Chapter 26 of Frank Merriwell's Return to Yale is here in full — 101 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 26 of Frank Merriwell's Return to Yale is here in full — 101 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"FOR THE HONOR OF OLD YALE." The order was filled, the whiskey was brought. It was placed on the table at which Frank sat. He stared at it in surprise. "What's that?" he asked.
Chapter 26 of Frank Merriwell's Return to Yale is here in full — 101 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading “The order was filled, the whiskey was brought.”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “It was placed on the table at which Frank sat.”
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading “"FOR THE HONOR OF OLD YALE."”
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading “It was placed on the table at which Frank sat.”
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading “He stared at it in surprise.”
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading “He stared at it in surprise.”
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading “The order was filled, the whiskey was brought.”
a university in Connecticut
From this reading “"FOR THE HONOR OF OLD YALE."”
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In this reading “He stared at it in surprise.”
able to be negotiated or arranged by compromise
In this reading “It was placed on the table at which Frank sat.”
In this reading “He stared at it in surprise.”
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past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What's that?" he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was placed on the table at which Frank sat.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The order was filled, the whiskey was brought.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The order was filled, the whiskey was brought.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "FOR THE HONOR OF OLD YALE."
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading It was placed on the table at which Frank sat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stared at it in surprise.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading "FOR THE HONOR OF OLD YALE."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He stared at it in surprise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was placed on the table at which Frank sat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "FOR THE HONOR OF OLD YALE."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "FOR THE HONOR OF OLD YALE."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was placed on the table at which Frank sat.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The order was filled, the whiskey was brought.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading It was placed on the table at which Frank sat.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was placed on the table at which Frank sat.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He stared at it in surprise.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He stared at it in surprise.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading It was placed on the table at which Frank sat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What's that?" he asked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "FOR THE HONOR OF OLD YALE."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The order was filled, the whiskey was brought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's that?" he asked.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was placed on the table at which Frank sat.
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading The order was filled, the whiskey was brought.
a university in Connecticut
From this reading "FOR THE HONOR OF OLD YALE."
Chapter 26 of Frank Merriwell's Return to Yale by Burt L. Standish holds 101 sentences, grouped into 21 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 101 sentences of Frank Merriwell's Return to Yale, unabridged, divided into 21 reading sections.
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