Chapter 36 of Frank Merriwell's Chums is here in full — 118 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 36 of Frank Merriwell's Chums is here in full — 118 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
DOUGHTY DUELIST. Ephraim was in earnest. "Hold on," said Frank, quickly, "what are you going to do?" "Fight, by gum!" "But you can't fight here."
Chapter 36 of Frank Merriwell's Chums is here in full — 118 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
a person who fights duels
From this reading “DOUGHTY DUELIST.”
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading “Ephraim was in earnest.”
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading “"Fight, by gum!"”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “"Hold on," said Frank, quickly, "what are you going to do?"”
the act of departing
From this reading “"Hold on," said Frank, quickly, "what are you going to do?"”
a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
From this reading “"Fight, by gum!"”
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “"Hold on," said Frank, quickly, "what are you going to do?"”
with speed
From this reading “"Hold on," said Frank, quickly, "what are you going to do?"”
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.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Hold on," said Frank, quickly, "what are you going to do?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But you can't fight here."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Fight, by gum!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But you can't fight here."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Hold on," said Frank, quickly, "what are you going to do?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DOUGHTY DUELIST.
a person who fights duels
From this reading DOUGHTY DUELIST.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Ephraim was in earnest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ephraim was in earnest.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "Fight, by gum!"
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Hold on," said Frank, quickly, "what are you going to do?"
the act of departing
From this reading "Hold on," said Frank, quickly, "what are you going to do?"
a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
From this reading "Fight, by gum!"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "But you can't fight here."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Hold on," said Frank, quickly, "what are you going to do?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ephraim was in earnest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Hold on," said Frank, quickly, "what are you going to do?"
with speed
From this reading "Hold on," said Frank, quickly, "what are you going to do?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Hold on," said Frank, quickly, "what are you going to do?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Hold on," said Frank, quickly, "what are you going to do?"
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ephraim was in earnest.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Hold on," said Frank, quickly, "what are you going to do?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Hold on," said Frank, quickly, "what are you going to do?"
Chapter 36 of Frank Merriwell's Chums by Burt L. Standish holds 118 sentences, grouped into 24 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 36 holds 118 sentences of Frank Merriwell's Chums, unabridged, divided into 24 reading sections.
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