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The best short stories of 1922, and the yearbook of the American short
The best short stories of 1922, and the yearbook of the American short

Chapter XXIV

Chapter 24 of The best short stories of 1922, and the yearbook of the American short is here in full — 549 sentences across 110 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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FRANK, WALDO.
(1890- .) (_See 1921._) Accolade.
Frank.
13.
Altar of the World.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The best short stories of 1922, and the yearbook of the American short

Chapter XXIV

Chapter 24 of The best short stories of 1922, and the yearbook of the American short is here in full — 549 sentences across 110 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/109 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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FRANK, WALDO.
Line 2
(1890- .) (_See 1921._) Accolade.
Line 3
Frank.
/fræŋk/
Line 4
13.
Line 5
Altar of the World.
/ˈɔːltər ʌv ðə wɜːrld/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Accolade noun US /ˈækəleɪd/

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading “(1890- .) (_See 1921._) Accolade.”

Altar noun US /ˈɔːltər/

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading “Altar of the World.”

frank adjective US /fræŋk/

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading “FRANK, WALDO.”

See verb US /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

World noun US /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading “Altar of the World.”

All words in this reading · 11

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

13

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading 13.

1890

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading (1890- .) (_See 1921._) Accolade.

1921

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading (1890- .) (_See 1921._) Accolade.

AccoladenounUS /ˈækəleɪd/

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading (1890- .) (_See 1921._) Accolade.

AltarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading Altar of the World.

FRANKadjectiveUS /fræŋk/

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading FRANK, WALDO.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Altar of the World.

SeeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading (1890- .) (_See 1921._) Accolade.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Altar of the World.

WALDO

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading FRANK, WALDO.

WorldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Altar of the World.

Chapter 24 of The best short stories of 1922, and the yearbook of the American short by Edward J. (Edward Joseph) [Editor] O'Brien holds 549 sentences, grouped into 110 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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Chapter 24 holds 549 sentences of The best short stories of 1922, and the yearbook of the American short, unabridged, divided into 110 reading sections.

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