Chapter 37 of The Errand Boy is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 37 of The Errand Boy is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY. “Mr. Carter, can you spare me a couple of days?” asked Philip. “Certainly, Phil,” answered the old gentleman. “May I ask how you wish to dispose of the time?” “I would like to go to Planktown to see my friends there.
Chapter 37 of The Errand Boy is here in full — 119 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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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading ““Mr. Carter, can you spare me a couple of days?” asked Philip.”
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading ““Certainly, Phil,” answered the old gentleman.”
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading ““Mr. Carter, can you spare me a couple of days?” asked Philip.”
the act of discovering something
From this reading “AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.”
give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading ““May I ask how you wish to dispose of the time?””
of great significance or value
From this reading “AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.”
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading ““Mr. Carter, can you spare me a couple of days?” asked Philip.”
refrain from harming
From this reading ““Mr. Carter, can you spare me a couple of days?” asked Philip.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 “Mr. Carter, can you spare me a couple of days?” asked Philip.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Certainly, Phil,” answered the old gentleman.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “May I ask how you wish to dispose of the time?”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Mr. Carter, can you spare me a couple of days?” asked Philip.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Mr. Carter, can you spare me a couple of days?” asked Philip.
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading “Mr. Carter, can you spare me a couple of days?” asked Philip.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “Certainly, Phil,” answered the old gentleman.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading “Mr. Carter, can you spare me a couple of days?” asked Philip.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “Mr. Carter, can you spare me a couple of days?” asked Philip.
the act of discovering something
From this reading AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.
give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading “May I ask how you wish to dispose of the time?”
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “I would like to go to Planktown to see my friends there.
a man of refinement
From this reading “Certainly, Phil,” answered the old gentleman.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I would like to go to Planktown to see my friends there.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “May I ask how you wish to dispose of the time?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “May I ask how you wish to dispose of the time?”
of great significance or value
From this reading AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “I would like to go to Planktown to see my friends there.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “May I ask how you wish to dispose of the time?”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Mr. Carter, can you spare me a couple of days?” asked Philip.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Mr. Carter, can you spare me a couple of days?” asked Philip.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I would like to go to Planktown to see my friends there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Mr. Carter, can you spare me a couple of days?” asked Philip.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Certainly, Phil,” answered the old gentleman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Certainly, Phil,” answered the old gentleman.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading “Mr. Carter, can you spare me a couple of days?” asked Philip.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I would like to go to Planktown to see my friends there.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I would like to go to Planktown to see my friends there.
refrain from harming
From this reading “Mr. Carter, can you spare me a couple of days?” asked Philip.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Certainly, Phil,” answered the old gentleman.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “I would like to go to Planktown to see my friends there.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “May I ask how you wish to dispose of the time?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “May I ask how you wish to dispose of the time?”
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “May I ask how you wish to dispose of the time?”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I would like to go to Planktown to see my friends there.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Mr. Carter, can you spare me a couple of days?” asked Philip.
Chapter 37 of The Errand Boy by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 119 sentences, grouped into 24 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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