Chapter 26 of The Erie Train Boy is here in full — 117 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 26 of The Erie Train Boy is here in full — 117 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
FRED BECOMES A NEWSPAPER HERO. "Lie down instantly! Don't be alarmed! I will save you," said Fred rapidly, as he reached the girl. He spoke in a tone of authority required by the emergency, and Rose obeyed without question.
Chapter 26 of The Erie Train Boy is here in full — 117 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading “Don't be alarmed!”
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading “He spoke in a tone of authority required by the emergency, and Rose obeyed without question.”
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading “FRED BECOMES A NEWSPAPER HERO.”
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading “He spoke in a tone of authority required by the emergency, and Rose obeyed without question.”
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading “FRED BECOMES A NEWSPAPER HERO.”
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading “FRED BECOMES A NEWSPAPER HERO.”
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading “He spoke in a tone of authority required by the emergency, and Rose obeyed without question.”
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading “He spoke in a tone of authority required by the emergency, and Rose obeyed without question.”
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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 BECOMES A NEWSPAPER HERO.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading Don't be alarmed!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He spoke in a tone of authority required by the emergency, and Rose obeyed without question.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I will save you," said Fred rapidly, as he reached the girl.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading He spoke in a tone of authority required by the emergency, and Rose obeyed without question.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Don't be alarmed!
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading FRED BECOMES A NEWSPAPER HERO.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He spoke in a tone of authority required by the emergency, and Rose obeyed without question.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Don't be alarmed!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Lie down instantly!
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading He spoke in a tone of authority required by the emergency, and Rose obeyed without question.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FRED BECOMES A NEWSPAPER HERO.
a young female
From this reading I will save you," said Fred rapidly, as he reached the girl.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I will save you," said Fred rapidly, as he reached the girl.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading FRED BECOMES A NEWSPAPER HERO.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I will save you," said Fred rapidly, as he reached the girl.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He spoke in a tone of authority required by the emergency, and Rose obeyed without question.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading "Lie down instantly!
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading "Lie down instantly!
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading FRED BECOMES A NEWSPAPER HERO.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading He spoke in a tone of authority required by the emergency, and Rose obeyed without question.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He spoke in a tone of authority required by the emergency, and Rose obeyed without question.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He spoke in a tone of authority required by the emergency, and Rose obeyed without question.
with speed
From this reading I will save you," said Fred rapidly, as he reached the girl.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I will save you," said Fred rapidly, as he reached the girl.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He spoke in a tone of authority required by the emergency, and Rose obeyed without question.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He spoke in a tone of authority required by the emergency, and Rose obeyed without question.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I will save you," said Fred rapidly, as he reached the girl.
except for; apart from
From this reading I will save you," said Fred rapidly, as he reached the girl.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He spoke in a tone of authority required by the emergency, and Rose obeyed without question.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I will save you," said Fred rapidly, as he reached the girl.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading He spoke in a tone of authority required by the emergency, and Rose obeyed without question.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will save you," said Fred rapidly, as he reached the girl.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He spoke in a tone of authority required by the emergency, and Rose obeyed without question.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I will save you," said Fred rapidly, as he reached the girl.
Chapter 26 of The Erie Train Boy by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 117 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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