Chapter 6 of The Young Adventurer is here in full — 148 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 6 of The Young Adventurer is here in full — 148 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
TOM ARRIVES IN PITTSBURG. "I came on business, Sinclair," answered Tom, smiling. "Thomas is going to California, Sinclair," explained Squire Hudson. Sinclair opened wide his eyes in amazement. "What for?" he asked.
Chapter 6 of The Young Adventurer is here in full — 148 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading “Sinclair opened wide his eyes in amazement.”
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading “TOM ARRIVES IN PITTSBURG.”
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading “"Thomas is going to California, Sinclair," explained Squire Hudson.”
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “"Thomas is going to California, Sinclair," explained Squire Hudson.”
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading “"Thomas is going to California, Sinclair," explained Squire Hudson.”
United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)
From this reading “"I came on business, Sinclair," answered Tom, smiling.”
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading “"Thomas is going to California, Sinclair," explained Squire Hudson.”
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading “"Thomas is going to California, Sinclair," explained Squire Hudson.”
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the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Sinclair opened wide his eyes in amazement.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I came on business, Sinclair," answered Tom, smiling.
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading TOM ARRIVES IN PITTSBURG.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What for?" he asked.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "I came on business, Sinclair," answered Tom, smiling.
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading "Thomas is going to California, Sinclair," explained Squire Hudson.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I came on business, Sinclair," answered Tom, smiling.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Thomas is going to California, Sinclair," explained Squire Hudson.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Sinclair opened wide his eyes in amazement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What for?" he asked.
the act of departing
From this reading "Thomas is going to California, Sinclair," explained Squire Hudson.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What for?" he asked.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sinclair opened wide his eyes in amazement.
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading "Thomas is going to California, Sinclair," explained Squire Hudson.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I came on business, Sinclair," answered Tom, smiling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOM ARRIVES IN PITTSBURG.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Thomas is going to California, Sinclair," explained Squire Hudson.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I came on business, Sinclair," answered Tom, smiling.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Sinclair opened wide his eyes in amazement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOM ARRIVES IN PITTSBURG.
United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)
From this reading "I came on business, Sinclair," answered Tom, smiling.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "I came on business, Sinclair," answered Tom, smiling.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading "Thomas is going to California, Sinclair," explained Squire Hudson.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading "Thomas is going to California, Sinclair," explained Squire Hudson.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Thomas is going to California, Sinclair," explained Squire Hudson.
male cat
From this reading TOM ARRIVES IN PITTSBURG.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What for?" he asked.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Sinclair opened wide his eyes in amazement.
Chapter 6 of The Young Adventurer by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 148 sentences, grouped into 30 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 6 holds 148 sentences of The Young Adventurer, unabridged, divided into 30 reading sections.
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