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Chapter 3 of Luck and Pluck is here in full — 207 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
JOHN'S TROUBLES BEGIN. After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview. "Where is Mrs. Oakley, Jane?" he asked of a servant whom he met in the hall. "She's in the sitting-room, Master John," said Jane. "She wants to see you immediately."
Chapter 3 of Luck and Pluck is here in full — 207 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.”
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.”
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading “After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.”
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “JOHN'S TROUBLES BEGIN.”
United States sharpshooter who was featured in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (1860-1926)
From this reading “"Where is Mrs. Oakley, Jane?" he asked of a servant whom he met in the hall.”
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading “After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.”
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading “JOHN'S TROUBLES BEGIN.”
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading “After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.”
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to come or go into
In this reading “After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.”
In this reading “After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.”
In this reading “"Where is Mrs. Oakley, Jane?" he asked of a servant whom he met in the hall.”
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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 "Where is Mrs. Oakley, Jane?" he asked of a servant whom he met in the hall.
later than; following
From this reading After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where is Mrs. Oakley, Jane?" he asked of a servant whom he met in the hall.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading JOHN'S TROUBLES BEGIN.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "Where is Mrs. Oakley, Jane?" he asked of a servant whom he met in the hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading "She wants to see you immediately."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where is Mrs. Oakley, Jane?" he asked of a servant whom he met in the hall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Where is Mrs. Oakley, Jane?" he asked of a servant whom he met in the hall.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN'S TROUBLES BEGIN.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "She's in the sitting-room, Master John," said Jane.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "Where is Mrs. Oakley, Jane?" he asked of a servant whom he met in the hall.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Where is Mrs. Oakley, Jane?" he asked of a servant whom he met in the hall.
not any; not one
From this reading After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.
United States sharpshooter who was featured in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (1860-1926)
From this reading "Where is Mrs. Oakley, Jane?" he asked of a servant whom he met in the hall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Where is Mrs. Oakley, Jane?" he asked of a servant whom he met in the hall.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "She's in the sitting-room, Master John," said Jane.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "She wants to see you immediately."
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "Where is Mrs. Oakley, Jane?" he asked of a servant whom he met in the hall.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She wants to see you immediately."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She's in the sitting-room, Master John," said Jane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She's in the sitting-room, Master John," said Jane.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading JOHN'S TROUBLES BEGIN.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading "She wants to see you immediately."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where is Mrs. Oakley, Jane?" he asked of a servant whom he met in the hall.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Where is Mrs. Oakley, Jane?" he asked of a servant whom he met in the hall.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After putting Prince in the stable, John went into the house slowly, for he was in no hurry to anticipate what he feared would be an unpleasant interview.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "She wants to see you immediately."
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