Chapter 15 of The Telegraph Boy is here in full — 127 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of The Telegraph Boy is here in full — 127 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
FRANK MAKES AN EVENING CALL. The next day Frank chanced to meet Mrs. Vivian in the street. She recognized him at once. "I see you are kept busy," she said, pleasantly. "Yes," answered Frank.
Chapter 15 of The Telegraph Boy is here in full — 127 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading “"I see you are kept busy," she said, pleasantly.”
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading “The next day Frank chanced to meet Mrs. Vivian in the street.”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “FRANK MAKES AN EVENING CALL.”
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “FRANK MAKES AN EVENING CALL.”
come together
From this reading “The next day Frank chanced to meet Mrs. Vivian in the street.”
in a cheerful manner
From this reading “"I see you are kept busy," she said, pleasantly.”
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading “She recognized him at once.”
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading “The next day Frank chanced to meet Mrs. Vivian in the street.”
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.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FRANK MAKES AN EVENING CALL.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes," answered Frank.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I see you are kept busy," she said, pleasantly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She recognized him at once.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading "I see you are kept busy," she said, pleasantly.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading FRANK MAKES AN EVENING CALL.
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading The next day Frank chanced to meet Mrs. Vivian in the street.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day Frank chanced to meet Mrs. Vivian in the street.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading FRANK MAKES AN EVENING CALL.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading FRANK MAKES AN EVENING CALL.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She recognized him at once.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I see you are kept busy," she said, pleasantly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next day Frank chanced to meet Mrs. Vivian in the street.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading "I see you are kept busy," she said, pleasantly.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading FRANK MAKES AN EVENING CALL.
come together
From this reading The next day Frank chanced to meet Mrs. Vivian in the street.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The next day Frank chanced to meet Mrs. Vivian in the street.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day Frank chanced to meet Mrs. Vivian in the street.
on one occasion
From this reading She recognized him at once.
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "I see you are kept busy," she said, pleasantly.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading She recognized him at once.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I see you are kept busy," she said, pleasantly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I see you are kept busy," she said, pleasantly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She recognized him at once.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The next day Frank chanced to meet Mrs. Vivian in the street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day Frank chanced to meet Mrs. Vivian in the street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day Frank chanced to meet Mrs. Vivian in the street.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day Frank chanced to meet Mrs. Vivian in the street.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," answered Frank.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I see you are kept busy," she said, pleasantly.
Chapter 15 of The Telegraph Boy by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 127 sentences, grouped into 26 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 15 holds 127 sentences of The Telegraph Boy, unabridged, divided into 26 reading sections.
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