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

Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

Chapter 36 of Roy Blakeley's Camp on Wheels is here in full — 82 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.
I guess you know what a tenderfoot is; it's a new scout.
He's supposed to be tender, see?
So a tenderflop is a flip-flop that's named after a tenderfoot, because it's supposed to be tender.
There are no such things as tough scouts, so of course, there can't be any such things as tough tenderflops.
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Roy Blakeley's Camp on Wheels

Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

Chapter 36 of Roy Blakeley's Camp on Wheels is here in full — 82 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/16 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.
Line 2
I guess you know what a tenderfoot is; it's a new scout.
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He's supposed to be tender, see?
Line 4
So a tenderflop is a flip-flop that's named after a tenderfoot, because it's supposed to be tender.
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There are no such things as tough scouts, so of course, there can't be any such things as tough tenderflops.

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.

Camp noun US /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading “A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.”

named verb US /neɪmd/

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

From this reading “So a tenderflop is a flip-flop that's named after a tenderfoot, because it's supposed to be tender.”

scout noun US /skaʊt/

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading “I guess you know what a tenderfoot is; it's a new scout.”

scouts noun US /skaʊts/

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

From this reading “There are no such things as tough scouts, so of course, there can't be any such things as tough tenderflops.”

supposed adjective US /səˈpoʊzd/

required or under orders

From this reading “He's supposed to be tender, see?”

Temple noun US /ˈtempəl/

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

From this reading “A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.”

tender adjective US /ˈtendər/

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading “He's supposed to be tender, see?”

tough adjective US /tʌf/

not given to gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading “There are no such things as tough scouts, so of course, there can't be any such things as tough tenderflops.”

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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 A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading So a tenderflop is a flip-flop that's named after a tenderfoot, because it's supposed to be tender.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There are no such things as tough scouts, so of course, there can't be any such things as tough tenderflops.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading There are no such things as tough scouts, so of course, there can't be any such things as tough tenderflops.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading There are no such things as tough scouts, so of course, there can't be any such things as tough tenderflops.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading He's supposed to be tender, see?

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.

CampnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.

can't

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

From this reading There are no such things as tough scouts, so of course, there can't be any such things as tough tenderflops.

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading There are no such things as tough scouts, so of course, there can't be any such things as tough tenderflops.

flip-flopnoun

a decision to reverse an earlier decision

From this reading So a tenderflop is a flip-flop that's named after a tenderfoot, because it's supposed to be tender.

FRIENDnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.

goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.

guessverbUS /ɡes/

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading I guess you know what a tenderfoot is; it's a new scout.

He's

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

From this reading He's supposed to be tender, see?

how

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From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading I guess you know what a tenderfoot is; it's a new scout.

I'll

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.

I'm

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading I guess you know what a tenderfoot is; it's a new scout.

it's

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

From this reading I guess you know what a tenderfoot is; it's a new scout.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

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

From this reading I guess you know what a tenderfoot is; it's a new scout.

knowsnounUS /noʊz/

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.

namedverbUS /neɪmd/

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

From this reading So a tenderflop is a flip-flop that's named after a tenderfoot, because it's supposed to be tender.

NEEDnounUS /niːd/

a condition requiring relief

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading I guess you know what a tenderfoot is; it's a new scout.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading There are no such things as tough scouts, so of course, there can't be any such things as tough tenderflops.

NowadverbUS /naʊ/

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There are no such things as tough scouts, so of course, there can't be any such things as tough tenderflops.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.

scoutnounUS /skaʊt/

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading I guess you know what a tenderfoot is; it's a new scout.

scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/

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

From this reading There are no such things as tough scouts, so of course, there can't be any such things as tough tenderflops.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He's supposed to be tender, see?

SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So a tenderflop is a flip-flop that's named after a tenderfoot, because it's supposed to be tender.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading There are no such things as tough scouts, so of course, there can't be any such things as tough tenderflops.

supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/

required or under orders

From this reading He's supposed to be tender, see?

tellverbUS /tel/

express in words

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.

TemplenounUS /ˈtempəl/

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.

tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading He's supposed to be tender, see?

tenderflop

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

From this reading So a tenderflop is a flip-flop that's named after a tenderfoot, because it's supposed to be tender.

tenderflops

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.

tenderfootnoun

an inexperienced person (especially someone inexperienced in outdoor living)

From this reading I guess you know what a tenderfoot is; it's a new scout.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.

that's

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

From this reading So a tenderflop is a flip-flop that's named after a tenderfoot, because it's supposed to be tender.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are no such things as tough scouts, so of course, there can't be any such things as tough tenderflops.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading There are no such things as tough scouts, so of course, there can't be any such things as tough tenderflops.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.

toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/

not given to gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading There are no such things as tough scouts, so of course, there can't be any such things as tough tenderflops.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I guess you know what a tenderfoot is; it's a new scout.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.

Chapter 36 of Roy Blakeley's Camp on Wheels by Percy Keese Fitzhugh holds 82 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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Slade
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Scout
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Colors
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Flying
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