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Bert Wilson at the Wheel
Bert Wilson at the Wheel

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of Bert Wilson at the Wheel is here in full — 116 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE HOBOES AND THE BEES Early in the morning the boys began to break camp and start for the new location.
Groups of three or four were detailed by Mr. Hollis to accomplish certain tasks and they started to carry out his directions right merrily.
Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.
When everything was packed in the wagon that would possibly go in, Mr. Hollis selected Tom to ride beside the driver and show him where to go.
After the wagon had started off, some of the boys' own personal belongings that were left over were put in the "Red Scout" and seven of the fellows scrambled in someway--trust boys to find room if there is any to be found--and started away after the wagon.
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Bert Wilson at the Wheel

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of Bert Wilson at the Wheel is here in full — 116 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE HOBOES AND THE BEES Early in the morning the boys began to break camp and start for the new location.
/ðə ˈhoʊboʊz ənd ðə biːz ˈɜːrli ɪn ðə ˈmɔːrnɪŋ ðə bɔɪz bɪˈɡæn tuː breɪk kæmp ənd stɑːrt fɔːr ðə nuː loʊˈkeɪʃən/
Line 2
Groups of three or four were detailed by Mr. Hollis to accomplish certain tasks and they started to carry out his directions right merrily.
Line 3
Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.
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When everything was packed in the wagon that would possibly go in, Mr. Hollis selected Tom to ride beside the driver and show him where to go.
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After the wagon had started off, some of the boys' own personal belongings that were left over were put in the "Red Scout" and seven of the fellows scrambled in someway--trust boys to find room if there is any to be found--and started away after the wagon.

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.

accompaniment noun US /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/

an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another

From this reading “Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.”

bedding noun US /ˈbedɪŋ/

coverings that are used on a bed

From this reading “Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.”

belongings noun US /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading “After the wagon had started off, some of the boys' own personal belongings that were left over were put in the "Red Scout" and seven of the fellows scrambled in someway--trust boys to find room if there is any to be found--and started away after the wagon.”

dump verb US /dʌmp/

throw away as refuse

From this reading “Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.”

hoboes noun US /ˈhoʊboʊz/

plural of “hobo” — a vagrant

From this reading “THE HOBOES AND THE BEES Early in the morning the boys began to break camp and start for the new location.”

jests noun US /dʒests/

plural of “jest” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading “Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.”

location noun US /loʊˈkeɪʃən/

a point or extent in space

From this reading “THE HOBOES AND THE BEES Early in the morning the boys began to break camp and start for the new location.”

utensils noun US /juːˈtensəlz/

plural of “utensil” — an implement for practical use (especially in a household)

From this reading “Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.”

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.

cooking utensils noun + noun counted as “cooking utensil”

a kitchen utensil made of material that does not melt easily; used for cooking

In this reading “Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.”

fishing tackle noun + noun

gear used in fishing

In this reading “Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.”

personal belongings adjective + noun

In this reading “After the wagon had started off, some of the boys' own personal belongings that were left over were put in the "Red Scout" and seven of the fellows scrambled in someway--trust boys to find room if there is any to be found--and started away after the wagon.”

farm wagons verb + noun counted as “farm wagon”

In this reading “Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.”

beside the driver preposition + article + noun counted as “beside … driver”

In this reading “When everything was packed in the wagon that would possibly go in, Mr. Hollis selected Tom to ride beside the driver and show him where to go.”

gather together verb + particle

In this reading “Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.”

started off verb + particle counted as “start off”

In this reading “After the wagon had started off, some of the boys' own personal belongings that were left over were put in the "Red Scout" and seven of the fellows scrambled in someway--trust boys to find room if there is any to be found--and started away after the wagon.”

own personal verb + adjective

In this reading “After the wagon had started off, some of the boys' own personal belongings that were left over were put in the "Red Scout" and seven of the fellows scrambled in someway--trust boys to find room if there is any to be found--and started away after the wagon.”

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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.

accompanimentnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/

an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/

put in effect

From this reading Groups of three or four were detailed by Mr. Hollis to accomplish certain tasks and they started to carry out his directions right merrily.

AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading After the wagon had started off, some of the boys' own personal belongings that were left over were put in the "Red Scout" and seven of the fellows scrambled in someway--trust boys to find room if there is any to be found--and started away after the wagon.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE HOBOES AND THE BEES Early in the morning the boys began to break camp and start for the new location.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading After the wagon had started off, some of the boys' own personal belongings that were left over were put in the "Red Scout" and seven of the fellows scrambled in someway--trust boys to find room if there is any to be found--and started away after the wagon.

awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading After the wagon had started off, some of the boys' own personal belongings that were left over were put in the "Red Scout" and seven of the fellows scrambled in someway--trust boys to find room if there is any to be found--and started away after the wagon.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading After the wagon had started off, some of the boys' own personal belongings that were left over were put in the "Red Scout" and seven of the fellows scrambled in someway--trust boys to find room if there is any to be found--and started away after the wagon.

beddingnounUS /ˈbedɪŋ/

coverings that are used on a bed

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

BEESnounUS /biːz/

plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading THE HOBOES AND THE BEES Early in the morning the boys began to break camp and start for the new location.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE HOBOES AND THE BEES Early in the morning the boys began to break camp and start for the new location.

belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading After the wagon had started off, some of the boys' own personal belongings that were left over were put in the "Red Scout" and seven of the fellows scrambled in someway--trust boys to find room if there is any to be found--and started away after the wagon.

besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/

next to; at the side of

From this reading When everything was packed in the wagon that would possibly go in, Mr. Hollis selected Tom to ride beside the driver and show him where to go.

blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

boysnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE HOBOES AND THE BEES Early in the morning the boys began to break camp and start for the new location.

breakverbUS /breɪk/

terminate

From this reading THE HOBOES AND THE BEES Early in the morning the boys began to break camp and start for the new location.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Groups of three or four were detailed by Mr. Hollis to accomplish certain tasks and they started to carry out his directions right merrily.

campnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE HOBOES AND THE BEES Early in the morning the boys began to break camp and start for the new location.

carryverbUS /ˈkæri/

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Groups of three or four were detailed by Mr. Hollis to accomplish certain tasks and they started to carry out his directions right merrily.

certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Groups of three or four were detailed by Mr. Hollis to accomplish certain tasks and they started to carry out his directions right merrily.

cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading Groups of three or four were detailed by Mr. Hollis to accomplish certain tasks and they started to carry out his directions right merrily.

directionsnounUS /dərˈekʃənz/

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Groups of three or four were detailed by Mr. Hollis to accomplish certain tasks and they started to carry out his directions right merrily.

doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading When everything was packed in the wagon that would possibly go in, Mr. Hollis selected Tom to ride beside the driver and show him where to go.

dumpverbUS /dʌmp/

throw away as refuse

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading THE HOBOES AND THE BEES Early in the morning the boys began to break camp and start for the new location.

everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

farmverbUS /fɑːrm/

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

fellowsnounUS /ˈfeloʊz/

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading After the wagon had started off, some of the boys' own personal belongings that were left over were put in the "Red Scout" and seven of the fellows scrambled in someway--trust boys to find room if there is any to be found--and started away after the wagon.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading After the wagon had started off, some of the boys' own personal belongings that were left over were put in the "Red Scout" and seven of the fellows scrambled in someway--trust boys to find room if there is any to be found--and started away after the wagon.

fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE HOBOES AND THE BEES Early in the morning the boys began to break camp and start for the new location.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading After the wagon had started off, some of the boys' own personal belongings that were left over were put in the "Red Scout" and seven of the fellows scrambled in someway--trust boys to find room if there is any to be found--and started away after the wagon.

fournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Groups of three or four were detailed by Mr. Hollis to accomplish certain tasks and they started to carry out his directions right merrily.

gatherverbUS /ˈɡæðər/

assemble or get together

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When everything was packed in the wagon that would possibly go in, Mr. Hollis selected Tom to ride beside the driver and show him where to go.

gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

GroupsnounUS /ɡruːps/

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Groups of three or four were detailed by Mr. Hollis to accomplish certain tasks and they started to carry out his directions right merrily.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When everything was packed in the wagon that would possibly go in, Mr. Hollis selected Tom to ride beside the driver and show him where to go.

hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Groups of three or four were detailed by Mr. Hollis to accomplish certain tasks and they started to carry out his directions right merrily.

HOBOESnounUS /ˈhoʊboʊz/

plural of “hobo” — a vagrant

From this reading THE HOBOES AND THE BEES Early in the morning the boys began to break camp and start for the new location.

Hollis

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

From this reading Groups of three or four were detailed by Mr. Hollis to accomplish certain tasks and they started to carry out his directions right merrily.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading After the wagon had started off, some of the boys' own personal belongings that were left over were put in the "Red Scout" and seven of the fellows scrambled in someway--trust boys to find room if there is any to be found--and started away after the wagon.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE HOBOES AND THE BEES Early in the morning the boys began to break camp and start for the new location.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading After the wagon had started off, some of the boys' own personal belongings that were left over were put in the "Red Scout" and seven of the fellows scrambled in someway--trust boys to find room if there is any to be found--and started away after the wagon.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

jestsnounUS /dʒests/

plural of “jest” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

knewverbUS /nuː/

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

laughternounUS /ˈlæftər/

the sound of laughing

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading After the wagon had started off, some of the boys' own personal belongings that were left over were put in the "Red Scout" and seven of the fellows scrambled in someway--trust boys to find room if there is any to be found--and started away after the wagon.

locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/

a point or extent in space

From this reading THE HOBOES AND THE BEES Early in the morning the boys began to break camp and start for the new location.

merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/

in a joyous manner

From this reading Groups of three or four were detailed by Mr. Hollis to accomplish certain tasks and they started to carry out his directions right merrily.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE HOBOES AND THE BEES Early in the morning the boys began to break camp and start for the new location.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading Groups of three or four were detailed by Mr. Hollis to accomplish certain tasks and they started to carry out his directions right merrily.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE HOBOES AND THE BEES Early in the morning the boys began to break camp and start for the new location.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Groups of three or four were detailed by Mr. Hollis to accomplish certain tasks and they started to carry out his directions right merrily.

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading After the wagon had started off, some of the boys' own personal belongings that were left over were put in the "Red Scout" and seven of the fellows scrambled in someway--trust boys to find room if there is any to be found--and started away after the wagon.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Groups of three or four were detailed by Mr. Hollis to accomplish certain tasks and they started to carry out his directions right merrily.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

others

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

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Groups of three or four were detailed by Mr. Hollis to accomplish certain tasks and they started to carry out his directions right merrily.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading After the wagon had started off, some of the boys' own personal belongings that were left over were put in the "Red Scout" and seven of the fellows scrambled in someway--trust boys to find room if there is any to be found--and started away after the wagon.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading After the wagon had started off, some of the boys' own personal belongings that were left over were put in the "Red Scout" and seven of the fellows scrambled in someway--trust boys to find room if there is any to be found--and started away after the wagon.

packedadjectiveUS /pækt/

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading When everything was packed in the wagon that would possibly go in, Mr. Hollis selected Tom to ride beside the driver and show him where to go.

personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading After the wagon had started off, some of the boys' own personal belongings that were left over were put in the "Red Scout" and seven of the fellows scrambled in someway--trust boys to find room if there is any to be found--and started away after the wagon.

possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/

by chance

From this reading When everything was packed in the wagon that would possibly go in, Mr. Hollis selected Tom to ride beside the driver and show him where to go.

provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading After the wagon had started off, some of the boys' own personal belongings that were left over were put in the "Red Scout" and seven of the fellows scrambled in someway--trust boys to find room if there is any to be found--and started away after the wagon.

readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

RednounUS /red/

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading After the wagon had started off, some of the boys' own personal belongings that were left over were put in the "Red Scout" and seven of the fellows scrambled in someway--trust boys to find room if there is any to be found--and started away after the wagon.

rideverbUS /raɪd/

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading When everything was packed in the wagon that would possibly go in, Mr. Hollis selected Tom to ride beside the driver and show him where to go.

rightadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading Groups of three or four were detailed by Mr. Hollis to accomplish certain tasks and they started to carry out his directions right merrily.

roomnounUS /ruːm/

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading After the wagon had started off, some of the boys' own personal belongings that were left over were put in the "Red Scout" and seven of the fellows scrambled in someway--trust boys to find room if there is any to be found--and started away after the wagon.

ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading After the wagon had started off, some of the boys' own personal belongings that were left over were put in the "Red Scout" and seven of the fellows scrambled in someway--trust boys to find room if there is any to be found--and started away after the wagon.

scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/

thrown together in a disorderly fashion

From this reading After the wagon had started off, some of the boys' own personal belongings that were left over were put in the "Red Scout" and seven of the fellows scrambled in someway--trust boys to find room if there is any to be found--and started away after the wagon.

selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/

chosen in preference to another

From this reading When everything was packed in the wagon that would possibly go in, Mr. Hollis selected Tom to ride beside the driver and show him where to go.

sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

sevennounUS /ˈsevən/

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading After the wagon had started off, some of the boys' own personal belongings that were left over were put in the "Red Scout" and seven of the fellows scrambled in someway--trust boys to find room if there is any to be found--and started away after the wagon.

showverbUS /ʃoʊ/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading When everything was packed in the wagon that would possibly go in, Mr. Hollis selected Tom to ride beside the driver and show him where to go.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

somewayadverb

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading After the wagon had started off, some of the boys' own personal belongings that were left over were put in the "Red Scout" and seven of the fellows scrambled in someway--trust boys to find room if there is any to be found--and started away after the wagon.

songsnounUS /sɔːŋz/

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

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

startverbUS /stɑːrt/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE HOBOES AND THE BEES Early in the morning the boys began to break camp and start for the new location.

startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Groups of three or four were detailed by Mr. Hollis to accomplish certain tasks and they started to carry out his directions right merrily.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

storenounUS /stɔːr/

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

tacklenounUS /ˈtækəl/

the person who plays that position on a football team

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

tasksnounUS /tæsks/

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Groups of three or four were detailed by Mr. Hollis to accomplish certain tasks and they started to carry out his directions right merrily.

tentsnounUS /tents/

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE HOBOES AND THE BEES Early in the morning the boys began to break camp and start for the new location.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading After the wagon had started off, some of the boys' own personal belongings that were left over were put in the "Red Scout" and seven of the fellows scrambled in someway--trust boys to find room if there is any to be found--and started away after the wagon.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Groups of three or four were detailed by Mr. Hollis to accomplish certain tasks and they started to carry out his directions right merrily.

threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Groups of three or four were detailed by Mr. Hollis to accomplish certain tasks and they started to carry out his directions right merrily.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE HOBOES AND THE BEES Early in the morning the boys began to break camp and start for the new location.

togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

TomnounUS /tɑːm/

male cat

From this reading When everything was packed in the wagon that would possibly go in, Mr. Hollis selected Tom to ride beside the driver and show him where to go.

trustnounUS /trʌst/

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading After the wagon had started off, some of the boys' own personal belongings that were left over were put in the "Red Scout" and seven of the fellows scrambled in someway--trust boys to find room if there is any to be found--and started away after the wagon.

utensilsnounUS /juːˈtensəlz/

plural of “utensil” — an implement for practical use (especially in a household)

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading When everything was packed in the wagon that would possibly go in, Mr. Hollis selected Tom to ride beside the driver and show him where to go.

wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/

plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Some were sent to store the provisions and cooking utensils; others to take down the tents and gather together their blankets and other bedding; still others got together the fishing tackle and all was done to the accompaniment of songs and jests and laughter, so that before they knew it everything was ready to dump into the old farm wagons they had hired for the purpose.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Groups of three or four were detailed by Mr. Hollis to accomplish certain tasks and they started to carry out his directions right merrily.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When everything was packed in the wagon that would possibly go in, Mr. Hollis selected Tom to ride beside the driver and show him where to go.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading When everything was packed in the wagon that would possibly go in, Mr. Hollis selected Tom to ride beside the driver and show him where to go.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading When everything was packed in the wagon that would possibly go in, Mr. Hollis selected Tom to ride beside the driver and show him where to go.

Chapter 5 of Bert Wilson at the Wheel by J. W. Duffield holds 116 sentences, grouped into 24 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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