Chapter 27 of Jed, the Poorhouse Boy is here in full — 145 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 27 of Jed, the Poorhouse Boy is here in full — 145 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A STRANGE COMMISSION. Jed's companion on the seat was a sallow-faced, black-bearded man. Jed merely glanced at him, but presently became aware that he had become the object of the sallow man's scrutiny. Finally the latter moved rather nearer Jed, and showed a disposition to be sociable. "A fine day, young man," he began.
Chapter 27 of Jed, the Poorhouse Boy is here in full — 145 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/29 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading “Jed merely glanced at him, but presently became aware that he had become the object of the sallow man's scrutiny.”
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading “A STRANGE COMMISSION.”
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “Jed's companion on the seat was a sallow-faced, black-bearded man.”
your usual mood
From this reading “Finally the latter moved rather nearer Jed, and showed a disposition to be sociable.”
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “Jed merely glanced at him, but presently became aware that he had become the object of the sallow man's scrutiny.”
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading “Finally the latter moved rather nearer Jed, and showed a disposition to be sociable.”
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading “Jed merely glanced at him, but presently became aware that he had become the object of the sallow man's scrutiny.”
inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
From this reading “Finally the latter moved rather nearer Jed, and showed a disposition to be sociable.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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In this reading “Jed merely glanced at him, but presently became aware that he had become the object of the sallow man's scrutiny.”
a teenager or a young adult male
In this reading “"A fine day, young man," he began.”
In this reading “Jed merely glanced at him, but presently became aware that he had become the object of the sallow man's scrutiny.”
In this reading “Finally the latter moved rather nearer Jed, and showed a disposition to be sociable.”
In this reading “"A fine day, young man," he began.”
In this reading “Jed merely glanced at him, but presently became aware that he had become the object of the sallow man's scrutiny.”
In this reading “Jed's companion on the seat was a sallow-faced, black-bearded man.”
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.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE COMMISSION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Finally the latter moved rather nearer Jed, and showed a disposition to be sociable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jed merely glanced at him, but presently became aware that he had become the object of the sallow man's scrutiny.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Jed merely glanced at him, but presently became aware that he had become the object of the sallow man's scrutiny.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Finally the latter moved rather nearer Jed, and showed a disposition to be sociable.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Jed merely glanced at him, but presently became aware that he had become the object of the sallow man's scrutiny.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Jed merely glanced at him, but presently became aware that he had become the object of the sallow man's scrutiny.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "A fine day, young man," he began.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jed's companion on the seat was a sallow-faced, black-bearded man.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jed merely glanced at him, but presently became aware that he had become the object of the sallow man's scrutiny.
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading A STRANGE COMMISSION.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Jed's companion on the seat was a sallow-faced, black-bearded man.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "A fine day, young man," he began.
your usual mood
From this reading Finally the latter moved rather nearer Jed, and showed a disposition to be sociable.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally the latter moved rather nearer Jed, and showed a disposition to be sociable.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "A fine day, young man," he began.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Jed merely glanced at him, but presently became aware that he had become the object of the sallow man's scrutiny.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jed merely glanced at him, but presently became aware that he had become the object of the sallow man's scrutiny.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jed merely glanced at him, but presently became aware that he had become the object of the sallow man's scrutiny.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jed merely glanced at him, but presently became aware that he had become the object of the sallow man's scrutiny.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jed merely glanced at him, but presently became aware that he had become the object of the sallow man's scrutiny.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jed's companion on the seat was a sallow-faced, black-bearded man.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Finally the latter moved rather nearer Jed, and showed a disposition to be sociable.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Jed's companion on the seat was a sallow-faced, black-bearded man.
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Jed merely glanced at him, but presently became aware that he had become the object of the sallow man's scrutiny.
and nothing more
From this reading Jed merely glanced at him, but presently became aware that he had become the object of the sallow man's scrutiny.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Finally the latter moved rather nearer Jed, and showed a disposition to be sociable.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Finally the latter moved rather nearer Jed, and showed a disposition to be sociable.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Jed merely glanced at him, but presently became aware that he had become the object of the sallow man's scrutiny.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jed merely glanced at him, but presently became aware that he had become the object of the sallow man's scrutiny.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jed's companion on the seat was a sallow-faced, black-bearded man.
in the near future
From this reading Jed merely glanced at him, but presently became aware that he had become the object of the sallow man's scrutiny.
on the contrary
From this reading Finally the latter moved rather nearer Jed, and showed a disposition to be sociable.
unhealthy looking
From this reading Jed merely glanced at him, but presently became aware that he had become the object of the sallow man's scrutiny.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jed's companion on the seat was a sallow-faced, black-bearded man.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Jed merely glanced at him, but presently became aware that he had become the object of the sallow man's scrutiny.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Jed's companion on the seat was a sallow-faced, black-bearded man.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Finally the latter moved rather nearer Jed, and showed a disposition to be sociable.
inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
From this reading Finally the latter moved rather nearer Jed, and showed a disposition to be sociable.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE COMMISSION.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jed merely glanced at him, but presently became aware that he had become the object of the sallow man's scrutiny.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jed's companion on the seat was a sallow-faced, black-bearded man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Finally the latter moved rather nearer Jed, and showed a disposition to be sociable.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jed's companion on the seat was a sallow-faced, black-bearded man.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "A fine day, young man," he began.
Chapter 27 of Jed, the Poorhouse Boy by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 145 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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