Chapter 1 of In a New World is here in full — 188 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of In a New World is here in full — 188 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
HORATIO ALGER, JR. AUTHOR OF "FACING THE WORLD," "DO AND DARE," "RAGGED DICK SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC. FAMOUS ALGER BOOKS. RAGGED DICK SERIES. By HORATIO ALGER, JR.
Chapter 1 of In a New World is here in full — 188 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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United States author of inspirational adventure stories for boys; virtue and hard work overcome poverty (1832-1899)
From this reading “HORATIO ALGER, JR.”
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "FACING THE WORLD," "DO AND DARE," "RAGGED DICK SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.”
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "FACING THE WORLD," "DO AND DARE," "RAGGED DICK SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.”
widely known and esteemed
From this reading “FAMOUS ALGER BOOKS.”
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "FACING THE WORLD," "DO AND DARE," "RAGGED DICK SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.”
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "FACING THE WORLD," "DO AND DARE," "RAGGED DICK SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.”
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "FACING THE WORLD," "DO AND DARE," "RAGGED DICK SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.”
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "FACING THE WORLD," "DO AND DARE," "RAGGED DICK SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.”
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United States author of inspirational adventure stories for boys; virtue and hard work overcome poverty (1832-1899)
From this reading HORATIO ALGER, JR.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FACING THE WORLD," "DO AND DARE," "RAGGED DICK SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FACING THE WORLD," "DO AND DARE," "RAGGED DICK SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading FAMOUS ALGER BOOKS.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By HORATIO ALGER, JR.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FACING THE WORLD," "DO AND DARE," "RAGGED DICK SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.
someone who is a detective
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FACING THE WORLD," "DO AND DARE," "RAGGED DICK SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FACING THE WORLD," "DO AND DARE," "RAGGED DICK SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FACING THE WORLD," "DO AND DARE," "RAGGED DICK SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FACING THE WORLD," "DO AND DARE," "RAGGED DICK SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading FAMOUS ALGER BOOKS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HORATIO ALGER, JR.
a son who has the same first name as his father
From this reading HORATIO ALGER, JR.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FACING THE WORLD," "DO AND DARE," "RAGGED DICK SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FACING THE WORLD," "DO AND DARE," "RAGGED DICK SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FACING THE WORLD," "DO AND DARE," "RAGGED DICK SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FACING THE WORLD," "DO AND DARE," "RAGGED DICK SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FACING THE WORLD," "DO AND DARE," "RAGGED DICK SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FACING THE WORLD," "DO AND DARE," "RAGGED DICK SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FACING THE WORLD," "DO AND DARE," "RAGGED DICK SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.
Chapter 1 of In a New World by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 188 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 188 sentences of In a New World, unabridged, divided into 38 reading sections.
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