Chapter 9 of Dick Merriwell's Day is here in full — 204 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter IX
Chapter 9 of Dick Merriwell's Day is here in full — 204 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
BRAD LEARNS THE TRUTH. “What’s this—what’s this, boys?” cried Dick, as they were passing the office of the Rockford _Star_, on their way to the hotel. “Just look at that bulletin board. Maplewood defeated Seaslope! Take a look at the standing of the teams!
Chapter 9 of Dick Merriwell's Day is here in full — 204 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a small nail
From this reading “BRAD LEARNS THE TRUTH.”
a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
From this reading ““Just look at that bulletin board.”
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading “Maplewood defeated Seaslope!”
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading ““What’s this—what’s this, boys?” cried Dick, as they were passing the office of the Rockford _Star_, on their way to the hotel.”
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading “BRAD LEARNS THE TRUTH.”
a city in northern Illinois
From this reading ““What’s this—what’s this, boys?” cried Dick, as they were passing the office of the Rockford _Star_, on their way to the hotel.”
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading “Take a look at the standing of the teams!”
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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a computer that is running software that allows users to leave messages and access information of general interest
In this reading ““Just look at that bulletin board.”
In this reading “BRAD LEARNS THE TRUTH.”
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
In this reading ““Just look at that bulletin board.”
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 Take a look at the standing of the teams!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “What’s this—what’s this, boys?” cried Dick, as they were passing the office of the Rockford _Star_, on their way to the hotel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Just look at that bulletin board.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading “Just look at that bulletin board.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “What’s this—what’s this, boys?” cried Dick, as they were passing the office of the Rockford _Star_, on their way to the hotel.
a small nail
From this reading BRAD LEARNS THE TRUTH.
a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
From this reading “Just look at that bulletin board.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “What’s this—what’s this, boys?” cried Dick, as they were passing the office of the Rockford _Star_, on their way to the hotel.
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading Maplewood defeated Seaslope!
someone who is a detective
From this reading “What’s this—what’s this, boys?” cried Dick, as they were passing the office of the Rockford _Star_, on their way to the hotel.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading “What’s this—what’s this, boys?” cried Dick, as they were passing the office of the Rockford _Star_, on their way to the hotel.
and nothing more
From this reading “Just look at that bulletin board.
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading BRAD LEARNS THE TRUTH.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Just look at that bulletin board.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maplewood defeated Seaslope!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “What’s this—what’s this, boys?” cried Dick, as they were passing the office of the Rockford _Star_, on their way to the hotel.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “What’s this—what’s this, boys?” cried Dick, as they were passing the office of the Rockford _Star_, on their way to the hotel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “What’s this—what’s this, boys?” cried Dick, as they were passing the office of the Rockford _Star_, on their way to the hotel.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading “What’s this—what’s this, boys?” cried Dick, as they were passing the office of the Rockford _Star_, on their way to the hotel.
a city in northern Illinois
From this reading “What’s this—what’s this, boys?” cried Dick, as they were passing the office of the Rockford _Star_, on their way to the hotel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maplewood defeated Seaslope!
having a supporting base
From this reading Take a look at the standing of the teams!
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading “What’s this—what’s this, boys?” cried Dick, as they were passing the office of the Rockford _Star_, on their way to the hotel.
carry out
From this reading Take a look at the standing of the teams!
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Take a look at the standing of the teams!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Just look at that bulletin board.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BRAD LEARNS THE TRUTH.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “What’s this—what’s this, boys?” cried Dick, as they were passing the office of the Rockford _Star_, on their way to the hotel.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What’s this—what’s this, boys?” cried Dick, as they were passing the office of the Rockford _Star_, on their way to the hotel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “What’s this—what’s this, boys?” cried Dick, as they were passing the office of the Rockford _Star_, on their way to the hotel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “What’s this—what’s this, boys?” cried Dick, as they were passing the office of the Rockford _Star_, on their way to the hotel.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading BRAD LEARNS THE TRUTH.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “What’s this—what’s this, boys?” cried Dick, as they were passing the office of the Rockford _Star_, on their way to the hotel.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “What’s this—what’s this, boys?” cried Dick, as they were passing the office of the Rockford _Star_, on their way to the hotel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What’s this—what’s this, boys?” cried Dick, as they were passing the office of the Rockford _Star_, on their way to the hotel.
Chapter 9 of Dick Merriwell's Day by Burt L. Standish holds 204 sentences, grouped into 41 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 9 holds 204 sentences of Dick Merriwell's Day, unabridged, divided into 41 reading sections.
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