Chapter 14 of Frank Merriwell's Son is here in full — 147 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 14 of Frank Merriwell's Son is here in full — 147 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE SIGNAL FOR SILENCE. Lizette was hammering at Frank Merriwell's door. "Wake up, monsieur!" she cried. "_Mon Dieu_, it is such a terrible theeng! Queek! queek!
Chapter 14 of Frank Merriwell's Son is here in full — 147 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “Lizette was hammering at Frank Merriwell's door.”
the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)
From this reading “Lizette was hammering at Frank Merriwell's door.”
the second day of the week; the first working day
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “"Wake up, monsieur!" she cried.”
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading “THE SIGNAL FOR SILENCE.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “THE SIGNAL FOR SILENCE.”
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading “"_Mon Dieu_, it is such a terrible theeng!”
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading “"Wake up, monsieur!" she cried.”
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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 "_Mon Dieu_, it is such a terrible theeng!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lizette was hammering at Frank Merriwell's door.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Wake up, monsieur!" she cried.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Mon Dieu_, it is such a terrible theeng!
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Lizette was hammering at Frank Merriwell's door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SIGNAL FOR SILENCE.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Lizette was hammering at Frank Merriwell's door.
the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)
From this reading Lizette was hammering at Frank Merriwell's door.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_Mon Dieu_, it is such a terrible theeng!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "_Mon Dieu_, it is such a terrible theeng!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lizette was hammering at Frank Merriwell's door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lizette was hammering at Frank Merriwell's door.
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading "_Mon Dieu_, it is such a terrible theeng!
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "Wake up, monsieur!" she cried.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Queek! queek!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Wake up, monsieur!" she cried.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading THE SIGNAL FOR SILENCE.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading THE SIGNAL FOR SILENCE.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "_Mon Dieu_, it is such a terrible theeng!
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "_Mon Dieu_, it is such a terrible theeng!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIGNAL FOR SILENCE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Mon Dieu_, it is such a terrible theeng!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Wake up, monsieur!" she cried.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading "Wake up, monsieur!" she cried.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lizette was hammering at Frank Merriwell's door.
Chapter 14 of Frank Merriwell's Son by Burt L. Standish holds 147 sentences, grouped into 30 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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