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Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks
Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks

Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

Chapter 27 of Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks is here in full — 142 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE HARKAWAY'S GUIDE--LENOIR'S MUSEUM--THE CAVEAUX, AND WHAT THEY SAW THERE--THE MEDALS--THE TRUTH AT LAST--A COINER'S TRADE--AN ALARM--A DESPERATE FELLOW.
"Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."
Lenoir smiled.
It was not a free, frank smile.
To tell the truth, he was a bit annoyed, for besides the two youths there was Mole, and the attendant darkeys with them, Tinker and Bogey.
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Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks

Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

Chapter 27 of Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks is here in full — 142 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/28 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE HARKAWAY'S GUIDE--LENOIR'S MUSEUM--THE CAVEAUX, AND WHAT THEY SAW THERE--THE MEDALS--THE TRUTH AT LAST--A COINER'S TRADE--AN ALARM--A DESPERATE FELLOW.
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"Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."
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Lenoir smiled.
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It was not a free, frank smile.
/ɪt wɑːz nɑːt ə friː fræŋk smaɪl/
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To tell the truth, he was a bit annoyed, for besides the two youths there was Mole, and the attendant darkeys with them, Tinker and Bogey.

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Bogey noun US /ˈboʊɡi/

an evil spirit

From this reading “To tell the truth, he was a bit annoyed, for besides the two youths there was Mole, and the attendant darkeys with them, Tinker and Bogey.”

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cicerone noun US /ˈsɪsəroʊn/

a guide who conducts and informs sightseers

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medals noun US /ˈmedəlz/

plural of “medal” — an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

From this reading “THE HARKAWAY'S GUIDE--LENOIR'S MUSEUM--THE CAVEAUX, AND WHAT THEY SAW THERE--THE MEDALS--THE TRUTH AT LAST--A COINER'S TRADE--AN ALARM--A DESPERATE FELLOW.”

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Mole noun US /moʊl/

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 “To tell the truth, he was a bit annoyed, for besides the two youths there was Mole, and the attendant darkeys with them, Tinker and Bogey.”

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museum noun US /mjuːˈziːəm/

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading “THE HARKAWAY'S GUIDE--LENOIR'S MUSEUM--THE CAVEAUX, AND WHAT THEY SAW THERE--THE MEDALS--THE TRUTH AT LAST--A COINER'S TRADE--AN ALARM--A DESPERATE FELLOW.”

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muster verb US /ˈmʌstər/

gather or bring together

From this reading “"Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."”

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Tinker verb US /ˈtɪŋkər/

do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

From this reading “To tell the truth, he was a bit annoyed, for besides the two youths there was Mole, and the attendant darkeys with them, Tinker and Bogey.”

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youths noun US /juːðz/

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading “To tell the truth, he was a bit annoyed, for besides the two youths there was Mole, and the attendant darkeys with them, Tinker and Bogey.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE HARKAWAY'S GUIDE--LENOIR'S MUSEUM--THE CAVEAUX, AND WHAT THEY SAW THERE--THE MEDALS--THE TRUTH AT LAST--A COINER'S TRADE--AN ALARM--A DESPERATE FELLOW.

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againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading "Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."

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ALARMnounUS /əˈlɑːrm/

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading THE HARKAWAY'S GUIDE--LENOIR'S MUSEUM--THE CAVEAUX, AND WHAT THEY SAW THERE--THE MEDALS--THE TRUTH AT LAST--A COINER'S TRADE--AN ALARM--A DESPERATE FELLOW.

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ANdeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE HARKAWAY'S GUIDE--LENOIR'S MUSEUM--THE CAVEAUX, AND WHAT THEY SAW THERE--THE MEDALS--THE TRUTH AT LAST--A COINER'S TRADE--AN ALARM--A DESPERATE FELLOW.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE HARKAWAY'S GUIDE--LENOIR'S MUSEUM--THE CAVEAUX, AND WHAT THEY SAW THERE--THE MEDALS--THE TRUTH AT LAST--A COINER'S TRADE--AN ALARM--A DESPERATE FELLOW.

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annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading To tell the truth, he was a bit annoyed, for besides the two youths there was Mole, and the attendant darkeys with them, Tinker and Bogey.

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."

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askingnounUS /ˈæskɪŋ/

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading "Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."

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ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE HARKAWAY'S GUIDE--LENOIR'S MUSEUM--THE CAVEAUX, AND WHAT THEY SAW THERE--THE MEDALS--THE TRUTH AT LAST--A COINER'S TRADE--AN ALARM--A DESPERATE FELLOW.

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attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading To tell the truth, he was a bit annoyed, for besides the two youths there was Mole, and the attendant darkeys with them, Tinker and Bogey.

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besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/

in addition to; as well as

From this reading To tell the truth, he was a bit annoyed, for besides the two youths there was Mole, and the attendant darkeys with them, Tinker and Bogey.

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bitnounUS /bɪt/

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading To tell the truth, he was a bit annoyed, for besides the two youths there was Mole, and the attendant darkeys with them, Tinker and Bogey.

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BogeynounUS /ˈboʊɡi/

an evil spirit

From this reading To tell the truth, he was a bit annoyed, for besides the two youths there was Mole, and the attendant darkeys with them, Tinker and Bogey.

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."

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CAVEAUX

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From this reading THE HARKAWAY'S GUIDE--LENOIR'S MUSEUM--THE CAVEAUX, AND WHAT THEY SAW THERE--THE MEDALS--THE TRUTH AT LAST--A COINER'S TRADE--AN ALARM--A DESPERATE FELLOW.

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ciceronenounUS /ˈsɪsəroʊn/

a guide who conducts and informs sightseers

From this reading "Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."

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COINER'S

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From this reading THE HARKAWAY'S GUIDE--LENOIR'S MUSEUM--THE CAVEAUX, AND WHAT THEY SAW THERE--THE MEDALS--THE TRUTH AT LAST--A COINER'S TRADE--AN ALARM--A DESPERATE FELLOW.

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darkeys

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From this reading To tell the truth, he was a bit annoyed, for besides the two youths there was Mole, and the attendant darkeys with them, Tinker and Bogey.

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DESPERATEadjectiveUS /ˈdesprɪt/

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading THE HARKAWAY'S GUIDE--LENOIR'S MUSEUM--THE CAVEAUX, AND WHAT THEY SAW THERE--THE MEDALS--THE TRUTH AT LAST--A COINER'S TRADE--AN ALARM--A DESPERATE FELLOW.

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fearverbUS /fɪr/

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."

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FELLOWnounUS /ˈfeloʊ/

a boy or man

From this reading THE HARKAWAY'S GUIDE--LENOIR'S MUSEUM--THE CAVEAUX, AND WHAT THEY SAW THERE--THE MEDALS--THE TRUTH AT LAST--A COINER'S TRADE--AN ALARM--A DESPERATE FELLOW.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To tell the truth, he was a bit annoyed, for besides the two youths there was Mole, and the attendant darkeys with them, Tinker and Bogey.

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frankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading It was not a free, frank smile.

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freeverbUS /friː/

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading It was not a free, frank smile.

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Girdwood

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From this reading "Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."

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greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."

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GUIDEnounUS /ɡaɪd/

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading THE HARKAWAY'S GUIDE--LENOIR'S MUSEUM--THE CAVEAUX, AND WHAT THEY SAW THERE--THE MEDALS--THE TRUTH AT LAST--A COINER'S TRADE--AN ALARM--A DESPERATE FELLOW.

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HARKAWAY'S

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From this reading THE HARKAWAY'S GUIDE--LENOIR'S MUSEUM--THE CAVEAUX, AND WHAT THEY SAW THERE--THE MEDALS--THE TRUTH AT LAST--A COINER'S TRADE--AN ALARM--A DESPERATE FELLOW.

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HarryverbUS /ˈheri/

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading "Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."

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hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading To tell the truth, he was a bit annoyed, for besides the two youths there was Mole, and the attendant darkeys with them, Tinker and Bogey.

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HereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."

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ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not a free, frank smile.

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largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."

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LASTadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading THE HARKAWAY'S GUIDE--LENOIR'S MUSEUM--THE CAVEAUX, AND WHAT THEY SAW THERE--THE MEDALS--THE TRUTH AT LAST--A COINER'S TRADE--AN ALARM--A DESPERATE FELLOW.

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Lenoir

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From this reading "Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."

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LENOIR'S

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From this reading THE HARKAWAY'S GUIDE--LENOIR'S MUSEUM--THE CAVEAUX, AND WHAT THEY SAW THERE--THE MEDALS--THE TRUTH AT LAST--A COINER'S TRADE--AN ALARM--A DESPERATE FELLOW.

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libertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading "Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."

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MEDALSnounUS /ˈmedəlz/

plural of “medal” — an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

From this reading THE HARKAWAY'S GUIDE--LENOIR'S MUSEUM--THE CAVEAUX, AND WHAT THEY SAW THERE--THE MEDALS--THE TRUTH AT LAST--A COINER'S TRADE--AN ALARM--A DESPERATE FELLOW.

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MolenounUS /moʊl/

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 To tell the truth, he was a bit annoyed, for besides the two youths there was Mole, and the attendant darkeys with them, Tinker and Bogey.

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MUSEUMnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading THE HARKAWAY'S GUIDE--LENOIR'S MUSEUM--THE CAVEAUX, AND WHAT THEY SAW THERE--THE MEDALS--THE TRUTH AT LAST--A COINER'S TRADE--AN ALARM--A DESPERATE FELLOW.

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musterverbUS /ˈmʌstər/

gather or bring together

From this reading "Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not a free, frank smile.

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partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/

an organization to gain political power

From this reading "Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."

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PierrenounUS /piˈer/

capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading "Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."

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saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."

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SAWverbUS /sɔː/

cut with a saw

From this reading THE HARKAWAY'S GUIDE--LENOIR'S MUSEUM--THE CAVEAUX, AND WHAT THEY SAW THERE--THE MEDALS--THE TRUTH AT LAST--A COINER'S TRADE--AN ALARM--A DESPERATE FELLOW.

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sirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading "Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."

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smileverbUS /smaɪl/

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading It was not a free, frank smile.

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smiledverbUS /smaɪld/

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Lenoir smiled.

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steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading "Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."

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suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."

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takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading "Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."

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tellverbUS /tel/

express in words

From this reading To tell the truth, he was a bit annoyed, for besides the two youths there was Mole, and the attendant darkeys with them, Tinker and Bogey.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE HARKAWAY'S GUIDE--LENOIR'S MUSEUM--THE CAVEAUX, AND WHAT THEY SAW THERE--THE MEDALS--THE TRUTH AT LAST--A COINER'S TRADE--AN ALARM--A DESPERATE FELLOW.

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thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading To tell the truth, he was a bit annoyed, for besides the two youths there was Mole, and the attendant darkeys with them, Tinker and Bogey.

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THEREadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE HARKAWAY'S GUIDE--LENOIR'S MUSEUM--THE CAVEAUX, AND WHAT THEY SAW THERE--THE MEDALS--THE TRUTH AT LAST--A COINER'S TRADE--AN ALARM--A DESPERATE FELLOW.

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THEYpronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE HARKAWAY'S GUIDE--LENOIR'S MUSEUM--THE CAVEAUX, AND WHAT THEY SAW THERE--THE MEDALS--THE TRUTH AT LAST--A COINER'S TRADE--AN ALARM--A DESPERATE FELLOW.

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TinkerverbUS /ˈtɪŋkər/

do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

From this reading To tell the truth, he was a bit annoyed, for besides the two youths there was Mole, and the attendant darkeys with them, Tinker and Bogey.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."

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TRADEnounUS /treɪd/

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading THE HARKAWAY'S GUIDE--LENOIR'S MUSEUM--THE CAVEAUX, AND WHAT THEY SAW THERE--THE MEDALS--THE TRUTH AT LAST--A COINER'S TRADE--AN ALARM--A DESPERATE FELLOW.

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TRUTHnounUS /truːθ/

a fact that has been verified

From this reading THE HARKAWAY'S GUIDE--LENOIR'S MUSEUM--THE CAVEAUX, AND WHAT THEY SAW THERE--THE MEDALS--THE TRUTH AT LAST--A COINER'S TRADE--AN ALARM--A DESPERATE FELLOW.

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twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading To tell the truth, he was a bit annoyed, for besides the two youths there was Mole, and the attendant darkeys with them, Tinker and Bogey.

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upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was not a free, frank smile.

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wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."

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WHATpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE HARKAWAY'S GUIDE--LENOIR'S MUSEUM--THE CAVEAUX, AND WHAT THEY SAW THERE--THE MEDALS--THE TRUTH AT LAST--A COINER'S TRADE--AN ALARM--A DESPERATE FELLOW.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading To tell the truth, he was a bit annoyed, for besides the two youths there was Mole, and the attendant darkeys with them, Tinker and Bogey.

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youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Here we are again, sir," said Harry Girdwood, stepping up to Pierre Lenoir; "but I fear we are taking a great liberty in asking you to _cicerone_ such a large party as we muster here."

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youthsnounUS /juːðz/

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading To tell the truth, he was a bit annoyed, for besides the two youths there was Mole, and the attendant darkeys with them, Tinker and Bogey.

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Chapter 27 of Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks by Bracebridge Hemyng holds 142 sentences, grouped into 29 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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Chapter 27 holds 142 sentences of Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks, unabridged, divided into 29 reading sections.

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Vocabulary met early in Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks

Words and structures a reader meets early in Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Turkish
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Customs--jack
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Gives
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Orphan
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