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Frank Merriwell, Jr.'s, Helping Hand
Frank Merriwell, Jr.'s, Helping Hand

Chapter XXXV

Chapter 35 of Frank Merriwell, Jr.'s, Helping Hand is here in full — 137 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Burt L. Standish • Curated US English Learning Edition
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GUFFEY’S QUEER ACTIONS.
Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.
He had hoped that Fritz, Silva and Woo Sing might take up the pursuit, but in this he was disappointed.
“Where is the fellow?”
Merry demanded, showing himself at a rear door and confronting the Dutchman, the Chinaman, and the Mexican.
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Frank Merriwell, Jr.'s, Helping Hand

Chapter XXXV

Chapter 35 of Frank Merriwell, Jr.'s, Helping Hand is here in full — 137 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/27 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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GUFFEY’S QUEER ACTIONS.
Line 2
Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.
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He had hoped that Fritz, Silva and Woo Sing might take up the pursuit, but in this he was disappointed.
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“Where is the fellow?”
/wer ɪz ðə ˈfeloʊ/
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Merry demanded, showing himself at a rear door and confronting the Dutchman, the Chinaman, and the Mexican.

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confronting verb US /kənˈfrʌntɪŋ/

-ing form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading “Merry demanded, showing himself at a rear door and confronting the Dutchman, the Chinaman, and the Mexican.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Dutchman noun US /ˈdʌtʃmən/

a native or inhabitant of Holland

From this reading “Merry demanded, showing himself at a rear door and confronting the Dutchman, the Chinaman, and the Mexican.”

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Mexican noun US /ˈmeksəkən/

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading “Merry demanded, showing himself at a rear door and confronting the Dutchman, the Chinaman, and the Mexican.”

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overhauling verb US /ˈoʊvərhɔːlɪŋ/

-ing form of “overhaul” — travel past

From this reading “Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.”

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pajamas noun US /pəˈdʒɑːməz/

plural of “pajama” — a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries

From this reading “Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.”

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scope noun US /skoʊp/

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading “Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.”

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Silva noun US /ˈsɪlvə/

the forest trees growing in a country or region

From this reading “He had hoped that Fritz, Silva and Woo Sing might take up the pursuit, but in this he was disappointed.”

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Woo verb US /wuː/

seek someone's favor

From this reading “He had hoped that Fritz, Silva and Woo Sing might take up the pursuit, but in this he was disappointed.”

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rear door noun + noun

In this reading “Merry demanded, showing himself at a rear door and confronting the Dutchman, the Chinaman, and the Mexican.”

629 times in 426,212 chapters
take up verb + adjective

pursue or resume

In this reading “He had hoped that Fritz, Silva and Woo Sing might take up the pursuit, but in this he was disappointed.”

48,411 times in 426,212 chapters
at a rear preposition + article + noun counted as “at … rear”

In this reading “Merry demanded, showing himself at a rear door and confronting the Dutchman, the Chinaman, and the Mexican.”

2,425 times in 426,212 chapters

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

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ACTIONSnounUS /ˈækʃənz/

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading GUFFEY’S QUEER ACTIONS.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

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aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Merry demanded, showing himself at a rear door and confronting the Dutchman, the Chinaman, and the Mexican.

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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

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beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

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boxnounUS /bɑːks/

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had hoped that Fritz, Silva and Woo Sing might take up the pursuit, but in this he was disappointed.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
Chinamannoun

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent

From this reading Merry demanded, showing himself at a rear door and confronting the Dutchman, the Chinaman, and the Mexican.

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confrontingverbUS /kənˈfrʌntɪŋ/

-ing form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading Merry demanded, showing himself at a rear door and confronting the Dutchman, the Chinaman, and the Mexican.

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daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

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demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading Merry demanded, showing himself at a rear door and confronting the Dutchman, the Chinaman, and the Mexican.

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disappointedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading He had hoped that Fritz, Silva and Woo Sing might take up the pursuit, but in this he was disappointed.

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doornounUS /dɔːr/

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Merry demanded, showing himself at a rear door and confronting the Dutchman, the Chinaman, and the Mexican.

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DutchmannounUS /ˈdʌtʃmən/

a native or inhabitant of Holland

From this reading Merry demanded, showing himself at a rear door and confronting the Dutchman, the Chinaman, and the Mexican.

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effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

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fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/

a boy or man

From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

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Fritz

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From this reading He had hoped that Fritz, Silva and Woo Sing might take up the pursuit, but in this he was disappointed.

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gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

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GUFFEY'S

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From this reading GUFFEY’S QUEER ACTIONS.

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

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HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had hoped that Fritz, Silva and Woo Sing might take up the pursuit, but in this he was disappointed.

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himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Merry demanded, showing himself at a rear door and confronting the Dutchman, the Chinaman, and the Mexican.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

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hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading He had hoped that Fritz, Silva and Woo Sing might take up the pursuit, but in this he was disappointed.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Where is the fellow?”

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

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limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/

small in range or scope

From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

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Merriwell

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From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

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MerryadjectiveUS /ˈmeri/

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Merry demanded, showing himself at a rear door and confronting the Dutchman, the Chinaman, and the Mexican.

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MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading Merry demanded, showing himself at a rear door and confronting the Dutchman, the Chinaman, and the Mexican.

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mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He had hoped that Fritz, Silva and Woo Sing might take up the pursuit, but in this he was disappointed.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/

as might be expected

From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

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overhaulingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːlɪŋ/

-ing form of “overhaul” — travel past

From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
pajamasnounUS /pəˈdʒɑːməz/

plural of “pajama” — a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries

From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

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pursuitnounUS /pərˈsuːt/

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading He had hoped that Fritz, Silva and Woo Sing might take up the pursuit, but in this he was disappointed.

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QUEERadjectiveUS /kwɪr/

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading GUFFEY’S QUEER ACTIONS.

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rearnounUS /rɪr/

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading Merry demanded, showing himself at a rear door and confronting the Dutchman, the Chinaman, and the Mexican.

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scopenounUS /skoʊp/

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

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showingnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/

the display of a motion picture

From this reading Merry demanded, showing himself at a rear door and confronting the Dutchman, the Chinaman, and the Mexican.

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SilvanounUS /ˈsɪlvə/

the forest trees growing in a country or region

From this reading He had hoped that Fritz, Silva and Woo Sing might take up the pursuit, but in this he was disappointed.

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SingverbUS /sɪŋ/

deliver by singing

From this reading He had hoped that Fritz, Silva and Woo Sing might take up the pursuit, but in this he was disappointed.

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stirverbUS /stɜːr/

move an implement through

From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading He had hoped that Fritz, Silva and Woo Sing might take up the pursuit, but in this he was disappointed.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had hoped that Fritz, Silva and Woo Sing might take up the pursuit, but in this he was disappointed.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He had hoped that Fritz, Silva and Woo Sing might take up the pursuit, but in this he was disappointed.

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timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He had hoped that Fritz, Silva and Woo Sing might take up the pursuit, but in this he was disappointed.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WhereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading “Where is the fellow?”

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whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Merriwell was in his pajamas, and as it was getting a time of day when people began to stir around, the scope of his efforts in overhauling the fellow who had been under the box was naturally limited.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WooverbUS /wuː/

seek someone's favor

From this reading He had hoped that Fritz, Silva and Woo Sing might take up the pursuit, but in this he was disappointed.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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