Chapter 20 of In a New World is here in full — 103 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 20 of In a New World is here in full — 103 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE BOYS ARRIVE AT BENDIGO. "You are entitled to half the reward offered for the apprehension of this man," said the leader of the police to Obed Stackpole. "I congratulate you. Fifty pounds is a sum not to be despised." "Especially when a man has been robbed of all he possesses by bushrangers," said Obed.
Chapter 20 of In a New World is here in full — 103 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/20 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading “"You are entitled to half the reward offered for the apprehension of this man," said the leader of the police to Obed Stackpole.”
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading “THE BOYS ARRIVE AT BENDIGO.”
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading “"I congratulate you.”
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading “Fifty pounds is a sum not to be despised."”
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading “"You are entitled to half the reward offered for the apprehension of this man," said the leader of the police to Obed Stackpole.”
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading “"Especially when a man has been robbed of all he possesses by bushrangers," said Obed.”
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading “"You are entitled to half the reward offered for the apprehension of this man," said the leader of the police to Obed Stackpole.”
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading “"Especially when a man has been robbed of all he possesses by bushrangers," said Obed.”
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reach a destination, either real or abstract
In this reading “THE BOYS ARRIVE AT BENDIGO.”
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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 Fifty pounds is a sum not to be despised."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Especially when a man has been robbed of all he possesses by bushrangers," said Obed.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading "You are entitled to half the reward offered for the apprehension of this man," said the leader of the police to Obed Stackpole.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are entitled to half the reward offered for the apprehension of this man," said the leader of the police to Obed Stackpole.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE BOYS ARRIVE AT BENDIGO.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BOYS ARRIVE AT BENDIGO.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fifty pounds is a sum not to be despised."
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Especially when a man has been robbed of all he possesses by bushrangers," said Obed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BOYS ARRIVE AT BENDIGO.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE BOYS ARRIVE AT BENDIGO.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Especially when a man has been robbed of all he possesses by bushrangers," said Obed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Especially when a man has been robbed of all he possesses by bushrangers," said Obed.
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading "I congratulate you.
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Fifty pounds is a sum not to be despised."
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading "You are entitled to half the reward offered for the apprehension of this man," said the leader of the police to Obed Stackpole.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "Especially when a man has been robbed of all he possesses by bushrangers," said Obed.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Fifty pounds is a sum not to be despised."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You are entitled to half the reward offered for the apprehension of this man," said the leader of the police to Obed Stackpole.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "You are entitled to half the reward offered for the apprehension of this man," said the leader of the police to Obed Stackpole.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Especially when a man has been robbed of all he possesses by bushrangers," said Obed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Especially when a man has been robbed of all he possesses by bushrangers," said Obed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I congratulate you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fifty pounds is a sum not to be despised."
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading "You are entitled to half the reward offered for the apprehension of this man," said the leader of the police to Obed Stackpole.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "You are entitled to half the reward offered for the apprehension of this man," said the leader of the police to Obed Stackpole.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fifty pounds is a sum not to be despised."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are entitled to half the reward offered for the apprehension of this man," said the leader of the police to Obed Stackpole.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You are entitled to half the reward offered for the apprehension of this man," said the leader of the police to Obed Stackpole.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading "You are entitled to half the reward offered for the apprehension of this man," said the leader of the police to Obed Stackpole.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading "You are entitled to half the reward offered for the apprehension of this man," said the leader of the police to Obed Stackpole.
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading "Especially when a man has been robbed of all he possesses by bushrangers," said Obed.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Fifty pounds is a sum not to be despised."
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading "You are entitled to half the reward offered for the apprehension of this man," said the leader of the police to Obed Stackpole.
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading "Especially when a man has been robbed of all he possesses by bushrangers," said Obed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You are entitled to half the reward offered for the apprehension of this man," said the leader of the police to Obed Stackpole.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are entitled to half the reward offered for the apprehension of this man," said the leader of the police to Obed Stackpole.
a quantity of money
From this reading Fifty pounds is a sum not to be despised."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOYS ARRIVE AT BENDIGO.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You are entitled to half the reward offered for the apprehension of this man," said the leader of the police to Obed Stackpole.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You are entitled to half the reward offered for the apprehension of this man," said the leader of the police to Obed Stackpole.
at the time that
From this reading "Especially when a man has been robbed of all he possesses by bushrangers," said Obed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are entitled to half the reward offered for the apprehension of this man," said the leader of the police to Obed Stackpole.
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