Chapter 19 of The Young Acrobat of the Great North is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 19 of The Young Acrobat of the Great North is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
STEPHEN WATSON VISITS OAKFORD. On Monday as Mr. Bickford was about his work a carriage drove into the yard, containing Stephen Watson and Ralph. "Good morning, Mr. Bickford," said Stephen Watson. "I've called over to inquire about Kit. I hope he is doing his duty by you."
Chapter 19 of The Young Acrobat of the Great North is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading “On Monday as Mr. Bickford was about his work a carriage drove into the yard, containing Stephen Watson and Ralph.”
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “"I've called over to inquire about Kit.”
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading “"I've called over to inquire about Kit.”
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading “On Monday as Mr. Bickford was about his work a carriage drove into the yard, containing Stephen Watson and Ralph.”
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading “STEPHEN WATSON VISITS OAKFORD.”
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading “STEPHEN WATSON VISITS OAKFORD.”
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading “STEPHEN WATSON VISITS OAKFORD.”
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading “On Monday as Mr. Bickford was about his work a carriage drove into the yard, containing Stephen Watson and Ralph.”
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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 On Monday as Mr. Bickford was about his work a carriage drove into the yard, containing Stephen Watson and Ralph.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On Monday as Mr. Bickford was about his work a carriage drove into the yard, containing Stephen Watson and Ralph.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On Monday as Mr. Bickford was about his work a carriage drove into the yard, containing Stephen Watson and Ralph.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On Monday as Mr. Bickford was about his work a carriage drove into the yard, containing Stephen Watson and Ralph.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On Monday as Mr. Bickford was about his work a carriage drove into the yard, containing Stephen Watson and Ralph.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I hope he is doing his duty by you."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I've called over to inquire about Kit.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading On Monday as Mr. Bickford was about his work a carriage drove into the yard, containing Stephen Watson and Ralph.
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading On Monday as Mr. Bickford was about his work a carriage drove into the yard, containing Stephen Watson and Ralph.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading I hope he is doing his duty by you."
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading On Monday as Mr. Bickford was about his work a carriage drove into the yard, containing Stephen Watson and Ralph.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I hope he is doing his duty by you."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good morning, Mr. Bickford," said Stephen Watson.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I hope he is doing his duty by you."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On Monday as Mr. Bickford was about his work a carriage drove into the yard, containing Stephen Watson and Ralph.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope he is doing his duty by you."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I hope he is doing his duty by you."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've called over to inquire about Kit.
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "I've called over to inquire about Kit.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On Monday as Mr. Bickford was about his work a carriage drove into the yard, containing Stephen Watson and Ralph.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I hope he is doing his duty by you."
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading "I've called over to inquire about Kit.
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading On Monday as Mr. Bickford was about his work a carriage drove into the yard, containing Stephen Watson and Ralph.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Good morning, Mr. Bickford," said Stephen Watson.
a form of address for a man
From this reading On Monday as Mr. Bickford was about his work a carriage drove into the yard, containing Stephen Watson and Ralph.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading STEPHEN WATSON VISITS OAKFORD.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Monday as Mr. Bickford was about his work a carriage drove into the yard, containing Stephen Watson and Ralph.
above and across; more than
From this reading "I've called over to inquire about Kit.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On Monday as Mr. Bickford was about his work a carriage drove into the yard, containing Stephen Watson and Ralph.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Good morning, Mr. Bickford," said Stephen Watson.
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading STEPHEN WATSON VISITS OAKFORD.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On Monday as Mr. Bickford was about his work a carriage drove into the yard, containing Stephen Watson and Ralph.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I've called over to inquire about Kit.
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading STEPHEN WATSON VISITS OAKFORD.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On Monday as Mr. Bickford was about his work a carriage drove into the yard, containing Stephen Watson and Ralph.
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading STEPHEN WATSON VISITS OAKFORD.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading On Monday as Mr. Bickford was about his work a carriage drove into the yard, containing Stephen Watson and Ralph.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading On Monday as Mr. Bickford was about his work a carriage drove into the yard, containing Stephen Watson and Ralph.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I hope he is doing his duty by you."
Chapter 19 of The Young Acrobat of the Great North by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 128 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 19 holds 128 sentences of The Young Acrobat of the Great North, unabridged, divided into 26 reading sections.
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