Chapter 14 of The Kentuckian in New-York is here in full — 39 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 14 of The Kentuckian in New-York is here in full — 39 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
V. CHEVILLERE TO B. RANDOLPH. (In continuation.) "New-York, 18--. "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus? It was no other than young Arthur, our old schoolfellow, from Kentucky.
Chapter 14 of The Kentuckian in New-York is here in full — 39 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading “It was no other than young Arthur, our old schoolfellow, from Kentucky.”
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading “"Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?”
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading “(In continuation.)”
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading “It was no other than young Arthur, our old schoolfellow, from Kentucky.”
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading “"Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?”
walk unsteadily
From this reading “"Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?”
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading “"Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?”
become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of
From this reading “"Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?”
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In this reading “"Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?”
In this reading “"Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?”
In this reading “"Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?”
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From this reading "New-York, 18--.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading It was no other than young Arthur, our old schoolfellow, from Kentucky.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading V. CHEVILLERE TO B. RANDOLPH.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
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From this reading V. CHEVILLERE TO B. RANDOLPH.
a ball of yarn or cord or thread
From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading (In continuation.)
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
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From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was no other than young Arthur, our old schoolfellow, from Kentucky.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
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From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (In continuation.)
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
and nothing more
From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading It was no other than young Arthur, our old schoolfellow, from Kentucky.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
a particular point in time
From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "New-York, 18--.
not any; not one
From this reading It was no other than young Arthur, our old schoolfellow, from Kentucky.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was no other than young Arthur, our old schoolfellow, from Kentucky.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was no other than young Arthur, our old schoolfellow, from Kentucky.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was no other than young Arthur, our old schoolfellow, from Kentucky.
by chance
From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading V. CHEVILLERE TO B. RANDOLPH.
an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading It was no other than young Arthur, our old schoolfellow, from Kentucky.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
walk unsteadily
From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was no other than young Arthur, our old schoolfellow, from Kentucky.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading V. CHEVILLERE TO B. RANDOLPH.
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of
From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading V. CHEVILLERE TO B. RANDOLPH.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
which person or people
From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who do you think it was who met me at such an unlucky moment, just, perhaps, as I was about to stumble upon some clew to unravel the mysteries of this fair little breathing ignis fatuus?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was no other than young Arthur, our old schoolfellow, from Kentucky.
Chapter 14 of The Kentuckian in New-York by William Alexander Caruthers holds 39 sentences, grouped into 8 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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