Chapter 26 of Frank Merriwell's brother is here in full — 169 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 26 of Frank Merriwell's brother is here in full — 169 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A DESPERATE ATTEMPT. The man’s manner was quite as offensive as his words, but Merry looked at him calmly, betraying no emotion, as he asked: “What do you mean, sir?” “Your acceptance of my challenge was a squeal,” declared Morley. “How?”
Chapter 26 of Frank Merriwell's brother is here in full — 169 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading ““Your acceptance of my challenge was a squeal,” declared Morley.”
-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading “The man’s manner was quite as offensive as his words, but Merry looked at him calmly, betraying no emotion, as he asked:”
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading “The man’s manner was quite as offensive as his words, but Merry looked at him calmly, betraying no emotion, as he asked:”
take exception to
From this reading ““Your acceptance of my challenge was a squeal,” declared Morley.”
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading “A DESPERATE ATTEMPT.”
United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)
From this reading ““Your acceptance of my challenge was a squeal,” declared Morley.”
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading “The man’s manner was quite as offensive as his words, but Merry looked at him calmly, betraying no emotion, as he asked:”
utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs
From this reading ““Your acceptance of my challenge was a squeal,” declared Morley.”
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In this reading “A DESPERATE ATTEMPT.”
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
In this reading “The man’s manner was quite as offensive as his words, but Merry looked at him calmly, betraying no emotion, as he asked:”
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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 A DESPERATE ATTEMPT.
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading “Your acceptance of my challenge was a squeal,” declared Morley.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The man’s manner was quite as offensive as his words, but Merry looked at him calmly, betraying no emotion, as he asked:
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The man’s manner was quite as offensive as his words, but Merry looked at him calmly, betraying no emotion, as he asked:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The man’s manner was quite as offensive as his words, but Merry looked at him calmly, betraying no emotion, as he asked:
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading A DESPERATE ATTEMPT.
-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading The man’s manner was quite as offensive as his words, but Merry looked at him calmly, betraying no emotion, as he asked:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The man’s manner was quite as offensive as his words, but Merry looked at him calmly, betraying no emotion, as he asked:
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading The man’s manner was quite as offensive as his words, but Merry looked at him calmly, betraying no emotion, as he asked:
take exception to
From this reading “Your acceptance of my challenge was a squeal,” declared Morley.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “Your acceptance of my challenge was a squeal,” declared Morley.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading A DESPERATE ATTEMPT.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What do you mean, sir?”
any strong feeling
From this reading The man’s manner was quite as offensive as his words, but Merry looked at him calmly, betraying no emotion, as he asked:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The man’s manner was quite as offensive as his words, but Merry looked at him calmly, betraying no emotion, as he asked:
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The man’s manner was quite as offensive as his words, but Merry looked at him calmly, betraying no emotion, as he asked:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The man’s manner was quite as offensive as his words, but Merry looked at him calmly, betraying no emotion, as he asked:
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From this reading “How?”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The man’s manner was quite as offensive as his words, but Merry looked at him calmly, betraying no emotion, as he asked:
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man’s manner was quite as offensive as his words, but Merry looked at him calmly, betraying no emotion, as he asked:
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The man’s manner was quite as offensive as his words, but Merry looked at him calmly, betraying no emotion, as he asked:
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “What do you mean, sir?”
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The man’s manner was quite as offensive as his words, but Merry looked at him calmly, betraying no emotion, as he asked:
United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)
From this reading “Your acceptance of my challenge was a squeal,” declared Morley.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Your acceptance of my challenge was a squeal,” declared Morley.
not any; not one
From this reading The man’s manner was quite as offensive as his words, but Merry looked at him calmly, betraying no emotion, as he asked:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Your acceptance of my challenge was a squeal,” declared Morley.
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading The man’s manner was quite as offensive as his words, but Merry looked at him calmly, betraying no emotion, as he asked:
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The man’s manner was quite as offensive as his words, but Merry looked at him calmly, betraying no emotion, as he asked:
term of address for a man
From this reading “What do you mean, sir?”
utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs
From this reading “Your acceptance of my challenge was a squeal,” declared Morley.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The man’s manner was quite as offensive as his words, but Merry looked at him calmly, betraying no emotion, as he asked:
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The man’s manner was quite as offensive as his words, but Merry looked at him calmly, betraying no emotion, as he asked:
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What do you mean, sir?”
the words that are spoken
From this reading The man’s manner was quite as offensive as his words, but Merry looked at him calmly, betraying no emotion, as he asked:
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What do you mean, sir?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your acceptance of my challenge was a squeal,” declared Morley.
Chapter 26 of Frank Merriwell's brother by Burt L. Standish holds 169 sentences, grouped into 34 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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