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Chapter 4 of Oakdale Boys in Camp is here in full — 194 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A BAD NIGHT FOR PIPER. “Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals. Is it possible yeou’re goin’ to let us snooze unprotected—is it possible?” “Huh!” grunted Piper. “I guess there’s no danger, and I’m mighty tired.
Chapter 4 of Oakdale Boys in Camp is here in full — 194 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed
From this reading ““Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.”
stretch (the neck) so as to see better
From this reading ““Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.”
past form of “drawl” — lengthen and slow down or draw out
From this reading ““Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.”
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading ““Huh!” grunted Piper.”
someone who plays the bagpipe
From this reading “A BAD NIGHT FOR PIPER.”
plural of “redskin” — (slang) offensive term for Native Americans
From this reading ““Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.”
sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)
From this reading “Is it possible yeou’re goin’ to let us snooze unprotected—is it possible?””
lacking protection or defense
From this reading “Is it possible yeou’re goin’ to let us snooze unprotected—is it possible?””
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In this reading ““Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.”
watch over so as to protect
In this reading ““Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.”
In this reading ““Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.”
refrain from certain foods or beverages
In this reading ““Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BAD NIGHT FOR PIPER.
(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 “Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading “Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading A BAD NIGHT FOR PIPER.
marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed
From this reading “Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.
stretch (the neck) so as to see better
From this reading “Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading “I guess there’s no danger, and I’m mighty tired.
past form of “drawl” — lengthen and slow down or draw out
From this reading “Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A BAD NIGHT FOR PIPER.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading “Huh!” grunted Piper.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading “Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “I guess there’s no danger, and I’m mighty tired.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Huh!” grunted Piper.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I guess there’s no danger, and I’m mighty tired.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is it possible yeou’re goin’ to let us snooze unprotected—is it possible?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Is it possible yeou’re goin’ to let us snooze unprotected—is it possible?”
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Is it possible yeou’re goin’ to let us snooze unprotected—is it possible?”
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading “I guess there’s no danger, and I’m mighty tired.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A BAD NIGHT FOR PIPER.
not any; not one
From this reading “I guess there’s no danger, and I’m mighty tired.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.
someone who plays the bagpipe
From this reading A BAD NIGHT FOR PIPER.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Is it possible yeou’re goin’ to let us snooze unprotected—is it possible?”
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading “Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.
plural of “redskin” — (slang) offensive term for Native Americans
From this reading “Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.
sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)
From this reading Is it possible yeou’re goin’ to let us snooze unprotected—is it possible?”
be standing; be upright
From this reading “Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading “Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I guess there’s no danger, and I’m mighty tired.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading “I guess there’s no danger, and I’m mighty tired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.
lacking protection or defense
From this reading Is it possible yeou’re goin’ to let us snooze unprotected—is it possible?”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Is it possible yeou’re goin’ to let us snooze unprotected—is it possible?”
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading “Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why, Sleuthy,” drawled Crane, in pretended surprise, “I thought yeou was goin’ to stand guard all night to keep off bloodthirsty redskins and ‘gougers,’ or other wild animals.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Is it possible yeou’re goin’ to let us snooze unprotected—is it possible?”
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