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A Day at Camp Killkare

Chapter I

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A Day at Camp Killkare or Aunt Jane and the Campfire Girls.
_A HIT ON YOUR NEXT PROGRAM!_ Something Out of The Ordinary In High-Class Humorous Songs.
=By Harry C. Eldridge= These fill an urgent need in supplying musical numbers with action, for any secular program, for girls or ladies of any age.
Clever words and singable music combined to make novel numbers for your entertainment.
=THE HAT OF OTHER DAYS.= Everyone knows how ridiculous the changing styles make out-of-date hats appear.
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A Day at Camp Killkare

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of A Day at Camp Killkare is here in full — 374 sentences across 75 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/74 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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A Day at Camp Killkare or Aunt Jane and the Campfire Girls.
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_A HIT ON YOUR NEXT PROGRAM!_ Something Out of The Ordinary In High-Class Humorous Songs.
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=By Harry C. Eldridge= These fill an urgent need in supplying musical numbers with action, for any secular program, for girls or ladies of any age.
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Clever words and singable music combined to make novel numbers for your entertainment.
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=THE HAT OF OTHER DAYS.= Everyone knows how ridiculous the changing styles make out-of-date hats appear.

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.

Campfire noun US /ˈkæmpfaɪər/

a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)

From this reading “A Day at Camp Killkare or Aunt Jane and the Campfire Girls.”

combined adjective US /kəmˈbaɪnd/

made or joined or united into one

From this reading “Clever words and singable music combined to make novel numbers for your entertainment.”

Humorous adjective US /ˈhjuːmərəs/

full of or characterized by humor

From this reading “_A HIT ON YOUR NEXT PROGRAM!_ Something Out of The Ordinary In High-Class Humorous Songs.”

program noun US /ˈproʊɡræm/

a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading “_A HIT ON YOUR NEXT PROGRAM!_ Something Out of The Ordinary In High-Class Humorous Songs.”

secular adjective US /ˈsekjələr/

of or relating to the doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations

From this reading “=By Harry C. Eldridge= These fill an urgent need in supplying musical numbers with action, for any secular program, for girls or ladies of any age.”

styles noun US /staɪlz/

plural of “style” — how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “=THE HAT OF OTHER DAYS.= Everyone knows how ridiculous the changing styles make out-of-date hats appear.”

supplying noun US /səˈplaɪɪŋ/

the activity of supplying or providing something

From this reading “=By Harry C. Eldridge= These fill an urgent need in supplying musical numbers with action, for any secular program, for girls or ladies of any age.”

urgent adjective US /ˈɜːrdʒənt/

compelling immediate action

From this reading “=By Harry C. Eldridge= These fill an urgent need in supplying musical numbers with action, for any secular program, for girls or ladies of any age.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

urgent need adjective + noun

In this reading “=By Harry C. Eldridge= These fill an urgent need in supplying musical numbers with action, for any secular program, for girls or ladies of any age.”

HIT ON verb + particle

In this reading “_A HIT ON YOUR NEXT PROGRAM!_ Something Out of The Ordinary In High-Class Humorous Songs.”

OTHER DAYS adjective + noun

In this reading “=THE HAT OF OTHER DAYS.= Everyone knows how ridiculous the changing styles make out-of-date hats appear.”

All words in this reading · 65

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.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A Day at Camp Killkare or Aunt Jane and the Campfire Girls.

actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading =By Harry C. Eldridge= These fill an urgent need in supplying musical numbers with action, for any secular program, for girls or ladies of any age.

agenounUS /eɪdʒ/

how long something has existed

From this reading =By Harry C. Eldridge= These fill an urgent need in supplying musical numbers with action, for any secular program, for girls or ladies of any age.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading =By Harry C. Eldridge= These fill an urgent need in supplying musical numbers with action, for any secular program, for girls or ladies of any age.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A Day at Camp Killkare or Aunt Jane and the Campfire Girls.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading =By Harry C. Eldridge= These fill an urgent need in supplying musical numbers with action, for any secular program, for girls or ladies of any age.

appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading =THE HAT OF OTHER DAYS.= Everyone knows how ridiculous the changing styles make out-of-date hats appear.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A Day at Camp Killkare or Aunt Jane and the Campfire Girls.

AuntnounUS /ænt/

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading A Day at Camp Killkare or Aunt Jane and the Campfire Girls.

ByprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading =By Harry C. Eldridge= These fill an urgent need in supplying musical numbers with action, for any secular program, for girls or ladies of any age.

CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading =By Harry C. Eldridge= These fill an urgent need in supplying musical numbers with action, for any secular program, for girls or ladies of any age.

CampnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading A Day at Camp Killkare or Aunt Jane and the Campfire Girls.

CampfirenounUS /ˈkæmpfaɪər/

a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)

From this reading A Day at Camp Killkare or Aunt Jane and the Campfire Girls.

changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading =THE HAT OF OTHER DAYS.= Everyone knows how ridiculous the changing styles make out-of-date hats appear.

CleveradjectiveUS /ˈklevər/

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading Clever words and singable music combined to make novel numbers for your entertainment.

combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/

made or joined or united into one

From this reading Clever words and singable music combined to make novel numbers for your entertainment.

DaynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A Day at Camp Killkare or Aunt Jane and the Campfire Girls.

DAYSnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading =THE HAT OF OTHER DAYS.= Everyone knows how ridiculous the changing styles make out-of-date hats appear.

Eldridge

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

From this reading =By Harry C. Eldridge= These fill an urgent need in supplying musical numbers with action, for any secular program, for girls or ladies of any age.

entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading Clever words and singable music combined to make novel numbers for your entertainment.

EveryonepronounUS /ˈevriwʌn/

every person

From this reading =THE HAT OF OTHER DAYS.= Everyone knows how ridiculous the changing styles make out-of-date hats appear.

fillverbUS /fɪl/

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading =By Harry C. Eldridge= These fill an urgent need in supplying musical numbers with action, for any secular program, for girls or ladies of any age.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading =By Harry C. Eldridge= These fill an urgent need in supplying musical numbers with action, for any secular program, for girls or ladies of any age.

GirlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading A Day at Camp Killkare or Aunt Jane and the Campfire Girls.

HarryverbUS /ˈheri/

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading =By Harry C. Eldridge= These fill an urgent need in supplying musical numbers with action, for any secular program, for girls or ladies of any age.

HATnounUS /hæt/

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading =THE HAT OF OTHER DAYS.= Everyone knows how ridiculous the changing styles make out-of-date hats appear.

hatsnounUS /hæts/

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading =THE HAT OF OTHER DAYS.= Everyone knows how ridiculous the changing styles make out-of-date hats appear.

High-Classadjective

pretentiously elegant

From this reading _A HIT ON YOUR NEXT PROGRAM!_ Something Out of The Ordinary In High-Class Humorous Songs.

HITverbUS /hɪt/

cause to move by striking

From this reading _A HIT ON YOUR NEXT PROGRAM!_ Something Out of The Ordinary In High-Class Humorous Songs.

how

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

From this reading =THE HAT OF OTHER DAYS.= Everyone knows how ridiculous the changing styles make out-of-date hats appear.

HumorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/

full of or characterized by humor

From this reading _A HIT ON YOUR NEXT PROGRAM!_ Something Out of The Ordinary In High-Class Humorous Songs.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _A HIT ON YOUR NEXT PROGRAM!_ Something Out of The Ordinary In High-Class Humorous Songs.

Jane

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

From this reading A Day at Camp Killkare or Aunt Jane and the Campfire Girls.

Killkare

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

From this reading A Day at Camp Killkare or Aunt Jane and the Campfire Girls.

knowsnounUS /noʊz/

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading =THE HAT OF OTHER DAYS.= Everyone knows how ridiculous the changing styles make out-of-date hats appear.

ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading =By Harry C. Eldridge= These fill an urgent need in supplying musical numbers with action, for any secular program, for girls or ladies of any age.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading Clever words and singable music combined to make novel numbers for your entertainment.

musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Clever words and singable music combined to make novel numbers for your entertainment.

musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/

characterized by or capable of producing music

From this reading =By Harry C. Eldridge= These fill an urgent need in supplying musical numbers with action, for any secular program, for girls or ladies of any age.

neednounUS /niːd/

a condition requiring relief

From this reading =By Harry C. Eldridge= These fill an urgent need in supplying musical numbers with action, for any secular program, for girls or ladies of any age.

NEXTadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading _A HIT ON YOUR NEXT PROGRAM!_ Something Out of The Ordinary In High-Class Humorous Songs.

novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading Clever words and singable music combined to make novel numbers for your entertainment.

numbersnounUS /ˈnʌmbərz/

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading =By Harry C. Eldridge= These fill an urgent need in supplying musical numbers with action, for any secular program, for girls or ladies of any age.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A HIT ON YOUR NEXT PROGRAM!_ Something Out of The Ordinary In High-Class Humorous Songs.

ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _A HIT ON YOUR NEXT PROGRAM!_ Something Out of The Ordinary In High-Class Humorous Songs.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A Day at Camp Killkare or Aunt Jane and the Campfire Girls.

OrdinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/

a judge of a probate court

From this reading _A HIT ON YOUR NEXT PROGRAM!_ Something Out of The Ordinary In High-Class Humorous Songs.

OTHERadjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading =THE HAT OF OTHER DAYS.= Everyone knows how ridiculous the changing styles make out-of-date hats appear.

OutadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _A HIT ON YOUR NEXT PROGRAM!_ Something Out of The Ordinary In High-Class Humorous Songs.

out-of-dateadjective

old; no longer valid or fashionable

From this reading =THE HAT OF OTHER DAYS.= Everyone knows how ridiculous the changing styles make out-of-date hats appear.

PROGRAMnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/

a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading _A HIT ON YOUR NEXT PROGRAM!_ Something Out of The Ordinary In High-Class Humorous Songs.

ridiculousadjectiveUS /rɪˈdɪkjələs/

inspiring scornful pity

From this reading =THE HAT OF OTHER DAYS.= Everyone knows how ridiculous the changing styles make out-of-date hats appear.

secularadjectiveUS /ˈsekjələr/

of or relating to the doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations

From this reading =By Harry C. Eldridge= These fill an urgent need in supplying musical numbers with action, for any secular program, for girls or ladies of any age.

singableadjective

suitable for singing

From this reading Clever words and singable music combined to make novel numbers for your entertainment.

SomethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading _A HIT ON YOUR NEXT PROGRAM!_ Something Out of The Ordinary In High-Class Humorous Songs.

SongsnounUS /sɔːŋz/

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading _A HIT ON YOUR NEXT PROGRAM!_ Something Out of The Ordinary In High-Class Humorous Songs.

stylesnounUS /staɪlz/

plural of “style” — how something is done or how it happens

From this reading =THE HAT OF OTHER DAYS.= Everyone knows how ridiculous the changing styles make out-of-date hats appear.

supplyingnounUS /səˈplaɪɪŋ/

the activity of supplying or providing something

From this reading =By Harry C. Eldridge= These fill an urgent need in supplying musical numbers with action, for any secular program, for girls or ladies of any age.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading A Day at Camp Killkare or Aunt Jane and the Campfire Girls.

ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading =By Harry C. Eldridge= These fill an urgent need in supplying musical numbers with action, for any secular program, for girls or ladies of any age.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Clever words and singable music combined to make novel numbers for your entertainment.

urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/

compelling immediate action

From this reading =By Harry C. Eldridge= These fill an urgent need in supplying musical numbers with action, for any secular program, for girls or ladies of any age.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading =By Harry C. Eldridge= These fill an urgent need in supplying musical numbers with action, for any secular program, for girls or ladies of any age.

wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/

the words that are spoken

From this reading Clever words and singable music combined to make novel numbers for your entertainment.

YOURdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _A HIT ON YOUR NEXT PROGRAM!_ Something Out of The Ordinary In High-Class Humorous Songs.

Chapter 1 of A Day at Camp Killkare by Elsie Duncan Yale holds 374 sentences, grouped into 75 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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Vocabulary met early in A Day at Camp Killkare

Words and structures a reader meets early in A Day at Camp Killkare, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Killkare
A word that appears in the opening chapter of A Day at Camp Killkare; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Campfire
A word that appears in the opening chapter of A Day at Camp Killkare; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Girls
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Program
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