Chapter 22 of Mark the Match Boy is here in full — 122 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXII
Chapter 22 of Mark the Match Boy is here in full — 122 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A CLUB NIGHT. "The secretary will read the journal of the last meeting," said President Brandon. Tracy rose, and read a brief report, which was accepted, according to form. "Is there any business to come before the club?" inquired the president. "I would like to nominate a friend of mine as a member of the club," said Burgess.
Chapter 22 of Mark the Match Boy is here in full — 122 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/24 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading “Tracy rose, and read a brief report, which was accepted, according to form.”
English writer of satirical novels (1917-1993)
From this reading “"I would like to nominate a friend of mine as a member of the club," said Burgess.”
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading “"The secretary will read the journal of the last meeting," said President Brandon.”
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading “"I would like to nominate a friend of mine as a member of the club," said Burgess.”
propose as a candidate for some honor
From this reading “"I would like to nominate a friend of mine as a member of the club," said Burgess.”
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading “"The secretary will read the journal of the last meeting," said President Brandon.”
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading “"The secretary will read the journal of the last meeting," said President Brandon.”
United States film actor who appeared in many films with Katharine Hepburn (1900-1967)
From this reading “Tracy rose, and read a brief report, which was accepted, according to form.”
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In this reading “"The secretary will read the journal of the last meeting," said President Brandon.”
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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 A CLUB NIGHT.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Tracy rose, and read a brief report, which was accepted, according to form.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Tracy rose, and read a brief report, which was accepted, according to form.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tracy rose, and read a brief report, which was accepted, according to form.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Is there any business to come before the club?" inquired the president.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I would like to nominate a friend of mine as a member of the club," said Burgess.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Is there any business to come before the club?" inquired the president.
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From this reading "The secretary will read the journal of the last meeting," said President Brandon.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Tracy rose, and read a brief report, which was accepted, according to form.
English writer of satirical novels (1917-1993)
From this reading "I would like to nominate a friend of mine as a member of the club," said Burgess.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Is there any business to come before the club?" inquired the president.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading A CLUB NIGHT.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Is there any business to come before the club?" inquired the president.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Tracy rose, and read a brief report, which was accepted, according to form.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I would like to nominate a friend of mine as a member of the club," said Burgess.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I would like to nominate a friend of mine as a member of the club," said Burgess.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Is there any business to come before the club?" inquired the president.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is there any business to come before the club?" inquired the president.
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading "The secretary will read the journal of the last meeting," said President Brandon.
immediately past
From this reading "The secretary will read the journal of the last meeting," said President Brandon.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I would like to nominate a friend of mine as a member of the club," said Burgess.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading "The secretary will read the journal of the last meeting," said President Brandon.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "I would like to nominate a friend of mine as a member of the club," said Burgess.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I would like to nominate a friend of mine as a member of the club," said Burgess.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A CLUB NIGHT.
propose as a candidate for some honor
From this reading "I would like to nominate a friend of mine as a member of the club," said Burgess.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The secretary will read the journal of the last meeting," said President Brandon.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading "The secretary will read the journal of the last meeting," said President Brandon.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "The secretary will read the journal of the last meeting," said President Brandon.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Tracy rose, and read a brief report, which was accepted, according to form.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Tracy rose, and read a brief report, which was accepted, according to form.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The secretary will read the journal of the last meeting," said President Brandon.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading "The secretary will read the journal of the last meeting," said President Brandon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The secretary will read the journal of the last meeting," said President Brandon.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Is there any business to come before the club?" inquired the president.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tracy rose, and read a brief report, which was accepted, according to form.
United States film actor who appeared in many films with Katharine Hepburn (1900-1967)
From this reading Tracy rose, and read a brief report, which was accepted, according to form.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tracy rose, and read a brief report, which was accepted, according to form.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Tracy rose, and read a brief report, which was accepted, according to form.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "The secretary will read the journal of the last meeting," said President Brandon.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I would like to nominate a friend of mine as a member of the club," said Burgess.
Chapter 22 of Mark the Match Boy by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 122 sentences, grouped into 25 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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