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Four in Camp

Chapter XVI

Chapter 16 of Four in Camp is here in full — 205 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.
18; C.
4.”
But Dan and Nelson and Tom only smiled knowingly when they saw it.
There are flags and flags; and they knew of one flag that would never flutter again over the Wickasaw landing.
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Four in Camp

Chapter XVI

Chapter 16 of Four in Camp is here in full — 205 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/41 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.
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18; C.
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4.”
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But Dan and Nelson and Tom only smiled knowingly when they saw it.
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There are flags and flags; and they knew of one flag that would never flutter again over the Wickasaw landing.

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episode noun US /ˈepəsoʊd/

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading “RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.”

flagpole noun US /ˈflæɡpoʊl/

surveying instrument consisting of a straight rod painted in bands of alternate red and white each one foot wide; used for sightings by surveyors

From this reading “RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.”

flags noun US /flæɡz/

plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading “There are flags and flags; and they knew of one flag that would never flutter again over the Wickasaw landing.”

flutter verb US /ˈflʌtər/

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading “There are flags and flags; and they knew of one flag that would never flutter again over the Wickasaw landing.”

inscription noun US /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/

letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

From this reading “RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.”

knowingly adverb US /ˈnoʊɪŋli/

with full knowledge and deliberation

From this reading “But Dan and Nelson and Tom only smiled knowingly when they saw it.”

Nelson noun US /ˈnelsən/

English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)

From this reading “But Dan and Nelson and Tom only smiled knowingly when they saw it.”

victories noun US /ˈvɪktəriz/

plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading “RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.”

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smiled knowingly verb + particle counted as “smile knowingly”

In this reading “But Dan and Nelson and Tom only smiled knowingly when they saw it.”

white cloth noun + noun

In this reading “RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.”

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18

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

From this reading 18; C.

4

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From this reading 4.”

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.

afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.

ANdeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.

appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading There are flags and flags; and they knew of one flag that would never flutter again over the Wickasaw landing.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.

bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Dan and Nelson and Tom only smiled knowingly when they saw it.

CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading 18; C.

clothnounUS /klɔːθ/

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.

Dan

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

From this reading But Dan and Nelson and Tom only smiled knowingly when they saw it.

EPISODEnounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.

FISHnounUS /fɪʃ/

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.

flagnounUS /flæɡ/

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

From this reading There are flags and flags; and they knew of one flag that would never flutter again over the Wickasaw landing.

flagpolenounUS /ˈflæɡpoʊl/

surveying instrument consisting of a straight rod painted in bands of alternate red and white each one foot wide; used for sightings by surveyors

From this reading RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.

flagsnounUS /flæɡz/

plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading There are flags and flags; and they knew of one flag that would never flutter again over the Wickasaw landing.

flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading There are flags and flags; and they knew of one flag that would never flutter again over the Wickasaw landing.

inscriptionnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/

letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

From this reading RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.

knewverbUS /nuː/

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading There are flags and flags; and they knew of one flag that would never flutter again over the Wickasaw landing.

knowinglyadverbUS /ˈnoʊɪŋli/

with full knowledge and deliberation

From this reading But Dan and Nelson and Tom only smiled knowingly when they saw it.

landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading There are flags and flags; and they knew of one flag that would never flutter again over the Wickasaw landing.

NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/

English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)

From this reading But Dan and Nelson and Tom only smiled knowingly when they saw it.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading There are flags and flags; and they knew of one flag that would never flutter again over the Wickasaw landing.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There are flags and flags; and they knew of one flag that would never flutter again over the Wickasaw landing.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading But Dan and Nelson and Tom only smiled knowingly when they saw it.

OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.

raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.

RECORDSnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.

sawverbUS /sɔː/

cut with a saw

From this reading But Dan and Nelson and Tom only smiled knowingly when they saw it.

smiledverbUS /smaɪld/

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading But Dan and Nelson and Tom only smiled knowingly when they saw it.

squareverbUS /skwer/

make square

From this reading RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.

ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are flags and flags; and they knew of one flag that would never flutter again over the Wickasaw landing.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading But Dan and Nelson and Tom only smiled knowingly when they saw it.

TomnounUS /tɑːm/

male cat

From this reading But Dan and Nelson and Tom only smiled knowingly when they saw it.

TWOnounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.

VICTORIESnounUS /ˈvɪktəriz/

plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.

WnounUS /ˈdʌbəljuː/

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading But Dan and Nelson and Tom only smiled knowingly when they saw it.

whitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.

WICKASAW

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

From this reading RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.

WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading RECORDS TWO VICTORIES OVER WICKASAW AND AN EPISODE WITH FISH That afternoon a new flagpole was raised at Wickasaw and on it appeared again a square of white cloth bearing the inscription “W.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading There are flags and flags; and they knew of one flag that would never flutter again over the Wickasaw landing.

Chapter 16 of Four in Camp by Ralph Henry Barbour holds 205 sentences, grouped into 41 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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Introduces
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Nelson
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Tilford
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