Chapter 28 of Frank Merriwell's Son is here in full — 82 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 28 of Frank Merriwell's Son is here in full — 82 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE PROOF. Gregory Carker never knew exactly why he rose in the night and stole out of his room with catlike steps. He had a vague idea that he would move silently in order not to disturb or awaken any one sleeping in the house. Near the head of the stairs he paused and backed into a shadowy corner. Two persons came up the stairs.
Chapter 28 of Frank Merriwell's Son is here in full — 82 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading “He had a vague idea that he would move silently in order not to disturb or awaken any one sleeping in the house.”
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading “Near the head of the stairs he paused and backed into a shadowy corner.”
move deeply
From this reading “He had a vague idea that he would move silently in order not to disturb or awaken any one sleeping in the house.”
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading “Gregory Carker never knew exactly why he rose in the night and stole out of his room with catlike steps.”
filled with shade
From this reading “Near the head of the stairs he paused and backed into a shadowy corner.”
without speaking
From this reading “He had a vague idea that he would move silently in order not to disturb or awaken any one sleeping in the house.”
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading “Gregory Carker never knew exactly why he rose in the night and stole out of his room with catlike steps.”
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading “He had a vague idea that he would move silently in order not to disturb or awaken any one sleeping in the house.”
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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 He had a vague idea that he would move silently in order not to disturb or awaken any one sleeping in the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gregory Carker never knew exactly why he rose in the night and stole out of his room with catlike steps.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had a vague idea that he would move silently in order not to disturb or awaken any one sleeping in the house.
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading He had a vague idea that he would move silently in order not to disturb or awaken any one sleeping in the house.
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading Near the head of the stairs he paused and backed into a shadowy corner.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Two persons came up the stairs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gregory Carker never knew exactly why he rose in the night and stole out of his room with catlike steps.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gregory Carker never knew exactly why he rose in the night and stole out of his room with catlike steps.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Near the head of the stairs he paused and backed into a shadowy corner.
move deeply
From this reading He had a vague idea that he would move silently in order not to disturb or awaken any one sleeping in the house.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Gregory Carker never knew exactly why he rose in the night and stole out of his room with catlike steps.
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading Gregory Carker never knew exactly why he rose in the night and stole out of his room with catlike steps.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a vague idea that he would move silently in order not to disturb or awaken any one sleeping in the house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gregory Carker never knew exactly why he rose in the night and stole out of his room with catlike steps.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Near the head of the stairs he paused and backed into a shadowy corner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gregory Carker never knew exactly why he rose in the night and stole out of his room with catlike steps.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had a vague idea that he would move silently in order not to disturb or awaken any one sleeping in the house.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had a vague idea that he would move silently in order not to disturb or awaken any one sleeping in the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gregory Carker never knew exactly why he rose in the night and stole out of his room with catlike steps.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Near the head of the stairs he paused and backed into a shadowy corner.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Gregory Carker never knew exactly why he rose in the night and stole out of his room with catlike steps.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had a vague idea that he would move silently in order not to disturb or awaken any one sleeping in the house.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near the head of the stairs he paused and backed into a shadowy corner.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Gregory Carker never knew exactly why he rose in the night and stole out of his room with catlike steps.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Gregory Carker never knew exactly why he rose in the night and stole out of his room with catlike steps.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had a vague idea that he would move silently in order not to disturb or awaken any one sleeping in the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gregory Carker never knew exactly why he rose in the night and stole out of his room with catlike steps.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had a vague idea that he would move silently in order not to disturb or awaken any one sleeping in the house.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had a vague idea that he would move silently in order not to disturb or awaken any one sleeping in the house.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He had a vague idea that he would move silently in order not to disturb or awaken any one sleeping in the house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Gregory Carker never knew exactly why he rose in the night and stole out of his room with catlike steps.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Near the head of the stairs he paused and backed into a shadowy corner.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Two persons came up the stairs.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading THE PROOF.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Gregory Carker never knew exactly why he rose in the night and stole out of his room with catlike steps.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Gregory Carker never knew exactly why he rose in the night and stole out of his room with catlike steps.
filled with shade
From this reading Near the head of the stairs he paused and backed into a shadowy corner.
without speaking
From this reading He had a vague idea that he would move silently in order not to disturb or awaken any one sleeping in the house.
the state of being asleep
From this reading He had a vague idea that he would move silently in order not to disturb or awaken any one sleeping in the house.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Near the head of the stairs he paused and backed into a shadowy corner.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Gregory Carker never knew exactly why he rose in the night and stole out of his room with catlike steps.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading Gregory Carker never knew exactly why he rose in the night and stole out of his room with catlike steps.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had a vague idea that he would move silently in order not to disturb or awaken any one sleeping in the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROOF.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had a vague idea that he would move silently in order not to disturb or awaken any one sleeping in the house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two persons came up the stairs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Two persons came up the stairs.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading He had a vague idea that he would move silently in order not to disturb or awaken any one sleeping in the house.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Gregory Carker never knew exactly why he rose in the night and stole out of his room with catlike steps.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gregory Carker never knew exactly why he rose in the night and stole out of his room with catlike steps.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had a vague idea that he would move silently in order not to disturb or awaken any one sleeping in the house.
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