Chapter 9 of Frank Merriwell's Nobility is here in full — 97 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 9 of Frank Merriwell's Nobility is here in full — 97 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
IN IRONS. "What?" cried the engineer, in astonishment. "How do you know?" asked the engineer's assistant, incredulously. "That's it--how do you know?" demanded the engineer. "You said you did not see the person who attacked you."
Chapter 9 of Frank Merriwell's Nobility is here in full — 97 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading “"How do you know?" asked the engineer's assistant, incredulously.”
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading “"What?" cried the engineer, in astonishment.”
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading “"You said you did not see the person who attacked you."”
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “"That's it--how do you know?" demanded the engineer.”
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading “"What?" cried the engineer, in astonishment.”
possessive form of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading “"How do you know?" asked the engineer's assistant, incredulously.”
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading “IN IRONS.”
a human being
From this reading “"You said you did not see the person who attacked you."”
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past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How do you know?" asked the engineer's assistant, incredulously.
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading "How do you know?" asked the engineer's assistant, incredulously.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading "What?" cried the engineer, in astonishment.
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading "You said you did not see the person who attacked you."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "What?" cried the engineer, in astonishment.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "That's it--how do you know?" demanded the engineer.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "You said you did not see the person who attacked you."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How do you know?" asked the engineer's assistant, incredulously.
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading "What?" cried the engineer, in astonishment.
possessive form of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading "How do you know?" asked the engineer's assistant, incredulously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How do you know?" asked the engineer's assistant, incredulously.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN IRONS.
in an incredulous manner
From this reading "How do you know?" asked the engineer's assistant, incredulously.
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading IN IRONS.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "That's it--how do you know?" demanded the engineer.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "How do you know?" asked the engineer's assistant, incredulously.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You said you did not see the person who attacked you."
a human being
From this reading "You said you did not see the person who attacked you."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You said you did not see the person who attacked you."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You said you did not see the person who attacked you."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's it--how do you know?" demanded the engineer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What?" cried the engineer, in astonishment.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What?" cried the engineer, in astonishment.
which person or people
From this reading "You said you did not see the person who attacked you."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How do you know?" asked the engineer's assistant, incredulously.
Chapter 9 of Frank Merriwell's Nobility by Burt L. Standish holds 97 sentences, grouped into 20 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 9 holds 97 sentences of Frank Merriwell's Nobility, unabridged, divided into 20 reading sections.
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