Chapter 9 of Frank Hunter's Peril is here in full — 55 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter IX
Chapter 9 of Frank Hunter's Peril is here in full — 55 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE. "How do you like your step-father, Frank," asked Ben Cameron as the two boys were walking home from school together. "You mean Mr. Craven?" "Of course. He is your step-father, isn't he?"
Chapter 9 of Frank Hunter's Peril is here in full — 55 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE.”
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading “"How do you like your step-father, Frank," asked Ben Cameron as the two boys were walking home from school together.”
lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful
From this reading “"You mean Mr. Craven?"”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “"How do you like your step-father, Frank," asked Ben Cameron as the two boys were walking home from school together.”
the place where some action occurs
From this reading “A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE.”
an educational institution
From this reading “"How do you like your step-father, Frank," asked Ben Cameron as the two boys were walking home from school together.”
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading “A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE.”
close enough to be walked to
From this reading “"How do you like your step-father, Frank," asked Ben Cameron as the two boys were walking home from school together.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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as might be expected
In this reading “"Of course.”
In this reading “"How do you like your step-father, Frank," asked Ben Cameron as the two boys were walking home from school together.”
In this reading “"How do you like your step-father, Frank," asked Ben Cameron as the two boys were walking home from school together.”
In this reading “"How do you like your step-father, Frank," asked Ben Cameron as the two boys were walking home from school together.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "How do you like your step-father, Frank," asked Ben Cameron as the two boys were walking home from school together.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How do you like your step-father, Frank," asked Ben Cameron as the two boys were walking home from school together.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading "How do you like your step-father, Frank," asked Ben Cameron as the two boys were walking home from school together.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "How do you like your step-father, Frank," asked Ben Cameron as the two boys were walking home from school together.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How do you like your step-father, Frank," asked Ben Cameron as the two boys were walking home from school together.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course.
lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful
From this reading "You mean Mr. Craven?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How do you like your step-father, Frank," asked Ben Cameron as the two boys were walking home from school together.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "How do you like your step-father, Frank," asked Ben Cameron as the two boys were walking home from school together.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "How do you like your step-father, Frank," asked Ben Cameron as the two boys were walking home from school together.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is your step-father, isn't he?"
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "How do you like your step-father, Frank," asked Ben Cameron as the two boys were walking home from school together.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How do you like your step-father, Frank," asked Ben Cameron as the two boys were walking home from school together.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is your step-father, isn't he?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is your step-father, isn't he?"
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "How do you like your step-father, Frank," asked Ben Cameron as the two boys were walking home from school together.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "You mean Mr. Craven?"
a form of address for a man
From this reading "You mean Mr. Craven?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Of course.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE.
an educational institution
From this reading "How do you like your step-father, Frank," asked Ben Cameron as the two boys were walking home from school together.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How do you like your step-father, Frank," asked Ben Cameron as the two boys were walking home from school together.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRANGER APPEARS ON THE SCENE.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "How do you like your step-father, Frank," asked Ben Cameron as the two boys were walking home from school together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "How do you like your step-father, Frank," asked Ben Cameron as the two boys were walking home from school together.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading "How do you like your step-father, Frank," asked Ben Cameron as the two boys were walking home from school together.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How do you like your step-father, Frank," asked Ben Cameron as the two boys were walking home from school together.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How do you like your step-father, Frank," asked Ben Cameron as the two boys were walking home from school together.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How do you like your step-father, Frank," asked Ben Cameron as the two boys were walking home from school together.
Chapter 9 of Frank Hunter's Peril by Horatio, Jr. Alger holds 55 sentences, grouped into 11 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 9 holds 55 sentences of Frank Hunter's Peril, unabridged, divided into 11 reading sections.
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