Chapter 10 of Ragged Dick is here in full — 167 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 10 of Ragged Dick is here in full — 167 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
DICK AS A DETECTIVE Dick’s ready identification of the rogue who had cheated the countryman, surprised Frank. “What makes you think it is he?” he asked. “Because I’ve seen him before, and I know he’s up to them kind of tricks. When I heard how he looked, I was sure I knowed him.” “Our recognizing him won’t be of much use,” said Frank.
Chapter 10 of Ragged Dick is here in full — 167 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “cheat” — deprive somebody of something by deceit
From this reading “DICK AS A DETECTIVE Dick’s ready identification of the rogue who had cheated the countryman, surprised Frank.”
a man from your own country
From this reading “DICK AS A DETECTIVE Dick’s ready identification of the rogue who had cheated the countryman, surprised Frank.”
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
the act of designating or identifying something
From this reading “DICK AS A DETECTIVE Dick’s ready identification of the rogue who had cheated the countryman, surprised Frank.”
past form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “When I heard how he looked, I was sure I knowed him.””
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading ““Our recognizing him won’t be of much use,” said Frank.”
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading “DICK AS A DETECTIVE Dick’s ready identification of the rogue who had cheated the countryman, surprised Frank.”
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading ““Because I’ve seen him before, and I know he’s up to them kind of tricks.”
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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 DICK AS A DETECTIVE Dick’s ready identification of the rogue who had cheated the countryman, surprised Frank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Because I’ve seen him before, and I know he’s up to them kind of tricks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DICK AS A DETECTIVE Dick’s ready identification of the rogue who had cheated the countryman, surprised Frank.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What makes you think it is he?” he asked.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Our recognizing him won’t be of much use,” said Frank.
for the reason that
From this reading “Because I’ve seen him before, and I know he’s up to them kind of tricks.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Because I’ve seen him before, and I know he’s up to them kind of tricks.
past form of “cheat” — deprive somebody of something by deceit
From this reading DICK AS A DETECTIVE Dick’s ready identification of the rogue who had cheated the countryman, surprised Frank.
a man from your own country
From this reading DICK AS A DETECTIVE Dick’s ready identification of the rogue who had cheated the countryman, surprised Frank.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading DICK AS A DETECTIVE Dick’s ready identification of the rogue who had cheated the countryman, surprised Frank.
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK AS A DETECTIVE Dick’s ready identification of the rogue who had cheated the countryman, surprised Frank.
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK AS A DETECTIVE Dick’s ready identification of the rogue who had cheated the countryman, surprised Frank.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading DICK AS A DETECTIVE Dick’s ready identification of the rogue who had cheated the countryman, surprised Frank.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DICK AS A DETECTIVE Dick’s ready identification of the rogue who had cheated the countryman, surprised Frank.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What makes you think it is he?” he asked.
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From this reading “Because I’ve seen him before, and I know he’s up to them kind of tricks.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When I heard how he looked, I was sure I knowed him.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Because I’ve seen him before, and I know he’s up to them kind of tricks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When I heard how he looked, I was sure I knowed him.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Because I’ve seen him before, and I know he’s up to them kind of tricks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Because I’ve seen him before, and I know he’s up to them kind of tricks.
the act of designating or identifying something
From this reading DICK AS A DETECTIVE Dick’s ready identification of the rogue who had cheated the countryman, surprised Frank.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What makes you think it is he?” he asked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “What makes you think it is he?” he asked.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “Because I’ve seen him before, and I know he’s up to them kind of tricks.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Because I’ve seen him before, and I know he’s up to them kind of tricks.
past form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When I heard how he looked, I was sure I knowed him.”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When I heard how he looked, I was sure I knowed him.”
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “What makes you think it is he?” he asked.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Our recognizing him won’t be of much use,” said Frank.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DICK AS A DETECTIVE Dick’s ready identification of the rogue who had cheated the countryman, surprised Frank.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Our recognizing him won’t be of much use,” said Frank.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading DICK AS A DETECTIVE Dick’s ready identification of the rogue who had cheated the countryman, surprised Frank.
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading “Our recognizing him won’t be of much use,” said Frank.
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading DICK AS A DETECTIVE Dick’s ready identification of the rogue who had cheated the countryman, surprised Frank.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Our recognizing him won’t be of much use,” said Frank.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Because I’ve seen him before, and I know he’s up to them kind of tricks.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading When I heard how he looked, I was sure I knowed him.”
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading DICK AS A DETECTIVE Dick’s ready identification of the rogue who had cheated the countryman, surprised Frank.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICK AS A DETECTIVE Dick’s ready identification of the rogue who had cheated the countryman, surprised Frank.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Because I’ve seen him before, and I know he’s up to them kind of tricks.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “What makes you think it is he?” he asked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Because I’ve seen him before, and I know he’s up to them kind of tricks.
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading “Because I’ve seen him before, and I know he’s up to them kind of tricks.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Because I’ve seen him before, and I know he’s up to them kind of tricks.
the act of using
From this reading “Our recognizing him won’t be of much use,” said Frank.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I heard how he looked, I was sure I knowed him.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What makes you think it is he?” he asked.
at the time that
From this reading When I heard how he looked, I was sure I knowed him.”
which person or people
From this reading DICK AS A DETECTIVE Dick’s ready identification of the rogue who had cheated the countryman, surprised Frank.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Our recognizing him won’t be of much use,” said Frank.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What makes you think it is he?” he asked.
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