Chapter 26 of Frank Merriwell's Pursuit is here in full — 255 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 26 of Frank Merriwell's Pursuit is here in full — 255 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A DUEL OF EYES. Starbright leaped forward and bent over the form on the bed, clutching at it. "Dade!" he called, his voice full of alarm. The figure stirred, and the big, yellow-haired youth drew a breath of relief. "What's the matter?" asked a dull, mechanical voice.
Chapter 26 of Frank Merriwell's Pursuit is here in full — 255 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/51 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading “"Dade!" he called, his voice full of alarm.”
-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading “Starbright leaped forward and bent over the form on the bed, clutching at it.”
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading “A DUEL OF EYES.”
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading “"What's the matter?" asked a dull, mechanical voice.”
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading “Starbright leaped forward and bent over the form on the bed, clutching at it.”
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading “"What's the matter?" asked a dull, mechanical voice.”
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading “The figure stirred, and the big, yellow-haired youth drew a breath of relief.”
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading “The figure stirred, and the big, yellow-haired youth drew a breath of relief.”
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.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DUEL OF EYES.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading "Dade!" he called, his voice full of alarm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Starbright leaped forward and bent over the form on the bed, clutching at it.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked a dull, mechanical voice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Starbright leaped forward and bent over the form on the bed, clutching at it.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Starbright leaped forward and bent over the form on the bed, clutching at it.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Starbright leaped forward and bent over the form on the bed, clutching at it.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The figure stirred, and the big, yellow-haired youth drew a breath of relief.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The figure stirred, and the big, yellow-haired youth drew a breath of relief.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Dade!" he called, his voice full of alarm.
-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Starbright leaped forward and bent over the form on the bed, clutching at it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dade!" he called, his voice full of alarm.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The figure stirred, and the big, yellow-haired youth drew a breath of relief.
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading A DUEL OF EYES.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked a dull, mechanical voice.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A DUEL OF EYES.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The figure stirred, and the big, yellow-haired youth drew a breath of relief.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Starbright leaped forward and bent over the form on the bed, clutching at it.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Starbright leaped forward and bent over the form on the bed, clutching at it.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "Dade!" he called, his voice full of alarm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Dade!" he called, his voice full of alarm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Dade!" he called, his voice full of alarm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Starbright leaped forward and bent over the form on the bed, clutching at it.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Starbright leaped forward and bent over the form on the bed, clutching at it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked a dull, mechanical voice.
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked a dull, mechanical voice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DUEL OF EYES.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Starbright leaped forward and bent over the form on the bed, clutching at it.
above and across; more than
From this reading Starbright leaped forward and bent over the form on the bed, clutching at it.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading The figure stirred, and the big, yellow-haired youth drew a breath of relief.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Starbright leaped forward and bent over the form on the bed, clutching at it.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The figure stirred, and the big, yellow-haired youth drew a breath of relief.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Starbright leaped forward and bent over the form on the bed, clutching at it.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Dade!" he called, his voice full of alarm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked a dull, mechanical voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The figure stirred, and the big, yellow-haired youth drew a breath of relief.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The figure stirred, and the big, yellow-haired youth drew a breath of relief.
Chapter 26 of Frank Merriwell's Pursuit by Burt L. Standish holds 255 sentences, grouped into 51 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 26 holds 255 sentences of Frank Merriwell's Pursuit, unabridged, divided into 51 reading sections.
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