Chapter 13 of The Erie Train Boy is here in full — 134 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of The Erie Train Boy is here in full — 134 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE HOTEL CLERK'S MISTAKE. "What was the name of your room-mate, Fred?" asked Frank Hamblin, as they went down-stairs. "I didn't notice. He registered before me." "Suppose we look and see.
Chapter 13 of The Erie Train Boy is here in full — 134 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading “THE HOTEL CLERK'S MISTAKE.”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “"What was the name of your room-mate, Fred?" asked Frank Hamblin, as they went down-stairs.”
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading “THE HOTEL CLERK'S MISTAKE.”
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading “THE HOTEL CLERK'S MISTAKE.”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “"What was the name of your room-mate, Fred?" asked Frank Hamblin, as they went down-stairs.”
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading “"I didn't notice.”
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading “He registered before me."”
express a supposition
From this reading “"Suppose we look and see.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Suppose we look and see.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What was the name of your room-mate, Fred?" asked Frank Hamblin, as they went down-stairs.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What was the name of your room-mate, Fred?" asked Frank Hamblin, as they went down-stairs.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He registered before me."
possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading THE HOTEL CLERK'S MISTAKE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I didn't notice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What was the name of your room-mate, Fred?" asked Frank Hamblin, as they went down-stairs.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "What was the name of your room-mate, Fred?" asked Frank Hamblin, as they went down-stairs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What was the name of your room-mate, Fred?" asked Frank Hamblin, as they went down-stairs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What was the name of your room-mate, Fred?" asked Frank Hamblin, as they went down-stairs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He registered before me."
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE HOTEL CLERK'S MISTAKE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I didn't notice.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Suppose we look and see.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He registered before me."
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading THE HOTEL CLERK'S MISTAKE.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "What was the name of your room-mate, Fred?" asked Frank Hamblin, as they went down-stairs.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading "I didn't notice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What was the name of your room-mate, Fred?" asked Frank Hamblin, as they went down-stairs.
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading He registered before me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What was the name of your room-mate, Fred?" asked Frank Hamblin, as they went down-stairs.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Suppose we look and see.
express a supposition
From this reading "Suppose we look and see.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOTEL CLERK'S MISTAKE.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What was the name of your room-mate, Fred?" asked Frank Hamblin, as they went down-stairs.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What was the name of your room-mate, Fred?" asked Frank Hamblin, as they went down-stairs.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Suppose we look and see.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "What was the name of your room-mate, Fred?" asked Frank Hamblin, as they went down-stairs.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What was the name of your room-mate, Fred?" asked Frank Hamblin, as they went down-stairs.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What was the name of your room-mate, Fred?" asked Frank Hamblin, as they went down-stairs.
Chapter 13 of The Erie Train Boy by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 134 sentences, grouped into 27 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.
Chapter 13 holds 134 sentences of The Erie Train Boy, unabridged, divided into 27 reading sections.
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