Chapter 3 of Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck is here in full — 95 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck is here in full — 95 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
LUKE'S NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am sorry you have lost the watch, Luke," said the teacher, after Randolph's departure. "You will have to be satisfied with deserving it." "I am reconciled to the disappointment, sir," answered Luke. "I can get along for the present without a watch." Nevertheless, Luke did feel disappointed.
Chapter 3 of Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck is here in full — 95 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/19 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading “LUKE'S NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am sorry you have lost the watch, Luke," said the teacher, after Randolph's departure.”
(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way
From this reading “"You will have to be satisfied with deserving it."”
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading “Nevertheless, Luke did feel disappointed.”
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading “"I am reconciled to the disappointment, sir," answered Luke.”
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading “LUKE'S NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am sorry you have lost the watch, Luke," said the teacher, after Randolph's departure.”
possessive form of “luke” — (New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading “LUKE'S NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am sorry you have lost the watch, Luke," said the teacher, after Randolph's departure.”
made compatible or consistent
From this reading “"I am reconciled to the disappointment, sir," answered Luke.”
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading “LUKE'S NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am sorry you have lost the watch, Luke," said the teacher, after Randolph's departure.”
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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 "I can get along for the present without a watch."
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading LUKE'S NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am sorry you have lost the watch, Luke," said the teacher, after Randolph's departure.
later than; following
From this reading LUKE'S NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am sorry you have lost the watch, Luke," said the teacher, after Randolph's departure.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "I can get along for the present without a watch."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading LUKE'S NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am sorry you have lost the watch, Luke," said the teacher, after Randolph's departure.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I am reconciled to the disappointment, sir," answered Luke.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You will have to be satisfied with deserving it."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I can get along for the present without a watch."
the act of departing
From this reading LUKE'S NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am sorry you have lost the watch, Luke," said the teacher, after Randolph's departure.
(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way
From this reading "You will have to be satisfied with deserving it."
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nevertheless, Luke did feel disappointed.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Nevertheless, Luke did feel disappointed.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading "I am reconciled to the disappointment, sir," answered Luke.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Nevertheless, Luke did feel disappointed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I can get along for the present without a watch."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I can get along for the present without a watch."
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading LUKE'S NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am sorry you have lost the watch, Luke," said the teacher, after Randolph's departure.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading LUKE'S NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am sorry you have lost the watch, Luke," said the teacher, after Randolph's departure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You will have to be satisfied with deserving it."
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LUKE'S NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am sorry you have lost the watch, Luke," said the teacher, after Randolph's departure.
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading LUKE'S NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am sorry you have lost the watch, Luke," said the teacher, after Randolph's departure.
possessive form of “luke” — (New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading LUKE'S NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am sorry you have lost the watch, Luke," said the teacher, after Randolph's departure.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, Luke did feel disappointed.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading LUKE'S NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am sorry you have lost the watch, Luke," said the teacher, after Randolph's departure.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I can get along for the present without a watch."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LUKE'S NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am sorry you have lost the watch, Luke," said the teacher, after Randolph's departure.
made compatible or consistent
From this reading "I am reconciled to the disappointment, sir," answered Luke.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading LUKE'S NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am sorry you have lost the watch, Luke," said the teacher, after Randolph's departure.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading "You will have to be satisfied with deserving it."
term of address for a man
From this reading "I am reconciled to the disappointment, sir," answered Luke.
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading LUKE'S NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am sorry you have lost the watch, Luke," said the teacher, after Randolph's departure.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading LUKE'S NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am sorry you have lost the watch, Luke," said the teacher, after Randolph's departure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LUKE'S NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am sorry you have lost the watch, Luke," said the teacher, after Randolph's departure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You will have to be satisfied with deserving it."
look attentively
From this reading LUKE'S NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am sorry you have lost the watch, Luke," said the teacher, after Randolph's departure.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will have to be satisfied with deserving it."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You will have to be satisfied with deserving it."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "I can get along for the present without a watch."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading LUKE'S NIGHT ADVENTURE "I am sorry you have lost the watch, Luke," said the teacher, after Randolph's departure.
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