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Roy Blakeley's Camp on Wheels
Roy Blakeley's Camp on Wheels

Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

Chapter 28 of Roy Blakeley's Camp on Wheels is here in full — 74 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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"SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.
Anyway, they set up a howl and began shouting up out of the windows.
They're a crazy bunch.
"Show them Pee-wee peeling potatoes!
Show them Pee-wee flopping flip-flops!" they began yelling.
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Roy Blakeley's Camp on Wheels

Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

Chapter 28 of Roy Blakeley's Camp on Wheels is here in full — 74 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/14 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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"SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.
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Anyway, they set up a howl and began shouting up out of the windows.
/ˈeniweɪ ðeɪ set ʌp ə haʊl ənd bɪˈɡæn ˈʃaʊtɪŋ ʌp aʊt ʌv ðə ˈwɪndoʊz/
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They're a crazy bunch.
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"Show them Pee-wee peeling potatoes!
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Show them Pee-wee flopping flip-flops!" they began yelling.

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.

bunch noun US /bʌntʃ/

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading “They're a crazy bunch.”

flopping verb US /ˈflɑːpɪŋ/

inflected form of “flop” — fall loosely

From this reading “Show them Pee-wee flopping flip-flops!" they began yelling.”

howl verb US /haʊl/

emit long loud cries

From this reading “Anyway, they set up a howl and began shouting up out of the windows.”

movies noun US /ˈmuːviz/

plural of “movie” — a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

From this reading “"SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.”

peeling noun US /ˈpiːlɪŋ/

loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales

From this reading “"Show them Pee-wee peeling potatoes!”

potatoes noun US /pəˈteɪtoʊz/

plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading “"Show them Pee-wee peeling potatoes!”

screen noun US /skriːn/

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

From this reading “"SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.”

yelling noun US /ˈjelɪŋ/

uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement

From this reading “Show them Pee-wee flopping flip-flops!" they began yelling.”

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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 "SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.

againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Anyway, they set up a howl and began shouting up out of the windows.

AnywayadverbUS /ˈeniweɪ/

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading Anyway, they set up a howl and began shouting up out of the windows.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading "SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.

beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Anyway, they set up a howl and began shouting up out of the windows.

bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading They're a crazy bunch.

carnounUS /kɑːr/

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

From this reading "SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.

couldn't

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

From this reading "SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.

crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/

affected with madness or insanity

From this reading They're a crazy bunch.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.

faintadjectiveUS /feɪnt/

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading "SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.

fellowsnounUS /ˈfeloʊz/

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading "SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.

flip-flops

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

From this reading Show them Pee-wee flopping flip-flops!" they began yelling.

floppingverbUS /ˈflɑːpɪŋ/

inflected form of “flop” — fall loosely

From this reading Show them Pee-wee flopping flip-flops!" they began yelling.

guessverbUS /ɡes/

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.

hillnounUS /hɪl/

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading "SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.

howlverbUS /haʊl/

emit long loud cries

From this reading Anyway, they set up a howl and began shouting up out of the windows.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.

MOVIESnounUS /ˈmuːviz/

plural of “movie” — a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

From this reading "SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.

noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading "SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Anyway, they set up a howl and began shouting up out of the windows.

Pee-wee

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

From this reading "Show them Pee-wee peeling potatoes!

peelingnounUS /ˈpiːlɪŋ/

loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales

From this reading "Show them Pee-wee peeling potatoes!

potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/

plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading "Show them Pee-wee peeling potatoes!

printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading "SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.

screennounUS /skriːn/

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

From this reading "SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.

SEENverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Anyway, they set up a howl and began shouting up out of the windows.

shoutingnounUS /ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading Anyway, they set up a howl and began shouting up out of the windows.

ShowverbUS /ʃoʊ/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "Show them Pee-wee peeling potatoes!

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Show them Pee-wee peeling potatoes!

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading "SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.

They're

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

From this reading They're a crazy bunch.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

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

From this reading Anyway, they set up a howl and began shouting up out of the windows.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading "SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading "SEEN IN THE MOVIES" I guess the fellows down in the car must have seen the notice where it was printed kind of faint like, against a hill, because they couldn't have seen it on the screen.

windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Anyway, they set up a howl and began shouting up out of the windows.

yellingnounUS /ˈjelɪŋ/

uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement

From this reading Show them Pee-wee flopping flip-flops!" they began yelling.

Chapter 28 of Roy Blakeley's Camp on Wheels by Percy Keese Fitzhugh holds 74 sentences, grouped into 15 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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