Chapter 17 of The Aeroplane Boys on the Wing is here in full — 110 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 17 of The Aeroplane Boys on the Wing is here in full — 110 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE CAMP IN THE TROPICAL JUNGLE. "Frank, this is tough luck!" Andy exclaimed, presently. "Keep up your spirits, old fellow!" called out the other, cheerily. "Has the biplane succeeded in making a landing yet?"
Chapter 17 of The Aeroplane Boys on the Wing is here in full — 110 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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old fashioned airplane; has two wings one above the other
From this reading “"Has the biplane succeeded in making a landing yet?"”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “"Frank, this is tough luck!"”
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading “THE CAMP IN THE TROPICAL JUNGLE.”
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading “"Has the biplane succeeded in making a landing yet?"”
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading “"Frank, this is tough luck!"”
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading “"Has the biplane succeeded in making a landing yet?"”
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading “"Frank, this is tough luck!"”
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading “THE CAMP IN THE TROPICAL JUNGLE.”
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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 "Has the biplane succeeded in making a landing yet?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Andy exclaimed, presently.
old fashioned airplane; has two wings one above the other
From this reading "Has the biplane succeeded in making a landing yet?"
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Keep up your spirits, old fellow!" called out the other, cheerily.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE CAMP IN THE TROPICAL JUNGLE.
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "Keep up your spirits, old fellow!" called out the other, cheerily.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Andy exclaimed, presently.
a boy or man
From this reading "Keep up your spirits, old fellow!" called out the other, cheerily.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Frank, this is tough luck!"
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Has the biplane succeeded in making a landing yet?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CAMP IN THE TROPICAL JUNGLE.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Frank, this is tough luck!"
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading THE CAMP IN THE TROPICAL JUNGLE.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Keep up your spirits, old fellow!" called out the other, cheerily.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading "Has the biplane succeeded in making a landing yet?"
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "Frank, this is tough luck!"
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "Has the biplane succeeded in making a landing yet?"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Keep up your spirits, old fellow!" called out the other, cheerily.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Keep up your spirits, old fellow!" called out the other, cheerily.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Keep up your spirits, old fellow!" called out the other, cheerily.
in the near future
From this reading Andy exclaimed, presently.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading "Keep up your spirits, old fellow!" called out the other, cheerily.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading "Has the biplane succeeded in making a landing yet?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAMP IN THE TROPICAL JUNGLE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Frank, this is tough luck!"
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading "Frank, this is tough luck!"
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading THE CAMP IN THE TROPICAL JUNGLE.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Keep up your spirits, old fellow!" called out the other, cheerily.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Has the biplane succeeded in making a landing yet?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Keep up your spirits, old fellow!" called out the other, cheerily.
Chapter 17 of The Aeroplane Boys on the Wing by John Luther Langworthy holds 110 sentences, grouped into 22 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 17 holds 110 sentences of The Aeroplane Boys on the Wing, unabridged, divided into 22 reading sections.
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