Chapter 5 of Four in Camp is here in full — 161 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of Four in Camp is here in full — 161 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
TELLS HOW DAN PLAYED A TRUMP CARD, HOW BOB GAINED HONOR, AND HOW THE “BIG FOUR” CAME INTO EXISTENCE 6.55. First reveille: morning bath. 7.00. Last reveille: colors. 7.25.
Chapter 5 of Four in Camp is here in full — 161 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading “First reveille: morning bath.”
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading “TELLS HOW DAN PLAYED A TRUMP CARD, HOW BOB GAINED HONOR, AND HOW THE “BIG FOUR” CAME INTO EXISTENCE 6.55.”
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading “Last reveille: colors.”
the state or fact of existing
From this reading “TELLS HOW DAN PLAYED A TRUMP CARD, HOW BOB GAINED HONOR, AND HOW THE “BIG FOUR” CAME INTO EXISTENCE 6.55.”
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading “TELLS HOW DAN PLAYED A TRUMP CARD, HOW BOB GAINED HONOR, AND HOW THE “BIG FOUR” CAME INTO EXISTENCE 6.55.”
(military) signal to wake up
From this reading “First reveille: morning bath.”
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading “TELLS HOW DAN PLAYED A TRUMP CARD, HOW BOB GAINED HONOR, AND HOW THE “BIG FOUR” CAME INTO EXISTENCE 6.55.”
produce a sound as if from a trumpet
From this reading “TELLS HOW DAN PLAYED A TRUMP CARD, HOW BOB GAINED HONOR, AND HOW THE “BIG FOUR” CAME INTO EXISTENCE 6.55.”
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a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps
In this reading “TELLS HOW DAN PLAYED A TRUMP CARD, HOW BOB GAINED HONOR, AND HOW THE “BIG FOUR” CAME INTO EXISTENCE 6.55.”
In this reading “First reveille: morning bath.”
obtain, especially accidentally
In this reading “TELLS HOW DAN PLAYED A TRUMP CARD, HOW BOB GAINED HONOR, AND HOW THE “BIG FOUR” CAME INTO EXISTENCE 6.55.”
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From this reading TELLS HOW DAN PLAYED A TRUMP CARD, HOW BOB GAINED HONOR, AND HOW THE “BIG FOUR” CAME INTO EXISTENCE 6.55.
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From this reading 7.00.
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From this reading 7.25.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TELLS HOW DAN PLAYED A TRUMP CARD, HOW BOB GAINED HONOR, AND HOW THE “BIG FOUR” CAME INTO EXISTENCE 6.55.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TELLS HOW DAN PLAYED A TRUMP CARD, HOW BOB GAINED HONOR, AND HOW THE “BIG FOUR” CAME INTO EXISTENCE 6.55.
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading First reveille: morning bath.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading TELLS HOW DAN PLAYED A TRUMP CARD, HOW BOB GAINED HONOR, AND HOW THE “BIG FOUR” CAME INTO EXISTENCE 6.55.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading TELLS HOW DAN PLAYED A TRUMP CARD, HOW BOB GAINED HONOR, AND HOW THE “BIG FOUR” CAME INTO EXISTENCE 6.55.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading TELLS HOW DAN PLAYED A TRUMP CARD, HOW BOB GAINED HONOR, AND HOW THE “BIG FOUR” CAME INTO EXISTENCE 6.55.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading TELLS HOW DAN PLAYED A TRUMP CARD, HOW BOB GAINED HONOR, AND HOW THE “BIG FOUR” CAME INTO EXISTENCE 6.55.
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading Last reveille: colors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TELLS HOW DAN PLAYED A TRUMP CARD, HOW BOB GAINED HONOR, AND HOW THE “BIG FOUR” CAME INTO EXISTENCE 6.55.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading TELLS HOW DAN PLAYED A TRUMP CARD, HOW BOB GAINED HONOR, AND HOW THE “BIG FOUR” CAME INTO EXISTENCE 6.55.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First reveille: morning bath.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading TELLS HOW DAN PLAYED A TRUMP CARD, HOW BOB GAINED HONOR, AND HOW THE “BIG FOUR” CAME INTO EXISTENCE 6.55.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading TELLS HOW DAN PLAYED A TRUMP CARD, HOW BOB GAINED HONOR, AND HOW THE “BIG FOUR” CAME INTO EXISTENCE 6.55.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading TELLS HOW DAN PLAYED A TRUMP CARD, HOW BOB GAINED HONOR, AND HOW THE “BIG FOUR” CAME INTO EXISTENCE 6.55.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TELLS HOW DAN PLAYED A TRUMP CARD, HOW BOB GAINED HONOR, AND HOW THE “BIG FOUR” CAME INTO EXISTENCE 6.55.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading TELLS HOW DAN PLAYED A TRUMP CARD, HOW BOB GAINED HONOR, AND HOW THE “BIG FOUR” CAME INTO EXISTENCE 6.55.
immediately past
From this reading Last reveille: colors.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading First reveille: morning bath.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading TELLS HOW DAN PLAYED A TRUMP CARD, HOW BOB GAINED HONOR, AND HOW THE “BIG FOUR” CAME INTO EXISTENCE 6.55.
(military) signal to wake up
From this reading First reveille: morning bath.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading TELLS HOW DAN PLAYED A TRUMP CARD, HOW BOB GAINED HONOR, AND HOW THE “BIG FOUR” CAME INTO EXISTENCE 6.55.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TELLS HOW DAN PLAYED A TRUMP CARD, HOW BOB GAINED HONOR, AND HOW THE “BIG FOUR” CAME INTO EXISTENCE 6.55.
produce a sound as if from a trumpet
From this reading TELLS HOW DAN PLAYED A TRUMP CARD, HOW BOB GAINED HONOR, AND HOW THE “BIG FOUR” CAME INTO EXISTENCE 6.55.
Chapter 5 of Four in Camp by Ralph Henry Barbour holds 161 sentences, grouped into 33 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.
Chapter 5 holds 161 sentences of Four in Camp, unabridged, divided into 33 reading sections.
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