Chapter XXVI of Rough and Ready, “Conclusion,” is here in full — 144 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XXVI
Chapter XXVI of Rough and Ready, “Conclusion,” is here in full — 144 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Now," said Rufus, "we'll surprise Miss Manning. She won't be expecting you." "Do you think Mr. Martin will come after me, Rufie?" asked Rose, anxiously. "If he does he won't get you." "I shan't dare to go out in the street."
Chapter XXVI of Rough and Ready, “Conclusion,” is here in full — 144 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/28 · 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.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading “"Do you think Mr. Martin will come after me, Rufie?" asked Rose, anxiously.”
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading “"I shan't dare to go out in the street."”
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “She won't be expecting you."”
inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
From this reading “"Now," said Rufus, "we'll surprise Miss Manning.”
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading “"Do you think Mr. Martin will come after me, Rufie?" asked Rose, anxiously.”
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading “"Do you think Mr. Martin will come after me, Rufie?" asked Rose, anxiously.”
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading “"I shan't dare to go out in the street."”
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading “"Now," said Rufus, "we'll surprise Miss Manning.”
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.
move out of or depart from
In this reading “"I shan't dare to go out in the street."”
In this reading “"I shan't dare to go out in the street."”
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.
later than; following
From this reading "Do you think Mr. Martin will come after me, Rufie?" asked Rose, anxiously.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading "Do you think Mr. Martin will come after me, Rufie?" asked Rose, anxiously.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you think Mr. Martin will come after me, Rufie?" asked Rose, anxiously.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She won't be expecting you."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Do you think Mr. Martin will come after me, Rufie?" asked Rose, anxiously.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "I shan't dare to go out in the street."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you think Mr. Martin will come after me, Rufie?" asked Rose, anxiously.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If he does he won't get you."
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading She won't be expecting you."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "If he does he won't get you."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I shan't dare to go out in the street."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If he does he won't get you."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I shan't dare to go out in the street."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If he does he won't get you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I shan't dare to go out in the street."
inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
From this reading "Now," said Rufus, "we'll surprise Miss Manning.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading "Do you think Mr. Martin will come after me, Rufie?" asked Rose, anxiously.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Do you think Mr. Martin will come after me, Rufie?" asked Rose, anxiously.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Now," said Rufus, "we'll surprise Miss Manning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Do you think Mr. Martin will come after me, Rufie?" asked Rose, anxiously.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now," said Rufus, "we'll surprise Miss Manning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I shan't dare to go out in the street."
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "Do you think Mr. Martin will come after me, Rufie?" asked Rose, anxiously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you think Mr. Martin will come after me, Rufie?" asked Rose, anxiously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now," said Rufus, "we'll surprise Miss Manning.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now," said Rufus, "we'll surprise Miss Manning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I shan't dare to go out in the street."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She won't be expecting you."
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "I shan't dare to go out in the street."
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "Now," said Rufus, "we'll surprise Miss Manning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I shan't dare to go out in the street."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you think Mr. Martin will come after me, Rufie?" asked Rose, anxiously.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I shan't dare to go out in the street."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now," said Rufus, "we'll surprise Miss Manning.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Do you think Mr. Martin will come after me, Rufie?" asked Rose, anxiously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She won't be expecting you."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She won't be expecting you."
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