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Rick and Ruddy
Rick and Ruddy

Chapter XVIII

Chapter 18 of Rick and Ruddy is here in full — 146 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Howard Roger Garis • Curated US English Learning Edition
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SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."
"Can we build a fire and cook things to eat?" asked Rick, as he put on one of the rude bunks the bundle he had brought from home.
"Oh, yes, we'll cook and eat," the Scout Master promised with a smile.
"I guess you haven't done much camping out, Rick," he added.
"No," was the answer.
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Rick and Ruddy

Chapter XVIII

Chapter 18 of Rick and Ruddy is here in full — 146 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/29 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."
Line 2
"Can we build a fire and cook things to eat?" asked Rick, as he put on one of the rude bunks the bundle he had brought from home.
/kæn wiː bɪld ə ˈfaɪər ənd kʊk θɪŋz tuː iːt æskt rɪk æz hiː pʊt ɑːn wʌn ʌv ðə ruːd bʌŋks ðə ˈbʌndəl hiː hæd brɔːt frʌm hoʊm/
Line 3
"Oh, yes, we'll cook and eat," the Scout Master promised with a smile.
Line 4
"I guess you haven't done much camping out, Rick," he added.
Line 5
"No," was the answer.
/noʊ wɑːz ðə ˈænsər/

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.

bundle noun US /ˈbʌndəl/

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading “"Can we build a fire and cook things to eat?" asked Rick, as he put on one of the rude bunks the bundle he had brought from home.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
bunks noun US /bʌŋks/

plural of “bunk” — a long trough for feeding cattle

From this reading “"Can we build a fire and cook things to eat?" asked Rick, as he put on one of the rude bunks the bundle he had brought from home.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
camping noun US /ˈkæmpɪŋ/

the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

From this reading “"I guess you haven't done much camping out, Rick," he added.”

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Rick noun US /rɪk/

a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)

From this reading “SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."”

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Ruddy adjective US /ˈrʌdi/

inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

From this reading “SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."”

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Scout noun US /skaʊt/

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading “SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."”

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scouts noun US /skaʊts/

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

From this reading “SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."”

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Taylor noun US /ˈteɪlər/

United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)

From this reading “SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."”

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Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

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

log cabin verb + noun

a cabin built with logs

In this reading “SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."”

1,566 times in 225,867 chapters
Scout Master noun + noun

In this reading “SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."”

327 times in 225,867 chapters
put on verb + particle

put clothing on one's body

In this reading “"Can we build a fire and cook things to eat?" asked Rick, as he put on one of the rude bunks the bundle he had brought from home.”

49,426 times in 225,867 chapters
from home preposition + noun

In this reading “"Can we build a fire and cook things to eat?" asked Rick, as he put on one of the rude bunks the bundle he had brought from home.”

13,402 times in 225,867 chapters

All words in this reading · 70

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 "Can we build a fire and cook things to eat?" asked Rick, as he put on one of the rude bunks the bundle he had brought from home.

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addedverbUS /ˈædəd/

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "I guess you haven't done much camping out, Rick," he added.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

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answerverbUS /ˈænsər/

react verbally

From this reading "No," was the answer.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

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askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Can we build a fire and cook things to eat?" asked Rick, as he put on one of the rude bunks the bundle he had brought from home.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

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boysnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

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broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "Can we build a fire and cook things to eat?" asked Rick, as he put on one of the rude bunks the bundle he had brought from home.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
buildverbUS /bɪld/

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading "Can we build a fire and cook things to eat?" asked Rick, as he put on one of the rude bunks the bundle he had brought from home.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading "Can we build a fire and cook things to eat?" asked Rick, as he put on one of the rude bunks the bundle he had brought from home.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
bunksnounUS /bʌŋks/

plural of “bunk” — a long trough for feeding cattle

From this reading "Can we build a fire and cook things to eat?" asked Rick, as he put on one of the rude bunks the bundle he had brought from home.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

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campnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

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campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/

the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

From this reading "I guess you haven't done much camping out, Rick," he added.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Can we build a fire and cook things to eat?" asked Rick, as he put on one of the rude bunks the bundle he had brought from home.

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cookverbUS /kʊk/

prepare a hot meal

From this reading "Can we build a fire and cook things to eat?" asked Rick, as he put on one of the rude bunks the bundle he had brought from home.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "I guess you haven't done much camping out, Rick," he added.

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eatverbUS /iːt/

take in solid food

From this reading "Can we build a fire and cook things to eat?" asked Rick, as he put on one of the rude bunks the bundle he had brought from home.

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findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/

start firing a weapon

From this reading "Can we build a fire and cook things to eat?" asked Rick, as he put on one of the rude bunks the bundle he had brought from home.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Can we build a fire and cook things to eat?" asked Rick, as he put on one of the rude bunks the bundle he had brought from home.

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goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

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goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
guessverbUS /ɡes/

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "I guess you haven't done much camping out, Rick," he added.

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading "Can we build a fire and cook things to eat?" asked Rick, as he put on one of the rude bunks the bundle he had brought from home.

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HarryverbUS /ˈheri/

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

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haven't

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

From this reading "I guess you haven't done much camping out, Rick," he added.

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hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading "Can we build a fire and cook things to eat?" asked Rick, as he put on one of the rude bunks the bundle he had brought from home.

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hereadverbUS /hiːr/

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

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "Can we build a fire and cook things to eat?" asked Rick, as he put on one of the rude bunks the bundle he had brought from home.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I guess you haven't done much camping out, Rick," he added.

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ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "I guess you haven't done much camping out, Rick," he added.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading "No," was the answer.

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NowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Can we build a fire and cook things to eat?" asked Rick, as he put on one of the rude bunks the bundle he had brought from home.

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OhnounUS /oʊ/

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, yes, we'll cook and eat," the Scout Master promised with a smile.

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oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Can we build a fire and cook things to eat?" asked Rick, as he put on one of the rude bunks the bundle he had brought from home.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
others

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

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

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outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading "Oh, yes, we'll cook and eat," the Scout Master promised with a smile.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Can we build a fire and cook things to eat?" asked Rick, as he put on one of the rude bunks the bundle he had brought from home.

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reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
RicknounUS /rɪk/

a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
rightadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
RuddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/

inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
rudeadjectiveUS /ruːd/

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading "Can we build a fire and cook things to eat?" asked Rick, as he put on one of the rude bunks the bundle he had brought from home.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
SCOUTSnounUS /skaʊts/

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

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
smileverbUS /smaɪl/

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "Oh, yes, we'll cook and eat," the Scout Master promised with a smile.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/

United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

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thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "Can we build a fire and cook things to eat?" asked Rick, as he put on one of the rude bunks the bundle he had brought from home.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading "No," was the answer.

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WATCHverbUS /wɑːtʃ/

look attentively

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading SCOUTS ON THE WATCH "Now, boys!" said Scout Master Harry Taylor, as Rick and the others reached the old log cabin, "if we are going to camp out here and find Ruddy, we must go at it right."

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we'll

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

From this reading "Oh, yes, we'll cook and eat," the Scout Master promised with a smile.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Oh, yes, we'll cook and eat," the Scout Master promised with a smile.

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yesnounUS /jes/

an affirmative

From this reading "Oh, yes, we'll cook and eat," the Scout Master promised with a smile.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I guess you haven't done much camping out, Rick," he added.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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Project Gutenberg eBook #34448, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Rick and Ruddy take to read?

About 305 minutes of reading across 733 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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How to work through Rick and Ruddy section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

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Vocabulary met early in Rick and Ruddy

Words and structures a reader meets early in Rick and Ruddy, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Howard
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Rick and Ruddy; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Garis
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Author
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Uncle
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Rick and Ruddy; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.