Chapter 19 of Guy Harris, the Runaway is here in full — 207 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 19 of Guy Harris, the Runaway is here in full — 207 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE RANCHMAN. “I’D LIKE to look at a rifle,” said Guy to the gunsmith, who came up behind the counter to attend to his wants. “Something pretty nice?” asked the man. “No, sir. I can’t afford anything fancy.”
Chapter 19 of Guy Harris, the Runaway is here in full — 207 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading “I can’t afford anything fancy.””
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading ““I’D LIKE to look at a rifle,” said Guy to the gunsmith, who came up behind the counter to attend to his wants.”
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading ““I’D LIKE to look at a rifle,” said Guy to the gunsmith, who came up behind the counter to attend to his wants.”
something many people believe that is false
From this reading “I can’t afford anything fancy.””
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading ““I’D LIKE to look at a rifle,” said Guy to the gunsmith, who came up behind the counter to attend to his wants.”
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading ““Something pretty nice?” asked the man.”
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading ““I’D LIKE to look at a rifle,” said Guy to the gunsmith, who came up behind the counter to attend to his wants.”
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading ““I’D LIKE to look at a rifle,” said Guy to the gunsmith, who came up behind the counter to attend to his wants.”
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 ““I’D LIKE to look at a rifle,” said Guy to the gunsmith, who came up behind the counter to attend to his wants.”
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
In this reading ““I’D LIKE to look at a rifle,” said Guy to the gunsmith, who came up behind the counter to attend to his wants.”
bring forth, usually something desirable
In this reading ““I’D LIKE to look at a rifle,” said Guy to the gunsmith, who came up behind the counter to attend to his wants.”
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.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I’D LIKE to look at a rifle,” said Guy to the gunsmith, who came up behind the counter to attend to his wants.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading I can’t afford anything fancy.”
any thing at all
From this reading I can’t afford anything fancy.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Something pretty nice?” asked the man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I’D LIKE to look at a rifle,” said Guy to the gunsmith, who came up behind the counter to attend to his wants.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading “I’D LIKE to look at a rifle,” said Guy to the gunsmith, who came up behind the counter to attend to his wants.
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “I’D LIKE to look at a rifle,” said Guy to the gunsmith, who came up behind the counter to attend to his wants.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I’D LIKE to look at a rifle,” said Guy to the gunsmith, who came up behind the counter to attend to his wants.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I can’t afford anything fancy.”
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading “I’D LIKE to look at a rifle,” said Guy to the gunsmith, who came up behind the counter to attend to his wants.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading I can’t afford anything fancy.”
someone who makes or repairs guns
From this reading “I’D LIKE to look at a rifle,” said Guy to the gunsmith, who came up behind the counter to attend to his wants.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading “I’D LIKE to look at a rifle,” said Guy to the gunsmith, who came up behind the counter to attend to his wants.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I’D LIKE to look at a rifle,” said Guy to the gunsmith, who came up behind the counter to attend to his wants.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I can’t afford anything fancy.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’D LIKE to look at a rifle,” said Guy to the gunsmith, who came up behind the counter to attend to his wants.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “I’D LIKE to look at a rifle,” said Guy to the gunsmith, who came up behind the counter to attend to his wants.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “I’D LIKE to look at a rifle,” said Guy to the gunsmith, who came up behind the counter to attend to his wants.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Something pretty nice?” asked the man.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading “Something pretty nice?” asked the man.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, sir.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “Something pretty nice?” asked the man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE RANCHMAN.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading “I’D LIKE to look at a rifle,” said Guy to the gunsmith, who came up behind the counter to attend to his wants.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I’D LIKE to look at a rifle,” said Guy to the gunsmith, who came up behind the counter to attend to his wants.
term of address for a man
From this reading “No, sir.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Something pretty nice?” asked the man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RANCHMAN.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I’D LIKE to look at a rifle,” said Guy to the gunsmith, who came up behind the counter to attend to his wants.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I’D LIKE to look at a rifle,” said Guy to the gunsmith, who came up behind the counter to attend to his wants.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading “I’D LIKE to look at a rifle,” said Guy to the gunsmith, who came up behind the counter to attend to his wants.
which person or people
From this reading “I’D LIKE to look at a rifle,” said Guy to the gunsmith, who came up behind the counter to attend to his wants.
Chapter 19 of Guy Harris, the Runaway by Harry Castlemon holds 207 sentences, grouped into 42 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 19 holds 207 sentences of Guy Harris, the Runaway, unabridged, divided into 42 reading sections.
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