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Pee-wee Harris on the Trail
Pee-wee Harris on the Trail

Chapter XV · Chapter 15

Chapter 15 of Pee-wee Harris on the Trail is here in full — 79 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.
Pistols, killing, stealing and dead ones!
To steal up to a bird and _not_ kill it!
To wake up if you are a dead one!
To laugh with wholesome scout humor at the silly gun play of the screen!
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Pee-wee Harris on the Trail

Chapter XV · Chapter 15

Chapter 15 of Pee-wee Harris on the Trail is here in full — 79 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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FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.
Line 2
Pistols, killing, stealing and dead ones!
/ˈpɪstəlz ˈkɪlɪŋ ˈstiːlɪŋ ənd ded wʌnz/
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To steal up to a bird and _not_ kill it!
/tuː stiːl ʌp tuː ə bɜːrd ənd nɑːt kɪl ɪt/
Line 4
To wake up if you are a dead one!
/tuː weɪk ʌp ɪf juː ɑːr ə ded wʌn/
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To laugh with wholesome scout humor at the silly gun play of the screen!
/tuː læf wɪð ˈhoʊlsəm skaʊt ˈhjuːmər æt ðə ˈsɪli ɡʌn pleɪ ʌv ðə skriːn/

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automobile noun US /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading “FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.”

bloodthirsty adjective US /ˈblʌdθɜːrsti/

marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed

From this reading “FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.”

buffalo noun US /ˈbʌfəloʊ/

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading “FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.”

footprints noun US /ˈfʊtprɪnts/

plural of “footprint” — a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface

From this reading “FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.”

Pistols noun US /ˈpɪstəlz/

plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading “Pistols, killing, stealing and dead ones!”

realm noun US /relm/

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading “FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.”

scout noun US /skaʊt/

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading “To laugh with wholesome scout humor at the silly gun play of the screen!”

wholesome adjective US /ˈhoʊlsəm/

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading “To laugh with wholesome scout humor at the silly gun play of the screen!”

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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 To steal up to a bird and _not_ kill it!

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Pistols, killing, stealing and dead ones!

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading To wake up if you are a dead one!

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To laugh with wholesome scout humor at the silly gun play of the screen!

automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.

birdnounUS /bɜːrd/

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading To steal up to a bird and _not_ kill it!

bloodthirstyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdθɜːrsti/

marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed

From this reading FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.

Bridgeboro

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

From this reading FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.

buffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.

deadadjectiveUS /ded/

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Pistols, killing, stealing and dead ones!

emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.

explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.

FOOTPRINTSnounUS /ˈfʊtprɪnts/

plural of “footprint” — a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface

From this reading FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.

gunnounUS /ɡʌn/

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading To laugh with wholesome scout humor at the silly gun play of the screen!

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.

heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.

heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.

humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading To laugh with wholesome scout humor at the silly gun play of the screen!

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading To wake up if you are a dead one!

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To steal up to a bird and _not_ kill it!

killverbUS /kɪl/

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading To steal up to a bird and _not_ kill it!

killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading Pistols, killing, stealing and dead ones!

laughnounUS /læf/

the sound of laughing

From this reading To laugh with wholesome scout humor at the silly gun play of the screen!

mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To steal up to a bird and _not_ kill it!

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading To wake up if you are a dead one!

onesnounUS /wʌnz/

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Pistols, killing, stealing and dead ones!

PistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/

plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading Pistols, killing, stealing and dead ones!

playverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading To laugh with wholesome scout humor at the silly gun play of the screen!

realmnounUS /relm/

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.

robenounUS /roʊb/

any loose flowing garment

From this reading FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.

scoutnounUS /skaʊt/

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading To laugh with wholesome scout humor at the silly gun play of the screen!

screennounUS /skriːn/

a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

From this reading To laugh with wholesome scout humor at the silly gun play of the screen!

sillyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪli/

ludicrous, foolish

From this reading To laugh with wholesome scout humor at the silly gun play of the screen!

slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.

SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.

stealverbUS /stiːl/

take without the owner's consent

From this reading To steal up to a bird and _not_ kill it!

stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading Pistols, killing, stealing and dead ones!

sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.

talkverbUS /tɔːk/

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.

ToparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading To steal up to a bird and _not_ kill it!

troopnounUS /truːp/

a group of soldiers

From this reading FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

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

From this reading To steal up to a bird and _not_ kill it!

wakeverbUS /weɪk/

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading To wake up if you are a dead one!

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading FOOTPRINTS So this, then, was the explanation of the bloodthirsty talk which the mighty hero of the Bridgeboro troop had heard under the buffalo robe as he emerged from the sweet realm of slumber in the automobile.

wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading To laugh with wholesome scout humor at the silly gun play of the screen!

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading To laugh with wholesome scout humor at the silly gun play of the screen!

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading To wake up if you are a dead one!

Chapter 15 of Pee-wee Harris on the Trail by Percy Keese Fitzhugh holds 79 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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