Chapter 12 of Frank and Andy at boarding school is here in full — 126 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of Frank and Andy at boarding school is here in full — 126 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE OLD SHELL "Say, isn't it tough luck?" "It sure is." "And just after we thought things were going so nicely." "Old Thorny seems glad of it." "That's because he doesn't take any interest in sport."
Chapter 12 of Frank and Andy at boarding school is here in full — 126 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading “"That's because he doesn't take any interest in sport."”
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading “THE OLD SHELL "Say, isn't it tough luck?"”
in a nice way
From this reading “"And just after we thought things were going so nicely."”
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “"Old Thorny seems glad of it."”
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading “THE OLD SHELL "Say, isn't it tough luck?"”
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading “"That's because he doesn't take any interest in sport."”
bristling with perplexities
From this reading “"Old Thorny seems glad of it."”
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading “THE OLD SHELL "Say, isn't it tough luck?"”
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an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
In this reading “THE OLD SHELL "Say, isn't it tough luck?"”
In this reading “"That's because he doesn't take any interest in sport."”
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later than; following
From this reading "And just after we thought things were going so nicely."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And just after we thought things were going so nicely."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "That's because he doesn't take any interest in sport."
for the reason that
From this reading "That's because he doesn't take any interest in sport."
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From this reading "That's because he doesn't take any interest in sport."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Old Thorny seems glad of it."
the act of departing
From this reading "And just after we thought things were going so nicely."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That's because he doesn't take any interest in sport."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "That's because he doesn't take any interest in sport."
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "That's because he doesn't take any interest in sport."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It sure is."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE OLD SHELL "Say, isn't it tough luck?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE OLD SHELL "Say, isn't it tough luck?"
and nothing more
From this reading "And just after we thought things were going so nicely."
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading THE OLD SHELL "Say, isn't it tough luck?"
in a nice way
From this reading "And just after we thought things were going so nicely."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Old Thorny seems glad of it."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD SHELL "Say, isn't it tough luck?"
express in words
From this reading THE OLD SHELL "Say, isn't it tough luck?"
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Old Thorny seems glad of it."
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading THE OLD SHELL "Say, isn't it tough luck?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "And just after we thought things were going so nicely."
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading "That's because he doesn't take any interest in sport."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "It sure is."
carry out
From this reading "That's because he doesn't take any interest in sport."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's because he doesn't take any interest in sport."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD SHELL "Say, isn't it tough luck?"
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "And just after we thought things were going so nicely."
bristling with perplexities
From this reading "Old Thorny seems glad of it."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "And just after we thought things were going so nicely."
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading THE OLD SHELL "Say, isn't it tough luck?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "And just after we thought things were going so nicely."
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "And just after we thought things were going so nicely."
Chapter 12 of Frank and Andy at boarding school by Vance Barnum holds 126 sentences, grouped into 26 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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