Chapter 1 of The Young Circus Rider is here in full — 104 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of The Young Circus Rider is here in full — 104 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ANAK'S EXPLOITS. "What's the matter, my friend?" inquired Anak, addressing the driver of the team. The latter stared in amazement at the gigantic querist, but his trouble overcame his surprise, and he answered, "You can see for yourself. My wagon's mired and my horse is too lazy to draw it out." "Indeed the poor beast is unable," said Anak.
Chapter 1 of The Young Circus Rider is here in full — 104 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading “"What's the matter, my friend?" inquired Anak, addressing the driver of the team.”
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading “"What's the matter, my friend?" inquired Anak, addressing the driver of the team.”
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading “ANAK'S EXPLOITS.”
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading “The latter stared in amazement at the gigantic querist, but his trouble overcame his surprise, and he answered, "You can see for yourself.”
moving slowly and gently
From this reading “My wagon's mired and my horse is too lazy to draw it out."”
entangled or hindered as if e.g. in mire
From this reading “My wagon's mired and my horse is too lazy to draw it out."”
inflected form of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading “The latter stared in amazement at the gigantic querist, but his trouble overcame his surprise, and he answered, "You can see for yourself.”
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading “"What's the matter, my friend?" inquired Anak, addressing the driver of the team.”
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.
In this reading “My wagon's mired and my horse is too lazy to draw it out."”
In this reading “"Indeed the poor beast is unable," said Anak.”
In this reading “The latter stared in amazement at the gigantic querist, but his trouble overcame his surprise, and he answered, "You can see for yourself.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "What's the matter, my friend?" inquired Anak, addressing the driver of the team.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The latter stared in amazement at the gigantic querist, but his trouble overcame his surprise, and he answered, "You can see for yourself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's the matter, my friend?" inquired Anak, addressing the driver of the team.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ANAK'S EXPLOITS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The latter stared in amazement at the gigantic querist, but his trouble overcame his surprise, and he answered, "You can see for yourself.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The latter stared in amazement at the gigantic querist, but his trouble overcame his surprise, and he answered, "You can see for yourself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The latter stared in amazement at the gigantic querist, but his trouble overcame his surprise, and he answered, "You can see for yourself.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "Indeed the poor beast is unable," said Anak.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The latter stared in amazement at the gigantic querist, but his trouble overcame his surprise, and he answered, "You can see for yourself.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The latter stared in amazement at the gigantic querist, but his trouble overcame his surprise, and he answered, "You can see for yourself.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading My wagon's mired and my horse is too lazy to draw it out."
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading "What's the matter, my friend?" inquired Anak, addressing the driver of the team.
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading ANAK'S EXPLOITS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The latter stared in amazement at the gigantic querist, but his trouble overcame his surprise, and he answered, "You can see for yourself.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "What's the matter, my friend?" inquired Anak, addressing the driver of the team.
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading The latter stared in amazement at the gigantic querist, but his trouble overcame his surprise, and he answered, "You can see for yourself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The latter stared in amazement at the gigantic querist, but his trouble overcame his surprise, and he answered, "You can see for yourself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The latter stared in amazement at the gigantic querist, but his trouble overcame his surprise, and he answered, "You can see for yourself.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading My wagon's mired and my horse is too lazy to draw it out."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The latter stared in amazement at the gigantic querist, but his trouble overcame his surprise, and he answered, "You can see for yourself.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Indeed the poor beast is unable," said Anak.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "What's the matter, my friend?" inquired Anak, addressing the driver of the team.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My wagon's mired and my horse is too lazy to draw it out."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My wagon's mired and my horse is too lazy to draw it out."
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter stared in amazement at the gigantic querist, but his trouble overcame his surprise, and he answered, "You can see for yourself.
moving slowly and gently
From this reading My wagon's mired and my horse is too lazy to draw it out."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What's the matter, my friend?" inquired Anak, addressing the driver of the team.
entangled or hindered as if e.g. in mire
From this reading My wagon's mired and my horse is too lazy to draw it out."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "What's the matter, my friend?" inquired Anak, addressing the driver of the team.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What's the matter, my friend?" inquired Anak, addressing the driver of the team.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading My wagon's mired and my horse is too lazy to draw it out."
inflected form of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading The latter stared in amazement at the gigantic querist, but his trouble overcame his surprise, and he answered, "You can see for yourself.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Indeed the poor beast is unable," said Anak.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The latter stared in amazement at the gigantic querist, but his trouble overcame his surprise, and he answered, "You can see for yourself.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Indeed the poor beast is unable," said Anak.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The latter stared in amazement at the gigantic querist, but his trouble overcame his surprise, and he answered, "You can see for yourself.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The latter stared in amazement at the gigantic querist, but his trouble overcame his surprise, and he answered, "You can see for yourself.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The latter stared in amazement at the gigantic querist, but his trouble overcame his surprise, and he answered, "You can see for yourself.
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading "What's the matter, my friend?" inquired Anak, addressing the driver of the team.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What's the matter, my friend?" inquired Anak, addressing the driver of the team.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My wagon's mired and my horse is too lazy to draw it out."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading My wagon's mired and my horse is too lazy to draw it out."
a source of difficulty
From this reading The latter stared in amazement at the gigantic querist, but his trouble overcame his surprise, and he answered, "You can see for yourself.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading "Indeed the poor beast is unable," said Anak.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My wagon's mired and my horse is too lazy to draw it out."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's the matter, my friend?" inquired Anak, addressing the driver of the team.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The latter stared in amazement at the gigantic querist, but his trouble overcame his surprise, and he answered, "You can see for yourself.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading The latter stared in amazement at the gigantic querist, but his trouble overcame his surprise, and he answered, "You can see for yourself.
Chapter 1 of The Young Circus Rider by Horatio, Jr. [Adapter] Alger holds 104 sentences, grouped into 21 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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