Chapter 15 of The Erie Train Boy is here in full — 116 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of The Erie Train Boy is here in full — 116 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MR. PALMER WALKS INTO A TRAP. "Nevertheless it is true. I arrested him at the Lynch House this morning," affirmed the detective. "Do you believe him guilty?" asked Mr. Lawrence, noting with perplexity Fred's open countenance and tranquil manner.
Chapter 15 of The Erie Train Boy is here in full — 116 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1978
From this reading “I arrested him at the Lynch House this morning," affirmed the detective.”
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading “"Do you believe him guilty?" asked Mr. Lawrence, noting with perplexity Fred's open countenance and tranquil manner.”
kill without legal sanction
From this reading “I arrested him at the Lynch House this morning," affirmed the detective.”
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading “"Do you believe him guilty?" asked Mr. Lawrence, noting with perplexity Fred's open countenance and tranquil manner.”
United States golfer (born in 1929)
From this reading “PALMER WALKS INTO A TRAP.”
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading “"Do you believe him guilty?" asked Mr. Lawrence, noting with perplexity Fred's open countenance and tranquil manner.”
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading “"Do you believe him guilty?" asked Mr. Lawrence, noting with perplexity Fred's open countenance and tranquil manner.”
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading “PALMER WALKS INTO A TRAP.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PALMER WALKS INTO A TRAP.
thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1978
From this reading I arrested him at the Lynch House this morning," affirmed the detective.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Do you believe him guilty?" asked Mr. Lawrence, noting with perplexity Fred's open countenance and tranquil manner.
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading I arrested him at the Lynch House this morning," affirmed the detective.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you believe him guilty?" asked Mr. Lawrence, noting with perplexity Fred's open countenance and tranquil manner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I arrested him at the Lynch House this morning," affirmed the detective.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "Do you believe him guilty?" asked Mr. Lawrence, noting with perplexity Fred's open countenance and tranquil manner.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading "Do you believe him guilty?" asked Mr. Lawrence, noting with perplexity Fred's open countenance and tranquil manner.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading I arrested him at the Lynch House this morning," affirmed the detective.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you believe him guilty?" asked Mr. Lawrence, noting with perplexity Fred's open countenance and tranquil manner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you believe him guilty?" asked Mr. Lawrence, noting with perplexity Fred's open countenance and tranquil manner.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading "Do you believe him guilty?" asked Mr. Lawrence, noting with perplexity Fred's open countenance and tranquil manner.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I arrested him at the Lynch House this morning," affirmed the detective.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I arrested him at the Lynch House this morning," affirmed the detective.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I arrested him at the Lynch House this morning," affirmed the detective.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading PALMER WALKS INTO A TRAP.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Nevertheless it is true.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Nevertheless it is true.
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading "Do you believe him guilty?" asked Mr. Lawrence, noting with perplexity Fred's open countenance and tranquil manner.
kill without legal sanction
From this reading I arrested him at the Lynch House this morning," affirmed the detective.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Do you believe him guilty?" asked Mr. Lawrence, noting with perplexity Fred's open countenance and tranquil manner.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I arrested him at the Lynch House this morning," affirmed the detective.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading "Nevertheless it is true.
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading "Do you believe him guilty?" asked Mr. Lawrence, noting with perplexity Fred's open countenance and tranquil manner.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "Do you believe him guilty?" asked Mr. Lawrence, noting with perplexity Fred's open countenance and tranquil manner.
United States golfer (born in 1929)
From this reading PALMER WALKS INTO A TRAP.
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading "Do you believe him guilty?" asked Mr. Lawrence, noting with perplexity Fred's open countenance and tranquil manner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I arrested him at the Lynch House this morning," affirmed the detective.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I arrested him at the Lynch House this morning," affirmed the detective.
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading "Do you believe him guilty?" asked Mr. Lawrence, noting with perplexity Fred's open countenance and tranquil manner.
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading PALMER WALKS INTO A TRAP.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Nevertheless it is true.
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading PALMER WALKS INTO A TRAP.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Do you believe him guilty?" asked Mr. Lawrence, noting with perplexity Fred's open countenance and tranquil manner.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you believe him guilty?" asked Mr. Lawrence, noting with perplexity Fred's open countenance and tranquil manner.
Chapter 15 of The Erie Train Boy by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 116 sentences, grouped into 24 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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