Chapter 21 of Young Auctioneers is here in full — 103 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 21 of Young Auctioneers is here in full — 103 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE SHANTY IN THE WOODS. The reader may rest assured that Matt listened with deep interest to the words of the constable. He knew nothing of the man that had been mentioned as the probable thief, but he was willing to believe Jackson's supposition true. "That Joe Yedley's cap?" returned Isaac Marvelling slowly. "Certainly.
Chapter 21 of Young Auctioneers is here in full — 103 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/20 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading “The reader may rest assured that Matt listened with deep interest to the words of the constable.”
(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau
From this reading “"That Joe Yedley's cap?" returned Isaac Marvelling slowly.”
possessive form of “jackson” — English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading “He knew nothing of the man that had been mentioned as the probable thief, but he was willing to believe Jackson's supposition true.”
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading “The reader may rest assured that Matt listened with deep interest to the words of the constable.”
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading “He knew nothing of the man that had been mentioned as the probable thief, but he was willing to believe Jackson's supposition true.”
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading “THE SHANTY IN THE WOODS.”
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading “He knew nothing of the man that had been mentioned as the probable thief, but he was willing to believe Jackson's supposition true.”
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading “He knew nothing of the man that had been mentioned as the probable thief, but he was willing to believe Jackson's supposition true.”
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 “The reader may rest assured that Matt listened with deep interest to the words of the constable.”
In this reading “The reader may rest assured that Matt listened with deep interest to the words of the constable.”
In this reading “THE SHANTY IN THE WOODS.”
In this reading “The reader may rest assured that Matt listened with deep interest to the words of the constable.”
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He knew nothing of the man that had been mentioned as the probable thief, but he was willing to believe Jackson's supposition true.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading The reader may rest assured that Matt listened with deep interest to the words of the constable.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He knew nothing of the man that had been mentioned as the probable thief, but he was willing to believe Jackson's supposition true.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He knew nothing of the man that had been mentioned as the probable thief, but he was willing to believe Jackson's supposition true.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He knew nothing of the man that had been mentioned as the probable thief, but he was willing to believe Jackson's supposition true.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading "That Joe Yedley's cap?" returned Isaac Marvelling slowly.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Certainly.
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading The reader may rest assured that Matt listened with deep interest to the words of the constable.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The reader may rest assured that Matt listened with deep interest to the words of the constable.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew nothing of the man that had been mentioned as the probable thief, but he was willing to believe Jackson's supposition true.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew nothing of the man that had been mentioned as the probable thief, but he was willing to believe Jackson's supposition true.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SHANTY IN THE WOODS.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The reader may rest assured that Matt listened with deep interest to the words of the constable.
(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau
From this reading "That Joe Yedley's cap?" returned Isaac Marvelling slowly.
possessive form of “jackson” — English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading He knew nothing of the man that had been mentioned as the probable thief, but he was willing to believe Jackson's supposition true.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That Joe Yedley's cap?" returned Isaac Marvelling slowly.
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 nothing of the man that had been mentioned as the probable thief, but he was willing to believe Jackson's supposition true.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The reader may rest assured that Matt listened with deep interest to the words of the constable.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He knew nothing of the man that had been mentioned as the probable thief, but he was willing to believe Jackson's supposition true.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That Joe Yedley's cap?" returned Isaac Marvelling slowly.
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading The reader may rest assured that Matt listened with deep interest to the words of the constable.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The reader may rest assured that Matt listened with deep interest to the words of the constable.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading He knew nothing of the man that had been mentioned as the probable thief, but he was willing to believe Jackson's supposition true.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He knew nothing of the man that had been mentioned as the probable thief, but he was willing to believe Jackson's supposition true.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The reader may rest assured that Matt listened with deep interest to the words of the constable.
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading He knew nothing of the man that had been mentioned as the probable thief, but he was willing to believe Jackson's supposition true.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader may rest assured that Matt listened with deep interest to the words of the constable.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The reader may rest assured that Matt listened with deep interest to the words of the constable.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "That Joe Yedley's cap?" returned Isaac Marvelling slowly.
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading THE SHANTY IN THE WOODS.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "That Joe Yedley's cap?" returned Isaac Marvelling slowly.
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading He knew nothing of the man that had been mentioned as the probable thief, but he was willing to believe Jackson's supposition true.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The reader may rest assured that Matt listened with deep interest to the words of the constable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHANTY IN THE WOODS.
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading He knew nothing of the man that had been mentioned as the probable thief, but he was willing to believe Jackson's supposition true.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The reader may rest assured that Matt listened with deep interest to the words of the constable.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He knew nothing of the man that had been mentioned as the probable thief, but he was willing to believe Jackson's supposition true.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew nothing of the man that had been mentioned as the probable thief, but he was willing to believe Jackson's supposition true.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading He knew nothing of the man that had been mentioned as the probable thief, but he was willing to believe Jackson's supposition true.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The reader may rest assured that Matt listened with deep interest to the words of the constable.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE SHANTY IN THE WOODS.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The reader may rest assured that Matt listened with deep interest to the words of the constable.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That Joe Yedley's cap?" returned Isaac Marvelling slowly.
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