Chapter 1 of Harper's Young People, August 10, 1880 is here in full — 189 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Harper's Young People, August 10, 1880 is here in full — 189 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Boys," said Tom, as he was kindling the fire the next morning, "do you know what day it is?" "Saturday, of course," replied the others. "You're wrong; it's Sunday." "It can't be," exclaimed Harry. "But it is," persisted Tom.
Chapter 1 of Harper's Young People, August 10, 1880 is here in full — 189 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/37 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “"It can't be," exclaimed Harry.”
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading “"It can't be," exclaimed Harry.”
material for starting a fire
From this reading “"Boys," said Tom, as he was kindling the fire the next morning, "do you know what day it is?"”
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading “"But it is," persisted Tom.”
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “"Saturday, of course," replied the others.”
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading “"You're wrong; it's Sunday."”
male cat
From this reading “"Boys," said Tom, as he was kindling the fire the next morning, "do you know what day it is?"”
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading “"You're wrong; it's Sunday."”
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.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Boys," said Tom, as he was kindling the fire the next morning, "do you know what day it is?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It can't be," exclaimed Harry.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Boys," said Tom, as he was kindling the fire the next morning, "do you know what day it is?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But it is," persisted Tom.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It can't be," exclaimed Harry.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Saturday, of course," replied the others.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Boys," said Tom, as he was kindling the fire the next morning, "do you know what day it is?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Boys," said Tom, as he was kindling the fire the next morning, "do you know what day it is?"
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "It can't be," exclaimed Harry.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "Boys," said Tom, as he was kindling the fire the next morning, "do you know what day it is?"
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "It can't be," exclaimed Harry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Boys," said Tom, as he was kindling the fire the next morning, "do you know what day it is?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Boys," said Tom, as he was kindling the fire the next morning, "do you know what day it is?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Boys," said Tom, as he was kindling the fire the next morning, "do you know what day it is?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're wrong; it's Sunday."
material for starting a fire
From this reading "Boys," said Tom, as he was kindling the fire the next morning, "do you know what day it is?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Boys," said Tom, as he was kindling the fire the next morning, "do you know what day it is?"
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Boys," said Tom, as he was kindling the fire the next morning, "do you know what day it is?"
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Boys," said Tom, as he was kindling the fire the next morning, "do you know what day it is?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Saturday, of course," replied the others.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Saturday, of course," replied the others.
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading "But it is," persisted Tom.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Saturday, of course," replied the others.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Boys," said Tom, as he was kindling the fire the next morning, "do you know what day it is?"
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "Saturday, of course," replied the others.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading "You're wrong; it's Sunday."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Boys," said Tom, as he was kindling the fire the next morning, "do you know what day it is?"
male cat
From this reading "Boys," said Tom, as he was kindling the fire the next morning, "do you know what day it is?"
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Boys," said Tom, as he was kindling the fire the next morning, "do you know what day it is?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Boys," said Tom, as he was kindling the fire the next morning, "do you know what day it is?"
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "You're wrong; it's Sunday."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Boys," said Tom, as he was kindling the fire the next morning, "do you know what day it is?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're wrong; it's Sunday."
Chapter 1 of Harper's Young People, August 10, 1880 by Various holds 189 sentences, grouped into 38 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 1 holds 189 sentences of Harper's Young People, August 10, 1880, unabridged, divided into 38 reading sections.
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