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Lost Farm Camp

Chapter X · Barney Axel’s Exodus

Chapter X of Lost Farm Camp, “Barney Axel’s Exodus,” is here in full — 202 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Indian Pete’s death was the talk of Tramworth for a month.
The Sentinel printed a vivid account of the tragedy, commenting on the Indian as having been a crack shot and emphasizing the possibility of even experienced hunters making grave mistakes.
Much to the sheriff’s disgust the article concluded with, In again reviewing this tragedy, one important fact should not be overlooked.
The Indian fired three shots at the supposed deer.
This information we have from a trustworthy source.”
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Lost Farm Camp

Chapter X · Barney Axel’s Exodus

Chapter X of Lost Farm Camp, “Barney Axel’s Exodus,” is here in full — 202 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/40 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Indian Pete’s death was the talk of Tramworth for a month.
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TheSentinelprinted a vivid account of the tragedy, commenting on the Indian as having been a crack shot and emphasizing the possibility of even experienced hunters making grave mistakes.
/ðə ˈsentənəl ˈprɪntɪd ə ˈvɪvəd əˈkaʊnt ʌv ðə ˈtrædʒədi ˈkɑːmentɪŋ ɑːn ðə ˈɪndiən æz ˈhævɪŋ bɪn ə kræk ʃɑːt ənd ˈemfəsaɪzɪŋ ðə ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiː ʌv ˈiːvɪn ɪkˈspɪriənst ˈhʌntərz ˈmeɪkɪŋ ɡreɪv mɪˈsteɪks/
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Much to the sheriff’s disgust the article concluded with, “In again reviewing this tragedy, one important fact should not be overlooked.
/mʌtʃ tuː ðə ˈʃerəfs dɪsˈɡʌst ðə ˈɑːrtəkəl kənˈkluːdəd wɪð ɪn əˈɡen riˈvjuːɪŋ ðɪs ˈtrædʒədi wʌn ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt fækt ʃʊd nɑːt biː ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
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The Indian fired three shots at the supposed deer.
/ðə ˈɪndiən ˈfaɪərd θriː ʃɑːts æt ðə səˈpoʊzd dɪr/
Line 5
This information we have from a trustworthy source.”
/ðɪs ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən wiː hæv frʌm ə ˈtrʌstwɜːrði sɔːrs/

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.

commenting verb US /ˈkɑːmentɪŋ/

-ing form of “comment” — make or write a comment on

From this reading “The “Sentinel” printed a vivid account of the tragedy, commenting on the Indian as having been a crack shot and emphasizing the possibility of even experienced hunters making grave mistakes.”

emphasizing noun US /ˈemfəsaɪzɪŋ/

the act of giving special importance or significance to something

From this reading “The “Sentinel” printed a vivid account of the tragedy, commenting on the Indian as having been a crack shot and emphasizing the possibility of even experienced hunters making grave mistakes.”

mistakes noun US /mɪˈsteɪks/

plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading “The “Sentinel” printed a vivid account of the tragedy, commenting on the Indian as having been a crack shot and emphasizing the possibility of even experienced hunters making grave mistakes.”

overlooked adjective US /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/

not taken into account

From this reading “Much to the sheriff’s disgust the article concluded with, “In again reviewing this tragedy, one important fact should not be overlooked.”

reviewing verb US /riˈvjuːɪŋ/

-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again

From this reading “Much to the sheriff’s disgust the article concluded with, “In again reviewing this tragedy, one important fact should not be overlooked.”

Sentinel noun US /ˈsentənəl/

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading “The “Sentinel” printed a vivid account of the tragedy, commenting on the Indian as having been a crack shot and emphasizing the possibility of even experienced hunters making grave mistakes.”

sheriff's noun US /ˈʃerəfs/

possessive form of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

trustworthy adjective US /ˈtrʌstwɜːrði/

worthy of trust or belief

From this reading “This information we have from a trustworthy source.””

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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crack shot verb + noun

someone skilled in shooting

In this reading “The “Sentinel” printed a vivid account of the tragedy, commenting on the Indian as having been a crack shot and emphasizing the possibility of even experienced hunters making grave mistakes.”

important fact adjective + noun

In this reading “Much to the sheriff’s disgust the article concluded with, “In again reviewing this tragedy, one important fact should not be overlooked.”

fired three adjective + noun

In this reading “The Indian fired three shots at the supposed deer.”

three shots noun + noun counted as “three shot”

In this reading “The Indian fired three shots at the supposed deer.”

talk of verb + particle

discuss or mention

In this reading “Indian Pete’s death was the talk of Tramworth for a month.”

for a month preposition + article + noun counted as “for … month”

In this reading “Indian Pete’s death was the talk of Tramworth for a month.”

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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 Indian Pete’s death was the talk of Tramworth for a month.

accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The “Sentinel” printed a vivid account of the tragedy, commenting on the Indian as having been a crack shot and emphasizing the possibility of even experienced hunters making grave mistakes.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading Much to the sheriff’s disgust the article concluded with, “In again reviewing this tragedy, one important fact should not be overlooked.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The “Sentinel” printed a vivid account of the tragedy, commenting on the Indian as having been a crack shot and emphasizing the possibility of even experienced hunters making grave mistakes.

articlenounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəl/

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading Much to the sheriff’s disgust the article concluded with, “In again reviewing this tragedy, one important fact should not be overlooked.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The “Sentinel” printed a vivid account of the tragedy, commenting on the Indian as having been a crack shot and emphasizing the possibility of even experienced hunters making grave mistakes.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Indian fired three shots at the supposed deer.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading Much to the sheriff’s disgust the article concluded with, “In again reviewing this tragedy, one important fact should not be overlooked.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The “Sentinel” printed a vivid account of the tragedy, commenting on the Indian as having been a crack shot and emphasizing the possibility of even experienced hunters making grave mistakes.

commentingverbUS /ˈkɑːmentɪŋ/

-ing form of “comment” — make or write a comment on

From this reading The “Sentinel” printed a vivid account of the tragedy, commenting on the Indian as having been a crack shot and emphasizing the possibility of even experienced hunters making grave mistakes.

concludedadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdəd/

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Much to the sheriff’s disgust the article concluded with, “In again reviewing this tragedy, one important fact should not be overlooked.

crackverbUS /kræk/

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

From this reading The “Sentinel” printed a vivid account of the tragedy, commenting on the Indian as having been a crack shot and emphasizing the possibility of even experienced hunters making grave mistakes.

deathnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Indian Pete’s death was the talk of Tramworth for a month.

deernounUS /dɪr/

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading The Indian fired three shots at the supposed deer.

disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/

fill with distaste

From this reading Much to the sheriff’s disgust the article concluded with, “In again reviewing this tragedy, one important fact should not be overlooked.

emphasizingnounUS /ˈemfəsaɪzɪŋ/

the act of giving special importance or significance to something

From this reading The “Sentinel” printed a vivid account of the tragedy, commenting on the Indian as having been a crack shot and emphasizing the possibility of even experienced hunters making grave mistakes.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading The “Sentinel” printed a vivid account of the tragedy, commenting on the Indian as having been a crack shot and emphasizing the possibility of even experienced hunters making grave mistakes.

experiencedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspɪriənst/

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading The “Sentinel” printed a vivid account of the tragedy, commenting on the Indian as having been a crack shot and emphasizing the possibility of even experienced hunters making grave mistakes.

factnounUS /fækt/

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Much to the sheriff’s disgust the article concluded with, “In again reviewing this tragedy, one important fact should not be overlooked.

firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/

having lost your job

From this reading The Indian fired three shots at the supposed deer.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Indian Pete’s death was the talk of Tramworth for a month.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This information we have from a trustworthy source.”

gravenounUS /ɡreɪv/

death of a person

From this reading The “Sentinel” printed a vivid account of the tragedy, commenting on the Indian as having been a crack shot and emphasizing the possibility of even experienced hunters making grave mistakes.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This information we have from a trustworthy source.”

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The “Sentinel” printed a vivid account of the tragedy, commenting on the Indian as having been a crack shot and emphasizing the possibility of even experienced hunters making grave mistakes.

huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading The “Sentinel” printed a vivid account of the tragedy, commenting on the Indian as having been a crack shot and emphasizing the possibility of even experienced hunters making grave mistakes.

importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

of great significance or value

From this reading Much to the sheriff’s disgust the article concluded with, “In again reviewing this tragedy, one important fact should not be overlooked.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Much to the sheriff’s disgust the article concluded with, “In again reviewing this tragedy, one important fact should not be overlooked.

IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Indian Pete’s death was the talk of Tramworth for a month.

informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

a message received and understood

From this reading This information we have from a trustworthy source.”

makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The “Sentinel” printed a vivid account of the tragedy, commenting on the Indian as having been a crack shot and emphasizing the possibility of even experienced hunters making grave mistakes.

mistakesnounUS /mɪˈsteɪks/

plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading The “Sentinel” printed a vivid account of the tragedy, commenting on the Indian as having been a crack shot and emphasizing the possibility of even experienced hunters making grave mistakes.

monthnounUS /mʌnθ/

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Indian Pete’s death was the talk of Tramworth for a month.

MuchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Much to the sheriff’s disgust the article concluded with, “In again reviewing this tragedy, one important fact should not be overlooked.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Much to the sheriff’s disgust the article concluded with, “In again reviewing this tragedy, one important fact should not be overlooked.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Indian Pete’s death was the talk of Tramworth for a month.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The “Sentinel” printed a vivid account of the tragedy, commenting on the Indian as having been a crack shot and emphasizing the possibility of even experienced hunters making grave mistakes.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Much to the sheriff’s disgust the article concluded with, “In again reviewing this tragedy, one important fact should not be overlooked.

overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/

not taken into account

From this reading Much to the sheriff’s disgust the article concluded with, “In again reviewing this tragedy, one important fact should not be overlooked.

Pete's

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

From this reading Indian Pete’s death was the talk of Tramworth for a month.

possibilitynounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiː/

a future prospect or potential

From this reading The “Sentinel” printed a vivid account of the tragedy, commenting on the Indian as having been a crack shot and emphasizing the possibility of even experienced hunters making grave mistakes.

printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading The “Sentinel” printed a vivid account of the tragedy, commenting on the Indian as having been a crack shot and emphasizing the possibility of even experienced hunters making grave mistakes.

reviewingverbUS /riˈvjuːɪŋ/

-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again

From this reading Much to the sheriff’s disgust the article concluded with, “In again reviewing this tragedy, one important fact should not be overlooked.

SentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading The “Sentinel” printed a vivid account of the tragedy, commenting on the Indian as having been a crack shot and emphasizing the possibility of even experienced hunters making grave mistakes.

sheriff'snounUS /ˈʃerəfs/

possessive form of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading Much to the sheriff’s disgust the article concluded with, “In again reviewing this tragedy, one important fact should not be overlooked.

shotnounUS /ʃɑːt/

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading The “Sentinel” printed a vivid account of the tragedy, commenting on the Indian as having been a crack shot and emphasizing the possibility of even experienced hunters making grave mistakes.

shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/

plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile

From this reading The Indian fired three shots at the supposed deer.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Much to the sheriff’s disgust the article concluded with, “In again reviewing this tragedy, one important fact should not be overlooked.

sourcenounUS /sɔːrs/

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading This information we have from a trustworthy source.”

supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/

required or under orders

From this reading The Indian fired three shots at the supposed deer.

talkverbUS /tɔːk/

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Indian Pete’s death was the talk of Tramworth for a month.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Indian Pete’s death was the talk of Tramworth for a month.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Much to the sheriff’s disgust the article concluded with, “In again reviewing this tragedy, one important fact should not be overlooked.

threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The Indian fired three shots at the supposed deer.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Much to the sheriff’s disgust the article concluded with, “In again reviewing this tragedy, one important fact should not be overlooked.

tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading The “Sentinel” printed a vivid account of the tragedy, commenting on the Indian as having been a crack shot and emphasizing the possibility of even experienced hunters making grave mistakes.

Tramworth

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

From this reading Indian Pete’s death was the talk of Tramworth for a month.

trustworthyadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstwɜːrði/

worthy of trust or belief

From this reading This information we have from a trustworthy source.”

vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading The “Sentinel” printed a vivid account of the tragedy, commenting on the Indian as having been a crack shot and emphasizing the possibility of even experienced hunters making grave mistakes.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Indian Pete’s death was the talk of Tramworth for a month.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading This information we have from a trustworthy source.”

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Much to the sheriff’s disgust the article concluded with, “In again reviewing this tragedy, one important fact should not be overlooked.

Chapter 10 of Lost Farm Camp by Henry Herbert Knibbs holds 202 sentences, grouped into 41 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

What does chapter 10 of Lost Farm Camp contain?

Chapter 10 holds 202 sentences of Lost Farm Camp, unabridged, divided into 41 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 10 of Lost Farm Camp by Henry Herbert Knibbs exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 202 sentences, grouped into 41 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.

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Vocabulary met early in Lost Farm Camp

Words and structures a reader meets early in Lost Farm Camp, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Avery
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Lost Farm Camp; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Hurried
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Woods
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Lost Farm Camp; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Toward
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Lost Farm Camp; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.