Chapter 18 of Dick Merriwell's Glory is here in full — 126 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 18 of Dick Merriwell's Glory is here in full — 126 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE LISTENER. "It’s dangerous," said Scudder. "Nonsense!" derided Lynch. "It is," persisted Uric, fumbling with his weak chin. "I know."
Chapter 18 of Dick Merriwell's Glory is here in full — 126 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading “"It is," persisted Uric, fumbling with his weak chin.”
past form of “deride” — treat or speak of with contempt
From this reading “"Nonsense!" derided Lynch.”
showing lack of skill or aptitude
From this reading “"It is," persisted Uric, fumbling with his weak chin.”
someone who listens attentively
From this reading “THE LISTENER.”
kill without legal sanction
From this reading “"Nonsense!" derided Lynch.”
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading “"Nonsense!" derided Lynch.”
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading “"It is," persisted Uric, fumbling with his weak chin.”
in or relating to or obtained from urine
From this reading “"It is," persisted Uric, fumbling with his weak chin.”
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the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading "It is," persisted Uric, fumbling with his weak chin.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading "It’s dangerous," said Scudder.
past form of “deride” — treat or speak of with contempt
From this reading "Nonsense!" derided Lynch.
showing lack of skill or aptitude
From this reading "It is," persisted Uric, fumbling with his weak chin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "It is," persisted Uric, fumbling with his weak chin.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is," persisted Uric, fumbling with his weak chin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is," persisted Uric, fumbling with his weak chin.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It’s dangerous," said Scudder.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know."
someone who listens attentively
From this reading THE LISTENER.
kill without legal sanction
From this reading "Nonsense!" derided Lynch.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading "Nonsense!" derided Lynch.
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading "It is," persisted Uric, fumbling with his weak chin.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It’s dangerous," said Scudder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It’s dangerous," said Scudder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LISTENER.
in or relating to or obtained from urine
From this reading "It is," persisted Uric, fumbling with his weak chin.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading "It is," persisted Uric, fumbling with his weak chin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It is," persisted Uric, fumbling with his weak chin.
Chapter 18 of Dick Merriwell's Glory by Burt L. Standish holds 126 sentences, grouped into 26 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 18 holds 126 sentences of Dick Merriwell's Glory, unabridged, divided into 26 reading sections.
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