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Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.
--Marlowe.
Non-Competitive Awards Achievement and cooperation based upon altruism, should be the underlying principles in determining the giving of emblems and awards.
To give every boy an opportunity to do his best to measure up to the camp standard, is the thing desired in the awarding of emblems.
Non-competitive tests are being recognized as the best lever of uplift and the most effective spur in arousing the latent ability of boys.
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Camping For Boys

Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

Chapter 22 of Camping For Boys is here in full — 269 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.
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--Marlowe.
/ˈmɑːrloʊ/
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Non-Competitive Awards Achievement and cooperation based upon altruism, should be the underlying principles in determining the giving of emblems and awards.
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To give every boy an opportunity to do his best to measure up to the camp standard, is the thing desired in the awarding of emblems.
/tuː ɡɪv ˈevəri bɔɪ æn ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti tuː duː hɪz best tuː ˈmeʒər ʌp tuː ðə kæmp ˈstændərd ɪz ðə θɪŋ dɪˈzaɪərd ɪn ðə əˈwɔːrdɪŋ ʌv ˈembləmz/
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Non-competitive tests are being recognized as the best lever of uplift and the most effective spur in arousing the latent ability of boys.

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altruism noun US /ˈæltruːɪzəm/

the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others

From this reading “Non-Competitive Awards Achievement and cooperation based upon altruism, should be the underlying principles in determining the giving of emblems and awards.”

awarding noun US /əˈwɔːrdɪŋ/

a grant made by a law court

From this reading “To give every boy an opportunity to do his best to measure up to the camp standard, is the thing desired in the awarding of emblems.”

awards noun US /əˈwɔːrdz/

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

From this reading “NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.”

becket noun US /ˈbekət/

(Roman Catholic Church) archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170; murdered following his opposition to Henry II's attempts to control the clergy (1118-1170)

From this reading “NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.”

cooperation noun US /koʊˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/

joint operation or action

From this reading “Non-Competitive Awards Achievement and cooperation based upon altruism, should be the underlying principles in determining the giving of emblems and awards.”

durrell noun US /ˈdʊrəl/

English writer of Irish descent who spent much of his life in Mediterranean regions (1912-1990)

From this reading “NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.”

Marlowe noun US /ˈmɑːrloʊ/

English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)

From this reading “--Marlowe.”

proficiency noun US /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

the quality of having great facility and competence

From this reading “NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.”

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abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading Non-competitive tests are being recognized as the best lever of uplift and the most effective spur in arousing the latent ability of boys.

AchievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading Non-Competitive Awards Achievement and cooperation based upon altruism, should be the underlying principles in determining the giving of emblems and awards.

ADIRONDACK

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

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

altruismnounUS /ˈæltruːɪzəm/

the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others

From this reading Non-Competitive Awards Achievement and cooperation based upon altruism, should be the underlying principles in determining the giving of emblems and awards.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading To give every boy an opportunity to do his best to measure up to the camp standard, is the thing desired in the awarding of emblems.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Non-competitive tests are being recognized as the best lever of uplift and the most effective spur in arousing the latent ability of boys.

arousingverbUS /ərˈaʊzɪŋ/

-ing form of “arouse” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading Non-competitive tests are being recognized as the best lever of uplift and the most effective spur in arousing the latent ability of boys.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Non-competitive tests are being recognized as the best lever of uplift and the most effective spur in arousing the latent ability of boys.

awardingnounUS /əˈwɔːrdɪŋ/

a grant made by a law court

From this reading To give every boy an opportunity to do his best to measure up to the camp standard, is the thing desired in the awarding of emblems.

AWARDSnounUS /əˈwɔːrdz/

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

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/

having a base

From this reading Non-Competitive Awards Achievement and cooperation based upon altruism, should be the underlying principles in determining the giving of emblems and awards.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

BECKETnounUS /ˈbekət/

(Roman Catholic Church) archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170; murdered following his opposition to Henry II's attempts to control the clergy (1118-1170)

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Non-competitive tests are being recognized as the best lever of uplift and the most effective spur in arousing the latent ability of boys.

bestnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading To give every boy an opportunity to do his best to measure up to the camp standard, is the thing desired in the awarding of emblems.

boynounUS /bɔɪ/

a youthful male person

From this reading To give every boy an opportunity to do his best to measure up to the camp standard, is the thing desired in the awarding of emblems.

boysnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Non-competitive tests are being recognized as the best lever of uplift and the most effective spur in arousing the latent ability of boys.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

CAMPnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

cooperationnounUS /koʊˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/

joint operation or action

From this reading Non-Competitive Awards Achievement and cooperation based upon altruism, should be the underlying principles in determining the giving of emblems and awards.

CUPnounUS /kʌp/

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

deednounUS /diːd/

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

deedsnounUS /diːdz/

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/

wanted intensely

From this reading To give every boy an opportunity to do his best to measure up to the camp standard, is the thing desired in the awarding of emblems.

determiningadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənɪŋ/

having the power or quality of deciding

From this reading Non-Competitive Awards Achievement and cooperation based upon altruism, should be the underlying principles in determining the giving of emblems and awards.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

DUDLEY

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

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

DURRELLnounUS /ˈdʊrəl/

English writer of Irish descent who spent much of his life in Mediterranean regions (1912-1990)

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

EAGLEnounUS /ˈiːɡəl/

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading Non-competitive tests are being recognized as the best lever of uplift and the most effective spur in arousing the latent ability of boys.

emblemsnounUS /ˈembləmz/

plural of “emblem” — special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.

From this reading Non-Competitive Awards Achievement and cooperation based upon altruism, should be the underlying principles in determining the giving of emblems and awards.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading To give every boy an opportunity to do his best to measure up to the camp standard, is the thing desired in the awarding of emblems.

FAMEnounUS /feɪm/

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

FLAGnounUS /flæɡ/

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading To give every boy an opportunity to do his best to measure up to the camp standard, is the thing desired in the awarding of emblems.

givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/

the act of giving

From this reading Non-Competitive Awards Achievement and cooperation based upon altruism, should be the underlying principles in determining the giving of emblems and awards.

GREENnounUS /ɡriːn/

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

HALLnounUS /hɔːl/

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading To give every boy an opportunity to do his best to measure up to the camp standard, is the thing desired in the awarding of emblems.

HONORnounUS /ˈɑːnər/

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

HonournounUS /ˈɑːnər/

the state of being honored

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

honourableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Non-Competitive Awards Achievement and cooperation based upon altruism, should be the underlying principles in determining the giving of emblems and awards.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

latentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/

potentially existing but not presently evident or realized

From this reading Non-competitive tests are being recognized as the best lever of uplift and the most effective spur in arousing the latent ability of boys.

levernounUS /ˈlevər/

a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum

From this reading Non-competitive tests are being recognized as the best lever of uplift and the most effective spur in arousing the latent ability of boys.

MarlowenounUS /ˈmɑːrloʊ/

English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)

From this reading --Marlowe.

measurenounUS /ˈmeʒər/

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading To give every boy an opportunity to do his best to measure up to the camp standard, is the thing desired in the awarding of emblems.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading Non-competitive tests are being recognized as the best lever of uplift and the most effective spur in arousing the latent ability of boys.

NON-COMPETITIVE

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

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading To give every boy an opportunity to do his best to measure up to the camp standard, is the thing desired in the awarding of emblems.

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 NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

PHANTOMnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/

A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

PLANverbUS /plæn/

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Non-Competitive Awards Achievement and cooperation based upon altruism, should be the underlying principles in determining the giving of emblems and awards.

PROFICIENCYnounUS /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

the quality of having great facility and competence

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

RAGnounUS /ræɡ/

a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Non-competitive tests are being recognized as the best lever of uplift and the most effective spur in arousing the latent ability of boys.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Non-Competitive Awards Achievement and cooperation based upon altruism, should be the underlying principles in determining the giving of emblems and awards.

SOCIETYnounUS /səˈsaɪəti/

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

spurnounUS /spɜːr/

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading Non-competitive tests are being recognized as the best lever of uplift and the most effective spur in arousing the latent ability of boys.

SQUAREverbUS /skwer/

make square

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading To give every boy an opportunity to do his best to measure up to the camp standard, is the thing desired in the awarding of emblems.

testsnounUS /tests/

plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it

From this reading Non-competitive tests are being recognized as the best lever of uplift and the most effective spur in arousing the latent ability of boys.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

thingnounUS /θɪŋ/

a special situation

From this reading To give every boy an opportunity to do his best to measure up to the camp standard, is the thing desired in the awarding of emblems.

ToparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading To give every boy an opportunity to do his best to measure up to the camp standard, is the thing desired in the awarding of emblems.

underlyingadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/

in the nature of something though not readily apparent

From this reading Non-Competitive Awards Achievement and cooperation based upon altruism, should be the underlying principles in determining the giving of emblems and awards.

UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading To give every boy an opportunity to do his best to measure up to the camp standard, is the thing desired in the awarding of emblems.

upliftverbUS /ˈʌplɪft/

fill with high spirits; fill with optimism

From this reading Non-competitive tests are being recognized as the best lever of uplift and the most effective spur in arousing the latent ability of boys.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Non-Competitive Awards Achievement and cooperation based upon altruism, should be the underlying principles in determining the giving of emblems and awards.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

wonnounUS /wʌn/

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading NON-COMPETITIVE AWARDS DUDLEY PLAN "THE ORDER OF THE ADIRONDACK CAMP EAGLE" "ORDER OF THE PHANTOM SQUARE" FLAG OF HONOR "GREEN RAG" SOCIETY DURRELL AND BECKET PLAN PROFICIENCY CUP HALL OF FAME Honour is purchased by the deeds we do; * * * honour is not won, Until some honourable deed be done.

Chapter 22 of Camping For Boys by H. W. (Henry William) Gibson holds 269 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.

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