Chapter 1 of Rufus and Rose is here in full — 123 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Rufus and Rose is here in full — 123 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
OR, THE FORTUNES OF ROUGH AND READY. BY HORATIO ALGER, JR. AUTHOR OF "RAGGED DICK," "FAME AND FORTUNE," "MARK, THE MATCH BOY," "ROUGH AND READY," "BEN, THE LUGGAGE BOY," "CAMPAIGN SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC. PHILADELPHIA: PORTER & COATES. PREFACE.
Chapter 1 of Rufus and Rose is here in full — 123 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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United States author of inspirational adventure stories for boys; virtue and hard work overcome poverty (1832-1899)
From this reading “BY HORATIO ALGER, JR.”
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "RAGGED DICK," "FAME AND FORTUNE," "MARK, THE MATCH BOY," "ROUGH AND READY," "BEN, THE LUGGAGE BOY," "CAMPAIGN SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.”
third-person singular of “coat” — put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
From this reading “PHILADELPHIA: PORTER & COATES.”
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "RAGGED DICK," "FAME AND FORTUNE," "MARK, THE MATCH BOY," "ROUGH AND READY," "BEN, THE LUGGAGE BOY," "CAMPAIGN SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.”
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading “PHILADELPHIA: PORTER & COATES.”
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "RAGGED DICK," "FAME AND FORTUNE," "MARK, THE MATCH BOY," "ROUGH AND READY," "BEN, THE LUGGAGE BOY," "CAMPAIGN SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.”
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading “PREFACE.”
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "RAGGED DICK," "FAME AND FORTUNE," "MARK, THE MATCH BOY," "ROUGH AND READY," "BEN, THE LUGGAGE BOY," "CAMPAIGN SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.”
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United States author of inspirational adventure stories for boys; virtue and hard work overcome poverty (1832-1899)
From this reading BY HORATIO ALGER, JR.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OR, THE FORTUNES OF ROUGH AND READY.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "RAGGED DICK," "FAME AND FORTUNE," "MARK, THE MATCH BOY," "ROUGH AND READY," "BEN, THE LUGGAGE BOY," "CAMPAIGN SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading AUTHOR OF "RAGGED DICK," "FAME AND FORTUNE," "MARK, THE MATCH BOY," "ROUGH AND READY," "BEN, THE LUGGAGE BOY," "CAMPAIGN SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.
a youthful male person
From this reading AUTHOR OF "RAGGED DICK," "FAME AND FORTUNE," "MARK, THE MATCH BOY," "ROUGH AND READY," "BEN, THE LUGGAGE BOY," "CAMPAIGN SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY HORATIO ALGER, JR.
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading AUTHOR OF "RAGGED DICK," "FAME AND FORTUNE," "MARK, THE MATCH BOY," "ROUGH AND READY," "BEN, THE LUGGAGE BOY," "CAMPAIGN SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.
third-person singular of “coat” — put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: PORTER & COATES.
someone who is a detective
From this reading AUTHOR OF "RAGGED DICK," "FAME AND FORTUNE," "MARK, THE MATCH BOY," "ROUGH AND READY," "BEN, THE LUGGAGE BOY," "CAMPAIGN SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHOR OF "RAGGED DICK," "FAME AND FORTUNE," "MARK, THE MATCH BOY," "ROUGH AND READY," "BEN, THE LUGGAGE BOY," "CAMPAIGN SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading AUTHOR OF "RAGGED DICK," "FAME AND FORTUNE," "MARK, THE MATCH BOY," "ROUGH AND READY," "BEN, THE LUGGAGE BOY," "CAMPAIGN SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading AUTHOR OF "RAGGED DICK," "FAME AND FORTUNE," "MARK, THE MATCH BOY," "ROUGH AND READY," "BEN, THE LUGGAGE BOY," "CAMPAIGN SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading OR, THE FORTUNES OF ROUGH AND READY.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BY HORATIO ALGER, JR.
a son who has the same first name as his father
From this reading BY HORATIO ALGER, JR.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "RAGGED DICK," "FAME AND FORTUNE," "MARK, THE MATCH BOY," "ROUGH AND READY," "BEN, THE LUGGAGE BOY," "CAMPAIGN SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading AUTHOR OF "RAGGED DICK," "FAME AND FORTUNE," "MARK, THE MATCH BOY," "ROUGH AND READY," "BEN, THE LUGGAGE BOY," "CAMPAIGN SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading AUTHOR OF "RAGGED DICK," "FAME AND FORTUNE," "MARK, THE MATCH BOY," "ROUGH AND READY," "BEN, THE LUGGAGE BOY," "CAMPAIGN SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading AUTHOR OF "RAGGED DICK," "FAME AND FORTUNE," "MARK, THE MATCH BOY," "ROUGH AND READY," "BEN, THE LUGGAGE BOY," "CAMPAIGN SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OR, THE FORTUNES OF ROUGH AND READY.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading OR, THE FORTUNES OF ROUGH AND READY.
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: PORTER & COATES.
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading AUTHOR OF "RAGGED DICK," "FAME AND FORTUNE," "MARK, THE MATCH BOY," "ROUGH AND READY," "BEN, THE LUGGAGE BOY," "CAMPAIGN SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading PHILADELPHIA: PORTER & COATES.
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading AUTHOR OF "RAGGED DICK," "FAME AND FORTUNE," "MARK, THE MATCH BOY," "ROUGH AND READY," "BEN, THE LUGGAGE BOY," "CAMPAIGN SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading OR, THE FORTUNES OF ROUGH AND READY.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading OR, THE FORTUNES OF ROUGH AND READY.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading AUTHOR OF "RAGGED DICK," "FAME AND FORTUNE," "MARK, THE MATCH BOY," "ROUGH AND READY," "BEN, THE LUGGAGE BOY," "CAMPAIGN SERIES," "LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES," ETC.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OR, THE FORTUNES OF ROUGH AND READY.
Chapter 1 of Rufus and Rose by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 123 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.
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