Chapter 14 of Frank Hunter's Peril is here in full — 129 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 14 of Frank Hunter's Peril is here in full — 129 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE LONDON CLERK. Jonathan Tarbox seemed to have taken a fancy to our hero, for immediately after lunch he followed him on deck. "I want to show you a drawin' of my plow, Mr. Hunter," he said. "I should like to see it, Mr. Tarbox, but I am no judge of such things." Mr. Tarbox drew a paper from his coat-pocket containing a sketch of his invention.
Chapter 14 of Frank Hunter's Peril is here in full — 129 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading “THE LONDON CLERK.”
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading “Mr. Tarbox drew a paper from his coat-pocket containing a sketch of his invention.”
someone who hunts game
From this reading “"I want to show you a drawin' of my plow, Mr. Hunter," he said.”
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading “Mr. Tarbox drew a paper from his coat-pocket containing a sketch of his invention.”
red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw
From this reading “Jonathan Tarbox seemed to have taken a fancy to our hero, for immediately after lunch he followed him on deck.”
take the midday meal
From this reading “Jonathan Tarbox seemed to have taken a fancy to our hero, for immediately after lunch he followed him on deck.”
to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
From this reading “"I want to show you a drawin' of my plow, Mr. Hunter," he said.”
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading “Mr. Tarbox drew a paper from his coat-pocket containing a sketch of his invention.”
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.
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In this reading “Jonathan Tarbox seemed to have taken a fancy to our hero, for immediately after lunch he followed him on deck.”
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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 Jonathan Tarbox seemed to have taken a fancy to our hero, for immediately after lunch he followed him on deck.
later than; following
From this reading Jonathan Tarbox seemed to have taken a fancy to our hero, for immediately after lunch he followed him on deck.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I should like to see it, Mr. Tarbox, but I am no judge of such things."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I should like to see it, Mr. Tarbox, but I am no judge of such things."
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading THE LONDON CLERK.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Tarbox drew a paper from his coat-pocket containing a sketch of his invention.
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Mr. Tarbox drew a paper from his coat-pocket containing a sketch of his invention.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Jonathan Tarbox seemed to have taken a fancy to our hero, for immediately after lunch he followed him on deck.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I want to show you a drawin' of my plow, Mr. Hunter," he said.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Mr. Tarbox drew a paper from his coat-pocket containing a sketch of his invention.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Jonathan Tarbox seemed to have taken a fancy to our hero, for immediately after lunch he followed him on deck.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Jonathan Tarbox seemed to have taken a fancy to our hero, for immediately after lunch he followed him on deck.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jonathan Tarbox seemed to have taken a fancy to our hero, for immediately after lunch he followed him on deck.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Tarbox drew a paper from his coat-pocket containing a sketch of his invention.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Jonathan Tarbox seemed to have taken a fancy to our hero, for immediately after lunch he followed him on deck.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jonathan Tarbox seemed to have taken a fancy to our hero, for immediately after lunch he followed him on deck.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Jonathan Tarbox seemed to have taken a fancy to our hero, for immediately after lunch he followed him on deck.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jonathan Tarbox seemed to have taken a fancy to our hero, for immediately after lunch he followed him on deck.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Tarbox drew a paper from his coat-pocket containing a sketch of his invention.
someone who hunts game
From this reading "I want to show you a drawin' of my plow, Mr. Hunter," he said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want to show you a drawin' of my plow, Mr. Hunter," he said.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Jonathan Tarbox seemed to have taken a fancy to our hero, for immediately after lunch he followed him on deck.
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading Mr. Tarbox drew a paper from his coat-pocket containing a sketch of his invention.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I should like to see it, Mr. Tarbox, but I am no judge of such things."
red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw
From this reading Jonathan Tarbox seemed to have taken a fancy to our hero, for immediately after lunch he followed him on deck.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading "I should like to see it, Mr. Tarbox, but I am no judge of such things."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I should like to see it, Mr. Tarbox, but I am no judge of such things."
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE LONDON CLERK.
take the midday meal
From this reading Jonathan Tarbox seemed to have taken a fancy to our hero, for immediately after lunch he followed him on deck.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I want to show you a drawin' of my plow, Mr. Hunter," he said.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I want to show you a drawin' of my plow, Mr. Hunter," he said.
not any; not one
From this reading "I should like to see it, Mr. Tarbox, but I am no judge of such things."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I want to show you a drawin' of my plow, Mr. Hunter," he said.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jonathan Tarbox seemed to have taken a fancy to our hero, for immediately after lunch he followed him on deck.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Jonathan Tarbox seemed to have taken a fancy to our hero, for immediately after lunch he followed him on deck.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Mr. Tarbox drew a paper from his coat-pocket containing a sketch of his invention.
to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
From this reading "I want to show you a drawin' of my plow, Mr. Hunter," he said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I want to show you a drawin' of my plow, Mr. Hunter," he said.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I should like to see it, Mr. Tarbox, but I am no judge of such things."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Jonathan Tarbox seemed to have taken a fancy to our hero, for immediately after lunch he followed him on deck.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should like to see it, Mr. Tarbox, but I am no judge of such things."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I want to show you a drawin' of my plow, Mr. Hunter," he said.
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading Mr. Tarbox drew a paper from his coat-pocket containing a sketch of his invention.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I should like to see it, Mr. Tarbox, but I am no judge of such things."
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Jonathan Tarbox seemed to have taken a fancy to our hero, for immediately after lunch he followed him on deck.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jonathan Tarbox seemed to have taken a fancy to our hero, for immediately after lunch he followed him on deck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LONDON CLERK.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I should like to see it, Mr. Tarbox, but I am no judge of such things."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jonathan Tarbox seemed to have taken a fancy to our hero, for immediately after lunch he followed him on deck.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want to show you a drawin' of my plow, Mr. Hunter," he said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I want to show you a drawin' of my plow, Mr. Hunter," he said.
Chapter 14 of Frank Hunter's Peril by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 129 sentences, grouped into 26 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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