Complete classic literature • Five-line readings • Clear US narration
VELMORA ACADEMY
Academy of Archival Languages & Memory Studies
Menu Close
How Girls Can Help Their Country
How Girls Can Help Their Country

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of How Girls Can Help Their Country is here in full — 494 sentences across 99 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Cover illustration for How Girls Can Help Their Country
Context Illustration Reading 1/98 · 5 lines
English subtitles · tap any word to listen 1 / 5
The Silver Cross (Blue Ribbon) is given for gallantry, with considerable risk to herself.
The Badge of Merit (Gilt Wreath.
White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.
How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.
In examining for tests one of the Court of Honor should, if possible, be present.
0:00 / 0:00
Speed 0.75x
AI-generated narration by OpenAI · Slow US English
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending

A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

How Girls Can Help Their Country

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of How Girls Can Help Their Country is here in full — 494 sentences across 99 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/98 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
The Silver Cross (Blue Ribbon) is given for gallantry, with considerable risk to herself.
/ðə ˈsɪlvər krɔːs bluː ˈrɪbən ɪz ˈɡɪvən fɔːr ˈɡæləntri wɪð kənˈsɪdərəbəl rɪsk tuː hərˈself/
Line 2
The Badge of Merit (Gilt Wreath.
/ðə bædʒ ʌv ˈmerət ɡɪlt riːθ/
Line 3
White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.
/waɪt ˈrɪbən fɔːr ə skaʊt huː dʌz hɜːr ˈduːti ɪkˈsepʃənəli wel ðoʊ wɪˈθaʊt ɡreɪv rɪsks tuː hərˈself ɔːr fɔːr ˈspeʃəli ɡʊd wɜːrk ɪn rəˈkruːtɪŋ ɑːn bɪˈhæf ʌv ðə ɡɜːrl skaʊt ˈmuːvmənt ɔːr fɔːr əˈspeʃli ɡʊd rəˈkɔːrd æt skuːl fɔːr wʌn jɪr ɪn əˈtendəns ənd ˈlesənz ɪz əˈwɔːrdɪd wen fʊl rəˈkɔːrdz ʌv sʌtʃ diːdz əˈkʌmpəni ðə kleɪm/
Line 4
How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.
Line 5
In examining for tests one of the Court of Honor should, if possible, be present.
/ɪn ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ fɔːr tests wʌn ʌv ðə kɔːrt ʌv ˈɑːnər ʃʊd ɪf ˈpɑːsəbəl biː ˈprezənt/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Ambulance noun US /ˈæmbjələns/

a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals

From this reading “How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.”

Athletics noun US /æθˈletɪks/

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading “How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.”

awarded verb US /əˈwɔːrdɪd/

past form of “award” — give, especially as an honor or reward

From this reading “White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.”

badges noun US /ˈbædʒɪz/

plural of “badge” — an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)

From this reading “How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.”

Civics noun US /ˈsɪvɪks/

the social science of municipal affairs

From this reading “How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.”

Naturalist noun US /ˈnætʃərələst/

an advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms

From this reading “How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.”

recruiting verb US /rəˈkruːtɪŋ/

-ing form of “recruit” — register formally as a participant or member

From this reading “White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.”

Swimmer noun US /ˈswɪmər/

a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets

From this reading “How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.”

All words in this reading · 96

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

AmbulancenounUS /ˈæmbjələns/

a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals

From this reading How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

AthleticsnounUS /æθˈletɪks/

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.

attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

awardedverbUS /əˈwɔːrdɪd/

past form of “award” — give, especially as an honor or reward

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

BadgenounUS /bædʒ/

an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)

From this reading The Badge of Merit (Gilt Wreath.

badgesnounUS /ˈbædʒɪz/

plural of “badge” — an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)

From this reading How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading In examining for tests one of the Court of Honor should, if possible, be present.

BecomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.

behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

BlueadjectiveUS /bluː/

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The Silver Cross (Blue Ribbon) is given for gallantry, with considerable risk to herself.

Child-nurse

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

From this reading How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.

CivicsnounUS /ˈsɪvɪks/

the social science of municipal affairs

From this reading How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.

claimnounUS /kleɪm/

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

ClerknounUS /klɜːrk/

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.

considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The Silver Cross (Blue Ribbon) is given for gallantry, with considerable risk to herself.

CookverbUS /kʊk/

prepare a hot meal

From this reading How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.

CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading In examining for tests one of the Court of Honor should, if possible, be present.

CrossverbUS /krɔːs/

travel across or pass over

From this reading The Silver Cross (Blue Ribbon) is given for gallantry, with considerable risk to herself.

Dairy-maid

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

From this reading How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.

deedsnounUS /diːdz/

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/

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

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

dutynounUS /ˈduːti/

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

Eagletnoun

a young eagle

From this reading How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.

especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/

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

From this reading In examining for tests one of the Court of Honor should, if possible, be present.

exceptionallyadverbUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəli/

to an exceptional degree

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Silver Cross (Blue Ribbon) is given for gallantry, with considerable risk to herself.

fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

gallantrynounUS /ˈɡæləntri/

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading The Silver Cross (Blue Ribbon) is given for gallantry, with considerable risk to herself.

GiltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The Badge of Merit (Gilt Wreath.

GirlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The Silver Cross (Blue Ribbon) is given for gallantry, with considerable risk to herself.

GoldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

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

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

gravenounUS /ɡreɪv/

death of a person

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

HealthnounUS /helθ/

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The Silver Cross (Blue Ribbon) is given for gallantry, with considerable risk to herself.

honornounUS /ˈɑːnər/

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.

How

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

From this reading How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In examining for tests one of the Court of Honor should, if possible, be present.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading The Silver Cross (Blue Ribbon) is given for gallantry, with considerable risk to herself.

lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

MatronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/

a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified

From this reading How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.

MeritnounUS /ˈmerət/

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading The Badge of Merit (Gilt Wreath.

movementnounUS /ˈmuːvmənt/

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

MusiciannounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃən/

someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)

From this reading How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.

NaturalistnounUS /ˈnætʃərələst/

an advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms

From this reading How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.

Needlewomannoun

someone who makes or mends dresses

From this reading How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Badge of Merit (Gilt Wreath.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

PathfindernounUS /ˈpæθfaɪndər/

someone who can find paths through unexplored territory

From this reading How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.

PioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.

possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/

capable of happening or existing

From this reading In examining for tests one of the Court of Honor should, if possible, be present.

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In examining for tests one of the Court of Honor should, if possible, be present.

recordnounUS /rəˈkɔːrd/

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

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

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 White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

recruitingverbUS /rəˈkruːtɪŋ/

-ing form of “recruit” — register formally as a participant or member

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

RibbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading The Silver Cross (Blue Ribbon) is given for gallantry, with considerable risk to herself.

risknounUS /rɪsk/

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading The Silver Cross (Blue Ribbon) is given for gallantry, with considerable risk to herself.

risksnounUS /rɪsks/

plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

schoolnounUS /skuːl/

an educational institution

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/

get by special effort

From this reading How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In examining for tests one of the Court of Honor should, if possible, be present.

Sick-nurse

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

From this reading How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.

Signalernoun

someone who communicates by signals

From this reading How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.

SilvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading The Silver Cross (Blue Ribbon) is given for gallantry, with considerable risk to herself.

speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/

in a special manner

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

SwimmernounUS /ˈswɪmər/

a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets

From this reading How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.

testsnounUS /tests/

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

From this reading In examining for tests one of the Court of Honor should, if possible, be present.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The Silver Cross (Blue Ribbon) is given for gallantry, with considerable risk to herself.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The Silver Cross (Blue Ribbon) is given for gallantry, with considerable risk to herself.

welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

WhitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

winverbUS /wɪn/

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading How to Become a "Golden Eaglet" To secure this honor a Girl Scout must win fourteen of the following badges: Ambulance, Clerk, Cook, Child-nurse, Dairy-maid, Matron, Musician, Needlewoman, Naturalist, Sick-nurse, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Signaler, Swimmer, Athletics, Health or Civics.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Silver Cross (Blue Ribbon) is given for gallantry, with considerable risk to herself.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

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

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

WreathnounUS /riːθ/

flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading The Badge of Merit (Gilt Wreath.

yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading White Ribbon), for a Scout who does her duty exceptionally well, though without grave risks to herself, or for specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout movement, or for especially good record at school for one year in attendance and lessons is awarded when full records of such deeds accompany the claim.

Chapter 2 of How Girls Can Help Their Country by Juliette Gordon Low holds 494 sentences, grouped into 99 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 2 of How Girls Can Help Their Country contain?

Chapter 2 holds 494 sentences of How Girls Can Help Their Country, unabridged, divided into 99 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 2 of How Girls Can Help Their Country by Juliette Gordon Low exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 494 sentences, grouped into 99 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.

How do I study chapter 2 of How Girls Can Help Their Country?

Work through the 99 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 99 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 2 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 2 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading How Girls Can Help Their Country

Common questions about reading How Girls Can Help Their Country by Juliette Gordon Low on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of How Girls Can Help Their Country?

Yes. All 2755 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #28983 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of How Girls Can Help Their Country is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #28983, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does How Girls Can Help Their Country take to read?

About 229 minutes of reading across 551 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read How Girls Can Help Their Country section by section

How to work through How Girls Can Help Their Country section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 6 chapters of How Girls Can Help Their Country to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in How Girls Can Help Their Country

Words and structures a reader meets early in How Girls Can Help Their Country, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Girls
A word that appears in the opening chapter of How Girls Can Help Their Country; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Country
A word that appears in the opening chapter of How Girls Can Help Their Country; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Copies
A word that appears in the opening chapter of How Girls Can Help Their Country; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Obtained
A word that appears in the opening chapter of How Girls Can Help Their Country; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.