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Pee-wee Harris in camp

Chapter XII · Advice from the Veteran

Chapter XII of Pee-wee Harris in camp, “Advice from the Veteran,” is here in full — 59 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Pee-wee saw Billy Simpson for the first time on Wednesday when the awards were given out.
At Temple Camp this was done at the beginning and at the end of the season.
The first of these two occasions was mostly for the purpose of enrolling new scouts, the latter for the purpose of tendering the badges and other awards won during the season.
The ceremonies were sometimes held under the Honor Oak, as it was called, or, if the weather was bad, in the pavilion.
If Pee-wee was beset by any lingering regrets at seeing another admitted to his place among the Ravens, he did not show it.
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Pee-wee Harris in camp

Chapter XII · Advice from the Veteran

Chapter XII of Pee-wee Harris in camp, “Advice from the Veteran,” is here in full — 59 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/11 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Pee-wee saw Billy Simpson for the first time on Wednesday when the awards were given out.
Line 2
At Temple Camp this was done at the beginning and at the end of the season.
/æt ˈtempəl kæmp ðɪs wɑːz dʌn æt ðə bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ ənd æt ðə end ʌv ðə ˈsiːzən/
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The first of these two occasions was mostly for the purpose of enrolling new scouts, the latter for the purpose of tendering the badges and other awards won during the season.
/ðə fɜːrst ʌv ðiːz tuː əˈkeɪʒənz wɑːz ˈmoʊstli fɔːr ðə ˈpɜːrpəs ʌv enˈroʊlɪŋ nuː skaʊts ðə ˈlætər fɔːr ðə ˈpɜːrpəs ʌv ˈtendərɪŋ ðə ˈbædʒɪz ənd ˈʌðər əˈwɔːrdz wʌn ˈdʊrɪŋ ðə ˈsiːzən/
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The ceremonies were sometimes held under the Honor Oak, as it was called, or, if the weather was bad, in the pavilion.
/ðə ˈserəmoʊniz wɜːr səmˈtaɪmz held ˈʌndər ðə ˈɑːnər oʊk æz ɪt wɑːz kɔːld ɔːr ɪf ðə ˈweðər wɑːz bæd ɪn ðə pəˈvɪljən/
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If Pee-wee was beset by any lingering regrets at seeing another admitted to his place among the Ravens, he did not show it.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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awards noun US /əˈwɔːrdz/

plural of “award” — a grant made by a law court

From this reading “Pee-wee saw Billy Simpson for the first time on Wednesday when the awards were given out.”

badges noun US /ˈbædʒɪz/

plural of “badge” — an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)

From this reading “The first of these two occasions was mostly for the purpose of enrolling new scouts, the latter for the purpose of tendering the badges and other awards won during the season.”

enrolling verb US /enˈroʊlɪŋ/

inflected form of “enrol” — register formally as a participant or member

From this reading “The first of these two occasions was mostly for the purpose of enrolling new scouts, the latter for the purpose of tendering the badges and other awards won during the season.”

pavilion noun US /pəˈvɪljən/

large and often sumptuous tent

From this reading “The ceremonies were sometimes held under the Honor Oak, as it was called, or, if the weather was bad, in the pavilion.”

Ravens noun US /ˈreɪvənz/

plural of “raven” — large black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail

From this reading “If Pee-wee was beset by any lingering regrets at seeing another admitted to his place among the Ravens, he did not show it.”

regrets noun US /rɪˈɡrets/

a polite refusal of an invitation

From this reading “If Pee-wee was beset by any lingering regrets at seeing another admitted to his place among the Ravens, he did not show it.”

Simpson noun US /ˈsɪmpsən/

United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication

From this reading “Pee-wee saw Billy Simpson for the first time on Wednesday when the awards were given out.”

tendering verb US /ˈtendərɪŋ/

-ing form of “tender” — offer or present for acceptance

From this reading “The first of these two occasions was mostly for the purpose of enrolling new scouts, the latter for the purpose of tendering the badges and other awards won during the season.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

first time adjective + noun

In this reading “Pee-wee saw Billy Simpson for the first time on Wednesday when the awards were given out.”

beset by verb + particle

In this reading “If Pee-wee was beset by any lingering regrets at seeing another admitted to his place among the Ravens, he did not show it.”

during the season preposition + article + noun counted as “during … season”

In this reading “The first of these two occasions was mostly for the purpose of enrolling new scouts, the latter for the purpose of tendering the badges and other awards won during the season.”

two occasions noun + noun

In this reading “The first of these two occasions was mostly for the purpose of enrolling new scouts, the latter for the purpose of tendering the badges and other awards won during the season.”

at the end preposition + article + noun counted as “at … end”

In this reading “At Temple Camp this was done at the beginning and at the end of the season.”

for the purpose preposition + article + noun counted as “for … purpose”

In this reading “The first of these two occasions was mostly for the purpose of enrolling new scouts, the latter for the purpose of tendering the badges and other awards won during the season.”

any lingering adjective + noun

In this reading “If Pee-wee was beset by any lingering regrets at seeing another admitted to his place among the Ravens, he did not show it.”

at the beginning preposition + article + noun counted as “at … beginning”

In this reading “At Temple Camp this was done at the beginning and at the end of the season.”

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admittedverbUS /ədˈmɪtɪd/

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading If Pee-wee was beset by any lingering regrets at seeing another admitted to his place among the Ravens, he did not show it.

amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading If Pee-wee was beset by any lingering regrets at seeing another admitted to his place among the Ravens, he did not show it.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading At Temple Camp this was done at the beginning and at the end of the season.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading If Pee-wee was beset by any lingering regrets at seeing another admitted to his place among the Ravens, he did not show it.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If Pee-wee was beset by any lingering regrets at seeing another admitted to his place among the Ravens, he did not show it.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading The ceremonies were sometimes held under the Honor Oak, as it was called, or, if the weather was bad, in the pavilion.

AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At Temple Camp this was done at the beginning and at the end of the season.

awardsnounUS /əˈwɔːrdz/

plural of “award” — a grant made by a law court

From this reading Pee-wee saw Billy Simpson for the first time on Wednesday when the awards were given out.

badadjectiveUS /bæd/

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading The ceremonies were sometimes held under the Honor Oak, as it was called, or, if the weather was bad, in the pavilion.

badgesnounUS /ˈbædʒɪz/

plural of “badge” — an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)

From this reading The first of these two occasions was mostly for the purpose of enrolling new scouts, the latter for the purpose of tendering the badges and other awards won during the season.

beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading At Temple Camp this was done at the beginning and at the end of the season.

besetverbUS /bɪˈset/

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading If Pee-wee was beset by any lingering regrets at seeing another admitted to his place among the Ravens, he did not show it.

BillynounUS /ˈbɪli/

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading Pee-wee saw Billy Simpson for the first time on Wednesday when the awards were given out.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading If Pee-wee was beset by any lingering regrets at seeing another admitted to his place among the Ravens, he did not show it.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The ceremonies were sometimes held under the Honor Oak, as it was called, or, if the weather was bad, in the pavilion.

CampnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading At Temple Camp this was done at the beginning and at the end of the season.

ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/

plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading The ceremonies were sometimes held under the Honor Oak, as it was called, or, if the weather was bad, in the pavilion.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading If Pee-wee was beset by any lingering regrets at seeing another admitted to his place among the Ravens, he did not show it.

doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading At Temple Camp this was done at the beginning and at the end of the season.

duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The first of these two occasions was mostly for the purpose of enrolling new scouts, the latter for the purpose of tendering the badges and other awards won during the season.

endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At Temple Camp this was done at the beginning and at the end of the season.

enrollingverbUS /enˈroʊlɪŋ/

inflected form of “enrol” — register formally as a participant or member

From this reading The first of these two occasions was mostly for the purpose of enrolling new scouts, the latter for the purpose of tendering the badges and other awards won during the season.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Pee-wee saw Billy Simpson for the first time on Wednesday when the awards were given out.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Pee-wee saw Billy Simpson for the first time on Wednesday when the awards were given out.

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Pee-wee saw Billy Simpson for the first time on Wednesday when the awards were given out.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading If Pee-wee was beset by any lingering regrets at seeing another admitted to his place among the Ravens, he did not show it.

heldadjectiveUS /held/

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The ceremonies were sometimes held under the Honor Oak, as it was called, or, if the weather was bad, in the pavilion.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading If Pee-wee was beset by any lingering regrets at seeing another admitted to his place among the Ravens, he did not show it.

HonornounUS /ˈɑːnər/

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading The ceremonies were sometimes held under the Honor Oak, as it was called, or, if the weather was bad, in the pavilion.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The ceremonies were sometimes held under the Honor Oak, as it was called, or, if the weather was bad, in the pavilion.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The ceremonies were sometimes held under the Honor Oak, as it was called, or, if the weather was bad, in the pavilion.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The ceremonies were sometimes held under the Honor Oak, as it was called, or, if the weather was bad, in the pavilion.

latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The first of these two occasions was mostly for the purpose of enrolling new scouts, the latter for the purpose of tendering the badges and other awards won during the season.

lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/

the act of tarrying

From this reading If Pee-wee was beset by any lingering regrets at seeing another admitted to his place among the Ravens, he did not show it.

mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading The first of these two occasions was mostly for the purpose of enrolling new scouts, the latter for the purpose of tendering the badges and other awards won during the season.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The first of these two occasions was mostly for the purpose of enrolling new scouts, the latter for the purpose of tendering the badges and other awards won during the season.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If Pee-wee was beset by any lingering regrets at seeing another admitted to his place among the Ravens, he did not show it.

OaknounUS /oʊk/

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading The ceremonies were sometimes held under the Honor Oak, as it was called, or, if the weather was bad, in the pavilion.

occasionsnounUS /əˈkeɪʒənz/

something you have to do

From this reading The first of these two occasions was mostly for the purpose of enrolling new scouts, the latter for the purpose of tendering the badges and other awards won during the season.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At Temple Camp this was done at the beginning and at the end of the season.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Pee-wee saw Billy Simpson for the first time on Wednesday when the awards were given out.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The ceremonies were sometimes held under the Honor Oak, as it was called, or, if the weather was bad, in the pavilion.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The first of these two occasions was mostly for the purpose of enrolling new scouts, the latter for the purpose of tendering the badges and other awards won during the season.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Pee-wee saw Billy Simpson for the first time on Wednesday when the awards were given out.

pavilionnounUS /pəˈvɪljən/

large and often sumptuous tent

From this reading The ceremonies were sometimes held under the Honor Oak, as it was called, or, if the weather was bad, in the pavilion.

Pee-wee

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

From this reading Pee-wee saw Billy Simpson for the first time on Wednesday when the awards were given out.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading If Pee-wee was beset by any lingering regrets at seeing another admitted to his place among the Ravens, he did not show it.

purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/

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

From this reading The first of these two occasions was mostly for the purpose of enrolling new scouts, the latter for the purpose of tendering the badges and other awards won during the season.

RavensnounUS /ˈreɪvənz/

plural of “raven” — large black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail

From this reading If Pee-wee was beset by any lingering regrets at seeing another admitted to his place among the Ravens, he did not show it.

regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/

a polite refusal of an invitation

From this reading If Pee-wee was beset by any lingering regrets at seeing another admitted to his place among the Ravens, he did not show it.

sawverbUS /sɔː/

cut with a saw

From this reading Pee-wee saw Billy Simpson for the first time on Wednesday when the awards were given out.

scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading The first of these two occasions was mostly for the purpose of enrolling new scouts, the latter for the purpose of tendering the badges and other awards won during the season.

seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading At Temple Camp this was done at the beginning and at the end of the season.

seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading If Pee-wee was beset by any lingering regrets at seeing another admitted to his place among the Ravens, he did not show it.

showverbUS /ʃoʊ/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading If Pee-wee was beset by any lingering regrets at seeing another admitted to his place among the Ravens, he did not show it.

SimpsonnounUS /ˈsɪmpsən/

United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication

From this reading Pee-wee saw Billy Simpson for the first time on Wednesday when the awards were given out.

sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading The ceremonies were sometimes held under the Honor Oak, as it was called, or, if the weather was bad, in the pavilion.

TemplenounUS /ˈtempəl/

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading At Temple Camp this was done at the beginning and at the end of the season.

tenderingverbUS /ˈtendərɪŋ/

-ing form of “tender” — offer or present for acceptance

From this reading The first of these two occasions was mostly for the purpose of enrolling new scouts, the latter for the purpose of tendering the badges and other awards won during the season.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Pee-wee saw Billy Simpson for the first time on Wednesday when the awards were given out.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

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

From this reading The first of these two occasions was mostly for the purpose of enrolling new scouts, the latter for the purpose of tendering the badges and other awards won during the season.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading At Temple Camp this was done at the beginning and at the end of the season.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Pee-wee saw Billy Simpson for the first time on Wednesday when the awards were given out.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading If Pee-wee was beset by any lingering regrets at seeing another admitted to his place among the Ravens, he did not show it.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The first of these two occasions was mostly for the purpose of enrolling new scouts, the latter for the purpose of tendering the badges and other awards won during the season.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The ceremonies were sometimes held under the Honor Oak, as it was called, or, if the weather was bad, in the pavilion.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading At Temple Camp this was done at the beginning and at the end of the season.

weathernounUS /ˈweðər/

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The ceremonies were sometimes held under the Honor Oak, as it was called, or, if the weather was bad, in the pavilion.

WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/

the fourth day of the week; the third working day

From this reading Pee-wee saw Billy Simpson for the first time on Wednesday when the awards were given out.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading Pee-wee saw Billy Simpson for the first time on Wednesday when the awards were given out.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Pee-wee saw Billy Simpson for the first time on Wednesday when the awards were given out.

wonnounUS /wʌn/

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading The first of these two occasions was mostly for the purpose of enrolling new scouts, the latter for the purpose of tendering the badges and other awards won during the season.

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