Chapter 15 of The Young Bridge-Tender is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of The Young Bridge-Tender is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PERCY HEARS SOMETHING. Ralph was not much alarmed when Percy Paget went over and disappeared beneath the waters of the lake. He knew the young aristocrat could swim. Moreover, the end of the rowboat was within easy reach. Percy let out one yell, and then went under.
Chapter 15 of The Young Bridge-Tender is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading “Ralph was not much alarmed when Percy Paget went over and disappeared beneath the waters of the lake.”
a member of the aristocracy
From this reading “He knew the young aristocrat could swim.”
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “PERCY HEARS SOMETHING.”
English pathologist who discovered the cause of trichinosis (1814-1899)
From this reading “Ralph was not much alarmed when Percy Paget went over and disappeared beneath the waters of the lake.”
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading “PERCY HEARS SOMETHING.”
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading “Moreover, the end of the rowboat was within easy reach.”
travel through water
From this reading “He knew the young aristocrat could swim.”
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading “Percy let out one yell, and then went under.”
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.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading Ralph was not much alarmed when Percy Paget went over and disappeared beneath the waters of the lake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ralph was not much alarmed when Percy Paget went over and disappeared beneath the waters of the lake.
a member of the aristocracy
From this reading He knew the young aristocrat could swim.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Ralph was not much alarmed when Percy Paget went over and disappeared beneath the waters of the lake.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He knew the young aristocrat could swim.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Ralph was not much alarmed when Percy Paget went over and disappeared beneath the waters of the lake.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Moreover, the end of the rowboat was within easy reach.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Moreover, the end of the rowboat was within easy reach.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew the young aristocrat could swim.
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading PERCY HEARS SOMETHING.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew the young aristocrat could swim.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Ralph was not much alarmed when Percy Paget went over and disappeared beneath the waters of the lake.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Percy let out one yell, and then went under.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, the end of the rowboat was within easy reach.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Ralph was not much alarmed when Percy Paget went over and disappeared beneath the waters of the lake.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ralph was not much alarmed when Percy Paget went over and disappeared beneath the waters of the lake.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ralph was not much alarmed when Percy Paget went over and disappeared beneath the waters of the lake.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Percy let out one yell, and then went under.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Percy let out one yell, and then went under.
above and across; more than
From this reading Ralph was not much alarmed when Percy Paget went over and disappeared beneath the waters of the lake.
English pathologist who discovered the cause of trichinosis (1814-1899)
From this reading Ralph was not much alarmed when Percy Paget went over and disappeared beneath the waters of the lake.
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading PERCY HEARS SOMETHING.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ralph was not much alarmed when Percy Paget went over and disappeared beneath the waters of the lake.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Moreover, the end of the rowboat was within easy reach.
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading Moreover, the end of the rowboat was within easy reach.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading PERCY HEARS SOMETHING.
travel through water
From this reading He knew the young aristocrat could swim.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ralph was not much alarmed when Percy Paget went over and disappeared beneath the waters of the lake.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Percy let out one yell, and then went under.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Percy let out one yell, and then went under.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ralph was not much alarmed when Percy Paget went over and disappeared beneath the waters of the lake.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Ralph was not much alarmed when Percy Paget went over and disappeared beneath the waters of the lake.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Ralph was not much alarmed when Percy Paget went over and disappeared beneath the waters of the lake.
at the time that
From this reading Ralph was not much alarmed when Percy Paget went over and disappeared beneath the waters of the lake.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Moreover, the end of the rowboat was within easy reach.
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Percy let out one yell, and then went under.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He knew the young aristocrat could swim.
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