Chapter 11 of The Young Bridge-Tender is here in full — 136 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of The Young Bridge-Tender is here in full — 136 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
RALPH'S REWARD. Ralph was much surprised to learn that Percy Paget had been in the carriage. "Was he hurt when he sprang out?" he asked of Mrs. Carrington. "I am sure I do not know," returned the lady. "I don't think so," put in her daughter, a beautiful miss of sixteen.
Chapter 11 of The Young Bridge-Tender is here in full — 136 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/27 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading “Ralph was much surprised to learn that Percy Paget had been in the carriage.”
be the source of pain
From this reading “"Was he hurt when he sprang out?" he asked of Mrs. Carrington.”
English pathologist who discovered the cause of trichinosis (1814-1899)
From this reading “Ralph was much surprised to learn that Percy Paget had been in the carriage.”
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading “Ralph was much surprised to learn that Percy Paget had been in the carriage.”
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading “RALPH'S REWARD.”
being one more than fifteen
From this reading “"I don't think so," put in her daughter, a beautiful miss of sixteen.”
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading “"Was he hurt when he sprang out?" he asked of Mrs. Carrington.”
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “Ralph was much surprised to learn that Percy Paget had been in the carriage.”
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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 "I don't think so," put in her daughter, a beautiful miss of sixteen.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sure I do not know," returned the lady.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Was he hurt when he sprang out?" he asked of Mrs. Carrington.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "I don't think so," put in her daughter, a beautiful miss of sixteen.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ralph was much surprised to learn that Percy Paget had been in the carriage.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Ralph was much surprised to learn that Percy Paget had been in the carriage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Was he hurt when he sprang out?" he asked of Mrs. Carrington.
a female human offspring
From this reading "I don't think so," put in her daughter, a beautiful miss of sixteen.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I am sure I do not know," returned the lady.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't think so," put in her daughter, a beautiful miss of sixteen.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ralph was much surprised to learn that Percy Paget had been in the carriage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Was he hurt when he sprang out?" he asked of Mrs. Carrington.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I don't think so," put in her daughter, a beautiful miss of sixteen.
be the source of pain
From this reading "Was he hurt when he sprang out?" he asked of Mrs. Carrington.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am sure I do not know," returned the lady.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ralph was much surprised to learn that Percy Paget had been in the carriage.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I am sure I do not know," returned the lady.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "I am sure I do not know," returned the lady.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Ralph was much surprised to learn that Percy Paget had been in the carriage.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I don't think so," put in her daughter, a beautiful miss of sixteen.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Was he hurt when he sprang out?" he asked of Mrs. Carrington.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Ralph was much surprised to learn that Percy Paget had been in the carriage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am sure I do not know," returned the lady.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Was he hurt when he sprang out?" he asked of Mrs. Carrington.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Was he hurt when he sprang out?" he asked of Mrs. Carrington.
English pathologist who discovered the cause of trichinosis (1814-1899)
From this reading Ralph was much surprised to learn that Percy Paget had been in the carriage.
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading Ralph was much surprised to learn that Percy Paget had been in the carriage.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I don't think so," put in her daughter, a beautiful miss of sixteen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ralph was much surprised to learn that Percy Paget had been in the carriage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RALPH'S REWARD.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I am sure I do not know," returned the lady.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading RALPH'S REWARD.
being one more than fifteen
From this reading "I don't think so," put in her daughter, a beautiful miss of sixteen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I don't think so," put in her daughter, a beautiful miss of sixteen.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading "Was he hurt when he sprang out?" he asked of Mrs. Carrington.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I am sure I do not know," returned the lady.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Ralph was much surprised to learn that Percy Paget had been in the carriage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ralph was much surprised to learn that Percy Paget had been in the carriage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ralph was much surprised to learn that Percy Paget had been in the carriage.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I don't think so," put in her daughter, a beautiful miss of sixteen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ralph was much surprised to learn that Percy Paget had been in the carriage.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ralph was much surprised to learn that Percy Paget had been in the carriage.
at the time that
From this reading "Was he hurt when he sprang out?" he asked of Mrs. Carrington.
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