Chapter 21 of Campfire Girls at Twin Lakes is here in full — 57 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 21 of Campfire Girls at Twin Lakes is here in full — 57 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"SH!" "Who in the world do you suppose did that?" Hazel Edwards exclaimed, as she hastily examined her own clothes and then quickly struck out a spark that clung to the skirt of Azalia Atwood. "Quick, girls," cried Miss Ladd; "did any of you do that?" There was a chorus of indignant denials.
Chapter 21 of Campfire Girls at Twin Lakes is here in full — 57 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading “There was a chorus of indignant denials.”
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading “Hazel Edwards exclaimed, as she hastily examined her own clothes and then quickly struck out a spark that clung to the skirt of Azalia Atwood.”
plural of “denial” — the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading “There was a chorus of indignant denials.”
American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)
From this reading “Hazel Edwards exclaimed, as she hastily examined her own clothes and then quickly struck out a spark that clung to the skirt of Azalia Atwood.”
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading “Hazel Edwards exclaimed, as she hastily examined her own clothes and then quickly struck out a spark that clung to the skirt of Azalia Atwood.”
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading “There was a chorus of indignant denials.”
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading “Hazel Edwards exclaimed, as she hastily examined her own clothes and then quickly struck out a spark that clung to the skirt of Azalia Atwood.”
a momentary flash of light
From this reading “Hazel Edwards exclaimed, as she hastily examined her own clothes and then quickly struck out a spark that clung to the skirt of Azalia Atwood.”
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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 Hazel Edwards exclaimed, as she hastily examined her own clothes and then quickly struck out a spark that clung to the skirt of Azalia Atwood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hazel Edwards exclaimed, as she hastily examined her own clothes and then quickly struck out a spark that clung to the skirt of Azalia Atwood.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Quick, girls," cried Miss Ladd; "did any of you do that?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hazel Edwards exclaimed, as she hastily examined her own clothes and then quickly struck out a spark that clung to the skirt of Azalia Atwood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hazel Edwards exclaimed, as she hastily examined her own clothes and then quickly struck out a spark that clung to the skirt of Azalia Atwood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hazel Edwards exclaimed, as she hastily examined her own clothes and then quickly struck out a spark that clung to the skirt of Azalia Atwood.
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading There was a chorus of indignant denials.
clothing in general
From this reading Hazel Edwards exclaimed, as she hastily examined her own clothes and then quickly struck out a spark that clung to the skirt of Azalia Atwood.
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Hazel Edwards exclaimed, as she hastily examined her own clothes and then quickly struck out a spark that clung to the skirt of Azalia Atwood.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Quick, girls," cried Miss Ladd; "did any of you do that?"
plural of “denial” — the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading There was a chorus of indignant denials.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Who in the world do you suppose did that?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Who in the world do you suppose did that?"
American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)
From this reading Hazel Edwards exclaimed, as she hastily examined her own clothes and then quickly struck out a spark that clung to the skirt of Azalia Atwood.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Hazel Edwards exclaimed, as she hastily examined her own clothes and then quickly struck out a spark that clung to the skirt of Azalia Atwood.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Hazel Edwards exclaimed, as she hastily examined her own clothes and then quickly struck out a spark that clung to the skirt of Azalia Atwood.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "Quick, girls," cried Miss Ladd; "did any of you do that?"
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Hazel Edwards exclaimed, as she hastily examined her own clothes and then quickly struck out a spark that clung to the skirt of Azalia Atwood.
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading Hazel Edwards exclaimed, as she hastily examined her own clothes and then quickly struck out a spark that clung to the skirt of Azalia Atwood.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hazel Edwards exclaimed, as she hastily examined her own clothes and then quickly struck out a spark that clung to the skirt of Azalia Atwood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Who in the world do you suppose did that?"
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading There was a chorus of indignant denials.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Quick, girls," cried Miss Ladd; "did any of you do that?"
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Quick, girls," cried Miss Ladd; "did any of you do that?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hazel Edwards exclaimed, as she hastily examined her own clothes and then quickly struck out a spark that clung to the skirt of Azalia Atwood.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Hazel Edwards exclaimed, as she hastily examined her own clothes and then quickly struck out a spark that clung to the skirt of Azalia Atwood.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Hazel Edwards exclaimed, as she hastily examined her own clothes and then quickly struck out a spark that clung to the skirt of Azalia Atwood.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "Quick, girls," cried Miss Ladd; "did any of you do that?"
with speed
From this reading Hazel Edwards exclaimed, as she hastily examined her own clothes and then quickly struck out a spark that clung to the skirt of Azalia Atwood.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "SH!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hazel Edwards exclaimed, as she hastily examined her own clothes and then quickly struck out a spark that clung to the skirt of Azalia Atwood.
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Hazel Edwards exclaimed, as she hastily examined her own clothes and then quickly struck out a spark that clung to the skirt of Azalia Atwood.
a momentary flash of light
From this reading Hazel Edwards exclaimed, as she hastily examined her own clothes and then quickly struck out a spark that clung to the skirt of Azalia Atwood.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Hazel Edwards exclaimed, as she hastily examined her own clothes and then quickly struck out a spark that clung to the skirt of Azalia Atwood.
express a supposition
From this reading "Who in the world do you suppose did that?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Who in the world do you suppose did that?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Who in the world do you suppose did that?"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Hazel Edwards exclaimed, as she hastily examined her own clothes and then quickly struck out a spark that clung to the skirt of Azalia Atwood.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a chorus of indignant denials.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hazel Edwards exclaimed, as she hastily examined her own clothes and then quickly struck out a spark that clung to the skirt of Azalia Atwood.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a chorus of indignant denials.
which person or people
From this reading "Who in the world do you suppose did that?"
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Who in the world do you suppose did that?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who in the world do you suppose did that?"
Chapter 21 of Campfire Girls at Twin Lakes by Stella M. Francis holds 57 sentences, grouped into 12 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 21 holds 57 sentences of Campfire Girls at Twin Lakes, unabridged, divided into 12 reading sections.
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