Chapter 11 of The Erie Train Boy is here in full — 113 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XI
Chapter 11 of The Erie Train Boy is here in full — 113 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
FRED FALLS UNDER A TERRIBLE SUSPICION. About ten minutes before the arrival of the detective Fred woke up. He generally awoke earlier, but his long ride of the day before had fatigued him more than usual. It was natural for him to glance over to the opposite bed, occupied by his traveling companion. He was surprised to find it empty.
Chapter 11 of The Erie Train Boy is here in full — 113 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading “He generally awoke earlier, but his long ride of the day before had fatigued him more than usual.”
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading “About ten minutes before the arrival of the detective Fred woke up.”
earlier in time; previously
From this reading “He generally awoke earlier, but his long ride of the day before had fatigued him more than usual.”
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading “FRED FALLS UNDER A TERRIBLE SUSPICION.”
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading “He generally awoke earlier, but his long ride of the day before had fatigued him more than usual.”
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading “FRED FALLS UNDER A TERRIBLE SUSPICION.”
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading “It was natural for him to glance over to the opposite bed, occupied by his traveling companion.”
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading “About ten minutes before the arrival of the detective Fred woke up.”
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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 FRED FALLS UNDER A TERRIBLE SUSPICION.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About ten minutes before the arrival of the detective Fred woke up.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading About ten minutes before the arrival of the detective Fred woke up.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading He generally awoke earlier, but his long ride of the day before had fatigued him more than usual.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading It was natural for him to glance over to the opposite bed, occupied by his traveling companion.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading About ten minutes before the arrival of the detective Fred woke up.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He generally awoke earlier, but his long ride of the day before had fatigued him more than usual.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was natural for him to glance over to the opposite bed, occupied by his traveling companion.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It was natural for him to glance over to the opposite bed, occupied by his traveling companion.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He generally awoke earlier, but his long ride of the day before had fatigued him more than usual.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading About ten minutes before the arrival of the detective Fred woke up.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading He generally awoke earlier, but his long ride of the day before had fatigued him more than usual.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading He was surprised to find it empty.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading FRED FALLS UNDER A TERRIBLE SUSPICION.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading He generally awoke earlier, but his long ride of the day before had fatigued him more than usual.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He was surprised to find it empty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was natural for him to glance over to the opposite bed, occupied by his traveling companion.
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From this reading FRED FALLS UNDER A TERRIBLE SUSPICION.
usually; as a rule
From this reading He generally awoke earlier, but his long ride of the day before had fatigued him more than usual.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading It was natural for him to glance over to the opposite bed, occupied by his traveling companion.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He generally awoke earlier, but his long ride of the day before had fatigued him more than usual.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He generally awoke earlier, but his long ride of the day before had fatigued him more than usual.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He generally awoke earlier, but his long ride of the day before had fatigued him more than usual.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He generally awoke earlier, but his long ride of the day before had fatigued him more than usual.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was natural for him to glance over to the opposite bed, occupied by his traveling companion.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He generally awoke earlier, but his long ride of the day before had fatigued him more than usual.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading About ten minutes before the arrival of the detective Fred woke up.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He generally awoke earlier, but his long ride of the day before had fatigued him more than usual.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It was natural for him to glance over to the opposite bed, occupied by his traveling companion.
held or filled or in use
From this reading It was natural for him to glance over to the opposite bed, occupied by his traveling companion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About ten minutes before the arrival of the detective Fred woke up.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading It was natural for him to glance over to the opposite bed, occupied by his traveling companion.
above and across; more than
From this reading It was natural for him to glance over to the opposite bed, occupied by his traveling companion.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He generally awoke earlier, but his long ride of the day before had fatigued him more than usual.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He was surprised to find it empty.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading FRED FALLS UNDER A TERRIBLE SUSPICION.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading About ten minutes before the arrival of the detective Fred woke up.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading FRED FALLS UNDER A TERRIBLE SUSPICION.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He generally awoke earlier, but his long ride of the day before had fatigued him more than usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About ten minutes before the arrival of the detective Fred woke up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was natural for him to glance over to the opposite bed, occupied by his traveling companion.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading It was natural for him to glance over to the opposite bed, occupied by his traveling companion.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading FRED FALLS UNDER A TERRIBLE SUSPICION.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading About ten minutes before the arrival of the detective Fred woke up.
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He generally awoke earlier, but his long ride of the day before had fatigued him more than usual.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was natural for him to glance over to the opposite bed, occupied by his traveling companion.
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading About ten minutes before the arrival of the detective Fred woke up.
Chapter 11 of The Erie Train Boy by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 113 sentences, grouped into 23 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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