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In the camp of the Black Rider
In the camp of the Black Rider

Chapter XIII

Chapter 13 of In the camp of the Black Rider is here in full — 142 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.
The first two were down altogether, canvas and poles, while the last two consisted of flapping canvas on the poles.
While they looked they were joined by the other boys, who came jumping and running from the truck, where they had taken a poor refuge during the storm.
“Oh, boy, I’m glad you are back!” exclaimed Plum, fervently, catching Ted by the sleeve.
“What happened here?”
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In the camp of the Black Rider

Chapter XIII

Chapter 13 of In the camp of the Black Rider is here in full — 142 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/28 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.
/bʌk meɪks ə dɪˈskʌvəri ðə wʌn ˈlæntərn ˈkærid baɪ ted θruː bʌt ə puːr laɪt ˈoʊvər ðə siːn ʌv ðə kæmp bʌt ɪt wɑːz ɪˈnʌf fɔːr ðə ərˈaɪvɪŋ bɔɪz tuː siː ðæt ɔːl ʌv ðə tents wɜːr daʊn əˈperəntli bloʊn ˈoʊvər frʌm ðə stɔːrm/
Line 2
The first two were down altogether, canvas and poles, while the last two consisted of flapping canvas on the poles.
/ðə fɜːrst tuː wɜːr daʊn ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər ˈkænvəs ənd poʊlz waɪl ðə læst tuː kənˈsɪstəd ʌv ˈflæpɪŋ ˈkænvəs ɑːn ðə poʊlz/
Line 3
While they looked they were joined by the other boys, who came jumping and running from the truck, where they had taken a poor refuge during the storm.
/waɪl ðeɪ lʊkt ðeɪ wɜːr dʒɔɪnd baɪ ðə ˈʌðər bɔɪz huː keɪm ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ ənd ˈrʌnɪŋ frʌm ðə trʌk wer ðeɪ hæd ˈteɪkən ə puːr ˈrefjuːdʒ ˈdʊrɪŋ ðə stɔːrm/
Line 4
“Oh, boy, I’m glad you are back!” exclaimed Plum, fervently, catching Ted by the sleeve.
Line 5
“What happened here?”
/wʌt ˈhæpənd hiːr/

Learner Dictionary

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

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arriving verb US /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading “BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fervently adverb US /ˈfɜːrvəntli/

with passionate fervor

From this reading ““Oh, boy, I’m glad you are back!” exclaimed Plum, fervently, catching Ted by the sleeve.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
flapping noun US /ˈflæpɪŋ/

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading “The first two were down altogether, canvas and poles, while the last two consisted of flapping canvas on the poles.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
jumping noun US /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/

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

From this reading “While they looked they were joined by the other boys, who came jumping and running from the truck, where they had taken a poor refuge during the storm.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Plum adverb US /plʌm/

exactly

From this reading ““Oh, boy, I’m glad you are back!” exclaimed Plum, fervently, catching Ted by the sleeve.”

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poles noun US /poʊlz/

plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading “The first two were down altogether, canvas and poles, while the last two consisted of flapping canvas on the poles.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
tents noun US /tents/

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading “BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
truck noun US /trʌk/

an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling

From this reading “While they looked they were joined by the other boys, who came jumping and running from the truck, where they had taken a poor refuge during the storm.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

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consisted of verb + particle counted as “consist of”

In this reading “The first two were down altogether, canvas and poles, while the last two consisted of flapping canvas on the poles.”

22,160 times in 426,211 chapters
other boys adjective + noun counted as “other boy”

In this reading “While they looked they were joined by the other boys, who came jumping and running from the truck, where they had taken a poor refuge during the storm.”

6,778 times in 426,211 chapters
last two adjective + noun

In this reading “The first two were down altogether, canvas and poles, while the last two consisted of flapping canvas on the poles.”

7,094 times in 426,211 chapters

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The first two were down altogether, canvas and poles, while the last two consisted of flapping canvas on the poles.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The first two were down altogether, canvas and poles, while the last two consisted of flapping canvas on the poles.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/

from appearances alone

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading “Oh, boy, I’m glad you are back!” exclaimed Plum, fervently, catching Ted by the sleeve.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “Oh, boy, I’m glad you are back!” exclaimed Plum, fervently, catching Ted by the sleeve.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

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boynounUS /bɔɪ/

a youthful male person

From this reading “Oh, boy, I’m glad you are back!” exclaimed Plum, fervently, catching Ted by the sleeve.

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boysnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
BUCKverbUS /bʌk/

to strive with determination

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading While they looked they were joined by the other boys, who came jumping and running from the truck, where they had taken a poor refuge during the storm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
campnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading The first two were down altogether, canvas and poles, while the last two consisted of flapping canvas on the poles.

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carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

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catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/

(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team

From this reading “Oh, boy, I’m glad you are back!” exclaimed Plum, fervently, catching Ted by the sleeve.

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consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The first two were down altogether, canvas and poles, while the last two consisted of flapping canvas on the poles.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
DISCOVERYnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/

the act of discovering something

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading While they looked they were joined by the other boys, who came jumping and running from the truck, where they had taken a poor refuge during the storm.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “Oh, boy, I’m glad you are back!” exclaimed Plum, fervently, catching Ted by the sleeve.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ferventlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrvəntli/

with passionate fervor

From this reading “Oh, boy, I’m glad you are back!” exclaimed Plum, fervently, catching Ted by the sleeve.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first two were down altogether, canvas and poles, while the last two consisted of flapping canvas on the poles.

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flappingnounUS /ˈflæpɪŋ/

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading The first two were down altogether, canvas and poles, while the last two consisted of flapping canvas on the poles.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading “Oh, boy, I’m glad you are back!” exclaimed Plum, fervently, catching Ted by the sleeve.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading While they looked they were joined by the other boys, who came jumping and running from the truck, where they had taken a poor refuge during the storm.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading “What happened here?”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “What happened here?”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
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From this reading “Oh, boy, I’m glad you are back!” exclaimed Plum, fervently, catching Ted by the sleeve.

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading While they looked they were joined by the other boys, who came jumping and running from the truck, where they had taken a poor refuge during the storm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/

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

From this reading While they looked they were joined by the other boys, who came jumping and running from the truck, where they had taken a poor refuge during the storm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading The first two were down altogether, canvas and poles, while the last two consisted of flapping canvas on the poles.

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lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading While they looked they were joined by the other boys, who came jumping and running from the truck, where they had taken a poor refuge during the storm.

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MAKESnounUS /meɪks/

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
OhnounUS /oʊ/

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, boy, I’m glad you are back!” exclaimed Plum, fervently, catching Ted by the sleeve.

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The first two were down altogether, canvas and poles, while the last two consisted of flapping canvas on the poles.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading While they looked they were joined by the other boys, who came jumping and running from the truck, where they had taken a poor refuge during the storm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
PlumadverbUS /plʌm/

exactly

From this reading “Oh, boy, I’m glad you are back!” exclaimed Plum, fervently, catching Ted by the sleeve.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
polesnounUS /poʊlz/

plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading The first two were down altogether, canvas and poles, while the last two consisted of flapping canvas on the poles.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/

a safe place

From this reading While they looked they were joined by the other boys, who came jumping and running from the truck, where they had taken a poor refuge during the storm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading While they looked they were joined by the other boys, who came jumping and running from the truck, where they had taken a poor refuge during the storm.

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scenenounUS /siːn/

the place where some action occurs

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

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seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

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sleevenounUS /sliːv/

the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading “Oh, boy, I’m glad you are back!” exclaimed Plum, fervently, catching Ted by the sleeve.

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stormverbUS /stɔːrm/

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

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takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading While they looked they were joined by the other boys, who came jumping and running from the truck, where they had taken a poor refuge during the storm.

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TednounUS /ted/

a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

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tentsnounUS /tents/

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading While they looked they were joined by the other boys, who came jumping and running from the truck, where they had taken a poor refuge during the storm.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
threwverbUS /θruː/

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
trucknounUS /trʌk/

an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling

From this reading While they looked they were joined by the other boys, who came jumping and running from the truck, where they had taken a poor refuge during the storm.

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twonounUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The first two were down altogether, canvas and poles, while the last two consisted of flapping canvas on the poles.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading BUCK MAKES A DISCOVERY The one lantern carried by Ted threw but a poor light over the scene of the camp but it was enough for the arriving boys to see that all of the tents were down, apparently blown over from the storm.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What happened here?”

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whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading While they looked they were joined by the other boys, who came jumping and running from the truck, where they had taken a poor refuge during the storm.

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whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading The first two were down altogether, canvas and poles, while the last two consisted of flapping canvas on the poles.

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whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading While they looked they were joined by the other boys, who came jumping and running from the truck, where they had taken a poor refuge during the storm.

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youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Oh, boy, I’m glad you are back!” exclaimed Plum, fervently, catching Ted by the sleeve.

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Chapter 13 of In the camp of the Black Rider by Capwell Wyckoff holds 142 sentences, grouped into 29 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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