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Indian Scout Talks

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Indian Scout Talks is here in full — 512 sentences across 103 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Author of “Wigwam Evenings,” etc.
THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS CO., BOSTON, U. S. A.
These chapters represent the actual experiences and first-hand knowledge of the author.
His training was along these lines, until he was nearly sixteen years of age.
It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.
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Indian Scout Talks

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Indian Scout Talks is here in full — 512 sentences across 103 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Author of “Wigwam Evenings,” etc.
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THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS CO., BOSTON, U. S. A.
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These chapters represent the actual experiences and first-hand knowledge of the author.
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His training was along these lines, until he was nearly sixteen years of age.
/hɪz ˈtreɪnɪŋ wɑːz əˈlɔːŋ ðiːz laɪnz ənˈtɪl hiː wɑːz ˈnɪrli sɪkˈstiːn jɪrz ʌv eɪdʒ/
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It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

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.

acknowledges verb US /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒɪz/

third-person singular of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading “It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.”

chapters noun US /ˈtʃæptərz/

plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading “These chapters represent the actual experiences and first-hand knowledge of the author.”

Churchman noun US /ˈtʃɜːrtʃmən/

a clergyman or other person in religious orders

From this reading “It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.”

colonial adjective US /kəˈloʊniəl/

of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony

From this reading “THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS CO., BOSTON, U. S. A.”

dedicated adjective US /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading “It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.”

permitting verb US /pərˈmɪtɪŋ/

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading “It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.”

Wigwam noun US /ˈwɪɡwɑːm/

a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides

From this reading “Author of “Wigwam Evenings,” etc.”

Youth's noun US /juːθs/

possessive form of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

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.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

sixteen years adjective + noun

In this reading “His training was along these lines, until he was nearly sixteen years of age.”

prove useful verb + adjective

In this reading “It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.”

into the wilderness preposition + article + noun counted as “into … wilderness”

In this reading “It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.”

in pursuit preposition + noun

In this reading “It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.”

appeared in verb + particle counted as “appear in”

In this reading “It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.”

All words in this reading · 84

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 THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS CO., BOSTON, U. S. A.

acknowledgesverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒɪz/

third-person singular of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

actualadjectiveUS /ˈæktʃəwəl/

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading These chapters represent the actual experiences and first-hand knowledge of the author.

agenounUS /eɪdʒ/

how long something has existed

From this reading His training was along these lines, until he was nearly sixteen years of age.

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 It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading His training was along these lines, until he was nearly sixteen years of age.

AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading These chapters represent the actual experiences and first-hand knowledge of the author.

appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/

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

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Author of “Wigwam Evenings,” etc.

booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

BOSTONnounUS /ˈbɑːstən/

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS CO., BOSTON, U. S. A.

BoynounUS /bɔɪ/

a youthful male person

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

Boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

BoysnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS CO., BOSTON, U. S. A.

CampnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/

plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading These chapters represent the actual experiences and first-hand knowledge of the author.

ChurchmannounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃmən/

a clergyman or other person in religious orders

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

COnounUS /koʊ/

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS CO., BOSTON, U. S. A.

COLONIALadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊniəl/

of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony

From this reading THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS CO., BOSTON, U. S. A.

CompanionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

earnestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrnɪst/

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

etc

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

From this reading Author of “Wigwam Evenings,” etc.

EveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Author of “Wigwam Evenings,” etc.

experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading These chapters represent the actual experiences and first-hand knowledge of the author.

FireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/

start firing a weapon

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

first-hand

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

From this reading These chapters represent the actual experiences and first-hand knowledge of the author.

GirlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

HnounUS /eɪtʃ/

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS CO., BOSTON, U. S. A.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading His training was along these lines, until he was nearly sixteen years of age.

healthnounUS /helθ/

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading His training was along these lines, until he was nearly sixteen years of age.

hopenounUS /hoʊp/

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading These chapters represent the actual experiences and first-hand knowledge of the author.

LifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

linesnounUS /laɪnz/

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading His training was along these lines, until he was nearly sixteen years of age.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading His training was along these lines, until he was nearly sixteen years of age.

NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/

a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of “Wigwam Evenings,” etc.

pagesnounUS /ˈpeɪdʒəz/

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

permittingverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪŋ/

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

PRESSverbUS /pres/

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS CO., BOSTON, U. S. A.

proveverbUS /pruːv/

be shown or be found to be

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

pursuitnounUS /pərˈsuːt/

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading These chapters represent the actual experiences and first-hand knowledge of the author.

SnounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS CO., BOSTON, U. S. A.

ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

SIMONDS

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

From this reading THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS CO., BOSTON, U. S. A.

sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/

being one more than fifteen

From this reading His training was along these lines, until he was nearly sixteen years of age.

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From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS CO., BOSTON, U. S. A.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These chapters represent the actual experiences and first-hand knowledge of the author.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading His training was along these lines, until he was nearly sixteen years of age.

UnounUS /juː/

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading THE COLONIAL PRESS C. H. SIMONDS CO., BOSTON, U. S. A.

untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading His training was along these lines, until he was nearly sixteen years of age.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

usefuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːsfəl/

being of use or service

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

venturenounUS /ˈventʃər/

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading His training was along these lines, until he was nearly sixteen years of age.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

WigwamnounUS /ˈwɪɡwɑːm/

a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides

From this reading Author of “Wigwam Evenings,” etc.

wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

wisdomnounUS /ˈwɪzdəm/

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

WorldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading His training was along these lines, until he was nearly sixteen years of age.

Youth'snounUS /juːθs/

possessive form of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading It is with the earnest hope that they may prove useful to all who venture into the wilderness in pursuit of wisdom, health, and pleasure, that they are dedicated to The Boy Scouts of America and The Camp Fire Girls of America The author acknowledges the courtesy of “Boys’ Life,” “The Boy’s World,” “The Churchman,” “The Youth’s Companion,” and “St. Nicholas,” in permitting the use of chapters of this book which first appeared in their pages.

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Author
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Wigwam
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Evenings
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Colonial
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