Chapter 35 of Frank and Fearless is here in full — 196 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 35 of Frank and Fearless is here in full — 196 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
IN DIFFICULTIES. Jack looked at first surprised, then smiled with malicious joy as he recognized the boy who accosted him. "Ha! my chicken, it's you, is it?" he said. "You remember me, don't you?" "Yes, I remember you," said Jasper.
Chapter 35 of Frank and Fearless is here in full — 196 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/39 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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past form of “accost” — speak to someone
From this reading “Jack looked at first surprised, then smiled with malicious joy as he recognized the boy who accosted him.”
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading “"Ha! my chicken, it's you, is it?" he said.”
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading “IN DIFFICULTIES.”
a small worthless amount
From this reading “Jack looked at first surprised, then smiled with malicious joy as he recognized the boy who accosted him.”
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 “"Yes, I remember you," said Jasper.”
having the nature of or resulting from malice
From this reading “Jack looked at first surprised, then smiled with malicious joy as he recognized the boy who accosted him.”
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading “Jack looked at first surprised, then smiled with malicious joy as he recognized the boy who accosted him.”
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “Jack looked at first surprised, then smiled with malicious joy as he recognized the boy who accosted him.”
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past form of “accost” — speak to someone
From this reading Jack looked at first surprised, then smiled with malicious joy as he recognized the boy who accosted him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jack looked at first surprised, then smiled with malicious joy as he recognized the boy who accosted him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jack looked at first surprised, then smiled with malicious joy as he recognized the boy who accosted him.
a youthful male person
From this reading Jack looked at first surprised, then smiled with malicious joy as he recognized the boy who accosted him.
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading "Ha! my chicken, it's you, is it?" he said.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading IN DIFFICULTIES.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You remember me, don't you?"
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Jack looked at first surprised, then smiled with malicious joy as he recognized the boy who accosted him.
(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
From this reading "Ha! my chicken, it's you, is it?" he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack looked at first surprised, then smiled with malicious joy as he recognized the boy who accosted him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jack looked at first surprised, then smiled with malicious joy as he recognized the boy who accosted him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, I remember you," said Jasper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN DIFFICULTIES.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ha! my chicken, it's you, is it?" he said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Ha! my chicken, it's you, is it?" he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ha! my chicken, it's you, is it?" he said.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack looked at first surprised, then smiled with malicious joy as he recognized the boy who accosted him.
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 "Yes, I remember you," said Jasper.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Jack looked at first surprised, then smiled with malicious joy as he recognized the boy who accosted him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Jack looked at first surprised, then smiled with malicious joy as he recognized the boy who accosted him.
having the nature of or resulting from malice
From this reading Jack looked at first surprised, then smiled with malicious joy as he recognized the boy who accosted him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You remember me, don't you?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Ha! my chicken, it's you, is it?" he said.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Jack looked at first surprised, then smiled with malicious joy as he recognized the boy who accosted him.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "You remember me, don't you?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ha! my chicken, it's you, is it?" he said.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Jack looked at first surprised, then smiled with malicious joy as he recognized the boy who accosted him.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Jack looked at first surprised, then smiled with malicious joy as he recognized the boy who accosted him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jack looked at first surprised, then smiled with malicious joy as he recognized the boy who accosted him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Jack looked at first surprised, then smiled with malicious joy as he recognized the boy who accosted him.
which person or people
From this reading Jack looked at first surprised, then smiled with malicious joy as he recognized the boy who accosted him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jack looked at first surprised, then smiled with malicious joy as he recognized the boy who accosted him.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I remember you," said Jasper.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ha! my chicken, it's you, is it?" he said.
Chapter 35 of Frank and Fearless by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 196 sentences, grouped into 40 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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