Chapter 35 of Tom, The Bootblack is here in full — 84 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 35 of Tom, The Bootblack is here in full — 84 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
HOW GILBERT IS DISPOSED OF. "What do you want, fellow?" demanded James Grey, sternly, in order to keep up appearances, for he recognized his confederate. "Let go that bridle." "I want money," said Hugh Trimble, for, of course it was he. "Is this the fashion in which you ask it?" said Mr. Grey.
Chapter 35 of Tom, The Bootblack is here in full — 84 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading “"What do you want, fellow?" demanded James Grey, sternly, in order to keep up appearances, for he recognized his confederate.”
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading “"Let go that bridle."”
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading “"What do you want, fellow?" demanded James Grey, sternly, in order to keep up appearances, for he recognized his confederate.”
having made preparations
From this reading “HOW GILBERT IS DISPOSED OF.”
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading “HOW GILBERT IS DISPOSED OF.”
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading “"What do you want, fellow?" demanded James Grey, sternly, in order to keep up appearances, for he recognized his confederate.”
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading “"What do you want, fellow?" demanded James Grey, sternly, in order to keep up appearances, for he recognized his confederate.”
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading “"What do you want, fellow?" demanded James Grey, sternly, in order to keep up appearances, for he recognized his confederate.”
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as might be expected
In this reading “"I want money," said Hugh Trimble, for, of course it was he.”
in a state of proper readiness or preparation or arrangement
In this reading “"What do you want, fellow?" demanded James Grey, sternly, in order to keep up appearances, for he recognized his confederate.”
maintain a required pace or level
In this reading “"What do you want, fellow?" demanded James Grey, sternly, in order to keep up appearances, for he recognized his confederate.”
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plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading "What do you want, fellow?" demanded James Grey, sternly, in order to keep up appearances, for he recognized his confederate.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is this the fashion in which you ask it?" said Mr. Grey.
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading "Let go that bridle."
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading "What do you want, fellow?" demanded James Grey, sternly, in order to keep up appearances, for he recognized his confederate.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "I want money," said Hugh Trimble, for, of course it was he.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What do you want, fellow?" demanded James Grey, sternly, in order to keep up appearances, for he recognized his confederate.
having made preparations
From this reading HOW GILBERT IS DISPOSED OF.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you want, fellow?" demanded James Grey, sternly, in order to keep up appearances, for he recognized his confederate.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Is this the fashion in which you ask it?" said Mr. Grey.
a boy or man
From this reading "What do you want, fellow?" demanded James Grey, sternly, in order to keep up appearances, for he recognized his confederate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What do you want, fellow?" demanded James Grey, sternly, in order to keep up appearances, for he recognized his confederate.
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading HOW GILBERT IS DISPOSED OF.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Let go that bridle."
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading "What do you want, fellow?" demanded James Grey, sternly, in order to keep up appearances, for he recognized his confederate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What do you want, fellow?" demanded James Grey, sternly, in order to keep up appearances, for he recognized his confederate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "What do you want, fellow?" demanded James Grey, sternly, in order to keep up appearances, for he recognized his confederate.
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From this reading HOW GILBERT IS DISPOSED OF.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I want money," said Hugh Trimble, for, of course it was he.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want money," said Hugh Trimble, for, of course it was he.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "What do you want, fellow?" demanded James Grey, sternly, in order to keep up appearances, for he recognized his confederate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW GILBERT IS DISPOSED OF.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I want money," said Hugh Trimble, for, of course it was he.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading "What do you want, fellow?" demanded James Grey, sternly, in order to keep up appearances, for he recognized his confederate.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "What do you want, fellow?" demanded James Grey, sternly, in order to keep up appearances, for he recognized his confederate.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let go that bridle."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "I want money," said Hugh Trimble, for, of course it was he.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Is this the fashion in which you ask it?" said Mr. Grey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW GILBERT IS DISPOSED OF.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "What do you want, fellow?" demanded James Grey, sternly, in order to keep up appearances, for he recognized his confederate.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading "What do you want, fellow?" demanded James Grey, sternly, in order to keep up appearances, for he recognized his confederate.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I want money," said Hugh Trimble, for, of course it was he.
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading "What do you want, fellow?" demanded James Grey, sternly, in order to keep up appearances, for he recognized his confederate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Let go that bridle."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Is this the fashion in which you ask it?" said Mr. Grey.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Is this the fashion in which you ask it?" said Mr. Grey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What do you want, fellow?" demanded James Grey, sternly, in order to keep up appearances, for he recognized his confederate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I want money," said Hugh Trimble, for, of course it was he.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "What do you want, fellow?" demanded James Grey, sternly, in order to keep up appearances, for he recognized his confederate.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "What do you want, fellow?" demanded James Grey, sternly, in order to keep up appearances, for he recognized his confederate.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I want money," said Hugh Trimble, for, of course it was he.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you want, fellow?" demanded James Grey, sternly, in order to keep up appearances, for he recognized his confederate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Is this the fashion in which you ask it?" said Mr. Grey.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you want, fellow?" demanded James Grey, sternly, in order to keep up appearances, for he recognized his confederate.
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