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Chapter 1 of Frank and Andy Afloat is here in full — 177 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Author of "Frank and Andy at Boarding School," "Frank and Andy in a Winter Camp," "The Joe Strong Series." "How about a race to the dock, Frank?" "With whom, Andy?" "Me, of course. I'll beat you there--loser to stand treat for the ice cream sodas.
Chapter 1 of Frank and Andy Afloat is here in full — 177 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading “Author of "Frank and Andy at Boarding School," "Frank and Andy in a Winter Camp," "The Joe Strong Series."”
the best people or things in a group
From this reading “I'll beat you there--loser to stand treat for the ice cream sodas.”
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading “"How about a race to the dock, Frank?"”
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading “I'll beat you there--loser to stand treat for the ice cream sodas.”
a contestant who loses the contest
From this reading “I'll beat you there--loser to stand treat for the ice cream sodas.”
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading “Author of "Frank and Andy at Boarding School," "Frank and Andy in a Winter Camp," "The Joe Strong Series."”
plural of “soda” — a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
From this reading “I'll beat you there--loser to stand treat for the ice cream sodas.”
interact in a certain way
From this reading “I'll beat you there--loser to stand treat for the ice cream sodas.”
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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 Author of "Frank and Andy at Boarding School," "Frank and Andy in a Winter Camp," "The Joe Strong Series."
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "How about a race to the dock, Frank?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Author of "Frank and Andy at Boarding School," "Frank and Andy in a Winter Camp," "The Joe Strong Series."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Author of "Frank and Andy at Boarding School," "Frank and Andy in a Winter Camp," "The Joe Strong Series."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Author of "Frank and Andy at Boarding School," "Frank and Andy in a Winter Camp," "The Joe Strong Series."
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "Frank and Andy at Boarding School," "Frank and Andy in a Winter Camp," "The Joe Strong Series."
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading I'll beat you there--loser to stand treat for the ice cream sodas.
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading Author of "Frank and Andy at Boarding School," "Frank and Andy in a Winter Camp," "The Joe Strong Series."
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Author of "Frank and Andy at Boarding School," "Frank and Andy in a Winter Camp," "The Joe Strong Series."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Me, of course.
the best people or things in a group
From this reading I'll beat you there--loser to stand treat for the ice cream sodas.
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading "How about a race to the dock, Frank?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I'll beat you there--loser to stand treat for the ice cream sodas.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Author of "Frank and Andy at Boarding School," "Frank and Andy in a Winter Camp," "The Joe Strong Series."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How about a race to the dock, Frank?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll beat you there--loser to stand treat for the ice cream sodas.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading I'll beat you there--loser to stand treat for the ice cream sodas.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Author of "Frank and Andy at Boarding School," "Frank and Andy in a Winter Camp," "The Joe Strong Series."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Author of "Frank and Andy at Boarding School," "Frank and Andy in a Winter Camp," "The Joe Strong Series."
a contestant who loses the contest
From this reading I'll beat you there--loser to stand treat for the ice cream sodas.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Me, of course.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "Frank and Andy at Boarding School," "Frank and Andy in a Winter Camp," "The Joe Strong Series."
any competition
From this reading "How about a race to the dock, Frank?"
an educational institution
From this reading Author of "Frank and Andy at Boarding School," "Frank and Andy in a Winter Camp," "The Joe Strong Series."
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Author of "Frank and Andy at Boarding School," "Frank and Andy in a Winter Camp," "The Joe Strong Series."
plural of “soda” — a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
From this reading I'll beat you there--loser to stand treat for the ice cream sodas.
be standing; be upright
From this reading I'll beat you there--loser to stand treat for the ice cream sodas.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Author of "Frank and Andy at Boarding School," "Frank and Andy in a Winter Camp," "The Joe Strong Series."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "Frank and Andy at Boarding School," "Frank and Andy in a Winter Camp," "The Joe Strong Series."
in or at that place or location
From this reading I'll beat you there--loser to stand treat for the ice cream sodas.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "How about a race to the dock, Frank?"
interact in a certain way
From this reading I'll beat you there--loser to stand treat for the ice cream sodas.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "With whom, Andy?"
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Author of "Frank and Andy at Boarding School," "Frank and Andy in a Winter Camp," "The Joe Strong Series."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "With whom, Andy?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I'll beat you there--loser to stand treat for the ice cream sodas.
Chapter 1 of Frank and Andy Afloat by Vance Barnum holds 177 sentences, grouped into 36 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 1 holds 177 sentences of Frank and Andy Afloat, unabridged, divided into 36 reading sections.
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