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Camping For Boys

Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

Chapter 17 of Camping For Boys is here in full — 268 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY
If I can teach these boys to study and play together, freely and with fairness to one another, I shall make them fit to live and work together in society.--Henry van Dyke.
Purpose of Games The spirit of camping is too frequently destroyed by over-emphasis upon competitive games.
Play is necessary for the growing boy and play that engages many participants has the most value.
America today is suffering from highly specialized, semi-professional athletics and games.
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Camping For Boys

Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

Chapter 17 of Camping For Boys is here in full — 268 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY
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If I can teach these boys to study and play together, freely and with fairness to one another, I shall make them fit to live and work together in society.--Henry van Dyke.
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Purpose of Games The spirit of camping is too frequently destroyed by over-emphasis upon competitive games.
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Play is necessary for the growing boy and play that engages many participants has the most value.
/pleɪ ɪz ˈnesəseri fɔːr ðə ˈɡroʊɪŋ bɔɪ ənd pleɪ ðæt enˈɡeɪdʒɪz ˈmeni pɑːrˈtɪsəpənts hæz ðə moʊst ˈvæljuː/
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America today is suffering from highly specialized, semi-professional athletics and games.

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aquatic adjective US /əˈkwɑːtɪk/

relating to or consisting of or being in water

From this reading “PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY”

athletics noun US /æθˈletɪks/

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading “America today is suffering from highly specialized, semi-professional athletics and games.”

awards noun US /əˈwɔːrdz/

plural of “award” — a grant made by a law court

From this reading “PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY”

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 “PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY”

competitive adjective US /kəmˈpetətɪv/

involving competition or competitiveness

From this reading “Purpose of Games The spirit of camping is too frequently destroyed by over-emphasis upon competitive games.”

engages verb US /enˈɡeɪdʒɪz/

third-person singular of “engage” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading “Play is necessary for the growing boy and play that engages many participants has the most value.”

participants noun US /pɑːrˈtɪsəpənts/

plural of “participant” — someone who takes part in an activity

From this reading “Play is necessary for the growing boy and play that engages many participants has the most value.”

specialized adjective US /ˈspeʃəlaɪzd/

developed or designed for a special activity or function

From this reading “America today is suffering from highly specialized, semi-professional athletics and games.”

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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 PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

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 PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading America today is suffering from highly specialized, semi-professional athletics and games.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading If I can teach these boys to study and play together, freely and with fairness to one another, I shall make them fit to live and work together in society.--Henry van Dyke.

APPARATUSnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/

equipment designed to serve a specific function

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

AQUATICadjectiveUS /əˈkwɑːtɪk/

relating to or consisting of or being in water

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

ARCHERYnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃəri/

the sport of shooting arrows with a bow

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

ARROWSnounUS /ˈæroʊz/

plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

ATHLETICadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/

relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

athleticsnounUS /æθˈletɪks/

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading America today is suffering from highly specialized, semi-professional athletics and games.

AVOIDverbUS /əˈvɔɪd/

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

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

AWARDSnounUS /əˈwɔːrdz/

plural of “award” — a grant made by a law court

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

BALLnounUS /bɔːl/

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

BASEBALLnounUS /ˈbeɪsˈbɔːl/

a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

BASKETnounUS /ˈbæskət/

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

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 PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

BOWnounUS /baʊ/

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

BOWLINGnounUS /ˈboʊlɪŋ/

a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

boynounUS /bɔɪ/

a youthful male person

From this reading Play is necessary for the growing boy and play that engages many participants has the most value.

boysnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading If I can teach these boys to study and play together, freely and with fairness to one another, I shall make them fit to live and work together in society.--Henry van Dyke.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Purpose of Games The spirit of camping is too frequently destroyed by over-emphasis upon competitive games.

campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/

the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

From this reading Purpose of Games The spirit of camping is too frequently destroyed by over-emphasis upon competitive games.

CAMPUSnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/

a field on which the buildings of a university are situated

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading If I can teach these boys to study and play together, freely and with fairness to one another, I shall make them fit to live and work together in society.--Henry van Dyke.

CANOEnounUS /kəˈnuː/

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

CIRCLEnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

CLASSIFICATIONnounUS /ˌklæsəfəˈkeɪʃən/

the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

CLOTHESnounUS /kloʊðz/

clothing in general

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

COMEverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

competitiveadjectiveUS /kəmˈpetətɪv/

involving competition or competitiveness

From this reading Purpose of Games The spirit of camping is too frequently destroyed by over-emphasis upon competitive games.

destroyedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɔɪd/

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading Purpose of Games The spirit of camping is too frequently destroyed by over-emphasis upon competitive games.

DykenounUS /daɪk/

(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine

From this reading If I can teach these boys to study and play together, freely and with fairness to one another, I shall make them fit to live and work together in society.--Henry van Dyke.

engagesverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪz/

third-person singular of “engage” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading Play is necessary for the growing boy and play that engages many participants has the most value.

ESSENTIALadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

EVENTSnounUS /ɪˈvents/

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

fairnessnounUS /ˈfernəs/

conformity with rules or standards

From this reading If I can teach these boys to study and play together, freely and with fairness to one another, I shall make them fit to live and work together in society.--Henry van Dyke.

fitverbUS /fɪt/

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading If I can teach these boys to study and play together, freely and with fairness to one another, I shall make them fit to live and work together in society.--Henry van Dyke.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Play is necessary for the growing boy and play that engages many participants has the most value.

freelyadverbUS /ˈfriːli/

in a free manner

From this reading If I can teach these boys to study and play together, freely and with fairness to one another, I shall make them fit to live and work together in society.--Henry van Dyke.

frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/

many times at short intervals

From this reading Purpose of Games The spirit of camping is too frequently destroyed by over-emphasis upon competitive games.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading America today is suffering from highly specialized, semi-professional athletics and games.

GAMESnounUS /ɡeɪmz/

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

GERMANnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/

a person of German nationality

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

GROUPnounUS /ɡruːp/

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

growingnounUS /ˈɡroʊɪŋ/

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Play is necessary for the growing boy and play that engages many participants has the most value.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading Play is necessary for the growing boy and play that engages many participants has the most value.

HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading If I can teach these boys to study and play together, freely and with fairness to one another, I shall make them fit to live and work together in society.--Henry van Dyke.

highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading America today is suffering from highly specialized, semi-professional athletics and games.

HUNTverbUS /hʌnt/

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading If I can teach these boys to study and play together, freely and with fairness to one another, I shall make them fit to live and work together in society.--Henry van Dyke.

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If I can teach these boys to study and play together, freely and with fairness to one another, I shall make them fit to live and work together in society.--Henry van Dyke.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

INDIANadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Purpose of Games The spirit of camping is too frequently destroyed by over-emphasis upon competitive games.

JUMPINGnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/

the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

LEAGUEnounUS /liːɡ/

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

liveverbUS /laɪv/

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading If I can teach these boys to study and play together, freely and with fairness to one another, I shall make them fit to live and work together in society.--Henry van Dyke.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading If I can teach these boys to study and play together, freely and with fairness to one another, I shall make them fit to live and work together in society.--Henry van Dyke.

MAKINGnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

MANnounUS /mæn/

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

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

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 Play is necessary for the growing boy and play that engages many participants has the most value.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading Play is necessary for the growing boy and play that engages many participants has the most value.

necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/

absolutely essential

From this reading Play is necessary for the growing boy and play that engages many participants has the most value.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

OLDadjectiveUS /oʊld/

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

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading If I can teach these boys to study and play together, freely and with fairness to one another, I shall make them fit to live and work together in society.--Henry van Dyke.

OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

over-emphasis

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

From this reading Purpose of Games The spirit of camping is too frequently destroyed by over-emphasis upon competitive games.

participantsnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpənts/

plural of “participant” — someone who takes part in an activity

From this reading Play is necessary for the growing boy and play that engages many participants has the most value.

playverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading If I can teach these boys to study and play together, freely and with fairness to one another, I shall make them fit to live and work together in society.--Henry van Dyke.

POINTSnounUS /pɔɪnts/

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

PURPOSEnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/

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

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

RACEnounUS /reɪs/

any competition

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

ROVERnounUS /ˈroʊvər/

someone who leads a wandering unsettled life

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

semi-professional

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

From this reading America today is suffering from highly specialized, semi-professional athletics and games.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading If I can teach these boys to study and play together, freely and with fairness to one another, I shall make them fit to live and work together in society.--Henry van Dyke.

SHOOT-THE-CHUTE

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

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading If I can teach these boys to study and play together, freely and with fairness to one another, I shall make them fit to live and work together in society.--Henry van Dyke.

specializedadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəlaɪzd/

developed or designed for a special activity or function

From this reading America today is suffering from highly specialized, semi-professional athletics and games.

spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Purpose of Games The spirit of camping is too frequently destroyed by over-emphasis upon competitive games.

SPORTSnounUS /spɔːrts/

plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading If I can teach these boys to study and play together, freely and with fairness to one another, I shall make them fit to live and work together in society.--Henry van Dyke.

sufferingnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

a state of acute pain

From this reading America today is suffering from highly specialized, semi-professional athletics and games.

TAGverbUS /tæɡ/

attach a tag or label to

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

TARGETnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡət/

a reference point to shoot at

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

teachverbUS /tiːtʃ/

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading If I can teach these boys to study and play together, freely and with fairness to one another, I shall make them fit to live and work together in society.--Henry van Dyke.

TETHERverbUS /ˈteðər/

tie with a tether

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Play is necessary for the growing boy and play that engages many participants has the most value.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading If I can teach these boys to study and play together, freely and with fairness to one another, I shall make them fit to live and work together in society.--Henry van Dyke.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading If I can teach these boys to study and play together, freely and with fairness to one another, I shall make them fit to live and work together in society.--Henry van Dyke.

TILTINGverbUS /ˈtɪltɪŋ/

-ing form of “tilt” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/

the present time or age

From this reading America today is suffering from highly specialized, semi-professional athletics and games.

togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading If I can teach these boys to study and play together, freely and with fairness to one another, I shall make them fit to live and work together in society.--Henry van Dyke.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Purpose of Games The spirit of camping is too frequently destroyed by over-emphasis upon competitive games.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Purpose of Games The spirit of camping is too frequently destroyed by over-emphasis upon competitive games.

valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Play is necessary for the growing boy and play that engages many participants has the most value.

vannounUS /væn/

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading If I can teach these boys to study and play together, freely and with fairness to one another, I shall make them fit to live and work together in society.--Henry van Dyke.

VOLLEYnounUS /ˈvɑːli/

rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

WATERnounUS /ˈwɔːtər/

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

WHALEnounUS /weɪl/

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

WHATpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

WHITEnounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading If I can teach these boys to study and play together, freely and with fairness to one another, I shall make them fit to live and work together in society.--Henry van Dyke.

WOLFnounUS /wʊlf/

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading PURPOSE OF GAMES BASEBALL LEAGUE GROUP CLASSIFICATION WHAT TO AVOID ATHLETIC EVENTS AWARDS MAKING ATHLETIC APPARATUS CAMPUS GAMES CIRCLE JUMPING WOLF ROVER ALL COME OVER INDIAN AND WHITE MAN GERMAN BOWLING TETHER BALL VOLLEY BALL AQUATIC SPORTS WATER GAMES WATER BASKET BALL WATER BASEBALL OLD CLOTHES RACE TILTING CANOE TAG WHALE HUNT MAKING A "SHOOT-THE-CHUTE" ARCHERY THE TARGET THE BOW MAKING A BOW MAKING ARROWS ESSENTIAL POINTS IN ARCHERY BIBLIOGRAPHY

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

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

From this reading If I can teach these boys to study and play together, freely and with fairness to one another, I shall make them fit to live and work together in society.--Henry van Dyke.

Chapter 17 of Camping For Boys by H. W. (Henry William) Gibson holds 268 sentences, grouped into 54 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.

What does chapter 17 of Camping For Boys contain?

Chapter 17 holds 268 sentences of Camping For Boys, unabridged, divided into 54 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 17 of Camping For Boys by H. W. (Henry William) Gibson exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 268 sentences, grouped into 54 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

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Work through the 54 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

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Questions about reading Camping For Boys

Common questions about reading Camping For Boys by H. W. (Henry William) Gibson on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of Camping For Boys?

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How long does Camping For Boys take to read?

About 327 minutes of reading across 785 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Vocabulary met early in Camping For Boys

Words and structures a reader meets early in Camping For Boys, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Great
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Camping For Boys; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Glorious
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Fragrant
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Smell
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Camping For Boys; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.