Chapter 16 of The Cash Boy is here in full — 99 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 16 of The Cash Boy is here in full — 99 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before. “Good-morning, Mr. Wade,” said the newcomer. “Good-morning, Mr. Graves. Are you busy just now?” “No, sir; I am out of employment.
Chapter 16 of The Cash Boy is here in full — 99 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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A person who helps another commit a daring crime or secret scheme.
From this reading “AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.”
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading “AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.”
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading ““No, sir; I am out of employment.”
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading ““Good-morning, Mr. Graves.”
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading “AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.”
any new participant in some activity
From this reading ““Good-morning, Mr. Wade,” said the newcomer.”
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading “AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.”
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading “AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.”
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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 AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.
A person who helps another commit a daring crime or secret scheme.
From this reading AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “No, sir; I am out of employment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Are you busy just now?”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Are you busy just now?”
absence of light or illumination
From this reading AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading “No, sir; I am out of employment.
set up or found
From this reading AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Good-morning, Mr. Wade,” said the newcomer.
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading “Good-morning, Mr. Graves.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “No, sir; I am out of employment.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.
and nothing more
From this reading Are you busy just now?”
apprehended with certainty
From this reading AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Good-morning, Mr. Wade,” said the newcomer.
any new participant in some activity
From this reading “Good-morning, Mr. Wade,” said the newcomer.
not any; not one
From this reading AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Are you busy just now?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “No, sir; I am out of employment.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “No, sir; I am out of employment.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Good-morning, Mr. Wade,” said the newcomer.
cut with a saw
From this reading AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.
term of address for a man
From this reading “No, sir; I am out of employment.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Good-morning, Mr. Wade,” said the newcomer.
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.
a late time of life
From this reading AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Are you busy just now?”
Chapter 16 of The Cash Boy by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 99 sentences, grouped into 20 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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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