Chapter 25 of Frank Merriwell's Support is here in full — 182 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 25 of Frank Merriwell's Support is here in full — 182 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
DICK’S TRIPLE PLAY. “I’d enjoy being kicked with a number fourteen boot!” said Jack Ready, as he came in to the bench. “I was the cause of that bunch of disaster. I should have handled that grounder in time to get the man.” “Don’t cry over spilled milk,” advised Frank.
Chapter 25 of Frank Merriwell's Support is here in full — 182 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading ““I’d enjoy being kicked with a number fourteen boot!” said Jack Ready, as he came in to the bench.”
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading ““I was the cause of that bunch of disaster.”
(baseball) a hit that travels along the ground
From this reading “I should have handled that grounder in time to get the man.””
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading “I should have handled that grounder in time to get the man.””
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading ““I’d enjoy being kicked with a number fourteen boot!” said Jack Ready, as he came in to the bench.”
past form of “spill” — cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
From this reading ““Don’t cry over spilled milk,” advised Frank.”
increase threefold
From this reading “DICK’S TRIPLE PLAY.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading ““Don’t cry over spilled milk,” advised Frank.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 “I’d enjoy being kicked with a number fourteen boot!” said Jack Ready, as he came in to the bench.
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading “Don’t cry over spilled milk,” advised Frank.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I’d enjoy being kicked with a number fourteen boot!” said Jack Ready, as he came in to the bench.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “I’d enjoy being kicked with a number fourteen boot!” said Jack Ready, as he came in to the bench.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading “I’d enjoy being kicked with a number fourteen boot!” said Jack Ready, as he came in to the bench.
footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading “I’d enjoy being kicked with a number fourteen boot!” said Jack Ready, as he came in to the bench.
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading “I was the cause of that bunch of disaster.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I’d enjoy being kicked with a number fourteen boot!” said Jack Ready, as he came in to the bench.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading “I was the cause of that bunch of disaster.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Don’t cry over spilled milk,” advised Frank.
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK’S TRIPLE PLAY.
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading “I was the cause of that bunch of disaster.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Don’t cry over spilled milk,” advised Frank.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading “I’d enjoy being kicked with a number fourteen boot!” said Jack Ready, as he came in to the bench.
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading “I’d enjoy being kicked with a number fourteen boot!” said Jack Ready, as he came in to the bench.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “Don’t cry over spilled milk,” advised Frank.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I should have handled that grounder in time to get the man.”
(baseball) a hit that travels along the ground
From this reading I should have handled that grounder in time to get the man.”
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading I should have handled that grounder in time to get the man.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I should have handled that grounder in time to get the man.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I’d enjoy being kicked with a number fourteen boot!” said Jack Ready, as he came in to the bench.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I was the cause of that bunch of disaster.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’d enjoy being kicked with a number fourteen boot!” said Jack Ready, as he came in to the bench.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I’d enjoy being kicked with a number fourteen boot!” said Jack Ready, as he came in to the bench.
a small worthless amount
From this reading “I’d enjoy being kicked with a number fourteen boot!” said Jack Ready, as he came in to the bench.
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading “I’d enjoy being kicked with a number fourteen boot!” said Jack Ready, as he came in to the bench.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I should have handled that grounder in time to get the man.”
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading “Don’t cry over spilled milk,” advised Frank.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading “I’d enjoy being kicked with a number fourteen boot!” said Jack Ready, as he came in to the bench.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I was the cause of that bunch of disaster.
above and across; more than
From this reading “Don’t cry over spilled milk,” advised Frank.
participate in games or sport
From this reading DICK’S TRIPLE PLAY.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “I’d enjoy being kicked with a number fourteen boot!” said Jack Ready, as he came in to the bench.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I’d enjoy being kicked with a number fourteen boot!” said Jack Ready, as he came in to the bench.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should have handled that grounder in time to get the man.”
past form of “spill” — cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
From this reading “Don’t cry over spilled milk,” advised Frank.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I was the cause of that bunch of disaster.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I’d enjoy being kicked with a number fourteen boot!” said Jack Ready, as he came in to the bench.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I should have handled that grounder in time to get the man.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I’d enjoy being kicked with a number fourteen boot!” said Jack Ready, as he came in to the bench.
increase threefold
From this reading DICK’S TRIPLE PLAY.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I was the cause of that bunch of disaster.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I’d enjoy being kicked with a number fourteen boot!” said Jack Ready, as he came in to the bench.
Chapter 25 of Frank Merriwell's Support by Burt L. Standish holds 182 sentences, grouped into 37 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 25 holds 182 sentences of Frank Merriwell's Support, unabridged, divided into 37 reading sections.
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