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Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains
Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains

Chapter IV · Chapter 4

Chapter 4 of Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains is here in full — 99 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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STUDYING THE MYSTERY.
Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?
Judge for yourself--here is No. 1:
Something Doing Soon Look Out SOMETHING DOING SOON LOOK OUT =SOMETHING DOING SOON LOOK OUT!= That was all.
The second letter read thus: "Miss Stanlock: This is to serve you with warning not to take your friends with you to Hollyhill this vacation to work among the poor families of the striking miners.
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Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains

Chapter IV · Chapter 4

Chapter 4 of Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains is here in full — 99 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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STUDYING THE MYSTERY.
/ˈstʌdiɪŋ ðə ˈmɪstəri/
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Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?
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Judge for yourself--here is No. 1:
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Something Doing Soon Look Out SOMETHING DOING SOON LOOK OUT =SOMETHING DOING SOON LOOK OUT!= That was all.
/ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈduːɪŋ suːn lʊk aʊt ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈduːɪŋ suːn lʊk aʊt ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈduːɪŋ suːn lʊk aʊt ðæt wɑːz ɔːl/
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The second letter read thus: "Miss Stanlock: This is to serve you with warning not to take your friends with you to Hollyhill this vacation to work among the poor families of the striking miners.

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families noun US /ˈfæməliz/

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading “The second letter read thus: "Miss Stanlock: This is to serve you with warning not to take your friends with you to Hollyhill this vacation to work among the poor families of the striking miners.”

miners noun US /ˈmaɪnərz/

plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading “The second letter read thus: "Miss Stanlock: This is to serve you with warning not to take your friends with you to Hollyhill this vacation to work among the poor families of the striking miners.”

Scouts noun US /skaʊts/

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading “Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?”

seriously adverb US /ˈsɪriəsli/

in a serious manner

From this reading “Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?”

striking adjective US /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading “The second letter read thus: "Miss Stanlock: This is to serve you with warning not to take your friends with you to Hollyhill this vacation to work among the poor families of the striking miners.”

studying noun US /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading “STUDYING THE MYSTERY.”

vacation noun US /veɪˈkeɪʃən/

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading “The second letter read thus: "Miss Stanlock: This is to serve you with warning not to take your friends with you to Hollyhill this vacation to work among the poor families of the striking miners.”

warning noun US /ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/

a message informing of danger

From this reading “The second letter read thus: "Miss Stanlock: This is to serve you with warning not to take your friends with you to Hollyhill this vacation to work among the poor families of the striking miners.”

All words in this reading · 67

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Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

1

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From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

2

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

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

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 Something Doing Soon Look Out SOMETHING DOING SOON LOOK OUT =SOMETHING DOING SOON LOOK OUT!= That was all.

amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The second letter read thus: "Miss Stanlock: This is to serve you with warning not to take your friends with you to Hollyhill this vacation to work among the poor families of the striking miners.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

CampnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

DoingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Something Doing Soon Look Out SOMETHING DOING SOON LOOK OUT =SOMETHING DOING SOON LOOK OUT!= That was all.

doubtnounUS /daʊt/

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

familiesnounUS /ˈfæməliz/

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading The second letter read thus: "Miss Stanlock: This is to serve you with warning not to take your friends with you to Hollyhill this vacation to work among the poor families of the striking miners.

FireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/

start firing a weapon

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The second letter read thus: "Miss Stanlock: This is to serve you with warning not to take your friends with you to Hollyhill this vacation to work among the poor families of the striking miners.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/

yet to be or coming

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

GirlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Judge for yourself--here is No. 1:

Hollyhill

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

From this reading The second letter read thus: "Miss Stanlock: This is to serve you with warning not to take your friends with you to Hollyhill this vacation to work among the poor families of the striking miners.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

JudgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Judge for yourself--here is No. 1:

letternounUS /ˈletər/

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

LookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Something Doing Soon Look Out SOMETHING DOING SOON LOOK OUT =SOMETHING DOING SOON LOOK OUT!= That was all.

Marion

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

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/

plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading The second letter read thus: "Miss Stanlock: This is to serve you with warning not to take your friends with you to Hollyhill this vacation to work among the poor families of the striking miners.

MissverbUS /mɪs/

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The second letter read thus: "Miss Stanlock: This is to serve you with warning not to take your friends with you to Hollyhill this vacation to work among the poor families of the striking miners.

MYSTERYnounUS /ˈmɪstəri/

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading STUDYING THE MYSTERY.

nearadverbUS /nɪr/

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The second letter read thus: "Miss Stanlock: This is to serve you with warning not to take your friends with you to Hollyhill this vacation to work among the poor families of the striking miners.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The second letter read thus: "Miss Stanlock: This is to serve you with warning not to take your friends with you to Hollyhill this vacation to work among the poor families of the striking miners.

OutadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Something Doing Soon Look Out SOMETHING DOING SOON LOOK OUT =SOMETHING DOING SOON LOOK OUT!= That was all.

pooradjectiveUS /puːr/

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The second letter read thus: "Miss Stanlock: This is to serve you with warning not to take your friends with you to Hollyhill this vacation to work among the poor families of the striking miners.

promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading The second letter read thus: "Miss Stanlock: This is to serve you with warning not to take your friends with you to Hollyhill this vacation to work among the poor families of the striking miners.

readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The second letter read thus: "Miss Stanlock: This is to serve you with warning not to take your friends with you to Hollyhill this vacation to work among the poor families of the striking miners.

seriouslyadverbUS /ˈsɪriəsli/

in a serious manner

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

serveverbUS /sɜːrv/

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The second letter read thus: "Miss Stanlock: This is to serve you with warning not to take your friends with you to Hollyhill this vacation to work among the poor families of the striking miners.

SomethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Something Doing Soon Look Out SOMETHING DOING SOON LOOK OUT =SOMETHING DOING SOON LOOK OUT!= That was all.

SoonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading Something Doing Soon Look Out SOMETHING DOING SOON LOOK OUT =SOMETHING DOING SOON LOOK OUT!= That was all.

Stanlock

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

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

strikingadjectiveUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading The second letter read thus: "Miss Stanlock: This is to serve you with warning not to take your friends with you to Hollyhill this vacation to work among the poor families of the striking miners.

STUDYINGnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading STUDYING THE MYSTERY.

surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading The second letter read thus: "Miss Stanlock: This is to serve you with warning not to take your friends with you to Hollyhill this vacation to work among the poor families of the striking miners.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading STUDYING THE MYSTERY.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The second letter read thus: "Miss Stanlock: This is to serve you with warning not to take your friends with you to Hollyhill this vacation to work among the poor families of the striking miners.

thusadverbUS /ðʌs/

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The second letter read thus: "Miss Stanlock: This is to serve you with warning not to take your friends with you to Hollyhill this vacation to work among the poor families of the striking miners.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading The second letter read thus: "Miss Stanlock: This is to serve you with warning not to take your friends with you to Hollyhill this vacation to work among the poor families of the striking miners.

warningnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/

a message informing of danger

From this reading The second letter read thus: "Miss Stanlock: This is to serve you with warning not to take your friends with you to Hollyhill this vacation to work among the poor families of the striking miners.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The second letter read thus: "Miss Stanlock: This is to serve you with warning not to take your friends with you to Hollyhill this vacation to work among the poor families of the striking miners.

wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 was seriously in doubt as to whether No. 1 was from the Scouts who had promised another surprise for the Camp Fire Girls in the near future?

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The second letter read thus: "Miss Stanlock: This is to serve you with warning not to take your friends with you to Hollyhill this vacation to work among the poor families of the striking miners.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The second letter read thus: "Miss Stanlock: This is to serve you with warning not to take your friends with you to Hollyhill this vacation to work among the poor families of the striking miners.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The second letter read thus: "Miss Stanlock: This is to serve you with warning not to take your friends with you to Hollyhill this vacation to work among the poor families of the striking miners.

yourselfpronounUS /jərˈself/

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading Judge for yourself--here is No. 1:

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