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Camping For Boys

Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.
The wise, for cure, on exercise depend; God never made his work for man to mend.
--Dryden Examination A boy should be examined by his family physician before going to camp in order that he may receive the greatest good from the camp life and be safeguarded from physical excess.
An examination blank like that shown on the next page is used in many of the large camps.
When the boy arrives in camp the physician or physical director examines the boy.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Camping For Boys

Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

Chapter 13 of Camping For Boys is here in full — 297 sentences across 60 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.
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The wise, for cure, on exercise depend; God never made his work for man to mend.
/ðə waɪz fɔːr kjʊr ɑːn ˈeksərsaɪz dɪˈpend ɡɑːd ˈnevər meɪd hɪz wɜːrk fɔːr mæn tuː mend/
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--Dryden Examination A boy should be examined by his family physician before going to camp in order that he may receive the greatest good from the camp life and be safeguarded from physical excess.
/ˈdraɪdən ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən ə bɔɪ ʃʊd biː ɪɡˈzæmənd baɪ hɪz ˈfæməli fəˈzɪʃən bɪˈfɔːr ˈɡoʊɪŋ tuː kæmp ɪn ˈɔːrdər ðæt hiː meɪ rəˈsiːv ðə ˈɡreɪtəst ɡʊd frʌm ðə kæmp laɪf ənd biː ˈseɪfɡɑːrdɪd frʌm ˈfɪzɪkəl ˈekses/
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An examination blank like that shown on the next page is used in many of the large camps.
/æn ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən blæŋk laɪk ðæt ʃoʊn ɑːn ðə nekst peɪdʒ ɪz juːzd ɪn ˈmeni ʌv ðə lɑːrdʒ kæmps/
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When the boy arrives in camp the physician or physical director examines the boy.
/wen ðə bɔɪ ərˈaɪvz ɪn kæmp ðə fəˈzɪʃən ɔːr ˈfɪzɪkəl dərˈektər ɪɡˈzæmənz ðə bɔɪ/

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bibliography noun US /ˌbɪbliˈɑːɡrəfi/

a list of writings with time and place of publication (such as the writings of a single author or the works referred to in preparing a document etc.)

From this reading “PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.”

drills noun US /drɪlz/

plural of “drill” — a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)

From this reading “PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.”

examines verb US /ɪɡˈzæmənz/

third-person singular of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading “When the boy arrives in camp the physician or physical director examines the boy.”

hygiene noun US /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/

a condition promoting sanitary practices

From this reading “PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.”

nauseous adjective US /ˈnɔːʃəs/

causing or able to cause nausea

From this reading “PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.”

physiological adjective US /ˌfɪziəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

of or relating to the biological study of physiology

From this reading “PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.”

prevention noun US /priˈvenʃən/

the act of preventing

From this reading “PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.”

safeguarded verb US /ˈseɪfɡɑːrdɪd/

past form of “safeguard” — make safe

From this reading “--Dryden Examination A boy should be examined by his family physician before going to camp in order that he may receive the greatest good from the camp life and be safeguarded from physical excess.”

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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 PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

AIDnounUS /eɪd/

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

AndeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading An examination blank like that shown on the next page is used in many of the large camps.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

arrivesverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/

third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading When the boy arrives in camp the physician or physical director examines the boy.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading --Dryden Examination A boy should be examined by his family physician before going to camp in order that he may receive the greatest good from the camp life and be safeguarded from physical excess.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading --Dryden Examination A boy should be examined by his family physician before going to camp in order that he may receive the greatest good from the camp life and be safeguarded from physical excess.

BetteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

BIBLIOGRAPHYnounUS /ˌbɪbliˈɑːɡrəfi/

a list of writings with time and place of publication (such as the writings of a single author or the works referred to in preparing a document etc.)

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading An examination blank like that shown on the next page is used in many of the large camps.

boynounUS /bɔɪ/

a youthful male person

From this reading --Dryden Examination A boy should be examined by his family physician before going to camp in order that he may receive the greatest good from the camp life and be safeguarded from physical excess.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading --Dryden Examination A boy should be examined by his family physician before going to camp in order that he may receive the greatest good from the camp life and be safeguarded from physical excess.

campnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading --Dryden Examination A boy should be examined by his family physician before going to camp in order that he may receive the greatest good from the camp life and be safeguarded from physical excess.

campsnounUS /kæmps/

plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading An examination blank like that shown on the next page is used in many of the large camps.

CROSSverbUS /krɔːs/

travel across or pass over

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

cureverbUS /kjʊr/

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading The wise, for cure, on exercise depend; God never made his work for man to mend.

dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading The wise, for cure, on exercise depend; God never made his work for man to mend.

directornounUS /dərˈektər/

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading When the boy arrives in camp the physician or physical director examines the boy.

doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

draughtnounUS /dræft/

a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

DRILLSnounUS /drɪlz/

plural of “drill” — a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

DROWNINGverbUS /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/

-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

DrydennounUS /ˈdraɪdən/

the outstanding poet and dramatist of the Restoration (1631-1700)

From this reading --Dryden Examination A boy should be examined by his family physician before going to camp in order that he may receive the greatest good from the camp life and be safeguarded from physical excess.

EQUIPMENTnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

EXAMINATIONnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

examinedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmənd/

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading --Dryden Examination A boy should be examined by his family physician before going to camp in order that he may receive the greatest good from the camp life and be safeguarded from physical excess.

examinesverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmənz/

third-person singular of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading When the boy arrives in camp the physician or physical director examines the boy.

excessnounUS /ˈekses/

a quantity much larger than is needed

From this reading --Dryden Examination A boy should be examined by his family physician before going to camp in order that he may receive the greatest good from the camp life and be safeguarded from physical excess.

exercisenounUS /ˈeksərsaɪz/

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading The wise, for cure, on exercise depend; God never made his work for man to mend.

FACTSnounUS /fækts/

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

familynounUS /ˈfæməli/

a social unit living together

From this reading --Dryden Examination A boy should be examined by his family physician before going to camp in order that he may receive the greatest good from the camp life and be safeguarded from physical excess.

feenounUS /fiː/

a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

fieldsnounUS /fiːldz/

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading The wise, for cure, on exercise depend; God never made his work for man to mend.

goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading --Dryden Examination A boy should be examined by his family physician before going to camp in order that he may receive the greatest good from the camp life and be safeguarded from physical excess.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading --Dryden Examination A boy should be examined by his family physician before going to camp in order that he may receive the greatest good from the camp life and be safeguarded from physical excess.

greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/

highest in quality

From this reading --Dryden Examination A boy should be examined by his family physician before going to camp in order that he may receive the greatest good from the camp life and be safeguarded from physical excess.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading --Dryden Examination A boy should be examined by his family physician before going to camp in order that he may receive the greatest good from the camp life and be safeguarded from physical excess.

HEALTHnounUS /helθ/

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading The wise, for cure, on exercise depend; God never made his work for man to mend.

HOSPITALnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəl/

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

huntverbUS /hʌnt/

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

HYGIENEnounUS /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/

a condition promoting sanitary practices

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading --Dryden Examination A boy should be examined by his family physician before going to camp in order that he may receive the greatest good from the camp life and be safeguarded from physical excess.

INJUREDadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/

harmed

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading An examination blank like that shown on the next page is used in many of the large camps.

largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading An examination blank like that shown on the next page is used in many of the large camps.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading --Dryden Examination A boy should be examined by his family physician before going to camp in order that he may receive the greatest good from the camp life and be safeguarded from physical excess.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading An examination blank like that shown on the next page is used in many of the large camps.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The wise, for cure, on exercise depend; God never made his work for man to mend.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The wise, for cure, on exercise depend; God never made his work for man to mend.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading An examination blank like that shown on the next page is used in many of the large camps.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading --Dryden Examination A boy should be examined by his family physician before going to camp in order that he may receive the greatest good from the camp life and be safeguarded from physical excess.

MEDICALadjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

mendverbUS /mend/

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading The wise, for cure, on exercise depend; God never made his work for man to mend.

nauseousadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːʃəs/

causing or able to cause nausea

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The wise, for cure, on exercise depend; God never made his work for man to mend.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading An examination blank like that shown on the next page is used in many of the large camps.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading An examination blank like that shown on the next page is used in many of the large camps.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When the boy arrives in camp the physician or physical director examines the boy.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading --Dryden Examination A boy should be examined by his family physician before going to camp in order that he may receive the greatest good from the camp life and be safeguarded from physical excess.

pagenounUS /peɪdʒ/

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading An examination blank like that shown on the next page is used in many of the large camps.

PAINnounUS /peɪn/

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

PERSONALadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/

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

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

PHYSICALadjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading --Dryden Examination A boy should be examined by his family physician before going to camp in order that he may receive the greatest good from the camp life and be safeguarded from physical excess.

PHYSIOLOGICALadjectiveUS /ˌfɪziəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

of or relating to the biological study of physiology

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

PREVENTIONnounUS /priˈvenʃən/

the act of preventing

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

PULSEnounUS /pʌls/

(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

RATEnounUS /reɪt/

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/

get something; come into possession of

From this reading --Dryden Examination A boy should be examined by his family physician before going to camp in order that he may receive the greatest good from the camp life and be safeguarded from physical excess.

REDnounUS /red/

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

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

REMEDIESnounUS /ˈremədiz/

plural of “remedy” — act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

safeguardedverbUS /ˈseɪfɡɑːrdɪd/

past form of “safeguard” — make safe

From this reading --Dryden Examination A boy should be examined by his family physician before going to camp in order that he may receive the greatest good from the camp life and be safeguarded from physical excess.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading --Dryden Examination A boy should be examined by his family physician before going to camp in order that he may receive the greatest good from the camp life and be safeguarded from physical excess.

shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading An examination blank like that shown on the next page is used in many of the large camps.

SIMPLEadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

SOCIETYnounUS /səˈsaɪəti/

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

STORESnounUS /stɔːrz/

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

SUPPLIESnounUS /səˈplaɪz/

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

SURGICALadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrdʒɪkəl/

of or relating to or involving or used in surgery

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

TALKSnounUS /tɔːks/

a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

TEMPERATUREnounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/

the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

TENTnounUS /tent/

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

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

ThanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading --Dryden Examination A boy should be examined by his family physician before going to camp in order that he may receive the greatest good from the camp life and be safeguarded from physical excess.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

TONGUEnounUS /tʌŋ/

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

unbought

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From this reading PHYSICAL EXAMINATION HOSPITAL TENT AND EQUIPMENT PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTS PULSE RATE THE TONGUE TEMPERATURE PAIN SURGICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL STORES SIMPLE REMEDIES FIRST AID TO THE INJURED DRILLS HEALTH TALKS RED CROSS SOCIETY PREVENTION FROM DROWNING PERSONAL HYGIENE BIBLIOGRAPHY Better to hunt on fields for health unbought Than fee the doctor for a nauseous draught.

usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading An examination blank like that shown on the next page is used in many of the large camps.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When the boy arrives in camp the physician or physical director examines the boy.

wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading The wise, for cure, on exercise depend; God never made his work for man to mend.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

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

From this reading The wise, for cure, on exercise depend; God never made his work for man to mend.

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