Chapter 28 of Frank Merriwell's Own Company is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 28 of Frank Merriwell's Own Company is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
WARNING THE TRAITOR. Frank felt that it was his duty to warn Arthur Sargent of his danger, for he could not doubt that Havener really meant to shoot the man on sight. The stage manager never blustered or made needless talk about anything. In fact, he was a man of few words. His likes and dislikes were strong and pronounced.
Chapter 28 of Frank Merriwell's Own Company is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “dislike” — an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading “His likes and dislikes were strong and pronounced.”
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading “His likes and dislikes were strong and pronounced.”
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading “The stage manager never blustered or made needless talk about anything.”
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading “The stage manager never blustered or made needless talk about anything.”
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading “His likes and dislikes were strong and pronounced.”
United States painter (born in Italy) known for his society portraits (1856-1925)
From this reading “Frank felt that it was his duty to warn Arthur Sargent of his danger, for he could not doubt that Havener really meant to shoot the man on sight.”
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading “WARNING THE TRAITOR.”
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading “Frank felt that it was his duty to warn Arthur Sargent of his danger, for he could not doubt that Havener really meant to shoot the man on sight.”
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someone who supervises the physical aspects in the production of a show and who is in charge of the stage when the show is being performed
In this reading “The stage manager never blustered or made needless talk about anything.”
In this reading “In fact, he was a man of few words.”
to consider or examine in speech or writing
In this reading “The stage manager never blustered or made needless talk about anything.”
in reality or actuality
In this reading “In fact, he was a man of few words.”
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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 In fact, he was a man of few words.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The stage manager never blustered or made needless talk about anything.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His likes and dislikes were strong and pronounced.
any thing at all
From this reading The stage manager never blustered or made needless talk about anything.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Frank felt that it was his duty to warn Arthur Sargent of his danger, for he could not doubt that Havener really meant to shoot the man on sight.
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From this reading The stage manager never blustered or made needless talk about anything.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Frank felt that it was his duty to warn Arthur Sargent of his danger, for he could not doubt that Havener really meant to shoot the man on sight.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Frank felt that it was his duty to warn Arthur Sargent of his danger, for he could not doubt that Havener really meant to shoot the man on sight.
plural of “dislike” — an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading His likes and dislikes were strong and pronounced.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Frank felt that it was his duty to warn Arthur Sargent of his danger, for he could not doubt that Havener really meant to shoot the man on sight.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Frank felt that it was his duty to warn Arthur Sargent of his danger, for he could not doubt that Havener really meant to shoot the man on sight.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, he was a man of few words.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Frank felt that it was his duty to warn Arthur Sargent of his danger, for he could not doubt that Havener really meant to shoot the man on sight.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In fact, he was a man of few words.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Frank felt that it was his duty to warn Arthur Sargent of his danger, for he could not doubt that Havener really meant to shoot the man on sight.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank felt that it was his duty to warn Arthur Sargent of his danger, for he could not doubt that Havener really meant to shoot the man on sight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Frank felt that it was his duty to warn Arthur Sargent of his danger, for he could not doubt that Havener really meant to shoot the man on sight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank felt that it was his duty to warn Arthur Sargent of his danger, for he could not doubt that Havener really meant to shoot the man on sight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank felt that it was his duty to warn Arthur Sargent of his danger, for he could not doubt that Havener really meant to shoot the man on sight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, he was a man of few words.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Frank felt that it was his duty to warn Arthur Sargent of his danger, for he could not doubt that Havener really meant to shoot the man on sight.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading His likes and dislikes were strong and pronounced.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The stage manager never blustered or made needless talk about anything.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Frank felt that it was his duty to warn Arthur Sargent of his danger, for he could not doubt that Havener really meant to shoot the man on sight.
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The stage manager never blustered or made needless talk about anything.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Frank felt that it was his duty to warn Arthur Sargent of his danger, for he could not doubt that Havener really meant to shoot the man on sight.
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading The stage manager never blustered or made needless talk about anything.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The stage manager never blustered or made needless talk about anything.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Frank felt that it was his duty to warn Arthur Sargent of his danger, for he could not doubt that Havener really meant to shoot the man on sight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frank felt that it was his duty to warn Arthur Sargent of his danger, for he could not doubt that Havener really meant to shoot the man on sight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Frank felt that it was his duty to warn Arthur Sargent of his danger, for he could not doubt that Havener really meant to shoot the man on sight.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The stage manager never blustered or made needless talk about anything.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading His likes and dislikes were strong and pronounced.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Frank felt that it was his duty to warn Arthur Sargent of his danger, for he could not doubt that Havener really meant to shoot the man on sight.
United States painter (born in Italy) known for his society portraits (1856-1925)
From this reading Frank felt that it was his duty to warn Arthur Sargent of his danger, for he could not doubt that Havener really meant to shoot the man on sight.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading Frank felt that it was his duty to warn Arthur Sargent of his danger, for he could not doubt that Havener really meant to shoot the man on sight.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Frank felt that it was his duty to warn Arthur Sargent of his danger, for he could not doubt that Havener really meant to shoot the man on sight.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The stage manager never blustered or made needless talk about anything.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading His likes and dislikes were strong and pronounced.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The stage manager never blustered or made needless talk about anything.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Frank felt that it was his duty to warn Arthur Sargent of his danger, for he could not doubt that Havener really meant to shoot the man on sight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WARNING THE TRAITOR.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank felt that it was his duty to warn Arthur Sargent of his danger, for he could not doubt that Havener really meant to shoot the man on sight.
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading WARNING THE TRAITOR.
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Frank felt that it was his duty to warn Arthur Sargent of his danger, for he could not doubt that Havener really meant to shoot the man on sight.
a message informing of danger
From this reading WARNING THE TRAITOR.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frank felt that it was his duty to warn Arthur Sargent of his danger, for he could not doubt that Havener really meant to shoot the man on sight.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His likes and dislikes were strong and pronounced.
the words that are spoken
From this reading In fact, he was a man of few words.
Chapter 28 of Frank Merriwell's Own Company by Burt L. Standish holds 131 sentences, grouped into 27 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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