Chapter 23 of Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck is here in full — 107 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 23 of Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck is here in full — 107 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A COMMISSION FOR LUKE Upon his return to the city, John Armstrong lost no time in sending for Roland Reed. The latter, though rather surprised at the summons, answered it promptly. When he entered the office of the old merchant he found him sitting at his desk. "Mr. Armstrong?" he said inquiringly. "That's my name.
Chapter 23 of Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck is here in full — 107 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading “A COMMISSION FOR LUKE Upon his return to the city, John Armstrong lost no time in sending for Roland Reed.”
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading “A COMMISSION FOR LUKE Upon his return to the city, John Armstrong lost no time in sending for Roland Reed.”
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading “A COMMISSION FOR LUKE Upon his return to the city, John Armstrong lost no time in sending for Roland Reed.”
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading “When he entered the office of the old merchant he found him sitting at his desk.”
with little or no delay
From this reading “The latter, though rather surprised at the summons, answered it promptly.”
tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading “A COMMISSION FOR LUKE Upon his return to the city, John Armstrong lost no time in sending for Roland Reed.”
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading “A COMMISSION FOR LUKE Upon his return to the city, John Armstrong lost no time in sending for Roland Reed.”
a request to be present
From this reading “The latter, though rather surprised at the summons, answered it promptly.”
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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 COMMISSION FOR LUKE Upon his return to the city, John Armstrong lost no time in sending for Roland Reed.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The latter, though rather surprised at the summons, answered it promptly.
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading A COMMISSION FOR LUKE Upon his return to the city, John Armstrong lost no time in sending for Roland Reed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The latter, though rather surprised at the summons, answered it promptly.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A COMMISSION FOR LUKE Upon his return to the city, John Armstrong lost no time in sending for Roland Reed.
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading A COMMISSION FOR LUKE Upon his return to the city, John Armstrong lost no time in sending for Roland Reed.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading When he entered the office of the old merchant he found him sitting at his desk.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When he entered the office of the old merchant he found him sitting at his desk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A COMMISSION FOR LUKE Upon his return to the city, John Armstrong lost no time in sending for Roland Reed.
set up or found
From this reading When he entered the office of the old merchant he found him sitting at his desk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he entered the office of the old merchant he found him sitting at his desk.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he entered the office of the old merchant he found him sitting at his desk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A COMMISSION FOR LUKE Upon his return to the city, John Armstrong lost no time in sending for Roland Reed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A COMMISSION FOR LUKE Upon his return to the city, John Armstrong lost no time in sending for Roland Reed.
in an inquiring manner
From this reading "Mr. Armstrong?" he said inquiringly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The latter, though rather surprised at the summons, answered it promptly.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading A COMMISSION FOR LUKE Upon his return to the city, John Armstrong lost no time in sending for Roland Reed.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter, though rather surprised at the summons, answered it promptly.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading A COMMISSION FOR LUKE Upon his return to the city, John Armstrong lost no time in sending for Roland Reed.
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading A COMMISSION FOR LUKE Upon his return to the city, John Armstrong lost no time in sending for Roland Reed.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading When he entered the office of the old merchant he found him sitting at his desk.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Armstrong?" he said inquiringly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "That's my name.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "That's my name.
not any; not one
From this reading A COMMISSION FOR LUKE Upon his return to the city, John Armstrong lost no time in sending for Roland Reed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he entered the office of the old merchant he found him sitting at his desk.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading When he entered the office of the old merchant he found him sitting at his desk.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When he entered the office of the old merchant he found him sitting at his desk.
with little or no delay
From this reading The latter, though rather surprised at the summons, answered it promptly.
on the contrary
From this reading The latter, though rather surprised at the summons, answered it promptly.
tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading A COMMISSION FOR LUKE Upon his return to the city, John Armstrong lost no time in sending for Roland Reed.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A COMMISSION FOR LUKE Upon his return to the city, John Armstrong lost no time in sending for Roland Reed.
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From this reading A COMMISSION FOR LUKE Upon his return to the city, John Armstrong lost no time in sending for Roland Reed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mr. Armstrong?" he said inquiringly.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading A COMMISSION FOR LUKE Upon his return to the city, John Armstrong lost no time in sending for Roland Reed.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading When he entered the office of the old merchant he found him sitting at his desk.
a request to be present
From this reading The latter, though rather surprised at the summons, answered it promptly.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The latter, though rather surprised at the summons, answered it promptly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's my name.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A COMMISSION FOR LUKE Upon his return to the city, John Armstrong lost no time in sending for Roland Reed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The latter, though rather surprised at the summons, answered it promptly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A COMMISSION FOR LUKE Upon his return to the city, John Armstrong lost no time in sending for Roland Reed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A COMMISSION FOR LUKE Upon his return to the city, John Armstrong lost no time in sending for Roland Reed.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A COMMISSION FOR LUKE Upon his return to the city, John Armstrong lost no time in sending for Roland Reed.
at the time that
From this reading When he entered the office of the old merchant he found him sitting at his desk.
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