Chapter 14 of Reuben Stone's discovery is here in full — 147 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 14 of Reuben Stone's discovery is here in full — 147 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AT SQUIRE SLOCUM’S HOUSE. It was evident that Mr. Enos Norton was terribly in earnest. Compared with his present state, his former anger appeared as child’s play. “I have told you the exact truth,” I replied. “Andy Carney came in here last night and stole the things.”
Chapter 14 of Reuben Stone's discovery is here in full — 147 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading “Compared with his present state, his former anger appeared as child’s play.”
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading “It was evident that Mr. Enos Norton was terribly in earnest.”
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading “It was evident that Mr. Enos Norton was terribly in earnest.”
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading ““I have told you the exact truth,” I replied.”
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading “AT SQUIRE SLOCUM’S HOUSE.”
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading ““Andy Carney came in here last night and stole the things.””
used as intensifiers
From this reading “It was evident that Mr. Enos Norton was terribly in earnest.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading ““I have told you the exact truth,” I replied.”
In this reading ““Andy Carney came in here last night and stole the things.””
In this reading “Compared with his present state, his former anger appeared as child’s play.”
In this reading “Compared with his present state, his former anger appeared as child’s play.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Andy Carney came in here last night and stole the things.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Andy Carney came in here last night and stole the things.”
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Compared with his present state, his former anger appeared as child’s play.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Compared with his present state, his former anger appeared as child’s play.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Compared with his present state, his former anger appeared as child’s play.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT SQUIRE SLOCUM’S HOUSE.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Andy Carney came in here last night and stole the things.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Andy Carney came in here last night and stole the things.”
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Compared with his present state, his former anger appeared as child’s play.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Compared with his present state, his former anger appeared as child’s play.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading It was evident that Mr. Enos Norton was terribly in earnest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was evident that Mr. Enos Norton was terribly in earnest.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident that Mr. Enos Norton was terribly in earnest.
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading “I have told you the exact truth,” I replied.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Compared with his present state, his former anger appeared as child’s play.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have told you the exact truth,” I replied.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Andy Carney came in here last night and stole the things.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Compared with his present state, his former anger appeared as child’s play.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AT SQUIRE SLOCUM’S HOUSE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have told you the exact truth,” I replied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was evident that Mr. Enos Norton was terribly in earnest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evident that Mr. Enos Norton was terribly in earnest.
immediately past
From this reading “Andy Carney came in here last night and stole the things.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was evident that Mr. Enos Norton was terribly in earnest.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Andy Carney came in here last night and stole the things.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was evident that Mr. Enos Norton was terribly in earnest.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Compared with his present state, his former anger appeared as child’s play.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Compared with his present state, his former anger appeared as child’s play.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “I have told you the exact truth,” I replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT SQUIRE SLOCUM’S HOUSE.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading AT SQUIRE SLOCUM’S HOUSE.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Compared with his present state, his former anger appeared as child’s play.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading “Andy Carney came in here last night and stole the things.”
used as intensifiers
From this reading It was evident that Mr. Enos Norton was terribly in earnest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was evident that Mr. Enos Norton was terribly in earnest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I have told you the exact truth,” I replied.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Andy Carney came in here last night and stole the things.”
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “I have told you the exact truth,” I replied.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading “I have told you the exact truth,” I replied.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was evident that Mr. Enos Norton was terribly in earnest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Compared with his present state, his former anger appeared as child’s play.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I have told you the exact truth,” I replied.
Chapter 14 of Reuben Stone's discovery by Edward Stratemeyer holds 147 sentences, grouped into 30 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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