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On the Trail: An Outdoor Book for Girls

Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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USEFUL KNOTS AND HOW TO TIE THEM =Square Knots.
Hitching Knots.
Other Knots= Every outdoor girl should know what knots to use for various purposes and how to tie them, but only those which will be found useful on the trail are given here.
=Terms Used in Knot-Tying= There are three different kinds of bends that are given a rope in the process of tying a knot, and each bend has its own name.
You must learn these in order to understand the directions for knot-tying; they are: the _bight_, the _loop_, and the _round turn_.
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On the Trail: An Outdoor Book for Girls

Chapter XI · Chapter 11

Chapter 11 of On the Trail: An Outdoor Book for Girls is here in full — 81 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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USEFUL KNOTS AND HOW TO TIE THEM =Square Knots.
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Hitching Knots.
/ˈhɪtʃɪŋ nɑːts/
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Other Knots= Every outdoor girl should know what knots to use for various purposes and how to tie them, but only those which will be found useful on the trail are given here.
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=Terms Used in Knot-Tying= There are three different kinds of bends that are given a rope in the process of tying a knot, and each bend has its own name.
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You must learn these in order to understand the directions for knot-tying; they are: the _bight_, the _loop_, and the _round turn_.

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bends noun US /bendz/

pain resulting from rapid change in pressure

From this reading “=Terms Used in Knot-Tying= There are three different kinds of bends that are given a rope in the process of tying a knot, and each bend has its own name.”

bight noun US /baɪt/

a loop in a rope

Hitching verb US /ˈhɪtʃɪŋ/

-ing form of “hitch” — to hook or entangle

From this reading “Hitching Knots.”

knot noun US /nɑːt/

a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading “=Terms Used in Knot-Tying= There are three different kinds of bends that are given a rope in the process of tying a knot, and each bend has its own name.”

knots noun US /nɑːts/

plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading “USEFUL KNOTS AND HOW TO TIE THEM =Square Knots.”

loop verb US /luːp/

move in loops

outdoor adjective US /ˈaʊtdɔːr/

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

From this reading “Other Knots= Every outdoor girl should know what knots to use for various purposes and how to tie them, but only those which will be found useful on the trail are given here.”

tying noun US /ˈtaɪɪŋ/

the act of tying or binding things together

From this reading “=Terms Used in Knot-Tying= There are three different kinds of bends that are given a rope in the process of tying a knot, and each bend has its own name.”

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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 =Terms Used in Knot-Tying= There are three different kinds of bends that are given a rope in the process of tying a knot, and each bend has its own name.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading USEFUL KNOTS AND HOW TO TIE THEM =Square Knots.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Other Knots= Every outdoor girl should know what knots to use for various purposes and how to tie them, but only those which will be found useful on the trail are given here.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading Other Knots= Every outdoor girl should know what knots to use for various purposes and how to tie them, but only those which will be found useful on the trail are given here.

bendverbUS /bend/

form a curve

From this reading =Terms Used in Knot-Tying= There are three different kinds of bends that are given a rope in the process of tying a knot, and each bend has its own name.

bendsnounUS /bendz/

pain resulting from rapid change in pressure

From this reading =Terms Used in Knot-Tying= There are three different kinds of bends that are given a rope in the process of tying a knot, and each bend has its own name.

bightnounUS /baɪt/

a loop in a rope

From this reading You must learn these in order to understand the directions for knot-tying; they are: the _bight_, the _loop_, and the _round turn_.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Other Knots= Every outdoor girl should know what knots to use for various purposes and how to tie them, but only those which will be found useful on the trail are given here.

differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading =Terms Used in Knot-Tying= There are three different kinds of bends that are given a rope in the process of tying a knot, and each bend has its own name.

directionsnounUS /dərˈekʃənz/

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading You must learn these in order to understand the directions for knot-tying; they are: the _bight_, the _loop_, and the _round turn_.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

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

From this reading =Terms Used in Knot-Tying= There are three different kinds of bends that are given a rope in the process of tying a knot, and each bend has its own name.

EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Other Knots= Every outdoor girl should know what knots to use for various purposes and how to tie them, but only those which will be found useful on the trail are given here.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Other Knots= Every outdoor girl should know what knots to use for various purposes and how to tie them, but only those which will be found useful on the trail are given here.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading Other Knots= Every outdoor girl should know what knots to use for various purposes and how to tie them, but only those which will be found useful on the trail are given here.

girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

From this reading Other Knots= Every outdoor girl should know what knots to use for various purposes and how to tie them, but only those which will be found useful on the trail are given here.

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Other Knots= Every outdoor girl should know what knots to use for various purposes and how to tie them, but only those which will be found useful on the trail are given here.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading =Terms Used in Knot-Tying= There are three different kinds of bends that are given a rope in the process of tying a knot, and each bend has its own name.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Other Knots= Every outdoor girl should know what knots to use for various purposes and how to tie them, but only those which will be found useful on the trail are given here.

HitchingverbUS /ˈhɪtʃɪŋ/

-ing form of “hitch” — to hook or entangle

From this reading Hitching Knots.

HOW

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From this reading USEFUL KNOTS AND HOW TO TIE THEM =Square Knots.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading =Terms Used in Knot-Tying= There are three different kinds of bends that are given a rope in the process of tying a knot, and each bend has its own name.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading =Terms Used in Knot-Tying= There are three different kinds of bends that are given a rope in the process of tying a knot, and each bend has its own name.

kindsnounUS /kaɪndz/

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading =Terms Used in Knot-Tying= There are three different kinds of bends that are given a rope in the process of tying a knot, and each bend has its own name.

knotnounUS /nɑːt/

a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading =Terms Used in Knot-Tying= There are three different kinds of bends that are given a rope in the process of tying a knot, and each bend has its own name.

Knot-Tying

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

From this reading =Terms Used in Knot-Tying= There are three different kinds of bends that are given a rope in the process of tying a knot, and each bend has its own name.

KNOTSnounUS /nɑːts/

plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading USEFUL KNOTS AND HOW TO TIE THEM =Square Knots.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Other Knots= Every outdoor girl should know what knots to use for various purposes and how to tie them, but only those which will be found useful on the trail are given here.

learnverbUS /lɜːrn/

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading You must learn these in order to understand the directions for knot-tying; they are: the _bight_, the _loop_, and the _round turn_.

loopverbUS /luːp/

move in loops

From this reading You must learn these in order to understand the directions for knot-tying; they are: the _bight_, the _loop_, and the _round turn_.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading You must learn these in order to understand the directions for knot-tying; they are: the _bight_, the _loop_, and the _round turn_.

nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading =Terms Used in Knot-Tying= There are three different kinds of bends that are given a rope in the process of tying a knot, and each bend has its own name.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading =Terms Used in Knot-Tying= There are three different kinds of bends that are given a rope in the process of tying a knot, and each bend has its own name.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Other Knots= Every outdoor girl should know what knots to use for various purposes and how to tie them, but only those which will be found useful on the trail are given here.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading Other Knots= Every outdoor girl should know what knots to use for various purposes and how to tie them, but only those which will be found useful on the trail are given here.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading You must learn these in order to understand the directions for knot-tying; they are: the _bight_, the _loop_, and the _round turn_.

OtheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Other Knots= Every outdoor girl should know what knots to use for various purposes and how to tie them, but only those which will be found useful on the trail are given here.

outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/

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

From this reading Other Knots= Every outdoor girl should know what knots to use for various purposes and how to tie them, but only those which will be found useful on the trail are given here.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading =Terms Used in Knot-Tying= There are three different kinds of bends that are given a rope in the process of tying a knot, and each bend has its own name.

processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading =Terms Used in Knot-Tying= There are three different kinds of bends that are given a rope in the process of tying a knot, and each bend has its own name.

purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Other Knots= Every outdoor girl should know what knots to use for various purposes and how to tie them, but only those which will be found useful on the trail are given here.

ropenounUS /roʊp/

a strong line

From this reading =Terms Used in Knot-Tying= There are three different kinds of bends that are given a rope in the process of tying a knot, and each bend has its own name.

roundnounUS /raʊnd/

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading You must learn these in order to understand the directions for knot-tying; they are: the _bight_, the _loop_, and the _round turn_.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Other Knots= Every outdoor girl should know what knots to use for various purposes and how to tie them, but only those which will be found useful on the trail are given here.

SquareverbUS /skwer/

make square

From this reading USEFUL KNOTS AND HOW TO TIE THEM =Square Knots.

TermsnounUS /tɜːrmz/

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading =Terms Used in Knot-Tying= There are three different kinds of bends that are given a rope in the process of tying a knot, and each bend has its own name.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading =Terms Used in Knot-Tying= There are three different kinds of bends that are given a rope in the process of tying a knot, and each bend has its own name.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Other Knots= Every outdoor girl should know what knots to use for various purposes and how to tie them, but only those which will be found useful on the trail are given here.

THEMpronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading USEFUL KNOTS AND HOW TO TIE THEM =Square Knots.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading =Terms Used in Knot-Tying= There are three different kinds of bends that are given a rope in the process of tying a knot, and each bend has its own name.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

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

From this reading You must learn these in order to understand the directions for knot-tying; they are: the _bight_, the _loop_, and the _round turn_.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading You must learn these in order to understand the directions for knot-tying; they are: the _bight_, the _loop_, and the _round turn_.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Other Knots= Every outdoor girl should know what knots to use for various purposes and how to tie them, but only those which will be found useful on the trail are given here.

threenounUS /θriː/

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

From this reading =Terms Used in Knot-Tying= There are three different kinds of bends that are given a rope in the process of tying a knot, and each bend has its own name.

TIEnounUS /taɪ/

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading USEFUL KNOTS AND HOW TO TIE THEM =Square Knots.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading USEFUL KNOTS AND HOW TO TIE THEM =Square Knots.

trailnounUS /treɪl/

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Other Knots= Every outdoor girl should know what knots to use for various purposes and how to tie them, but only those which will be found useful on the trail are given here.

turnverbUS /tɜːrn/

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading You must learn these in order to understand the directions for knot-tying; they are: the _bight_, the _loop_, and the _round turn_.

tyingnounUS /ˈtaɪɪŋ/

the act of tying or binding things together

From this reading =Terms Used in Knot-Tying= There are three different kinds of bends that are given a rope in the process of tying a knot, and each bend has its own name.

understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading You must learn these in order to understand the directions for knot-tying; they are: the _bight_, the _loop_, and the _round turn_.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading Other Knots= Every outdoor girl should know what knots to use for various purposes and how to tie them, but only those which will be found useful on the trail are given here.

UsedadjectiveUS /juːzd/

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading =Terms Used in Knot-Tying= There are three different kinds of bends that are given a rope in the process of tying a knot, and each bend has its own name.

USEFULadjectiveUS /ˈjuːsfəl/

being of use or service

From this reading USEFUL KNOTS AND HOW TO TIE THEM =Square Knots.

variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Other Knots= Every outdoor girl should know what knots to use for various purposes and how to tie them, but only those which will be found useful on the trail are given here.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Other Knots= Every outdoor girl should know what knots to use for various purposes and how to tie them, but only those which will be found useful on the trail are given here.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Other Knots= Every outdoor girl should know what knots to use for various purposes and how to tie them, but only those which will be found useful on the trail are given here.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Other Knots= Every outdoor girl should know what knots to use for various purposes and how to tie them, but only those which will be found useful on the trail are given here.

YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You must learn these in order to understand the directions for knot-tying; they are: the _bight_, the _loop_, and the _round turn_.

Chapter 11 of On the Trail: An Outdoor Book for Girls by Lina Beard holds 81 sentences, grouped into 17 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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