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AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD" "THE ARMY AND NAVY SERIES" "THE WOODVILLE SERIES" "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES" "THE BOAT CLUB STORIES" "THE LAKE SHORE SERIES" "THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES" "THE YACHT CLUB SERIES" "THE RIVERDALE STORIES" ETC. BOSTON STEREOTYPE FOUNDRY, NO. 4 PEARL STREET. IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED. THE GREAT WESTERN SERIES.
Chapter 1 of Up the River is here in full — 150 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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with affection
From this reading “IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED.”
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading “IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED.”
factory where metal castings are produced
From this reading “BOSTON STEREOTYPE FOUNDRY, NO.”
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD" "THE ARMY AND NAVY SERIES" "THE WOODVILLE SERIES" "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES" "THE BOAT CLUB STORIES" "THE LAKE SHORE SERIES" "THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES" "THE YACHT CLUB SERIES" "THE RIVERDALE STORIES" ETC.”
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading “4 PEARL STREET.”
abounding with or resembling stars
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD" "THE ARMY AND NAVY SERIES" "THE WOODVILLE SERIES" "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES" "THE BOAT CLUB STORIES" "THE LAKE SHORE SERIES" "THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES" "THE YACHT CLUB SERIES" "THE RIVERDALE STORIES" ETC.”
a conventional or formulaic conception or image
From this reading “BOSTON STEREOTYPE FOUNDRY, NO.”
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD" "THE ARMY AND NAVY SERIES" "THE WOODVILLE SERIES" "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES" "THE BOAT CLUB STORIES" "THE LAKE SHORE SERIES" "THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES" "THE YACHT CLUB SERIES" "THE RIVERDALE STORIES" ETC.”
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From this reading 4 PEARL STREET.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD" "THE ARMY AND NAVY SERIES" "THE WOODVILLE SERIES" "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES" "THE BOAT CLUB STORIES" "THE LAKE SHORE SERIES" "THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES" "THE YACHT CLUB SERIES" "THE RIVERDALE STORIES" ETC.
with affection
From this reading IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD" "THE ARMY AND NAVY SERIES" "THE WOODVILLE SERIES" "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES" "THE BOAT CLUB STORIES" "THE LAKE SHORE SERIES" "THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES" "THE YACHT CLUB SERIES" "THE RIVERDALE STORIES" ETC.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD" "THE ARMY AND NAVY SERIES" "THE WOODVILLE SERIES" "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES" "THE BOAT CLUB STORIES" "THE LAKE SHORE SERIES" "THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES" "THE YACHT CLUB SERIES" "THE RIVERDALE STORIES" ETC.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD" "THE ARMY AND NAVY SERIES" "THE WOODVILLE SERIES" "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES" "THE BOAT CLUB STORIES" "THE LAKE SHORE SERIES" "THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES" "THE YACHT CLUB SERIES" "THE RIVERDALE STORIES" ETC.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD" "THE ARMY AND NAVY SERIES" "THE WOODVILLE SERIES" "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES" "THE BOAT CLUB STORIES" "THE LAKE SHORE SERIES" "THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES" "THE YACHT CLUB SERIES" "THE RIVERDALE STORIES" ETC.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD" "THE ARMY AND NAVY SERIES" "THE WOODVILLE SERIES" "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES" "THE BOAT CLUB STORIES" "THE LAKE SHORE SERIES" "THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES" "THE YACHT CLUB SERIES" "THE RIVERDALE STORIES" ETC.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading BOSTON STEREOTYPE FOUNDRY, NO.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD" "THE ARMY AND NAVY SERIES" "THE WOODVILLE SERIES" "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES" "THE BOAT CLUB STORIES" "THE LAKE SHORE SERIES" "THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES" "THE YACHT CLUB SERIES" "THE RIVERDALE STORIES" ETC.
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD" "THE ARMY AND NAVY SERIES" "THE WOODVILLE SERIES" "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES" "THE BOAT CLUB STORIES" "THE LAKE SHORE SERIES" "THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES" "THE YACHT CLUB SERIES" "THE RIVERDALE STORIES" ETC.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD" "THE ARMY AND NAVY SERIES" "THE WOODVILLE SERIES" "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES" "THE BOAT CLUB STORIES" "THE LAKE SHORE SERIES" "THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES" "THE YACHT CLUB SERIES" "THE RIVERDALE STORIES" ETC.
factory where metal castings are produced
From this reading BOSTON STEREOTYPE FOUNDRY, NO.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT WESTERN SERIES.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD" "THE ARMY AND NAVY SERIES" "THE WOODVILLE SERIES" "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES" "THE BOAT CLUB STORIES" "THE LAKE SHORE SERIES" "THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES" "THE YACHT CLUB SERIES" "THE RIVERDALE STORIES" ETC.
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD" "THE ARMY AND NAVY SERIES" "THE WOODVILLE SERIES" "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES" "THE BOAT CLUB STORIES" "THE LAKE SHORE SERIES" "THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES" "THE YACHT CLUB SERIES" "THE RIVERDALE STORIES" ETC.
not any; not one
From this reading BOSTON STEREOTYPE FOUNDRY, NO.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD" "THE ARMY AND NAVY SERIES" "THE WOODVILLE SERIES" "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES" "THE BOAT CLUB STORIES" "THE LAKE SHORE SERIES" "THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES" "THE YACHT CLUB SERIES" "THE RIVERDALE STORIES" ETC.
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD" "THE ARMY AND NAVY SERIES" "THE WOODVILLE SERIES" "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES" "THE BOAT CLUB STORIES" "THE LAKE SHORE SERIES" "THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES" "THE YACHT CLUB SERIES" "THE RIVERDALE STORIES" ETC.
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading 4 PEARL STREET.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD" "THE ARMY AND NAVY SERIES" "THE WOODVILLE SERIES" "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES" "THE BOAT CLUB STORIES" "THE LAKE SHORE SERIES" "THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES" "THE YACHT CLUB SERIES" "THE RIVERDALE STORIES" ETC.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD" "THE ARMY AND NAVY SERIES" "THE WOODVILLE SERIES" "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES" "THE BOAT CLUB STORIES" "THE LAKE SHORE SERIES" "THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES" "THE YACHT CLUB SERIES" "THE RIVERDALE STORIES" ETC.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD" "THE ARMY AND NAVY SERIES" "THE WOODVILLE SERIES" "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES" "THE BOAT CLUB STORIES" "THE LAKE SHORE SERIES" "THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES" "THE YACHT CLUB SERIES" "THE RIVERDALE STORIES" ETC.
abounding with or resembling stars
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD" "THE ARMY AND NAVY SERIES" "THE WOODVILLE SERIES" "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES" "THE BOAT CLUB STORIES" "THE LAKE SHORE SERIES" "THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES" "THE YACHT CLUB SERIES" "THE RIVERDALE STORIES" ETC.
a conventional or formulaic conception or image
From this reading BOSTON STEREOTYPE FOUNDRY, NO.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD" "THE ARMY AND NAVY SERIES" "THE WOODVILLE SERIES" "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES" "THE BOAT CLUB STORIES" "THE LAKE SHORE SERIES" "THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES" "THE YACHT CLUB SERIES" "THE RIVERDALE STORIES" ETC.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading 4 PEARL STREET.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD" "THE ARMY AND NAVY SERIES" "THE WOODVILLE SERIES" "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES" "THE BOAT CLUB STORIES" "THE LAKE SHORE SERIES" "THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES" "THE YACHT CLUB SERIES" "THE RIVERDALE STORIES" ETC.
directed up
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD" "THE ARMY AND NAVY SERIES" "THE WOODVILLE SERIES" "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES" "THE BOAT CLUB STORIES" "THE LAKE SHORE SERIES" "THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES" "THE YACHT CLUB SERIES" "THE RIVERDALE STORIES" ETC.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading THE GREAT WESTERN SERIES.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD" "THE ARMY AND NAVY SERIES" "THE WOODVILLE SERIES" "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES" "THE BOAT CLUB STORIES" "THE LAKE SHORE SERIES" "THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES" "THE YACHT CLUB SERIES" "THE RIVERDALE STORIES" ETC.
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD" "THE ARMY AND NAVY SERIES" "THE WOODVILLE SERIES" "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES" "THE BOAT CLUB STORIES" "THE LAKE SHORE SERIES" "THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES" "THE YACHT CLUB SERIES" "THE RIVERDALE STORIES" ETC.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading AUTHOR OF "YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD" "THE ARMY AND NAVY SERIES" "THE WOODVILLE SERIES" "THE STARRY FLAG SERIES" "THE BOAT CLUB STORIES" "THE LAKE SHORE SERIES" "THE UPWARD AND ONWARD SERIES" "THE YACHT CLUB SERIES" "THE RIVERDALE STORIES" ETC.
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