Chapter 2 of Frank and Fearless is here in full — 153 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Frank and Fearless is here in full — 153 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
JASPER RECOGNIZES THE VISITOR. "Will the old man do anything for me after he marries you, mother?" asked Nicholas, who never failed to look out for his own interests. "He doesn't know you are in existence, Nicholas." "Did you never speak to him of me?" "No; I didn't dare to tell him."
Chapter 2 of Frank and Fearless is here in full — 153 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the state or fact of existing
From this reading “"He doesn't know you are in existence, Nicholas."”
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading “"Will the old man do anything for me after he marries you, mother?" asked Nicholas, who never failed to look out for his own interests.”
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading “"Will the old man do anything for me after he marries you, mother?" asked Nicholas, who never failed to look out for his own interests.”
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading “JASPER RECOGNIZES THE VISITOR.”
third-person singular of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading “"Will the old man do anything for me after he marries you, mother?" asked Nicholas, who never failed to look out for his own interests.”
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading “"Will the old man do anything for me after he marries you, mother?" asked Nicholas, who never failed to look out for his own interests.”
third-person singular of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading “JASPER RECOGNIZES THE VISITOR.”
someone who visits
From this reading “JASPER RECOGNIZES THE VISITOR.”
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later than; following
From this reading "Will the old man do anything for me after he marries you, mother?" asked Nicholas, who never failed to look out for his own interests.
any thing at all
From this reading "Will the old man do anything for me after he marries you, mother?" asked Nicholas, who never failed to look out for his own interests.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "He doesn't know you are in existence, Nicholas."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Will the old man do anything for me after he marries you, mother?" asked Nicholas, who never failed to look out for his own interests.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "No; I didn't dare to tell him."
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did you never speak to him of me?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No; I didn't dare to tell him."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Will the old man do anything for me after he marries you, mother?" asked Nicholas, who never failed to look out for his own interests.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He doesn't know you are in existence, Nicholas."
the state or fact of existing
From this reading "He doesn't know you are in existence, Nicholas."
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading "Will the old man do anything for me after he marries you, mother?" asked Nicholas, who never failed to look out for his own interests.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Will the old man do anything for me after he marries you, mother?" asked Nicholas, who never failed to look out for his own interests.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Will the old man do anything for me after he marries you, mother?" asked Nicholas, who never failed to look out for his own interests.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Did you never speak to him of me?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Will the old man do anything for me after he marries you, mother?" asked Nicholas, who never failed to look out for his own interests.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No; I didn't dare to tell him."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "He doesn't know you are in existence, Nicholas."
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "Will the old man do anything for me after he marries you, mother?" asked Nicholas, who never failed to look out for his own interests.
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading JASPER RECOGNIZES THE VISITOR.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "He doesn't know you are in existence, Nicholas."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Will the old man do anything for me after he marries you, mother?" asked Nicholas, who never failed to look out for his own interests.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Will the old man do anything for me after he marries you, mother?" asked Nicholas, who never failed to look out for his own interests.
third-person singular of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading "Will the old man do anything for me after he marries you, mother?" asked Nicholas, who never failed to look out for his own interests.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Will the old man do anything for me after he marries you, mother?" asked Nicholas, who never failed to look out for his own interests.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Will the old man do anything for me after he marries you, mother?" asked Nicholas, who never failed to look out for his own interests.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Will the old man do anything for me after he marries you, mother?" asked Nicholas, who never failed to look out for his own interests.
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading "Will the old man do anything for me after he marries you, mother?" asked Nicholas, who never failed to look out for his own interests.
not any; not one
From this reading "No; I didn't dare to tell him."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Did you never speak to him of me?"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Will the old man do anything for me after he marries you, mother?" asked Nicholas, who never failed to look out for his own interests.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Will the old man do anything for me after he marries you, mother?" asked Nicholas, who never failed to look out for his own interests.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Will the old man do anything for me after he marries you, mother?" asked Nicholas, who never failed to look out for his own interests.
third-person singular of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading JASPER RECOGNIZES THE VISITOR.
express in speech
From this reading "Did you never speak to him of me?"
express in words
From this reading "No; I didn't dare to tell him."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JASPER RECOGNIZES THE VISITOR.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Will the old man do anything for me after he marries you, mother?" asked Nicholas, who never failed to look out for his own interests.
someone who visits
From this reading JASPER RECOGNIZES THE VISITOR.
which person or people
From this reading "Will the old man do anything for me after he marries you, mother?" asked Nicholas, who never failed to look out for his own interests.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will the old man do anything for me after he marries you, mother?" asked Nicholas, who never failed to look out for his own interests.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Will the old man do anything for me after he marries you, mother?" asked Nicholas, who never failed to look out for his own interests.
Chapter 2 of Frank and Fearless by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 153 sentences, grouped into 31 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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