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Mesa Verde: Junior Ranger Booklet
Mesa Verde: Junior Ranger Booklet

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of Mesa Verde: Junior Ranger Booklet is here in full — 14 sentences across 3 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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[_] Pithouse [_] Pueblo [_] Cliff Dwelling _Go to_ PART 3 _to draw your favorite type of home_.
⇒ {8-9} {10-up} PART 1—Scavenger Hunt:
Drive the Mesa Top Loop Road and read the signs at each of the three stops listed below.
Use the signs to find the missing word in each sentence and fill in the blanks.
(_Don’t forget to ask your parents for help if you need it._) A. Pithouse (A.D.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Mesa Verde: Junior Ranger Booklet

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of Mesa Verde: Junior Ranger Booklet is here in full — 14 sentences across 3 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/2 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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[_] Pithouse [_] Pueblo [_] Cliff Dwelling _Go to_ PART 3 _to draw your favorite type of home_.
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⇒ {8-9} {10-up} PART 1—Scavenger Hunt:
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Drive the Mesa Top Loop Road and read the signs at each of the three stops listed below.
/draɪv ðə ˈmeɪsə tɑːp luːp roʊd ənd red ðə saɪnz æt iːtʃ ʌv ðə θriː stɑːps ˈlɪstəd bɪˈloʊ/
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Use the signs to find the missing word in each sentence and fill in the blanks.
/juːs ðə saɪnz tuː faɪnd ðə ˈmɪsɪŋ wɜːrd ɪn iːtʃ ˈsentəns ənd fɪl ɪn ðə blæŋks/
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(_Don’t forget to ask your parents for help if you need it._) A. Pithouse (A.D.

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.

blanks noun US /blæŋks/

plural of “blank” — a blank character used to separate successive words in writing or printing

From this reading “Use the signs to find the missing word in each sentence and fill in the blanks.”

Dwelling noun US /ˈdwelɪŋ/

housing that someone is living in

From this reading “[_] Pithouse [_] Pueblo [_] Cliff Dwelling _Go to_ PART 3 _to draw your favorite type of home_.”

listed adjective US /ˈlɪstəd/

on a list

From this reading “Drive the Mesa Top Loop Road and read the signs at each of the three stops listed below.”

Loop verb US /luːp/

move in loops

From this reading “Drive the Mesa Top Loop Road and read the signs at each of the three stops listed below.”

Mesa noun US /ˈmeɪsə/

flat tableland with steep edges

From this reading “Drive the Mesa Top Loop Road and read the signs at each of the three stops listed below.”

Pueblo noun US /pˈwebloʊ/

a member of any of about two dozen Native American peoples called “Pueblos” by the Spanish because they live in pueblos (villages built of adobe and rock)

From this reading “[_] Pithouse [_] Pueblo [_] Cliff Dwelling _Go to_ PART 3 _to draw your favorite type of home_.”

Scavenger noun US /ˈskævəndʒər/

a chemical agent that is added to a chemical mixture to counteract the effects of impurities

From this reading “⇒ {8-9} {10-up} PART 1—Scavenger Hunt:”

stops noun US /stɑːps/

a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck)

From this reading “Drive the Mesa Top Loop Road and read the signs at each of the three stops listed below.”

All words in this reading · 56

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.

1

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

From this reading ⇒ {8-9} {10-up} PART 1—Scavenger Hunt:

10

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

From this reading ⇒ {8-9} {10-up} PART 1—Scavenger Hunt:

3

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

From this reading [_] Pithouse [_] Pueblo [_] Cliff Dwelling _Go to_ PART 3 _to draw your favorite type of home_.

8

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

From this reading ⇒ {8-9} {10-up} PART 1—Scavenger Hunt:

9

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

From this reading ⇒ {8-9} {10-up} PART 1—Scavenger Hunt:

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading (_Don’t forget to ask your parents for help if you need it._) A. Pithouse (A.D.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Drive the Mesa Top Loop Road and read the signs at each of the three stops listed below.

askverbUS /æsk/

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading (_Don’t forget to ask your parents for help if you need it._) A. Pithouse (A.D.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Drive the Mesa Top Loop Road and read the signs at each of the three stops listed below.

belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Drive the Mesa Top Loop Road and read the signs at each of the three stops listed below.

blanksnounUS /blæŋks/

plural of “blank” — a blank character used to separate successive words in writing or printing

From this reading Use the signs to find the missing word in each sentence and fill in the blanks.

CliffnounUS /klɪf/

a steep high face of rock

From this reading [_] Pithouse [_] Pueblo [_] Cliff Dwelling _Go to_ PART 3 _to draw your favorite type of home_.

DnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading (_Don’t forget to ask your parents for help if you need it._) A. Pithouse (A.D.

Don't

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

From this reading (_Don’t forget to ask your parents for help if you need it._) A. Pithouse (A.D.

drawverbUS /drɔː/

cause to move by pulling

From this reading [_] Pithouse [_] Pueblo [_] Cliff Dwelling _Go to_ PART 3 _to draw your favorite type of home_.

DriveverbUS /draɪv/

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Drive the Mesa Top Loop Road and read the signs at each of the three stops listed below.

DwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/

housing that someone is living in

From this reading [_] Pithouse [_] Pueblo [_] Cliff Dwelling _Go to_ PART 3 _to draw your favorite type of home_.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Drive the Mesa Top Loop Road and read the signs at each of the three stops listed below.

favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading [_] Pithouse [_] Pueblo [_] Cliff Dwelling _Go to_ PART 3 _to draw your favorite type of home_.

fillverbUS /fɪl/

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading Use the signs to find the missing word in each sentence and fill in the blanks.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Use the signs to find the missing word in each sentence and fill in the blanks.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading (_Don’t forget to ask your parents for help if you need it._) A. Pithouse (A.D.

forgetverbUS /fərˈɡet/

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading (_Don’t forget to ask your parents for help if you need it._) A. Pithouse (A.D.

GoverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading [_] Pithouse [_] Pueblo [_] Cliff Dwelling _Go to_ PART 3 _to draw your favorite type of home_.

helpverbUS /help/

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading (_Don’t forget to ask your parents for help if you need it._) A. Pithouse (A.D.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading [_] Pithouse [_] Pueblo [_] Cliff Dwelling _Go to_ PART 3 _to draw your favorite type of home_.

HuntverbUS /hʌnt/

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading ⇒ {8-9} {10-up} PART 1—Scavenger Hunt:

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading (_Don’t forget to ask your parents for help if you need it._) A. Pithouse (A.D.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Use the signs to find the missing word in each sentence and fill in the blanks.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading (_Don’t forget to ask your parents for help if you need it._) A. Pithouse (A.D.

listedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstəd/

on a list

From this reading Drive the Mesa Top Loop Road and read the signs at each of the three stops listed below.

LoopverbUS /luːp/

move in loops

From this reading Drive the Mesa Top Loop Road and read the signs at each of the three stops listed below.

MesanounUS /ˈmeɪsə/

flat tableland with steep edges

From this reading Drive the Mesa Top Loop Road and read the signs at each of the three stops listed below.

missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/

not able to be found

From this reading Use the signs to find the missing word in each sentence and fill in the blanks.

neednounUS /niːd/

a condition requiring relief

From this reading (_Don’t forget to ask your parents for help if you need it._) A. Pithouse (A.D.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading [_] Pithouse [_] Pueblo [_] Cliff Dwelling _Go to_ PART 3 _to draw your favorite type of home_.

parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading (_Don’t forget to ask your parents for help if you need it._) A. Pithouse (A.D.

PARTnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading [_] Pithouse [_] Pueblo [_] Cliff Dwelling _Go to_ PART 3 _to draw your favorite type of home_.

Pithouse

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

From this reading [_] Pithouse [_] Pueblo [_] Cliff Dwelling _Go to_ PART 3 _to draw your favorite type of home_.

PueblonounUS /pˈwebloʊ/

a member of any of about two dozen Native American peoples called “Pueblos” by the Spanish because they live in pueblos (villages built of adobe and rock)

From this reading [_] Pithouse [_] Pueblo [_] Cliff Dwelling _Go to_ PART 3 _to draw your favorite type of home_.

readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Drive the Mesa Top Loop Road and read the signs at each of the three stops listed below.

RoadnounUS /roʊd/

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Drive the Mesa Top Loop Road and read the signs at each of the three stops listed below.

ScavengernounUS /ˈskævəndʒər/

a chemical agent that is added to a chemical mixture to counteract the effects of impurities

From this reading ⇒ {8-9} {10-up} PART 1—Scavenger Hunt:

sentencenounUS /ˈsentəns/

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading Use the signs to find the missing word in each sentence and fill in the blanks.

signsnounUS /saɪnz/

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Drive the Mesa Top Loop Road and read the signs at each of the three stops listed below.

stopsnounUS /stɑːps/

a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck)

From this reading Drive the Mesa Top Loop Road and read the signs at each of the three stops listed below.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Drive the Mesa Top Loop Road and read the signs at each of the three stops listed below.

threenounUS /θriː/

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

From this reading Drive the Mesa Top Loop Road and read the signs at each of the three stops listed below.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading [_] Pithouse [_] Pueblo [_] Cliff Dwelling _Go to_ PART 3 _to draw your favorite type of home_.

TopnounUS /tɑːp/

the upper part of anything

From this reading Drive the Mesa Top Loop Road and read the signs at each of the three stops listed below.

typenounUS /taɪp/

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading [_] Pithouse [_] Pueblo [_] Cliff Dwelling _Go to_ PART 3 _to draw your favorite type of home_.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading ⇒ {8-9} {10-up} PART 1—Scavenger Hunt:

UsenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading Use the signs to find the missing word in each sentence and fill in the blanks.

wordnounUS /wɜːrd/

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Use the signs to find the missing word in each sentence and fill in the blanks.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading (_Don’t forget to ask your parents for help if you need it._) A. Pithouse (A.D.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading [_] Pithouse [_] Pueblo [_] Cliff Dwelling _Go to_ PART 3 _to draw your favorite type of home_.

Chapter 2 of Mesa Verde: Junior Ranger Booklet by United States. National Park Service holds 14 sentences, grouped into 3 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

What does chapter 2 of Mesa Verde: Junior Ranger Booklet contain?

Chapter 2 holds 14 sentences of Mesa Verde: Junior Ranger Booklet, unabridged, divided into 3 reading sections.

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National
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Service
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