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Chapter 9 of Jack Harkaway and His Son's Escape from is here in full — 351 sentences across 71 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MR. MOLE VISITS THE WIZARD--THE MAGIC MIRROR AND THE LIFE-LIKE VISION--THE INCANTATION--THE CHARMED WIG. "In point of fact, sir," said young Jack to his tutor one morning, "it is about the only thing worth seeing here." "What is, Jack?" "The wizard."
Chapter 9 of Jack Harkaway and His Son's Escape from is here in full — 351 sentences across 71 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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strongly attracted
From this reading “MOLE VISITS THE WIZARD--THE MAGIC MIRROR AND THE LIFE-LIKE VISION--THE INCANTATION--THE CHARMED WIG.”
A series of words said as a magic spell or charm to summon supernatural forces.
From this reading “MOLE VISITS THE WIZARD--THE MAGIC MIRROR AND THE LIFE-LIKE VISION--THE INCANTATION--THE CHARMED WIG.”
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading “MOLE VISITS THE WIZARD--THE MAGIC MIRROR AND THE LIFE-LIKE VISION--THE INCANTATION--THE CHARMED WIG.”
the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading “MOLE VISITS THE WIZARD--THE MAGIC MIRROR AND THE LIFE-LIKE VISION--THE INCANTATION--THE CHARMED WIG.”
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading “"In point of fact, sir," said young Jack to his tutor one morning, "it is about the only thing worth seeing here."”
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading “MOLE VISITS THE WIZARD--THE MAGIC MIRROR AND THE LIFE-LIKE VISION--THE INCANTATION--THE CHARMED WIG.”
hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
From this reading “MOLE VISITS THE WIZARD--THE MAGIC MIRROR AND THE LIFE-LIKE VISION--THE INCANTATION--THE CHARMED WIG.”
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading “MOLE VISITS THE WIZARD--THE MAGIC MIRROR AND THE LIFE-LIKE VISION--THE INCANTATION--THE CHARMED WIG.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "In point of fact, sir," said young Jack to his tutor one morning, "it is about the only thing worth seeing here."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MOLE VISITS THE WIZARD--THE MAGIC MIRROR AND THE LIFE-LIKE VISION--THE INCANTATION--THE CHARMED WIG.
strongly attracted
From this reading MOLE VISITS THE WIZARD--THE MAGIC MIRROR AND THE LIFE-LIKE VISION--THE INCANTATION--THE CHARMED WIG.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "In point of fact, sir," said young Jack to his tutor one morning, "it is about the only thing worth seeing here."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "In point of fact, sir," said young Jack to his tutor one morning, "it is about the only thing worth seeing here."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "In point of fact, sir," said young Jack to his tutor one morning, "it is about the only thing worth seeing here."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In point of fact, sir," said young Jack to his tutor one morning, "it is about the only thing worth seeing here."
A series of words said as a magic spell or charm to summon supernatural forces.
From this reading MOLE VISITS THE WIZARD--THE MAGIC MIRROR AND THE LIFE-LIKE VISION--THE INCANTATION--THE CHARMED WIG.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "In point of fact, sir," said young Jack to his tutor one morning, "it is about the only thing worth seeing here."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "In point of fact, sir," said young Jack to his tutor one morning, "it is about the only thing worth seeing here."
a small worthless amount
From this reading "In point of fact, sir," said young Jack to his tutor one morning, "it is about the only thing worth seeing here."
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From this reading MOLE VISITS THE WIZARD--THE MAGIC MIRROR AND THE LIFE-LIKE VISION--THE INCANTATION--THE CHARMED WIG.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading MOLE VISITS THE WIZARD--THE MAGIC MIRROR AND THE LIFE-LIKE VISION--THE INCANTATION--THE CHARMED WIG.
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading MOLE VISITS THE WIZARD--THE MAGIC MIRROR AND THE LIFE-LIKE VISION--THE INCANTATION--THE CHARMED WIG.
the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading MOLE VISITS THE WIZARD--THE MAGIC MIRROR AND THE LIFE-LIKE VISION--THE INCANTATION--THE CHARMED WIG.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "In point of fact, sir," said young Jack to his tutor one morning, "it is about the only thing worth seeing here."
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "In point of fact, sir," said young Jack to his tutor one morning, "it is about the only thing worth seeing here."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "In point of fact, sir," said young Jack to his tutor one morning, "it is about the only thing worth seeing here."
and nothing more
From this reading "In point of fact, sir," said young Jack to his tutor one morning, "it is about the only thing worth seeing here."
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "In point of fact, sir," said young Jack to his tutor one morning, "it is about the only thing worth seeing here."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "In point of fact, sir," said young Jack to his tutor one morning, "it is about the only thing worth seeing here."
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "In point of fact, sir," said young Jack to his tutor one morning, "it is about the only thing worth seeing here."
term of address for a man
From this reading "In point of fact, sir," said young Jack to his tutor one morning, "it is about the only thing worth seeing here."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MOLE VISITS THE WIZARD--THE MAGIC MIRROR AND THE LIFE-LIKE VISION--THE INCANTATION--THE CHARMED WIG.
a special situation
From this reading "In point of fact, sir," said young Jack to his tutor one morning, "it is about the only thing worth seeing here."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "In point of fact, sir," said young Jack to his tutor one morning, "it is about the only thing worth seeing here."
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading "In point of fact, sir," said young Jack to his tutor one morning, "it is about the only thing worth seeing here."
a vivid mental image
From this reading MOLE VISITS THE WIZARD--THE MAGIC MIRROR AND THE LIFE-LIKE VISION--THE INCANTATION--THE CHARMED WIG.
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading MOLE VISITS THE WIZARD--THE MAGIC MIRROR AND THE LIFE-LIKE VISION--THE INCANTATION--THE CHARMED WIG.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is, Jack?"
hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
From this reading MOLE VISITS THE WIZARD--THE MAGIC MIRROR AND THE LIFE-LIKE VISION--THE INCANTATION--THE CHARMED WIG.
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading MOLE VISITS THE WIZARD--THE MAGIC MIRROR AND THE LIFE-LIKE VISION--THE INCANTATION--THE CHARMED WIG.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading "In point of fact, sir," said young Jack to his tutor one morning, "it is about the only thing worth seeing here."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "In point of fact, sir," said young Jack to his tutor one morning, "it is about the only thing worth seeing here."
Chapter 9 of Jack Harkaway and His Son's Escape from by Bracebridge Hemyng holds 351 sentences, grouped into 71 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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