Chapter 34 of Risen from the Ranks is here in full — 149 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXXIV
Chapter 34 of Risen from the Ranks is here in full — 149 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A FRIEND IN NEED. Harry at once showed Ferguson the letter he had received. "What are you going to do about it?" asked his friend. "I should like to buy the paper, but I don't see how I can. Mr. Anderson wants two thousand dollars cash."
Chapter 34 of Risen from the Ranks is here in full — 149 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading “Mr. Anderson wants two thousand dollars cash."”
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading “"I should like to buy the paper, but I don't see how I can.”
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading “Mr. Anderson wants two thousand dollars cash."”
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading “Mr. Anderson wants two thousand dollars cash."”
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading “Harry at once showed Ferguson the letter he had received.”
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading “"I should like to buy the paper, but I don't see how I can.”
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Harry at once showed Ferguson the letter he had received.”
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading “Mr. Anderson wants two thousand dollars cash."”
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 before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What are you going to do about it?" asked his friend.
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading Mr. Anderson wants two thousand dollars cash."
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are you going to do about it?" asked his friend.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What are you going to do about it?" asked his friend.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Harry at once showed Ferguson the letter he had received.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I should like to buy the paper, but I don't see how I can.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading "I should like to buy the paper, but I don't see how I can.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I should like to buy the paper, but I don't see how I can.
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading Mr. Anderson wants two thousand dollars cash."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What are you going to do about it?" asked his friend.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Mr. Anderson wants two thousand dollars cash."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I should like to buy the paper, but I don't see how I can.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Harry at once showed Ferguson the letter he had received.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
the act of departing
From this reading "What are you going to do about it?" asked his friend.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Harry at once showed Ferguson the letter he had received.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry at once showed Ferguson the letter he had received.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harry at once showed Ferguson the letter he had received.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "What are you going to do about it?" asked his friend.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I should like to buy the paper, but I don't see how I can.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I should like to buy the paper, but I don't see how I can.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What are you going to do about it?" asked his friend.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Harry at once showed Ferguson the letter he had received.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I should like to buy the paper, but I don't see how I can.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Anderson wants two thousand dollars cash."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
on one occasion
From this reading Harry at once showed Ferguson the letter he had received.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "I should like to buy the paper, but I don't see how I can.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Harry at once showed Ferguson the letter he had received.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I should like to buy the paper, but I don't see how I can.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should like to buy the paper, but I don't see how I can.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Harry at once showed Ferguson the letter he had received.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Harry at once showed Ferguson the letter he had received.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Mr. Anderson wants two thousand dollars cash."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What are you going to do about it?" asked his friend.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mr. Anderson wants two thousand dollars cash."
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Mr. Anderson wants two thousand dollars cash."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are you going to do about it?" asked his friend.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What are you going to do about it?" asked his friend.
Chapter 34 of Risen from the Ranks by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 149 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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