Chapter 17 of Frank Merriwell Down South is here in full — 276 sentences across 56 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 17 of Frank Merriwell Down South is here in full — 276 sentences across 56 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A HUMBLE APOLOGY. Barely were they in their apartments at the hotel when there came a knock on the door, and a boy entered, bearing a salver on which were two cards. "Colonel La Salle Vallier and Mr. Rolf Raymond," read Frank. "Bring them up." "What's that?" roared Professor Scotch, from the bed.
Chapter 17 of Frank Merriwell Down South is here in full — 276 sentences across 56 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading “Barely were they in their apartments at the hotel when there came a knock on the door, and a boy entered, bearing a salver on which were two cards.”
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading “A HUMBLE APOLOGY.”
only a very short time before
From this reading “Barely were they in their apartments at the hotel when there came a knock on the door, and a boy entered, bearing a salver on which were two cards.”
a game played with playing cards
From this reading “Barely were they in their apartments at the hotel when there came a knock on the door, and a boy entered, bearing a salver on which were two cards.”
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading “Barely were they in their apartments at the hotel when there came a knock on the door, and a boy entered, bearing a salver on which were two cards.”
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading “"What's that?" roared Professor Scotch, from the bed.”
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading “"Colonel La Salle Vallier and Mr. Rolf Raymond," read Frank.”
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading “"What's that?" roared Professor Scotch, from the bed.”
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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 HUMBLE APOLOGY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Barely were they in their apartments at the hotel when there came a knock on the door, and a boy entered, bearing a salver on which were two cards.
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Barely were they in their apartments at the hotel when there came a knock on the door, and a boy entered, bearing a salver on which were two cards.
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading A HUMBLE APOLOGY.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Barely were they in their apartments at the hotel when there came a knock on the door, and a boy entered, bearing a salver on which were two cards.
only a very short time before
From this reading Barely were they in their apartments at the hotel when there came a knock on the door, and a boy entered, bearing a salver on which were two cards.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Barely were they in their apartments at the hotel when there came a knock on the door, and a boy entered, bearing a salver on which were two cards.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "What's that?" roared Professor Scotch, from the bed.
a youthful male person
From this reading Barely were they in their apartments at the hotel when there came a knock on the door, and a boy entered, bearing a salver on which were two cards.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Bring them up."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Barely were they in their apartments at the hotel when there came a knock on the door, and a boy entered, bearing a salver on which were two cards.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Barely were they in their apartments at the hotel when there came a knock on the door, and a boy entered, bearing a salver on which were two cards.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading "Colonel La Salle Vallier and Mr. Rolf Raymond," read Frank.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Barely were they in their apartments at the hotel when there came a knock on the door, and a boy entered, bearing a salver on which were two cards.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Barely were they in their apartments at the hotel when there came a knock on the door, and a boy entered, bearing a salver on which were two cards.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Colonel La Salle Vallier and Mr. Rolf Raymond," read Frank.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "What's that?" roared Professor Scotch, from the bed.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Barely were they in their apartments at the hotel when there came a knock on the door, and a boy entered, bearing a salver on which were two cards.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading A HUMBLE APOLOGY.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Barely were they in their apartments at the hotel when there came a knock on the door, and a boy entered, bearing a salver on which were two cards.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Barely were they in their apartments at the hotel when there came a knock on the door, and a boy entered, bearing a salver on which were two cards.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading "Colonel La Salle Vallier and Mr. Rolf Raymond," read Frank.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Colonel La Salle Vallier and Mr. Rolf Raymond," read Frank.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Barely were they in their apartments at the hotel when there came a knock on the door, and a boy entered, bearing a salver on which were two cards.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading "What's that?" roared Professor Scotch, from the bed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Colonel La Salle Vallier and Mr. Rolf Raymond," read Frank.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "Colonel La Salle Vallier and Mr. Rolf Raymond," read Frank.
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading "What's that?" roared Professor Scotch, from the bed.
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading "Colonel La Salle Vallier and Mr. Rolf Raymond," read Frank.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Colonel La Salle Vallier and Mr. Rolf Raymond," read Frank.
a tray (or large plate) for serving food or drinks; usually made of silver
From this reading Barely were they in their apartments at the hotel when there came a knock on the door, and a boy entered, bearing a salver on which were two cards.
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading "What's that?" roared Professor Scotch, from the bed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What's that?" roared Professor Scotch, from the bed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Barely were they in their apartments at the hotel when there came a knock on the door, and a boy entered, bearing a salver on which were two cards.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Barely were they in their apartments at the hotel when there came a knock on the door, and a boy entered, bearing a salver on which were two cards.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Bring them up."
in or at that place or location
From this reading Barely were they in their apartments at the hotel when there came a knock on the door, and a boy entered, bearing a salver on which were two cards.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Barely were they in their apartments at the hotel when there came a knock on the door, and a boy entered, bearing a salver on which were two cards.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Barely were they in their apartments at the hotel when there came a knock on the door, and a boy entered, bearing a salver on which were two cards.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Bring them up."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Colonel La Salle Vallier and Mr. Rolf Raymond," read Frank.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Barely were they in their apartments at the hotel when there came a knock on the door, and a boy entered, bearing a salver on which were two cards.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's that?" roared Professor Scotch, from the bed.
at the time that
From this reading Barely were they in their apartments at the hotel when there came a knock on the door, and a boy entered, bearing a salver on which were two cards.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Barely were they in their apartments at the hotel when there came a knock on the door, and a boy entered, bearing a salver on which were two cards.
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