Chapter XI
Chapter 11 of Dick Merriwell's Glory is here in full — 207 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A BOY’S REVENGE. "Can you see them?" "Sure thing." "Are they practising?" "Yes."
Dick Merriwell's Glory
Chapter XI
Chapter 11 of Dick Merriwell's Glory is here in full — 207 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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A
BOY’S
REVENGE.
"Can
you
see
them?"
"Sure
thing."
"Are
they
practising?"
"Yes."
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Dick Merriwell's Glory
Chapter XI
Chapter 11 of Dick Merriwell's Glory is here in full — 207 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/41 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
Line 1
A
BOY’S
REVENGE.
/ə bɔɪz riˈvendʒ/
Line 2
"Can
you
see
them?"
/kæn juː siː ðem/
Line 3
"Sure
thing."
/ʃʊr θɪŋ/
Line 4
"Are
they
practising?"
Line 5
"Yes."
/jes/
Learner Dictionary
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
boy's
noun
US /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading “A BOY’S REVENGE.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “"Can you see them?"”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “"Sure thing."”
a special situation
From this reading “"Sure thing."”
an affirmative
From this reading “"Yes."”
Word partnerships in these lines
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Sure thing
adjective + noun
something that is certain
In this reading “"Sure thing."”
All words in this reading · 13
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 A BOY’S REVENGE.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are they practising?"
BOY'SnounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A BOY’S REVENGE.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can you see them?"
practising
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Are they practising?"
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading A BOY’S REVENGE.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Can you see them?"
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Sure thing."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Can you see them?"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Are they practising?"
a special situation
From this reading "Sure thing."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Can you see them?"
Chapter 11 of Dick Merriwell's Glory by Burt L. Standish holds 207 sentences, grouped into 42 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.
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- Friends
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