Chapter 22 of Frank Merriwell's brother 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 22 of Frank Merriwell's brother is here in full — 96 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
CHALLENGED. “For the love of goodness!” “What’s the matter?” “Look at this!” Bart Hodge did not often get excited and express his feelings by ejaculations, but now he was the first speaker.
Chapter 22 of Frank Merriwell's brother is here in full — 96 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading “Bart Hodge did not often get excited and express his feelings by ejaculations, but now he was the first speaker.”
past form of “challenge” — take exception to
From this reading “CHALLENGED.”
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading “Bart Hodge did not often get excited and express his feelings by ejaculations, but now he was the first speaker.”
give expression to
From this reading “Bart Hodge did not often get excited and express his feelings by ejaculations, but now he was the first speaker.”
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading “Bart Hodge did not often get excited and express his feelings by ejaculations, but now he was the first speaker.”
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading ““For the love of goodness!””
many times at short intervals
From this reading “Bart Hodge did not often get excited and express his feelings by ejaculations, but now he was the first speaker.”
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading “Bart Hodge did not often get excited and express his feelings by ejaculations, but now he was the first speaker.”
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In this reading “Bart Hodge did not often get excited and express his feelings by ejaculations, but now he was the first speaker.”
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
In this reading ““Look at this!””
In this reading “Bart Hodge did not often get excited and express his feelings by ejaculations, but now he was the first speaker.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bart Hodge did not often get excited and express his feelings by ejaculations, but now he was the first speaker.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Look at this!”
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading Bart Hodge did not often get excited and express his feelings by ejaculations, but now he was the first speaker.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bart Hodge did not often get excited and express his feelings by ejaculations, but now he was the first speaker.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bart Hodge did not often get excited and express his feelings by ejaculations, but now he was the first speaker.
past form of “challenge” — take exception to
From this reading CHALLENGED.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Bart Hodge did not often get excited and express his feelings by ejaculations, but now he was the first speaker.
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From this reading Bart Hodge did not often get excited and express his feelings by ejaculations, but now he was the first speaker.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Bart Hodge did not often get excited and express his feelings by ejaculations, but now he was the first speaker.
give expression to
From this reading Bart Hodge did not often get excited and express his feelings by ejaculations, but now he was the first speaker.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Bart Hodge did not often get excited and express his feelings by ejaculations, but now he was the first speaker.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Bart Hodge did not often get excited and express his feelings by ejaculations, but now he was the first speaker.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “For the love of goodness!”
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Bart Hodge did not often get excited and express his feelings by ejaculations, but now he was the first speaker.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading “For the love of goodness!”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bart Hodge did not often get excited and express his feelings by ejaculations, but now he was the first speaker.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bart Hodge did not often get excited and express his feelings by ejaculations, but now he was the first speaker.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bart Hodge did not often get excited and express his feelings by ejaculations, but now he was the first speaker.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Look at this!”
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “For the love of goodness!”
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “What’s the matter?”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bart Hodge did not often get excited and express his feelings by ejaculations, but now he was the first speaker.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Bart Hodge did not often get excited and express his feelings by ejaculations, but now he was the first speaker.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “For the love of goodness!”
many times at short intervals
From this reading Bart Hodge did not often get excited and express his feelings by ejaculations, but now he was the first speaker.
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading Bart Hodge did not often get excited and express his feelings by ejaculations, but now he was the first speaker.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “For the love of goodness!”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Look at this!”
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bart Hodge did not often get excited and express his feelings by ejaculations, but now he was the first speaker.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What’s the matter?”
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