Chapter 6 of Frank Merriwell's Own Company is here in full — 80 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 6 of Frank Merriwell's Own Company is here in full — 80 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE MIRACULOUS WINEGLASSES. While the pianist was playing, Frank retired behind the scenes to change his coat and make arrangements for the trick he was about to attempt. Manager Burnham came rushing in. "I congratulate you, young man!" he exclaimed. "You have done well so far, but you are going it a little too steep."
Chapter 6 of Frank Merriwell's Own Company is here in full — 80 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading “While the pianist was playing, Frank retired behind the scenes to change his coat and make arrangements for the trick he was about to attempt.”
United States architect who designed the first important skyscraper with a skeleton (1846-1912)
From this reading “Manager Burnham came rushing in.”
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading “"I congratulate you, young man!" he exclaimed.”
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading “Manager Burnham came rushing in.”
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading “THE MIRACULOUS WINEGLASSES.”
a person who plays the piano
From this reading “While the pianist was playing, Frank retired behind the scenes to change his coat and make arrangements for the trick he was about to attempt.”
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading “Manager Burnham came rushing in.”
having a sharp inclination
From this reading “"You have done well so far, but you are going it a little too steep."”
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a teenager or a young adult male
In this reading “"I congratulate you, young man!" he exclaimed.”
In this reading “While the pianist was playing, Frank retired behind the scenes to change his coat and make arrangements for the trick he was about to attempt.”
In this reading “Manager Burnham came rushing in.”
In this reading “While the pianist was playing, Frank retired behind the scenes to change his coat and make arrangements for the trick he was about to attempt.”
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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 "You have done well so far, but you are going it a little too steep."
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading While the pianist was playing, Frank retired behind the scenes to change his coat and make arrangements for the trick he was about to attempt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While the pianist was playing, Frank retired behind the scenes to change his coat and make arrangements for the trick he was about to attempt.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You have done well so far, but you are going it a little too steep."
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading While the pianist was playing, Frank retired behind the scenes to change his coat and make arrangements for the trick he was about to attempt.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading While the pianist was playing, Frank retired behind the scenes to change his coat and make arrangements for the trick he was about to attempt.
at or toward the back of something
From this reading While the pianist was playing, Frank retired behind the scenes to change his coat and make arrangements for the trick he was about to attempt.
United States architect who designed the first important skyscraper with a skeleton (1846-1912)
From this reading Manager Burnham came rushing in.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You have done well so far, but you are going it a little too steep."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Manager Burnham came rushing in.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading While the pianist was playing, Frank retired behind the scenes to change his coat and make arrangements for the trick he was about to attempt.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading While the pianist was playing, Frank retired behind the scenes to change his coat and make arrangements for the trick he was about to attempt.
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading "I congratulate you, young man!" he exclaimed.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "You have done well so far, but you are going it a little too steep."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "I congratulate you, young man!" he exclaimed.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "You have done well so far, but you are going it a little too steep."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While the pianist was playing, Frank retired behind the scenes to change his coat and make arrangements for the trick he was about to attempt.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading While the pianist was playing, Frank retired behind the scenes to change his coat and make arrangements for the trick he was about to attempt.
the act of departing
From this reading "You have done well so far, but you are going it a little too steep."
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have done well so far, but you are going it a little too steep."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While the pianist was playing, Frank retired behind the scenes to change his coat and make arrangements for the trick he was about to attempt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While the pianist was playing, Frank retired behind the scenes to change his coat and make arrangements for the trick he was about to attempt.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I congratulate you, young man!" he exclaimed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Manager Burnham came rushing in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You have done well so far, but you are going it a little too steep."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "You have done well so far, but you are going it a little too steep."
engage in
From this reading While the pianist was playing, Frank retired behind the scenes to change his coat and make arrangements for the trick he was about to attempt.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I congratulate you, young man!" he exclaimed.
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Manager Burnham came rushing in.
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading THE MIRACULOUS WINEGLASSES.
a person who plays the piano
From this reading While the pianist was playing, Frank retired behind the scenes to change his coat and make arrangements for the trick he was about to attempt.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading While the pianist was playing, Frank retired behind the scenes to change his coat and make arrangements for the trick he was about to attempt.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading While the pianist was playing, Frank retired behind the scenes to change his coat and make arrangements for the trick he was about to attempt.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Manager Burnham came rushing in.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading While the pianist was playing, Frank retired behind the scenes to change his coat and make arrangements for the trick he was about to attempt.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "You have done well so far, but you are going it a little too steep."
having a sharp inclination
From this reading "You have done well so far, but you are going it a little too steep."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MIRACULOUS WINEGLASSES.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While the pianist was playing, Frank retired behind the scenes to change his coat and make arrangements for the trick he was about to attempt.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "You have done well so far, but you are going it a little too steep."
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading While the pianist was playing, Frank retired behind the scenes to change his coat and make arrangements for the trick he was about to attempt.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While the pianist was playing, Frank retired behind the scenes to change his coat and make arrangements for the trick he was about to attempt.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "You have done well so far, but you are going it a little too steep."
during the time that
From this reading While the pianist was playing, Frank retired behind the scenes to change his coat and make arrangements for the trick he was about to attempt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MIRACULOUS WINEGLASSES.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I congratulate you, young man!" he exclaimed.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I congratulate you, young man!" he exclaimed.
Chapter 6 of Frank Merriwell's Own Company by Burt L. Standish holds 80 sentences, grouped into 16 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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