Chapter 29 of Frank Merriwell Down South is here in full — 96 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 29 of Frank Merriwell Down South is here in full — 96 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
GAGE TAKES A TURN. Gage was tempted to shout for help, but the muzzle of the cold weapon that touched his forehead froze his tongue to silence. "Hello! Ahoy, there, cap'n! Where are you?"
Chapter 29 of Frank Merriwell Down South is here in full — 96 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/19 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading “Gage was tempted to shout for help, but the muzzle of the cold weapon that touched his forehead froze his tongue to silence.”
inflected form of “freeze” — stop moving or become immobilized
From this reading “Gage was tempted to shout for help, but the muzzle of the cold weapon that touched his forehead froze his tongue to silence.”
street names for marijuana
From this reading “GAGE TAKES A TURN.”
an expression of greeting
From this reading “"Hello!”
the open circular discharging end of a gun
From this reading “Gage was tempted to shout for help, but the muzzle of the cold weapon that touched his forehead froze his tongue to silence.”
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading “Gage was tempted to shout for help, but the muzzle of the cold weapon that touched his forehead froze his tongue to silence.”
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading “Gage was tempted to shout for help, but the muzzle of the cold weapon that touched his forehead froze his tongue to silence.”
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading “Gage was tempted to shout for help, but the muzzle of the cold weapon that touched his forehead froze his tongue to silence.”
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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 GAGE TAKES A TURN.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ahoy, there, cap'n!
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Where are you?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Gage was tempted to shout for help, but the muzzle of the cold weapon that touched his forehead froze his tongue to silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ahoy, there, cap'n!
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Gage was tempted to shout for help, but the muzzle of the cold weapon that touched his forehead froze his tongue to silence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gage was tempted to shout for help, but the muzzle of the cold weapon that touched his forehead froze his tongue to silence.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Gage was tempted to shout for help, but the muzzle of the cold weapon that touched his forehead froze his tongue to silence.
inflected form of “freeze” — stop moving or become immobilized
From this reading Gage was tempted to shout for help, but the muzzle of the cold weapon that touched his forehead froze his tongue to silence.
street names for marijuana
From this reading GAGE TAKES A TURN.
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hello!
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Gage was tempted to shout for help, but the muzzle of the cold weapon that touched his forehead froze his tongue to silence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gage was tempted to shout for help, but the muzzle of the cold weapon that touched his forehead froze his tongue to silence.
the open circular discharging end of a gun
From this reading Gage was tempted to shout for help, but the muzzle of the cold weapon that touched his forehead froze his tongue to silence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gage was tempted to shout for help, but the muzzle of the cold weapon that touched his forehead froze his tongue to silence.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Gage was tempted to shout for help, but the muzzle of the cold weapon that touched his forehead froze his tongue to silence.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Gage was tempted to shout for help, but the muzzle of the cold weapon that touched his forehead froze his tongue to silence.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading GAGE TAKES A TURN.
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading Gage was tempted to shout for help, but the muzzle of the cold weapon that touched his forehead froze his tongue to silence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gage was tempted to shout for help, but the muzzle of the cold weapon that touched his forehead froze his tongue to silence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gage was tempted to shout for help, but the muzzle of the cold weapon that touched his forehead froze his tongue to silence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Ahoy, there, cap'n!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gage was tempted to shout for help, but the muzzle of the cold weapon that touched his forehead froze his tongue to silence.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Gage was tempted to shout for help, but the muzzle of the cold weapon that touched his forehead froze his tongue to silence.
having come into contact
From this reading Gage was tempted to shout for help, but the muzzle of the cold weapon that touched his forehead froze his tongue to silence.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading GAGE TAKES A TURN.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gage was tempted to shout for help, but the muzzle of the cold weapon that touched his forehead froze his tongue to silence.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Gage was tempted to shout for help, but the muzzle of the cold weapon that touched his forehead froze his tongue to silence.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where are you?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Where are you?"
Chapter 29 of Frank Merriwell Down South by Burt L. Standish holds 96 sentences, grouped into 20 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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