Chapter 16 of Randy of the River is here in full — 122 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 16 of Randy of the River is here in full — 122 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
IN NEW YORK CITY "Will he live, mamma?" "I think so, Rose. But he has been badly misused." "Bill Hosker ought to be locked up for it." "Nobody will lock Bill up.
Chapter 16 of Randy of the River 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
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading “But he has been badly misused."”
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading “"Bill Hosker ought to be locked up for it."”
fasten with a lock
From this reading “"Nobody will lock Bill up.”
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading “"Bill Hosker ought to be locked up for it."”
informal terms for a mother
From this reading “IN NEW YORK CITY "Will he live, mamma?"”
used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose
From this reading “But he has been badly misused."”
no person; not anyone
From this reading “"Nobody will lock Bill up.”
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading “IN NEW YORK CITY "Will he live, mamma?"”
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.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading But he has been badly misused."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Bill Hosker ought to be locked up for it."
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But he has been badly misused."
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "Bill Hosker ought to be locked up for it."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he has been badly misused."
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading IN NEW YORK CITY "Will he live, mamma?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Bill Hosker ought to be locked up for it."
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he has been badly misused."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN NEW YORK CITY "Will he live, mamma?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Bill Hosker ought to be locked up for it."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think so, Rose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN NEW YORK CITY "Will he live, mamma?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Bill Hosker ought to be locked up for it."
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading IN NEW YORK CITY "Will he live, mamma?"
fasten with a lock
From this reading "Nobody will lock Bill up.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading "Bill Hosker ought to be locked up for it."
informal terms for a mother
From this reading IN NEW YORK CITY "Will he live, mamma?"
used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose
From this reading But he has been badly misused."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading IN NEW YORK CITY "Will he live, mamma?"
no person; not anyone
From this reading "Nobody will lock Bill up.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "Bill Hosker ought to be locked up for it."
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "I think so, Rose.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I think so, Rose.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think so, Rose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Bill Hosker ought to be locked up for it."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Bill Hosker ought to be locked up for it."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading IN NEW YORK CITY "Will he live, mamma?"
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading IN NEW YORK CITY "Will he live, mamma?"
Chapter 16 of Randy of the River 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.
Chapter 16 holds 122 sentences of Randy of the River, unabridged, divided into 25 reading sections.
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