Chapter 7 of Frank Merriwell, Jr., in Arizona is here in full — 141 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 7 of Frank Merriwell, Jr., in Arizona is here in full — 141 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ACCIDENT OR TREACHERY? “What’s on to follow this race, Chip?” asked Clancy, while they were waiting. “A half mile for single paddles,” Merry answered. “That will give Pink a chance, if there are canoes enough to go round.” “Don’t fret about Pink,” called that worthy from the bank, happening to overhear the talk between his chums.
Chapter 7 of Frank Merriwell, Jr., in Arizona is here in full — 141 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading ““That will give Pink a chance, if there are canoes enough to go round.””
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading ““What’s on to follow this race, Chip?” asked Clancy, while they were waiting.”
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading ““Don’t fret about Pink,” called that worthy from the bank, happening to overhear the talk between his chums.”
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading ““Don’t fret about Pink,” called that worthy from the bank, happening to overhear the talk between his chums.”
an event that happens
From this reading ““Don’t fret about Pink,” called that worthy from the bank, happening to overhear the talk between his chums.”
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading ““Don’t fret about Pink,” called that worthy from the bank, happening to overhear the talk between his chums.”
plural of “paddle” — small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games
From this reading ““A half mile for single paddles,” Merry answered.”
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading “ACCIDENT OR TREACHERY?”
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In this reading ““Don’t fret about Pink,” called that worthy from the bank, happening to overhear the talk between his chums.”
a unit of length equal to half of 1 mile
In this reading ““A half mile for single paddles,” Merry answered.”
In this reading ““That will give Pink a chance, if there are canoes enough to go round.””
In this reading ““Don’t fret about Pink,” called that worthy from the bank, happening to overhear the talk between his chums.”
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.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A half mile for single paddles,” Merry answered.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Don’t fret about Pink,” called that worthy from the bank, happening to overhear the talk between his chums.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading ACCIDENT OR TREACHERY?
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “A half mile for single paddles,” Merry answered.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “That will give Pink a chance, if there are canoes enough to go round.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What’s on to follow this race, Chip?” asked Clancy, while they were waiting.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading “Don’t fret about Pink,” called that worthy from the bank, happening to overhear the talk between his chums.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “Don’t fret about Pink,” called that worthy from the bank, happening to overhear the talk between his chums.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Don’t fret about Pink,” called that worthy from the bank, happening to overhear the talk between his chums.
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading “That will give Pink a chance, if there are canoes enough to go round.”
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “That will give Pink a chance, if there are canoes enough to go round.”
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading “What’s on to follow this race, Chip?” asked Clancy, while they were waiting.
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading “Don’t fret about Pink,” called that worthy from the bank, happening to overhear the talk between his chums.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What’s on to follow this race, Chip?” asked Clancy, while they were waiting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Don’t fret about Pink,” called that worthy from the bank, happening to overhear the talk between his chums.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “That will give Pink a chance, if there are canoes enough to go round.”
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading “What’s on to follow this race, Chip?” asked Clancy, while they were waiting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “A half mile for single paddles,” Merry answered.
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading “Don’t fret about Pink,” called that worthy from the bank, happening to overhear the talk between his chums.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Don’t fret about Pink,” called that worthy from the bank, happening to overhear the talk between his chums.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “That will give Pink a chance, if there are canoes enough to go round.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “That will give Pink a chance, if there are canoes enough to go round.”
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “A half mile for single paddles,” Merry answered.
an event that happens
From this reading “Don’t fret about Pink,” called that worthy from the bank, happening to overhear the talk between his chums.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Don’t fret about Pink,” called that worthy from the bank, happening to overhear the talk between his chums.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “That will give Pink a chance, if there are canoes enough to go round.”
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading “A half mile for single paddles,” Merry answered.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading “A half mile for single paddles,” Merry answered.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “What’s on to follow this race, Chip?” asked Clancy, while they were waiting.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ACCIDENT OR TREACHERY?
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading “Don’t fret about Pink,” called that worthy from the bank, happening to overhear the talk between his chums.
plural of “paddle” — small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games
From this reading “A half mile for single paddles,” Merry answered.
a light shade of red
From this reading “That will give Pink a chance, if there are canoes enough to go round.”
any competition
From this reading “What’s on to follow this race, Chip?” asked Clancy, while they were waiting.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading “That will give Pink a chance, if there are canoes enough to go round.”
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading “A half mile for single paddles,” Merry answered.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “Don’t fret about Pink,” called that worthy from the bank, happening to overhear the talk between his chums.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That will give Pink a chance, if there are canoes enough to go round.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Don’t fret about Pink,” called that worthy from the bank, happening to overhear the talk between his chums.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “That will give Pink a chance, if there are canoes enough to go round.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What’s on to follow this race, Chip?” asked Clancy, while they were waiting.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “What’s on to follow this race, Chip?” asked Clancy, while they were waiting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “What’s on to follow this race, Chip?” asked Clancy, while they were waiting.
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading ACCIDENT OR TREACHERY?
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading “What’s on to follow this race, Chip?” asked Clancy, while they were waiting.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “What’s on to follow this race, Chip?” asked Clancy, while they were waiting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What’s on to follow this race, Chip?” asked Clancy, while they were waiting.
during the time that
From this reading “What’s on to follow this race, Chip?” asked Clancy, while they were waiting.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “That will give Pink a chance, if there are canoes enough to go round.”
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading “Don’t fret about Pink,” called that worthy from the bank, happening to overhear the talk between his chums.
Chapter 7 of Frank Merriwell, Jr., in Arizona by Burt L. Standish holds 141 sentences, grouped into 29 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 7 holds 141 sentences of Frank Merriwell, Jr., in Arizona, unabridged, divided into 29 reading sections.
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