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On the Trail: An Outdoor Book for Girls
On the Trail: An Outdoor Book for Girls

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of On the Trail: An Outdoor Book for Girls is here in full — 76 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.
It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.
Be comfortable at camp.
While it is good to live simply in the open, it is also good to be comfortable in the open, and with experience you will be surprised to find what a delightful life can be lived at camp with but few belongings and the simplest of camp furnishings.
These last can, in a great measure, be made of tree branches and the various stuffs found in the woods.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

On the Trail: An Outdoor Book for Girls

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of On the Trail: An Outdoor Book for Girls is here in full — 76 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/15 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.
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It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.
/ɪt ɪz fʌn tuː səˈplaɪ ə wɑːnt wɪð ðə mɪr ˈnætʃərəl rɑː məˈtɪriəlz faʊnd ɪn ðə ˈoʊ.pən ənd wen juː səkˈsiːd ɪn ˈmeɪkɪŋ ə ˈjuːsfəl ˈɑːrtəkəl ʌv ˈaʊtdɔːr θɪŋz ðə ɪnˈtaɪər kæmp teɪks ə praɪd ɪn jɔːr wɜːrk ənd ðə ˈsɪmpəl bʌt ˈpræktəkəl ənd ˈjuːzəbəl prəˈdʌkʃən ɡɪvz ə ˈhʌndrəd pɜːr sent mɔːr ˈpleʒər ðæn kʊd ə stɔːr ˈɑːrtəkəl ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərd fɔːr ðə seɪm ˈpɜːrpəs/
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Be comfortable at camp.
/biː ˈkʌmfərtəbəl æt kæmp/
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While it is good to live simply in the open, it is also good to be comfortable in the open, and with experience you will be surprised to find what a delightful life can be lived at camp with but few belongings and the simplest of camp furnishings.
/waɪl ɪt ɪz ɡʊd tuː laɪv ˈsɪmpli ɪn ðə ˈoʊ.pən ɪt ɪz ˈɔːlsoʊ ɡʊd tuː biː ˈkʌmfərtəbəl ɪn ðə ˈoʊ.pən ənd wɪð ɪkˈspɪriəns juː wɪl biː sərˈpraɪzd tuː faɪnd wʌt ə dɪˈlaɪtfəl laɪf kæn biː lɪvd æt kæmp wɪð bʌt fjuː bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz ənd ðə ˈsɪmpləst ʌv kæmp ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋz/
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These last can, in a great measure, be made of tree branches and the various stuffs found in the woods.
/ðiːz læst kæn ɪn ə ɡreɪt ˈmeʒər biː meɪd ʌv triː ˈbræntʃəz ənd ðə ˈveriəs stʌfs faʊnd ɪn ðə wʊdz/

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.

furnishings noun US /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋz/

plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel

From this reading “OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.”

handicraft noun US /ˈhændikræft/

a work produced by hand labor

From this reading “OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.”

manufactured adjective US /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərd/

produced in a large-scale industrial operation

From this reading “It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.”

outdoor adjective US /ˈaʊtdɔːr/

located, suited for, or taking place in the open air

From this reading “OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.”

Racks noun US /ræks/

plural of “rack” — framework for holding objects

From this reading “OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.”

resourcefulness noun US /riˈsɔːrsfəlnəs/

the quality of being able to cope with a difficult situation

From this reading “OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.”

stuffs noun US /stʌfs/

plural of “stuff” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading “These last can, in a great measure, be made of tree branches and the various stuffs found in the woods.”

usable adjective US /ˈjuːzəbəl/

capable of being put to use

From this reading “It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.”

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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 It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading While it is good to live simply in the open, it is also good to be comfortable in the open, and with experience you will be surprised to find what a delightful life can be lived at camp with but few belongings and the simplest of camp furnishings.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

articlenounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəl/

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Be comfortable at camp.

Beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading Be comfortable at camp.

belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading While it is good to live simply in the open, it is also good to be comfortable in the open, and with experience you will be surprised to find what a delightful life can be lived at camp with but few belongings and the simplest of camp furnishings.

Birch-Bark

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

From this reading OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.

branchesnounUS /ˈbræntʃəz/

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading These last can, in a great measure, be made of tree branches and the various stuffs found in the woods.

BroomnounUS /bruːm/

a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle

From this reading OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

CampnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading While it is good to live simply in the open, it is also good to be comfortable in the open, and with experience you will be surprised to find what a delightful life can be lived at camp with but few belongings and the simplest of camp furnishings.

centnounUS /sent/

a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

ChairnounUS /tʃer/

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.

comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Be comfortable at camp.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

CupboardnounUS /ˈkʌbərd/

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.

delightfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading While it is good to live simply in the open, it is also good to be comfortable in the open, and with experience you will be surprised to find what a delightful life can be lived at camp with but few belongings and the simplest of camp furnishings.

Dining-Table

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

From this reading OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.

DishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.

Dressing-Table

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

From this reading OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.

enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.

entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

etc

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

From this reading OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.

experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading While it is good to live simply in the open, it is also good to be comfortable in the open, and with experience you will be surprised to find what a delightful life can be lived at camp with but few belongings and the simplest of camp furnishings.

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading While it is good to live simply in the open, it is also good to be comfortable in the open, and with experience you will be surprised to find what a delightful life can be lived at camp with but few belongings and the simplest of camp furnishings.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading While it is good to live simply in the open, it is also good to be comfortable in the open, and with experience you will be surprised to find what a delightful life can be lived at camp with but few belongings and the simplest of camp furnishings.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

funnounUS /fʌn/

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

FurnishingsnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋz/

plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel

From this reading OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.

girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.

givesnounUS /ɡɪvz/

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading While it is good to live simply in the open, it is also good to be comfortable in the open, and with experience you will be surprised to find what a delightful life can be lived at camp with but few belongings and the simplest of camp furnishings.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading These last can, in a great measure, be made of tree branches and the various stuffs found in the woods.

HANDICRAFTnounUS /ˈhændikræft/

a work produced by hand labor

From this reading OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.

hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/

ten 10s

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading These last can, in a great measure, be made of tree branches and the various stuffs found in the woods.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading While it is good to live simply in the open, it is also good to be comfortable in the open, and with experience you will be surprised to find what a delightful life can be lived at camp with but few belongings and the simplest of camp furnishings.

liveverbUS /laɪv/

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading While it is good to live simply in the open, it is also good to be comfortable in the open, and with experience you will be surprised to find what a delightful life can be lived at camp with but few belongings and the simplest of camp furnishings.

livedverbUS /lɪvd/

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading While it is good to live simply in the open, it is also good to be comfortable in the open, and with experience you will be surprised to find what a delightful life can be lived at camp with but few belongings and the simplest of camp furnishings.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading These last can, in a great measure, be made of tree branches and the various stuffs found in the woods.

makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

manufacturedadjectiveUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərd/

produced in a large-scale industrial operation

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

measurenounUS /ˈmeʒər/

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading These last can, in a great measure, be made of tree branches and the various stuffs found in the woods.

mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/

being nothing more than specified

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.

naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.

openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

OUTDOORadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/

located, suited for, or taking place in the open air

From this reading OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.

perprepositionUS /pɜːr/

for each

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.

pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/

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

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

powersnounUS /ˈpaʊərz/

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.

practicaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

pridenounUS /praɪd/

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/

the act or process of producing something

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/

-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.

purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

RacksnounUS /ræks/

plural of “rack” — framework for holding objects

From this reading OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.

rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

resourcefulnessnounUS /riˈsɔːrsfəlnəs/

the quality of being able to cope with a difficult situation

From this reading OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

SeatsnounUS /siːts/

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.

simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/

superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading While it is good to live simply in the open, it is also good to be comfortable in the open, and with experience you will be surprised to find what a delightful life can be lived at camp with but few belongings and the simplest of camp furnishings.

simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/

and nothing more

From this reading While it is good to live simply in the open, it is also good to be comfortable in the open, and with experience you will be surprised to find what a delightful life can be lived at camp with but few belongings and the simplest of camp furnishings.

storenounUS /stɔːr/

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

stuffsnounUS /stʌfs/

plural of “stuff” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading These last can, in a great measure, be made of tree branches and the various stuffs found in the woods.

succeedverbUS /səkˈsiːd/

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

supplyverbUS /səˈplaɪ/

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading While it is good to live simply in the open, it is also good to be comfortable in the open, and with experience you will be surprised to find what a delightful life can be lived at camp with but few belongings and the simplest of camp furnishings.

takesnounUS /teɪks/

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.

ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

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

From this reading These last can, in a great measure, be made of tree branches and the various stuffs found in the woods.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

treenounUS /triː/

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading These last can, in a great measure, be made of tree branches and the various stuffs found in the woods.

usableadjectiveUS /ˈjuːzəbəl/

capable of being put to use

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

usefuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːsfəl/

being of use or service

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading These last can, in a great measure, be made of tree branches and the various stuffs found in the woods.

wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading While it is good to live simply in the open, it is also good to be comfortable in the open, and with experience you will be surprised to find what a delightful life can be lived at camp with but few belongings and the simplest of camp furnishings.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading OUTDOOR HANDICRAFT =Camp Furnishings--Dressing-Table, Seats, Dining-Table, Cupboard, Broom, Chair, Racks, Birch-Bark Dishes, etc.= Camp is the place where girls enjoy most proving their powers of resourcefulness.

WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading While it is good to live simply in the open, it is also good to be comfortable in the open, and with experience you will be surprised to find what a delightful life can be lived at camp with but few belongings and the simplest of camp furnishings.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading While it is good to live simply in the open, it is also good to be comfortable in the open, and with experience you will be surprised to find what a delightful life can be lived at camp with but few belongings and the simplest of camp furnishings.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

woodsnounUS /wʊdz/

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading These last can, in a great measure, be made of tree branches and the various stuffs found in the woods.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It is fun to supply a want with the mere natural raw materials found in the open, and when you succeed in making a useful article of outdoor things, the entire camp takes a pride in your work and the simple but practical and usable production gives a hundred per cent more pleasure than could a store article manufactured for the same purpose.

Chapter 5 of On the Trail: An Outdoor Book for Girls by Lina Beard holds 76 sentences, grouped into 16 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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Outdoor
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World
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Girls
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Trail
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