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The Young Book Agent

Chapter XIV

Chapter 14 of The Young Book Agent is here in full — 164 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Horatio, Jr. Alger • Curated US English Learning Edition
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FRANK ON THE ROAD HALF an hour later found Frank on his way home by way of the stage which ran between Bardon, Claster, and half a dozen other points.
He had his books in one hand and a fine, fat chicken, cleaned and dressed, in the other.
“I’ve certainly had a splendid start,” said he to himself.
“I’ve sold thirty-nine dollars’ worth of books and made nine dollars and a quarter.
If I do as well every day I’ll soon be rich.”
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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The Young Book Agent

Chapter XIV

Chapter 14 of The Young Book Agent is here in full — 164 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/32 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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FRANK ON THE ROAD HALF an hour later found Frank on his way home by way of the stage which ran between Bardon, Claster, and half a dozen other points.
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He had his books in one hand and a fine, fat chicken, cleaned and dressed, in the other.
/hiː hæd hɪz bʊks ɪn wʌn hænd ənd ə faɪn fæt ˈtʃɪkən kliːnd ənd drest ɪn ðə ˈʌðər/
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“I’ve certainly had a splendid start,” said he to himself.
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“I’ve sold thirty-nine dollars’ worth of books and made nine dollars and a quarter.
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If I do as well every day I’ll soon be rich.”

Learner Dictionary

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chicken noun US /ˈtʃɪkən/

the flesh of a chicken used for food

From this reading “He had his books in one hand and a fine, fat chicken, cleaned and dressed, in the other.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
cleaned verb US /kliːnd/

past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from

From this reading “He had his books in one hand and a fine, fat chicken, cleaned and dressed, in the other.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fat adjective US /fæt/

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading “He had his books in one hand and a fine, fat chicken, cleaned and dressed, in the other.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nine noun US /naɪn/

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading ““I’ve sold thirty-nine dollars’ worth of books and made nine dollars and a quarter.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
points noun US /pɔɪnts/

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading “FRANK ON THE ROAD HALF an hour later found Frank on his way home by way of the stage which ran between Bardon, Claster, and half a dozen other points.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
quarter noun US /ˈkwɔːrtər/

one of four equal parts

From this reading ““I’ve sold thirty-nine dollars’ worth of books and made nine dollars and a quarter.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sold adjective US /soʊld/

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading ““I’ve sold thirty-nine dollars’ worth of books and made nine dollars and a quarter.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
splendid adjective US /ˈsplendɪd/

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading ““I’ve certainly had a splendid start,” said he to himself.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

nine dollars noun + noun counted as “nine dollar”

In this reading ““I’ve sold thirty-nine dollars’ worth of books and made nine dollars and a quarter.”

252 times in 426,211 chapters
way home noun + noun

In this reading “FRANK ON THE ROAD HALF an hour later found Frank on his way home by way of the stage which ran between Bardon, Claster, and half a dozen other points.”

10,441 times in 426,211 chapters
ON THE ROAD preposition + article + noun counted as “on … road”

travelling about

In this reading “FRANK ON THE ROAD HALF an hour later found Frank on his way home by way of the stage which ran between Bardon, Claster, and half a dozen other points.”

18,540 times in 426,211 chapters

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading FRANK ON THE ROAD HALF an hour later found Frank on his way home by way of the stage which ran between Bardon, Claster, and half a dozen other points.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading FRANK ON THE ROAD HALF an hour later found Frank on his way home by way of the stage which ran between Bardon, Claster, and half a dozen other points.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading FRANK ON THE ROAD HALF an hour later found Frank on his way home by way of the stage which ran between Bardon, Claster, and half a dozen other points.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading If I do as well every day I’ll soon be rich.”

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Bardon

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From this reading FRANK ON THE ROAD HALF an hour later found Frank on his way home by way of the stage which ran between Bardon, Claster, and half a dozen other points.

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beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading If I do as well every day I’ll soon be rich.”

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betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading FRANK ON THE ROAD HALF an hour later found Frank on his way home by way of the stage which ran between Bardon, Claster, and half a dozen other points.

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booksnounUS /bʊks/

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading He had his books in one hand and a fine, fat chicken, cleaned and dressed, in the other.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading FRANK ON THE ROAD HALF an hour later found Frank on his way home by way of the stage which ran between Bardon, Claster, and half a dozen other points.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading “I’ve certainly had a splendid start,” said he to himself.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
chickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/

the flesh of a chicken used for food

From this reading He had his books in one hand and a fine, fat chicken, cleaned and dressed, in the other.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Claster

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From this reading FRANK ON THE ROAD HALF an hour later found Frank on his way home by way of the stage which ran between Bardon, Claster, and half a dozen other points.

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cleanedverbUS /kliːnd/

past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from

From this reading He had his books in one hand and a fine, fat chicken, cleaned and dressed, in the other.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading If I do as well every day I’ll soon be rich.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading If I do as well every day I’ll soon be rich.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
dollarsnounUS /ˈdɑːlərz/

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading “I’ve sold thirty-nine dollars’ worth of books and made nine dollars and a quarter.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading FRANK ON THE ROAD HALF an hour later found Frank on his way home by way of the stage which ran between Bardon, Claster, and half a dozen other points.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading He had his books in one hand and a fine, fat chicken, cleaned and dressed, in the other.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading If I do as well every day I’ll soon be rich.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
fatadjectiveUS /fæt/

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading He had his books in one hand and a fine, fat chicken, cleaned and dressed, in the other.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading He had his books in one hand and a fine, fat chicken, cleaned and dressed, in the other.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading FRANK ON THE ROAD HALF an hour later found Frank on his way home by way of the stage which ran between Bardon, Claster, and half a dozen other points.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FRANKadjectiveUS /fræŋk/

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading FRANK ON THE ROAD HALF an hour later found Frank on his way home by way of the stage which ran between Bardon, Claster, and half a dozen other points.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had his books in one hand and a fine, fat chicken, cleaned and dressed, in the other.

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HALFadjectiveUS /hæf/

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading FRANK ON THE ROAD HALF an hour later found Frank on his way home by way of the stage which ran between Bardon, Claster, and half a dozen other points.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He had his books in one hand and a fine, fat chicken, cleaned and dressed, in the other.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had his books in one hand and a fine, fat chicken, cleaned and dressed, in the other.

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himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading “I’ve certainly had a splendid start,” said he to himself.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading FRANK ON THE ROAD HALF an hour later found Frank on his way home by way of the stage which ran between Bardon, Claster, and half a dozen other points.

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homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading FRANK ON THE ROAD HALF an hour later found Frank on his way home by way of the stage which ran between Bardon, Claster, and half a dozen other points.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading FRANK ON THE ROAD HALF an hour later found Frank on his way home by way of the stage which ran between Bardon, Claster, and half a dozen other points.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading If I do as well every day I’ll soon be rich.”

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I'll

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From this reading If I do as well every day I’ll soon be rich.”

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I've

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I’ve certainly had a splendid start,” said he to himself.

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IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If I do as well every day I’ll soon be rich.”

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He had his books in one hand and a fine, fat chicken, cleaned and dressed, in the other.

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lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading FRANK ON THE ROAD HALF an hour later found Frank on his way home by way of the stage which ran between Bardon, Claster, and half a dozen other points.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “I’ve sold thirty-nine dollars’ worth of books and made nine dollars and a quarter.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ninenounUS /naɪn/

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading “I’ve sold thirty-nine dollars’ worth of books and made nine dollars and a quarter.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FRANK ON THE ROAD HALF an hour later found Frank on his way home by way of the stage which ran between Bardon, Claster, and half a dozen other points.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading FRANK ON THE ROAD HALF an hour later found Frank on his way home by way of the stage which ran between Bardon, Claster, and half a dozen other points.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had his books in one hand and a fine, fat chicken, cleaned and dressed, in the other.

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otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading FRANK ON THE ROAD HALF an hour later found Frank on his way home by way of the stage which ran between Bardon, Claster, and half a dozen other points.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading FRANK ON THE ROAD HALF an hour later found Frank on his way home by way of the stage which ran between Bardon, Claster, and half a dozen other points.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/

one of four equal parts

From this reading “I’ve sold thirty-nine dollars’ worth of books and made nine dollars and a quarter.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ranverbUS /ræn/

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading FRANK ON THE ROAD HALF an hour later found Frank on his way home by way of the stage which ran between Bardon, Claster, and half a dozen other points.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/

possessing material wealth

From this reading If I do as well every day I’ll soon be rich.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ROADnounUS /roʊd/

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading FRANK ON THE ROAD HALF an hour later found Frank on his way home by way of the stage which ran between Bardon, Claster, and half a dozen other points.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I’ve certainly had a splendid start,” said he to himself.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
soldadjectiveUS /soʊld/

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading “I’ve sold thirty-nine dollars’ worth of books and made nine dollars and a quarter.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
soonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading If I do as well every day I’ll soon be rich.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
splendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading “I’ve certainly had a splendid start,” said he to himself.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading FRANK ON THE ROAD HALF an hour later found Frank on his way home by way of the stage which ran between Bardon, Claster, and half a dozen other points.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
startverbUS /stɑːrt/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “I’ve certainly had a splendid start,” said he to himself.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading FRANK ON THE ROAD HALF an hour later found Frank on his way home by way of the stage which ran between Bardon, Claster, and half a dozen other points.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thirty-nineadjective

being nine more than thirty

From this reading “I’ve sold thirty-nine dollars’ worth of books and made nine dollars and a quarter.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “I’ve certainly had a splendid start,” said he to himself.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading FRANK ON THE ROAD HALF an hour later found Frank on his way home by way of the stage which ran between Bardon, Claster, and half a dozen other points.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading If I do as well every day I’ll soon be rich.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading FRANK ON THE ROAD HALF an hour later found Frank on his way home by way of the stage which ran between Bardon, Claster, and half a dozen other points.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading “I’ve sold thirty-nine dollars’ worth of books and made nine dollars and a quarter.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Chapter 14 of The Young Book Agent by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 164 sentences, grouped into 33 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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