Chapter 16 of Young Auctioneers is here in full — 100 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XVI
Chapter 16 of Young Auctioneers is here in full — 100 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE CONFIDENCE MAN. "By Jove! look at that!" cried the man, in a low tone, as he picked up the pocket-book and surveyed it. "That's a find, isn't it?" "It is, indeed," returned Matt. "How much is there in it?"
Chapter 16 of Young Auctioneers is here in full — 100 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading “THE CONFIDENCE MAN.”
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “"It is, indeed," returned Matt.”
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “"By Jove! look at that!" cried the man, in a low tone, as he picked up the pocket-book and surveyed it.”
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading “"It is, indeed," returned Matt.”
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading “"By Jove! look at that!" cried the man, in a low tone, as he picked up the pocket-book and surveyed it.”
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “"It is, indeed," returned Matt.”
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading “"By Jove! look at that!" cried the man, in a low tone, as he picked up the pocket-book and surveyed it.”
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “"By Jove! look at that!" cried the man, in a low tone, as he picked up the pocket-book and surveyed it.”
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.
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In this reading “"By Jove! look at that!" cried the man, in a low tone, as he picked up the pocket-book and surveyed it.”
take and lift upward
In this reading “"By Jove! look at that!" cried the man, in a low tone, as he picked up the pocket-book and surveyed it.”
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
In this reading “"By Jove! look at that!" cried the man, in a low tone, as he picked up the pocket-book and surveyed it.”
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.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "By Jove! look at that!" cried the man, in a low tone, as he picked up the pocket-book and surveyed it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "By Jove! look at that!" cried the man, in a low tone, as he picked up the pocket-book and surveyed it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "By Jove! look at that!" cried the man, in a low tone, as he picked up the pocket-book and surveyed it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "By Jove! look at that!" cried the man, in a low tone, as he picked up the pocket-book and surveyed it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "By Jove! look at that!" cried the man, in a low tone, as he picked up the pocket-book and surveyed it.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading THE CONFIDENCE MAN.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "By Jove! look at that!" cried the man, in a low tone, as he picked up the pocket-book and surveyed it.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "That's a find, isn't it?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "By Jove! look at that!" cried the man, in a low tone, as he picked up the pocket-book and surveyed it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How much is there in it?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "By Jove! look at that!" cried the man, in a low tone, as he picked up the pocket-book and surveyed it.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "It is, indeed," returned Matt.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is, indeed," returned Matt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's a find, isn't it?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "By Jove! look at that!" cried the man, in a low tone, as he picked up the pocket-book and surveyed it.
(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus
From this reading "By Jove! look at that!" cried the man, in a low tone, as he picked up the pocket-book and surveyed it.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "By Jove! look at that!" cried the man, in a low tone, as he picked up the pocket-book and surveyed it.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "By Jove! look at that!" cried the man, in a low tone, as he picked up the pocket-book and surveyed it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE CONFIDENCE MAN.
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading "It is, indeed," returned Matt.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "How much is there in it?"
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading "By Jove! look at that!" cried the man, in a low tone, as he picked up the pocket-book and surveyed it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "By Jove! look at that!" cried the man, in a low tone, as he picked up the pocket-book and surveyed it.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "It is, indeed," returned Matt.
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading "By Jove! look at that!" cried the man, in a low tone, as he picked up the pocket-book and surveyed it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "By Jove! look at that!" cried the man, in a low tone, as he picked up the pocket-book and surveyed it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's a find, isn't it?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONFIDENCE MAN.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "How much is there in it?"
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "By Jove! look at that!" cried the man, in a low tone, as he picked up the pocket-book and surveyed it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "By Jove! look at that!" cried the man, in a low tone, as he picked up the pocket-book and surveyed it.
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