Chapter 14 of Bound to Succeed is here in full — 96 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIV
Chapter 14 of Bound to Succeed is here in full — 96 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A MEAN ENEMY “You have invented something yourself?” repeated Frank, with a good deal of curiosity. “Yes,” nodded Markham. “What is it?” “A puzzle.” “What kind of a puzzle?” pressed Frank.
Chapter 14 of Bound to Succeed is here in full — 96 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/19 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading “A MEAN ENEMY “You have invented something yourself?” repeated Frank, with a good deal of curiosity.”
an opposing military force
From this reading “A MEAN ENEMY “You have invented something yourself?” repeated Frank, with a good deal of curiosity.”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “A MEAN ENEMY “You have invented something yourself?” repeated Frank, with a good deal of curiosity.”
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading “A MEAN ENEMY “You have invented something yourself?” repeated Frank, with a good deal of curiosity.”
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading ““Yes,” nodded Markham.”
compacted by ironing
From this reading ““What kind of a puzzle?” pressed Frank.”
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading ““A puzzle.””
recurring again and again
From this reading “A MEAN ENEMY “You have invented something yourself?” repeated Frank, with a good deal of curiosity.”
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In this reading “A MEAN ENEMY “You have invented something yourself?” repeated Frank, with a good deal of curiosity.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MEAN ENEMY “You have invented something yourself?” repeated Frank, with a good deal of curiosity.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading A MEAN ENEMY “You have invented something yourself?” repeated Frank, with a good deal of curiosity.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading A MEAN ENEMY “You have invented something yourself?” repeated Frank, with a good deal of curiosity.
an opposing military force
From this reading A MEAN ENEMY “You have invented something yourself?” repeated Frank, with a good deal of curiosity.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading A MEAN ENEMY “You have invented something yourself?” repeated Frank, with a good deal of curiosity.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A MEAN ENEMY “You have invented something yourself?” repeated Frank, with a good deal of curiosity.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A MEAN ENEMY “You have invented something yourself?” repeated Frank, with a good deal of curiosity.
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading A MEAN ENEMY “You have invented something yourself?” repeated Frank, with a good deal of curiosity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What is it?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “What is it?”
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “What kind of a puzzle?” pressed Frank.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes,” nodded Markham.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading A MEAN ENEMY “You have invented something yourself?” repeated Frank, with a good deal of curiosity.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading “Yes,” nodded Markham.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MEAN ENEMY “You have invented something yourself?” repeated Frank, with a good deal of curiosity.
compacted by ironing
From this reading “What kind of a puzzle?” pressed Frank.
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading “A puzzle.”
recurring again and again
From this reading A MEAN ENEMY “You have invented something yourself?” repeated Frank, with a good deal of curiosity.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A MEAN ENEMY “You have invented something yourself?” repeated Frank, with a good deal of curiosity.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What is it?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading A MEAN ENEMY “You have invented something yourself?” repeated Frank, with a good deal of curiosity.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” nodded Markham.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A MEAN ENEMY “You have invented something yourself?” repeated Frank, with a good deal of curiosity.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading A MEAN ENEMY “You have invented something yourself?” repeated Frank, with a good deal of curiosity.
Chapter 14 of Bound to Succeed by Allen Chapman holds 96 sentences, grouped into 20 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.
Chapter 14 holds 96 sentences of Bound to Succeed, unabridged, divided into 20 reading sections.
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