Chapter 28 of Luck and Pluck is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 28 of Luck and Pluck is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
JOHN MAKES A DISCOVERY. "Do you really believe this, John?" asked Mrs. Berry, in excitement. "I really do, aunt. I see no other way to account for the existence of the note." "But the signature looked like Mr. Berry's," said his aunt, doubtfully.
Chapter 28 of Luck and Pluck is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading “"Do you really believe this, John?" asked Mrs. Berry, in excitement.”
possessive form of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading “"But the signature looked like Mr. Berry's," said his aunt, doubtfully.”
the act of discovering something
From this reading “JOHN MAKES A DISCOVERY.”
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading “"Do you really believe this, John?" asked Mrs. Berry, in excitement.”
the state or fact of existing
From this reading “I see no other way to account for the existence of the note."”
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “JOHN MAKES A DISCOVERY.”
a brief written record
From this reading “I see no other way to account for the existence of the note."”
your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading “"But the signature looked like Mr. Berry's," said his aunt, doubtfully.”
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In this reading “I see no other way to account for the existence of the note."”
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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 JOHN MAKES A DISCOVERY.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I see no other way to account for the existence of the note."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you really believe this, John?" asked Mrs. Berry, in excitement.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "I really do, aunt.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "Do you really believe this, John?" asked Mrs. Berry, in excitement.
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading "Do you really believe this, John?" asked Mrs. Berry, in excitement.
possessive form of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading "But the signature looked like Mr. Berry's," said his aunt, doubtfully.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But the signature looked like Mr. Berry's," said his aunt, doubtfully.
the act of discovering something
From this reading JOHN MAKES A DISCOVERY.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you really believe this, John?" asked Mrs. Berry, in excitement.
in a doubtful manner
From this reading "But the signature looked like Mr. Berry's," said his aunt, doubtfully.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading "Do you really believe this, John?" asked Mrs. Berry, in excitement.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading I see no other way to account for the existence of the note."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I see no other way to account for the existence of the note."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "But the signature looked like Mr. Berry's," said his aunt, doubtfully.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I really do, aunt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Do you really believe this, John?" asked Mrs. Berry, in excitement.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN MAKES A DISCOVERY.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "But the signature looked like Mr. Berry's," said his aunt, doubtfully.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "But the signature looked like Mr. Berry's," said his aunt, doubtfully.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading JOHN MAKES A DISCOVERY.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "But the signature looked like Mr. Berry's," said his aunt, doubtfully.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Do you really believe this, John?" asked Mrs. Berry, in excitement.
not any; not one
From this reading I see no other way to account for the existence of the note."
a brief written record
From this reading I see no other way to account for the existence of the note."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I see no other way to account for the existence of the note."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I see no other way to account for the existence of the note."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Do you really believe this, John?" asked Mrs. Berry, in excitement.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But the signature looked like Mr. Berry's," said his aunt, doubtfully.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I see no other way to account for the existence of the note."
your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading "But the signature looked like Mr. Berry's," said his aunt, doubtfully.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I see no other way to account for the existence of the note."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Do you really believe this, John?" asked Mrs. Berry, in excitement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I see no other way to account for the existence of the note."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I see no other way to account for the existence of the note."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you really believe this, John?" asked Mrs. Berry, in excitement.
Chapter 28 of Luck and Pluck by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 138 sentences, grouped into 28 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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