Chapter 13 of Tom Thatcher's Fortune is here in full — 136 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of Tom Thatcher's Fortune is here in full — 136 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
TOM’S VISIT TO PEARL STREET. “Let me look at the papers,” said Mr. Darke. As he did so he whistled. “Tom,” he said, “this small bundle of papers is worth ten thousand dollars.” “Is it possible?” exclaimed Tom, in amazement.
Chapter 13 of Tom Thatcher's Fortune is here in full — 136 sentences across 28 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.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading ““Is it possible?” exclaimed Tom, in amazement.”
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading ““Tom,” he said, “this small bundle of papers is worth ten thousand dollars.””
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading ““Tom,” he said, “this small bundle of papers is worth ten thousand dollars.””
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading ““Let me look at the papers,” said Mr. Darke.”
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading “TOM’S VISIT TO PEARL STREET.”
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds
From this reading “As he did so he whistled.”
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading ““Tom,” he said, “this small bundle of papers is worth ten thousand dollars.””
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 ““Tom,” he said, “this small bundle of papers is worth ten thousand dollars.””
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and one thousand
In this reading ““Tom,” he said, “this small bundle of papers is worth ten thousand dollars.””
In this reading ““Tom,” he said, “this small bundle of papers is worth ten thousand dollars.””
In this reading ““Tom,” he said, “this small bundle of papers is worth ten thousand dollars.””
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
In this reading ““Let me look at the papers,” said Mr. Darke.”
In this reading ““Is it possible?” exclaimed Tom, in amazement.”
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.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading “Is it possible?” exclaimed Tom, in amazement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he did so he whistled.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Let me look at the papers,” said Mr. Darke.
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading “Tom,” he said, “this small bundle of papers is worth ten thousand dollars.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Let me look at the papers,” said Mr. Darke.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As he did so he whistled.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading “Tom,” he said, “this small bundle of papers is worth ten thousand dollars.”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Is it possible?” exclaimed Tom, in amazement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he did so he whistled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Is it possible?” exclaimed Tom, in amazement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Tom,” he said, “this small bundle of papers is worth ten thousand dollars.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Is it possible?” exclaimed Tom, in amazement.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let me look at the papers,” said Mr. Darke.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Let me look at the papers,” said Mr. Darke.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Let me look at the papers,” said Mr. Darke.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Let me look at the papers,” said Mr. Darke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Tom,” he said, “this small bundle of papers is worth ten thousand dollars.”
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading “Let me look at the papers,” said Mr. Darke.
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading TOM’S VISIT TO PEARL STREET.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “Is it possible?” exclaimed Tom, in amazement.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Let me look at the papers,” said Mr. Darke.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Tom,” he said, “this small bundle of papers is worth ten thousand dollars.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As he did so he whistled.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading TOM’S VISIT TO PEARL STREET.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading “Tom,” he said, “this small bundle of papers is worth ten thousand dollars.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Let me look at the papers,” said Mr. Darke.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Tom,” he said, “this small bundle of papers is worth ten thousand dollars.”
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading “Tom,” he said, “this small bundle of papers is worth ten thousand dollars.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TOM’S VISIT TO PEARL STREET.
male cat
From this reading “Tom,” he said, “this small bundle of papers is worth ten thousand dollars.”
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading TOM’S VISIT TO PEARL STREET.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading TOM’S VISIT TO PEARL STREET.
past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds
From this reading As he did so he whistled.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading “Tom,” he said, “this small bundle of papers is worth ten thousand dollars.”
Chapter 13 of Tom Thatcher's Fortune by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 136 sentences, grouped into 28 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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