Chapter 28 of Richard Dare's Venture is here in full — 93 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 28 of Richard Dare's Venture is here in full — 93 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
FRANK'S IDEA. "That's what I call luck!" thought Richard, as he hurried back to the Massanets' home. "I'm mighty glad I called on Mr. Martin. He seems to be a gentleman and will no doubt do what is right. I hope Frank has been equally fortunate."
Chapter 28 of Richard Dare's Venture is here in full — 93 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading “I hope Frank has been equally fortunate."”
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading “I hope Frank has been equally fortunate."”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “FRANK'S IDEA.”
possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading “FRANK'S IDEA.”
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading “"That's what I call luck!" thought Richard, as he hurried back to the Massanets' home.”
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading “"That's what I call luck!" thought Richard, as he hurried back to the Massanets' home.”
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading “"I'm mighty glad I called on Mr. Martin.”
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading “"I'm mighty glad I called on Mr. Martin.”
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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 seems to be a gentleman and will no doubt do what is right.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He seems to be a gentleman and will no doubt do what is right.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "That's what I call luck!" thought Richard, as he hurried back to the Massanets' home.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "That's what I call luck!" thought Richard, as he hurried back to the Massanets' home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He seems to be a gentleman and will no doubt do what is right.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I hope Frank has been equally fortunate."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "That's what I call luck!" thought Richard, as he hurried back to the Massanets' home.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I'm mighty glad I called on Mr. Martin.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He seems to be a gentleman and will no doubt do what is right.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He seems to be a gentleman and will no doubt do what is right.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading I hope Frank has been equally fortunate."
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading I hope Frank has been equally fortunate."
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading I hope Frank has been equally fortunate."
possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading FRANK'S IDEA.
a man of refinement
From this reading He seems to be a gentleman and will no doubt do what is right.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I'm mighty glad I called on Mr. Martin.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I hope Frank has been equally fortunate."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That's what I call luck!" thought Richard, as he hurried back to the Massanets' home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "That's what I call luck!" thought Richard, as he hurried back to the Massanets' home.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope Frank has been equally fortunate."
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading "That's what I call luck!" thought Richard, as he hurried back to the Massanets' home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "That's what I call luck!" thought Richard, as he hurried back to the Massanets' home.
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From this reading "I'm mighty glad I called on Mr. Martin.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading FRANK'S IDEA.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He seems to be a gentleman and will no doubt do what is right.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "That's what I call luck!" thought Richard, as he hurried back to the Massanets' home.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading "I'm mighty glad I called on Mr. Martin.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's what I call luck!" thought Richard, as he hurried back to the Massanets' home.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading "I'm mighty glad I called on Mr. Martin.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I'm mighty glad I called on Mr. Martin.
not any; not one
From this reading He seems to be a gentleman and will no doubt do what is right.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I'm mighty glad I called on Mr. Martin.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's what I call luck!" thought Richard, as he hurried back to the Massanets' home.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He seems to be a gentleman and will no doubt do what is right.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seems to be a gentleman and will no doubt do what is right.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's what I call luck!" thought Richard, as he hurried back to the Massanets' home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "That's what I call luck!" thought Richard, as he hurried back to the Massanets' home.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "That's what I call luck!" thought Richard, as he hurried back to the Massanets' home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "That's what I call luck!" thought Richard, as he hurried back to the Massanets' home.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "That's what I call luck!" thought Richard, as he hurried back to the Massanets' home.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He seems to be a gentleman and will no doubt do what is right.
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