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Camping For Boys

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of Camping For Boys is here in full — 94 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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CHECK LIST MARKING LOST AND FOUND MEMORY HOW TO PACK SHIPPING LABELS NEATNESS GENERAL HINTS Experience only can determine what should be taken to camp.
Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.
A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.
Cotton goods, except towels, handkerchiefs, and hose, are of no use.
Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.
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Camping For Boys

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of Camping For Boys is here in full — 94 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/18 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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CHECK LIST MARKING LOST AND FOUND MEMORY HOW TO PACK SHIPPING LABELS NEATNESS GENERAL HINTS Experience only can determine what should be taken to camp.
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Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.
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A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.
/ə bɔɪz ˈmʌðər huː ɪz ˈdʒenərəli ðə əˈfɪʃəl trʌŋk ˈpækər ʌv ðə ˈfæməli meɪks ə mɪˈsteɪk ɪn ˈstoʊwɪŋ əˈweɪ ɪn ðə trʌŋk ə lɑːt ʌv θɪŋz nɑːt ˈsɜːrvəsəbəl ɔːr ˈsuːtəbəl fɔːr ˈkæmpɪŋ/
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Cotton goods, except towels, handkerchiefs, and hose, are of no use.
/ˈkɑːtən ɡʊdz ɪkˈsept ˈtaʊəlz ˈhæŋkərtʃəfs ənd hoʊz ɑːr ʌv noʊ juːs/
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Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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campers noun US /ˈkæmpərz/

plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation

From this reading “Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.”

khaki adjective US /ˈkɑːki/

of a yellowish brown color

From this reading “Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.”

labels noun US /ˈleɪbəlz/

plural of “label” — a brief description given for purposes of identification

From this reading “CHECK LIST MARKING LOST AND FOUND MEMORY HOW TO PACK SHIPPING LABELS NEATNESS GENERAL HINTS Experience only can determine what should be taken to camp.”

outing noun US /ˈaʊtɪŋ/

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading “Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.”

packer noun US /ˈpækər/

a workman employed to pack things into containers

From this reading “A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.”

pajamas noun US /pəˈdʒɑːməz/

plural of “pajama” — a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries

From this reading “Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.”

stowing noun US /ˈstoʊwɪŋ/

the act of packing or storing away

From this reading “A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.”

sweaters noun US /ˈswetərz/

plural of “sweater” — a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body

From this reading “Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading CHECK LIST MARKING LOST AND FOUND MEMORY HOW TO PACK SHIPPING LABELS NEATNESS GENERAL HINTS Experience only can determine what should be taken to camp.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.

avoidverbUS /əˈvɔɪd/

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.

awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

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

From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading CHECK LIST MARKING LOST AND FOUND MEMORY HOW TO PACK SHIPPING LABELS NEATNESS GENERAL HINTS Experience only can determine what should be taken to camp.

boonnounUS /buːn/

a desirable state

From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.

boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.

brownnounUS /braʊn/

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.

campnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading CHECK LIST MARKING LOST AND FOUND MEMORY HOW TO PACK SHIPPING LABELS NEATNESS GENERAL HINTS Experience only can determine what should be taken to camp.

campersnounUS /ˈkæmpərz/

plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation

From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.

campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/

the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading CHECK LIST MARKING LOST AND FOUND MEMORY HOW TO PACK SHIPPING LABELS NEATNESS GENERAL HINTS Experience only can determine what should be taken to camp.

CHECKverbUS /tʃek/

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading CHECK LIST MARKING LOST AND FOUND MEMORY HOW TO PACK SHIPPING LABELS NEATNESS GENERAL HINTS Experience only can determine what should be taken to camp.

classnounUS /klæs/

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.

clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.

colornounUS /ˈkʌlər/

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.

colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.

comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.

concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.

CottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading Cotton goods, except towels, handkerchiefs, and hose, are of no use.

decidesverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdz/

third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.

determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading CHECK LIST MARKING LOST AND FOUND MEMORY HOW TO PACK SHIPPING LABELS NEATNESS GENERAL HINTS Experience only can determine what should be taken to camp.

exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/

apart from; not including

From this reading Cotton goods, except towels, handkerchiefs, and hose, are of no use.

ExperienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading CHECK LIST MARKING LOST AND FOUND MEMORY HOW TO PACK SHIPPING LABELS NEATNESS GENERAL HINTS Experience only can determine what should be taken to camp.

familynounUS /ˈfæməli/

a social unit living together

From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.

flannelnounUS /ˈflænəl/

a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing

From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.

FOUNDverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading CHECK LIST MARKING LOST AND FOUND MEMORY HOW TO PACK SHIPPING LABELS NEATNESS GENERAL HINTS Experience only can determine what should be taken to camp.

GENERALadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading CHECK LIST MARKING LOST AND FOUND MEMORY HOW TO PACK SHIPPING LABELS NEATNESS GENERAL HINTS Experience only can determine what should be taken to camp.

generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/

usually; as a rule

From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.

goodsnounUS /ɡʊdz/

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading Cotton goods, except towels, handkerchiefs, and hose, are of no use.

GraynounUS /ɡreɪ/

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.

greennounUS /ɡriːn/

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.

handkerchiefsnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃəfs/

plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading Cotton goods, except towels, handkerchiefs, and hose, are of no use.

HINTSnounUS /hɪnts/

plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion

From this reading CHECK LIST MARKING LOST AND FOUND MEMORY HOW TO PACK SHIPPING LABELS NEATNESS GENERAL HINTS Experience only can determine what should be taken to camp.

hosenounUS /hoʊz/

socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)

From this reading Cotton goods, except towels, handkerchiefs, and hose, are of no use.

HOW

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From this reading CHECK LIST MARKING LOST AND FOUND MEMORY HOW TO PACK SHIPPING LABELS NEATNESS GENERAL HINTS Experience only can determine what should be taken to camp.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.

khakiadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːki/

of a yellowish brown color

From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.

LABELSnounUS /ˈleɪbəlz/

plural of “label” — a brief description given for purposes of identification

From this reading CHECK LIST MARKING LOST AND FOUND MEMORY HOW TO PACK SHIPPING LABELS NEATNESS GENERAL HINTS Experience only can determine what should be taken to camp.

LISTverbUS /lɪst/

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading CHECK LIST MARKING LOST AND FOUND MEMORY HOW TO PACK SHIPPING LABELS NEATNESS GENERAL HINTS Experience only can determine what should be taken to camp.

LOSTadjectiveUS /lɔːst/

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading CHECK LIST MARKING LOST AND FOUND MEMORY HOW TO PACK SHIPPING LABELS NEATNESS GENERAL HINTS Experience only can determine what should be taken to camp.

lotnounUS /lɑːt/

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.

makesnounUS /meɪks/

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.

MARKINGnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/

a distinguishing symbol

From this reading CHECK LIST MARKING LOST AND FOUND MEMORY HOW TO PACK SHIPPING LABELS NEATNESS GENERAL HINTS Experience only can determine what should be taken to camp.

MEMORYnounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading CHECK LIST MARKING LOST AND FOUND MEMORY HOW TO PACK SHIPPING LABELS NEATNESS GENERAL HINTS Experience only can determine what should be taken to camp.

mistakenounUS /mɪˈsteɪk/

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.

mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.

NEATNESSnounUS /ˈniːtnəs/

the state of being neat and smart and trim

From this reading CHECK LIST MARKING LOST AND FOUND MEMORY HOW TO PACK SHIPPING LABELS NEATNESS GENERAL HINTS Experience only can determine what should be taken to camp.

necessitiesnounUS /nəˈsesɪtiz/

plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.

needsadverbUS /niːdz/

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Cotton goods, except towels, handkerchiefs, and hose, are of no use.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.

officialadjectiveUS /əˈfɪʃəl/

having official authority or sanction

From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading CHECK LIST MARKING LOST AND FOUND MEMORY HOW TO PACK SHIPPING LABELS NEATNESS GENERAL HINTS Experience only can determine what should be taken to camp.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.

outingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.

PACKverbUS /pæk/

arrange in a container

From this reading CHECK LIST MARKING LOST AND FOUND MEMORY HOW TO PACK SHIPPING LABELS NEATNESS GENERAL HINTS Experience only can determine what should be taken to camp.

packernounUS /ˈpækər/

a workman employed to pack things into containers

From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.

pajamasnounUS /pəˈdʒɑːməz/

plural of “pajama” — a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries

From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.

preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/

more desirable than another

From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.

providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/

-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.

realadjectiveUS /riːl/

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.

reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.

rednounUS /red/

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

From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.

revealsverbUS /rɪˈviːlz/

third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.

rightadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.

secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

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

From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.

serviceableadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəbəl/

ready for service or able to give long service

From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.

SHIPPINGnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials

From this reading CHECK LIST MARKING LOST AND FOUND MEMORY HOW TO PACK SHIPPING LABELS NEATNESS GENERAL HINTS Experience only can determine what should be taken to camp.

shirtsnounUS /ʃɜːrts/

plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading CHECK LIST MARKING LOST AND FOUND MEMORY HOW TO PACK SHIPPING LABELS NEATNESS GENERAL HINTS Experience only can determine what should be taken to camp.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.

stowingnounUS /ˈstoʊwɪŋ/

the act of packing or storing away

From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.

stripedadjectiveUS /straɪpt/

marked or decorated with stripes

From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.

suitverbUS /suːt/

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.

suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.

sweatersnounUS /ˈswetərz/

plural of “sweater” — a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body

From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.

takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading CHECK LIST MARKING LOST AND FOUND MEMORY HOW TO PACK SHIPPING LABELS NEATNESS GENERAL HINTS Experience only can determine what should be taken to camp.

tannounUS /tæn/

a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun

From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading CHECK LIST MARKING LOST AND FOUND MEMORY HOW TO PACK SHIPPING LABELS NEATNESS GENERAL HINTS Experience only can determine what should be taken to camp.

towelsnounUS /ˈtaʊəlz/

plural of “towel” — a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping

From this reading Cotton goods, except towels, handkerchiefs, and hose, are of no use.

tripnounUS /trɪp/

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.

trunknounUS /trʌŋk/

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading Cotton goods, except towels, handkerchiefs, and hose, are of no use.

UsuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/

under normal conditions

From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading CHECK LIST MARKING LOST AND FOUND MEMORY HOW TO PACK SHIPPING LABELS NEATNESS GENERAL HINTS Experience only can determine what should be taken to camp.

whitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.

woolennounUS /ˈwʊlən/

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.

Chapter 5 of Camping For Boys by H. W. (Henry William) Gibson holds 94 sentences, grouped into 19 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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Chapter 5 holds 94 sentences of Camping For Boys, unabridged, divided into 19 reading sections.

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