Chapter 14 of Frank and Fearless is here in full — 137 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 14 of Frank and Fearless is here in full — 137 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
GOOD-BYE. "Without exception, Jasper," said Mr. Miller, on his return, "I consider your step-mother the most disagreeble woman I ever met." Jasper could not help smiling at the look of disgust upon the features of his father's friend. "Then, sir, I infer that you did not succeed in your mission," he said. "Succeed?
Chapter 14 of Frank and Fearless is here in full — 137 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/27 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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.
fill with distaste
From this reading “Jasper could not help smiling at the look of disgust upon the features of his father's friend.”
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading “"Without exception, Jasper," said Mr. Miller, on his return, "I consider your step-mother the most disagreeble woman I ever met."”
a farewell remark
From this reading “GOOD-BYE.”
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading “"Then, sir, I infer that you did not succeed in your mission," he said.”
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 “"Without exception, Jasper," said Mr. Miller, on his return, "I consider your step-mother the most disagreeble woman I ever met."”
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading “"Without exception, Jasper," said Mr. Miller, on his return, "I consider your step-mother the most disagreeble woman I ever met."”
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading “"Then, sir, I infer that you did not succeed in your mission," he said.”
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading “"Then, sir, I infer that you did not succeed in your mission," he said.”
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.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jasper could not help smiling at the look of disgust upon the features of his father's friend.
deem to be
From this reading "Without exception, Jasper," said Mr. Miller, on his return, "I consider your step-mother the most disagreeble woman I ever met."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Jasper could not help smiling at the look of disgust upon the features of his father's friend.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Then, sir, I infer that you did not succeed in your mission," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Without exception, Jasper," said Mr. Miller, on his return, "I consider your step-mother the most disagreeble woman I ever met."
fill with distaste
From this reading Jasper could not help smiling at the look of disgust upon the features of his father's friend.
at any time
From this reading "Without exception, Jasper," said Mr. Miller, on his return, "I consider your step-mother the most disagreeble woman I ever met."
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading "Without exception, Jasper," said Mr. Miller, on his return, "I consider your step-mother the most disagreeble woman I ever met."
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Jasper could not help smiling at the look of disgust upon the features of his father's friend.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Jasper could not help smiling at the look of disgust upon the features of his father's friend.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Jasper could not help smiling at the look of disgust upon the features of his father's friend.
a farewell remark
From this reading GOOD-BYE.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Then, sir, I infer that you did not succeed in your mission," he said.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Jasper could not help smiling at the look of disgust upon the features of his father's friend.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Without exception, Jasper," said Mr. Miller, on his return, "I consider your step-mother the most disagreeble woman I ever met."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Without exception, Jasper," said Mr. Miller, on his return, "I consider your step-mother the most disagreeble woman I ever met."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Then, sir, I infer that you did not succeed in your mission," he said.
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading "Then, sir, I infer that you did not succeed in your mission," he said.
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 "Without exception, Jasper," said Mr. Miller, on his return, "I consider your step-mother the most disagreeble woman I ever met."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Jasper could not help smiling at the look of disgust upon the features of his father's friend.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "Without exception, Jasper," said Mr. Miller, on his return, "I consider your step-mother the most disagreeble woman I ever met."
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading "Without exception, Jasper," said Mr. Miller, on his return, "I consider your step-mother the most disagreeble woman I ever met."
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading "Then, sir, I infer that you did not succeed in your mission," he said.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Without exception, Jasper," said Mr. Miller, on his return, "I consider your step-mother the most disagreeble woman I ever met."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Without exception, Jasper," said Mr. Miller, on his return, "I consider your step-mother the most disagreeble woman I ever met."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jasper could not help smiling at the look of disgust upon the features of his father's friend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jasper could not help smiling at the look of disgust upon the features of his father's friend.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Without exception, Jasper," said Mr. Miller, on his return, "I consider your step-mother the most disagreeble woman I ever met."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Without exception, Jasper," said Mr. Miller, on his return, "I consider your step-mother the most disagreeble woman I ever met."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Without exception, Jasper," said Mr. Miller, on his return, "I consider your step-mother the most disagreeble woman I ever met."
term of address for a man
From this reading "Then, sir, I infer that you did not succeed in your mission," he said.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Jasper could not help smiling at the look of disgust upon the features of his father's friend.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Without exception, Jasper," said Mr. Miller, on his return, "I consider your step-mother the most disagreeble woman I ever met."
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading "Then, sir, I infer that you did not succeed in your mission," he said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Then, sir, I infer that you did not succeed in your mission," he said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Without exception, Jasper," said Mr. Miller, on his return, "I consider your step-mother the most disagreeble woman I ever met."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then, sir, I infer that you did not succeed in your mission," he said.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Jasper could not help smiling at the look of disgust upon the features of his father's friend.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Without exception, Jasper," said Mr. Miller, on his return, "I consider your step-mother the most disagreeble woman I ever met."
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Without exception, Jasper," said Mr. Miller, on his return, "I consider your step-mother the most disagreeble woman I ever met."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Then, sir, I infer that you did not succeed in your mission," he said.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Without exception, Jasper," said Mr. Miller, on his return, "I consider your step-mother the most disagreeble woman I ever met."
Chapter 14 of Frank and Fearless by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 137 sentences, grouped into 28 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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