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Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck
Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck

Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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FLORENCE GRANT'S PARTY Luke's uncomfortable consciousness of his deficiencies in dress soon passed off.
He noticed the sneer on Randolph's face and heard Sam's laugh, but he cared very little for the opinion of either of them.
No other in the company appeared to observe his poor dress, and he was cordially greeted by them all, with the two exceptions already named.
"The janitor ought to know better than to intrude into the society of his superiors," said Randolph to Sam.
"He seems to enjoy himself," said Sam.
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Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck

Chapter VI · Chapter 6

Chapter 6 of Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck is here in full — 97 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/19 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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FLORENCE GRANT'S PARTY Luke's uncomfortable consciousness of his deficiencies in dress soon passed off.
/ˈflɔːrəns ɡrænts ˈpɑːrti luːks ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs ʌv hɪz dɪˈfɪʃənsiz ɪn dres suːn pæst ɔːf/
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He noticed the sneer on Randolph's face and heard Sam's laugh, but he cared very little for the opinion of either of them.
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No other in the company appeared to observe his poor dress, and he was cordially greeted by them all, with the two exceptions already named.
/noʊ ˈʌðər ɪn ðə ˈkʌmpəniː əˈpɪrd tuː əbˈzɜːrv hɪz puːr dres ənd hiː wɑːz ˈkɔːrdʒəli ˈɡriːtəd baɪ ðem ɔːl wɪð ðə tuː ɪkˈsepʃənz ɔːlˈredi neɪmd/
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"The janitor ought to know better than to intrude into the society of his superiors," said Randolph to Sam.
Line 5
"He seems to enjoy himself," said Sam.
/hiː siːmz tuː ˌenˈdʒɔɪ hɪmˈself sed sæm/

Learner Dictionary

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.

deficiencies noun US /dɪˈfɪʃənsiz/

plural of “deficiency” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading “FLORENCE GRANT'S PARTY Luke's uncomfortable consciousness of his deficiencies in dress soon passed off.”

exceptions noun US /ɪkˈsepʃənz/

plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission

From this reading “No other in the company appeared to observe his poor dress, and he was cordially greeted by them all, with the two exceptions already named.”

grant's noun US /ɡrænts/

possessive form of “grant” — any monetary aid

From this reading “FLORENCE GRANT'S PARTY Luke's uncomfortable consciousness of his deficiencies in dress soon passed off.”

intrude verb US /ˌɪnˈtruːd/

enter uninvited

From this reading “"The janitor ought to know better than to intrude into the society of his superiors," said Randolph to Sam.”

janitor noun US /ˈdʒænətər/

someone employed to clean and maintain a building

From this reading “"The janitor ought to know better than to intrude into the society of his superiors," said Randolph to Sam.”

Luke's noun US /luːks/

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 “FLORENCE GRANT'S PARTY Luke's uncomfortable consciousness of his deficiencies in dress soon passed off.”

Sam's noun US /sæmz/

possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading “He noticed the sneer on Randolph's face and heard Sam's laugh, but he cared very little for the opinion of either of them.”

superiors noun US /suːˈpɪriərz/

plural of “superior” — one of greater rank or station or quality

From this reading “"The janitor ought to know better than to intrude into the society of his superiors," said Randolph to Sam.”

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alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading No other in the company appeared to observe his poor dress, and he was cordially greeted by them all, with the two exceptions already named.

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading No other in the company appeared to observe his poor dress, and he was cordially greeted by them all, with the two exceptions already named.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He noticed the sneer on Randolph's face and heard Sam's laugh, but he cared very little for the opinion of either of them.

appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading No other in the company appeared to observe his poor dress, and he was cordially greeted by them all, with the two exceptions already named.

betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "The janitor ought to know better than to intrude into the society of his superiors," said Randolph to Sam.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He noticed the sneer on Randolph's face and heard Sam's laugh, but he cared very little for the opinion of either of them.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading No other in the company appeared to observe his poor dress, and he was cordially greeted by them all, with the two exceptions already named.

caredverbUS /kerd/

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading He noticed the sneer on Randolph's face and heard Sam's laugh, but he cared very little for the opinion of either of them.

companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading No other in the company appeared to observe his poor dress, and he was cordially greeted by them all, with the two exceptions already named.

consciousnessnounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading FLORENCE GRANT'S PARTY Luke's uncomfortable consciousness of his deficiencies in dress soon passed off.

cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/

in a hearty manner

From this reading No other in the company appeared to observe his poor dress, and he was cordially greeted by them all, with the two exceptions already named.

deficienciesnounUS /dɪˈfɪʃənsiz/

plural of “deficiency” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading FLORENCE GRANT'S PARTY Luke's uncomfortable consciousness of his deficiencies in dress soon passed off.

dressverbUS /dres/

put on clothes

From this reading FLORENCE GRANT'S PARTY Luke's uncomfortable consciousness of his deficiencies in dress soon passed off.

eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/

one or the other of two

From this reading He noticed the sneer on Randolph's face and heard Sam's laugh, but he cared very little for the opinion of either of them.

enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading "He seems to enjoy himself," said Sam.

exceptionsnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃənz/

plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission

From this reading No other in the company appeared to observe his poor dress, and he was cordially greeted by them all, with the two exceptions already named.

facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He noticed the sneer on Randolph's face and heard Sam's laugh, but he cared very little for the opinion of either of them.

FLORENCEnounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/

a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries

From this reading FLORENCE GRANT'S PARTY Luke's uncomfortable consciousness of his deficiencies in dress soon passed off.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He noticed the sneer on Randolph's face and heard Sam's laugh, but he cared very little for the opinion of either of them.

GRANT'SnounUS /ɡrænts/

possessive form of “grant” — any monetary aid

From this reading FLORENCE GRANT'S PARTY Luke's uncomfortable consciousness of his deficiencies in dress soon passed off.

greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading No other in the company appeared to observe his poor dress, and he was cordially greeted by them all, with the two exceptions already named.

HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He noticed the sneer on Randolph's face and heard Sam's laugh, but he cared very little for the opinion of either of them.

heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He noticed the sneer on Randolph's face and heard Sam's laugh, but he cared very little for the opinion of either of them.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "He seems to enjoy himself," said Sam.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading FLORENCE GRANT'S PARTY Luke's uncomfortable consciousness of his deficiencies in dress soon passed off.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading FLORENCE GRANT'S PARTY Luke's uncomfortable consciousness of his deficiencies in dress soon passed off.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "The janitor ought to know better than to intrude into the society of his superiors," said Randolph to Sam.

intrudeverbUS /ˌɪnˈtruːd/

enter uninvited

From this reading "The janitor ought to know better than to intrude into the society of his superiors," said Randolph to Sam.

janitornounUS /ˈdʒænətər/

someone employed to clean and maintain a building

From this reading "The janitor ought to know better than to intrude into the society of his superiors," said Randolph to Sam.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "The janitor ought to know better than to intrude into the society of his superiors," said Randolph to Sam.

laughnounUS /læf/

the sound of laughing

From this reading He noticed the sneer on Randolph's face and heard Sam's laugh, but he cared very little for the opinion of either of them.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He noticed the sneer on Randolph's face and heard Sam's laugh, but he cared very little for the opinion of either of them.

Luke'snounUS /luːks/

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 FLORENCE GRANT'S PARTY Luke's uncomfortable consciousness of his deficiencies in dress soon passed off.

namedverbUS /neɪmd/

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading No other in the company appeared to observe his poor dress, and he was cordially greeted by them all, with the two exceptions already named.

NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading No other in the company appeared to observe his poor dress, and he was cordially greeted by them all, with the two exceptions already named.

noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/

being perceived or observed

From this reading He noticed the sneer on Randolph's face and heard Sam's laugh, but he cared very little for the opinion of either of them.

observeverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading No other in the company appeared to observe his poor dress, and he was cordially greeted by them all, with the two exceptions already named.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FLORENCE GRANT'S PARTY Luke's uncomfortable consciousness of his deficiencies in dress soon passed off.

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading FLORENCE GRANT'S PARTY Luke's uncomfortable consciousness of his deficiencies in dress soon passed off.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He noticed the sneer on Randolph's face and heard Sam's laugh, but he cared very little for the opinion of either of them.

opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading He noticed the sneer on Randolph's face and heard Sam's laugh, but he cared very little for the opinion of either of them.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading No other in the company appeared to observe his poor dress, and he was cordially greeted by them all, with the two exceptions already named.

oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "The janitor ought to know better than to intrude into the society of his superiors," said Randolph to Sam.

PARTYnounUS /ˈpɑːrti/

an organization to gain political power

From this reading FLORENCE GRANT'S PARTY Luke's uncomfortable consciousness of his deficiencies in dress soon passed off.

passedverbUS /pæst/

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading FLORENCE GRANT'S PARTY Luke's uncomfortable consciousness of his deficiencies in dress soon passed off.

pooradjectiveUS /puːr/

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading No other in the company appeared to observe his poor dress, and he was cordially greeted by them all, with the two exceptions already named.

Randolph

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "The janitor ought to know better than to intrude into the society of his superiors," said Randolph to Sam.

Randolph's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He noticed the sneer on Randolph's face and heard Sam's laugh, but he cared very little for the opinion of either of them.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The janitor ought to know better than to intrude into the society of his superiors," said Randolph to Sam.

SamnounUS /sæm/

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading "The janitor ought to know better than to intrude into the society of his superiors," said Randolph to Sam.

Sam'snounUS /sæmz/

possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading He noticed the sneer on Randolph's face and heard Sam's laugh, but he cared very little for the opinion of either of them.

seemsverbUS /siːmz/

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "He seems to enjoy himself," said Sam.

sneerverbUS /snɪr/

express through a scornful smile

From this reading He noticed the sneer on Randolph's face and heard Sam's laugh, but he cared very little for the opinion of either of them.

societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading "The janitor ought to know better than to intrude into the society of his superiors," said Randolph to Sam.

soonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading FLORENCE GRANT'S PARTY Luke's uncomfortable consciousness of his deficiencies in dress soon passed off.

superiorsnounUS /suːˈpɪriərz/

plural of “superior” — one of greater rank or station or quality

From this reading "The janitor ought to know better than to intrude into the society of his superiors," said Randolph to Sam.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "The janitor ought to know better than to intrude into the society of his superiors," said Randolph to Sam.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading He noticed the sneer on Randolph's face and heard Sam's laugh, but he cared very little for the opinion of either of them.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He noticed the sneer on Randolph's face and heard Sam's laugh, but he cared very little for the opinion of either of them.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading No other in the company appeared to observe his poor dress, and he was cordially greeted by them all, with the two exceptions already named.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading No other in the company appeared to observe his poor dress, and he was cordially greeted by them all, with the two exceptions already named.

uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading FLORENCE GRANT'S PARTY Luke's uncomfortable consciousness of his deficiencies in dress soon passed off.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading He noticed the sneer on Randolph's face and heard Sam's laugh, but he cared very little for the opinion of either of them.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading No other in the company appeared to observe his poor dress, and he was cordially greeted by them all, with the two exceptions already named.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading No other in the company appeared to observe his poor dress, and he was cordially greeted by them all, with the two exceptions already named.

Chapter 6 of Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 97 sentences, grouped into 20 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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