by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 217 sentences, grouped into 44 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 39 holds 217 sentences of Five Hundred Dollars, unabridged, divided into 44 reading sections.
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