Chapter 36 of Frank Merriwell's Bravery is here in full — 151 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 36 of Frank Merriwell's Bravery is here in full — 151 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
BIG GABE. The big man roared and raged, but he did not do any shooting. "I'll see yer ag'in," he shouted, "an' burn my eyebrows, ef I don't make yer settle fer this yar!" Then he saw the mounted boys on the opposite side of the cove, and he stared at them inquiringly. "Wa-al," he shouted, "who be you, an' what do yer want?"
Chapter 36 of Frank Merriwell's Bravery is here in full — 151 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading “"I'll see yer ag'in," he shouted, "an' burn my eyebrows, ef I don't make yer settle fer this yar!"”
a small inlet
From this reading “Then he saw the mounted boys on the opposite side of the cove, and he stared at them inquiringly.”
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading “"I'll see yer ag'in," he shouted, "an' burn my eyebrows, ef I don't make yer settle fer this yar!"”
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading “Then he saw the mounted boys on the opposite side of the cove, and he stared at them inquiringly.”
past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading “The big man roared and raged, but he did not do any shooting.”
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading “The big man roared and raged, but he did not do any shooting.”
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading “"I'll see yer ag'in," he shouted, "an' burn my eyebrows, ef I don't make yer settle fer this yar!"”
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading “The big man roared and raged, but he did not do any shooting.”
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From this reading "I'll see yer ag'in," he shouted, "an' burn my eyebrows, ef I don't make yer settle fer this yar!"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I'll see yer ag'in," he shouted, "an' burn my eyebrows, ef I don't make yer settle fer this yar!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The big man roared and raged, but he did not do any shooting.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The big man roared and raged, but he did not do any shooting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then he saw the mounted boys on the opposite side of the cove, and he stared at them inquiringly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Wa-al," he shouted, "who be you, an' what do yer want?"
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading BIG GABE.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Then he saw the mounted boys on the opposite side of the cove, and he stared at them inquiringly.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading "I'll see yer ag'in," he shouted, "an' burn my eyebrows, ef I don't make yer settle fer this yar!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The big man roared and raged, but he did not do any shooting.
a small inlet
From this reading Then he saw the mounted boys on the opposite side of the cove, and he stared at them inquiringly.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The big man roared and raged, but he did not do any shooting.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The big man roared and raged, but he did not do any shooting.
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From this reading "I'll see yer ag'in," he shouted, "an' burn my eyebrows, ef I don't make yer settle fer this yar!"
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From this reading "I'll see yer ag'in," he shouted, "an' burn my eyebrows, ef I don't make yer settle fer this yar!"
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading "I'll see yer ag'in," he shouted, "an' burn my eyebrows, ef I don't make yer settle fer this yar!"
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From this reading "I'll see yer ag'in," he shouted, "an' burn my eyebrows, ef I don't make yer settle fer this yar!"
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From this reading BIG GABE.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The big man roared and raged, but he did not do any shooting.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'll see yer ag'in," he shouted, "an' burn my eyebrows, ef I don't make yer settle fer this yar!"
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From this reading "I'll see yer ag'in," he shouted, "an' burn my eyebrows, ef I don't make yer settle fer this yar!"
in an inquiring manner
From this reading Then he saw the mounted boys on the opposite side of the cove, and he stared at them inquiringly.
engage in
From this reading "I'll see yer ag'in," he shouted, "an' burn my eyebrows, ef I don't make yer settle fer this yar!"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The big man roared and raged, but he did not do any shooting.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Then he saw the mounted boys on the opposite side of the cove, and he stared at them inquiringly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I'll see yer ag'in," he shouted, "an' burn my eyebrows, ef I don't make yer settle fer this yar!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The big man roared and raged, but he did not do any shooting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then he saw the mounted boys on the opposite side of the cove, and he stared at them inquiringly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then he saw the mounted boys on the opposite side of the cove, and he stared at them inquiringly.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Then he saw the mounted boys on the opposite side of the cove, and he stared at them inquiringly.
past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The big man roared and raged, but he did not do any shooting.
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The big man roared and raged, but he did not do any shooting.
cut with a saw
From this reading Then he saw the mounted boys on the opposite side of the cove, and he stared at them inquiringly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I'll see yer ag'in," he shouted, "an' burn my eyebrows, ef I don't make yer settle fer this yar!"
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading "I'll see yer ag'in," he shouted, "an' burn my eyebrows, ef I don't make yer settle fer this yar!"
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The big man roared and raged, but he did not do any shooting.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "I'll see yer ag'in," he shouted, "an' burn my eyebrows, ef I don't make yer settle fer this yar!"
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Then he saw the mounted boys on the opposite side of the cove, and he stared at them inquiringly.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Then he saw the mounted boys on the opposite side of the cove, and he stared at them inquiringly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The big man roared and raged, but he did not do any shooting.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then he saw the mounted boys on the opposite side of the cove, and he stared at them inquiringly.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he saw the mounted boys on the opposite side of the cove, and he stared at them inquiringly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I'll see yer ag'in," he shouted, "an' burn my eyebrows, ef I don't make yer settle fer this yar!"
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From this reading "Wa-al," he shouted, "who be you, an' what do yer want?"
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Wa-al," he shouted, "who be you, an' what do yer want?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Wa-al," he shouted, "who be you, an' what do yer want?"
which person or people
From this reading "Wa-al," he shouted, "who be you, an' what do yer want?"
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From this reading "I'll see yer ag'in," he shouted, "an' burn my eyebrows, ef I don't make yer settle fer this yar!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll see yer ag'in," he shouted, "an' burn my eyebrows, ef I don't make yer settle fer this yar!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Wa-al," he shouted, "who be you, an' what do yer want?"
Chapter 36 of Frank Merriwell's Bravery by Burt L. Standish holds 151 sentences, grouped into 31 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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