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Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program
Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program is here in full — 101 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.
The principal exit (#12) off the Northway (I-87) is clearly signed for the Park.
—_From Montreal and points north_—get off the Northway (I-87) at Exit 14 and follow brown and white signs for Route 29 East to Schuylerville where the Schuyler House and Saratoga Monument are located.
Eight miles south on Route 4 you will find the main entrance to the Battlefield (right side of road).
—_From Albany and points south_—get off the Northway (I-87) at Exit 12 and follow the brown and white Park signs to the Battlefield.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program is here in full — 101 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.
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The principal exit (#12) off the Northway (I-87) is clearly signed for the Park.
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—_From Montreal and points north_—get off the Northway (I-87) at Exit 14 and follow brown and white signs for Route 29 East to Schuylerville where the Schuyler House and Saratoga Monument are located.
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Eight miles south on Route 4 you will find the main entrance to the Battlefield (right side of road).
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—_From Albany and points south_—get off the Northway (I-87) at Exit 12 and follow the brown and white Park signs to the Battlefield.

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.

Albany noun US /ˈɔːlbəni/

state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river

From this reading “Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.”

Battlefield noun US /ˈbætəlfiːld/

a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought

From this reading “Eight miles south on Route 4 you will find the main entrance to the Battlefield (right side of road).”

info noun US /ˈɪnfoʊ/

a message received and understood

Montreal noun US /ˌmʌntriˈɔːl/

a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world

From this reading “—_From Montreal and points north_—get off the Northway (I-87) at Exit 14 and follow brown and white signs for Route 29 East to Schuylerville where the Schuyler House and Saratoga Monument are located.”

Program noun US /ˈproʊɡræm/

a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading “Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.”

Ranger noun US /ˈreɪndʒər/

a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier

From this reading “Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.”

Saratoga noun US /ˌserəˈtoʊɡə/

a species of large fish found in Australian rivers

From this reading “Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.”

southeast noun US /ˌsaʊˈθiːst/

the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees

From this reading “Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.”

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.

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main entrance adjective + noun

In this reading “Eight miles south on Route 4 you will find the main entrance to the Battlefield (right side of road).”

Eight miles adjective + noun counted as “eight mile”

In this reading “Eight miles south on Route 4 you will find the main entrance to the Battlefield (right side of road).”

miles south noun + noun counted as “mile south”

In this reading “Eight miles south on Route 4 you will find the main entrance to the Battlefield (right side of road).”

miles north noun + noun counted as “mile north”

In this reading “Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.”

get off verb + particle

leave a vehicle, aircraft, etc.

In this reading “—_From Montreal and points north_—get off the Northway (I-87) at Exit 14 and follow brown and white signs for Route 29 East to Schuylerville where the Schuyler House and Saratoga Monument are located.”

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12

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From this reading The principal exit (#12) off the Northway (I-87) is clearly signed for the Park.

12170

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From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

14

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

From this reading —_From Montreal and points north_—get off the Northway (I-87) at Exit 14 and follow brown and white signs for Route 29 East to Schuylerville where the Schuyler House and Saratoga Monument are located.

15

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From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

29

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

From this reading —_From Montreal and points north_—get off the Northway (I-87) at Exit 14 and follow brown and white signs for Route 29 East to Schuylerville where the Schuyler House and Saratoga Monument are located.

32

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

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

4

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From this reading Eight miles south on Route 4 you will find the main entrance to the Battlefield (right side of road).

40

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

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

518

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

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

648

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

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

664

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

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

87

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

From this reading The principal exit (#12) off the Northway (I-87) is clearly signed for the Park.

9821

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

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

AlbanynounUS /ˈɔːlbəni/

state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading —_From Montreal and points north_—get off the Northway (I-87) at Exit 14 and follow brown and white signs for Route 29 East to Schuylerville where the Schuyler House and Saratoga Monument are located.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading —_From Montreal and points north_—get off the Northway (I-87) at Exit 14 and follow brown and white signs for Route 29 East to Schuylerville where the Schuyler House and Saratoga Monument are located.

BattlefieldnounUS /ˈbætəlfiːld/

a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought

From this reading Eight miles south on Route 4 you will find the main entrance to the Battlefield (right side of road).

brownnounUS /braʊn/

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading —_From Montreal and points north_—get off the Northway (I-87) at Exit 14 and follow brown and white signs for Route 29 East to Schuylerville where the Schuyler House and Saratoga Monument are located.

capitalnounUS /ˈkæpətəl/

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/

without doubt or question

From this reading The principal exit (#12) off the Northway (I-87) is clearly signed for the Park.

EastnounUS /iːst/

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading —_From Montreal and points north_—get off the Northway (I-87) at Exit 14 and follow brown and white signs for Route 29 East to Schuylerville where the Schuyler House and Saratoga Monument are located.

EightadjectiveUS /eɪt/

being one more than seven

From this reading Eight miles south on Route 4 you will find the main entrance to the Battlefield (right side of road).

entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Eight miles south on Route 4 you will find the main entrance to the Battlefield (right side of road).

exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/

an opening that permits escape or release

From this reading The principal exit (#12) off the Northway (I-87) is clearly signed for the Park.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Eight miles south on Route 4 you will find the main entrance to the Battlefield (right side of road).

followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading —_From Montreal and points north_—get off the Northway (I-87) at Exit 14 and follow brown and white signs for Route 29 East to Schuylerville where the Schuyler House and Saratoga Monument are located.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The principal exit (#12) off the Northway (I-87) is clearly signed for the Park.

FromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading —_From Montreal and points north_—get off the Northway (I-87) at Exit 14 and follow brown and white signs for Route 29 East to Schuylerville where the Schuyler House and Saratoga Monument are located.

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading —_From Montreal and points north_—get off the Northway (I-87) at Exit 14 and follow brown and white signs for Route 29 East to Schuylerville where the Schuyler House and Saratoga Monument are located.

gov

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From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

HistoricaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

HousenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading —_From Montreal and points north_—get off the Northway (I-87) at Exit 14 and follow brown and white signs for Route 29 East to Schuylerville where the Schuyler House and Saratoga Monument are located.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading The principal exit (#12) off the Northway (I-87) is clearly signed for the Park.

infonounUS /ˈɪnfoʊ/

a message received and understood

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

JuniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/

most important element

From this reading Eight miles south on Route 4 you will find the main entrance to the Battlefield (right side of road).

milesnounUS /maɪlz/

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

MontrealnounUS /ˌmʌntriˈɔːl/

a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world

From this reading —_From Montreal and points north_—get off the Northway (I-87) at Exit 14 and follow brown and white signs for Route 29 East to Schuylerville where the Schuyler House and Saratoga Monument are located.

MonumentnounUS /ˈmɑːnjuːmənt/

a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

From this reading —_From Montreal and points north_—get off the Northway (I-87) at Exit 14 and follow brown and white signs for Route 29 East to Schuylerville where the Schuyler House and Saratoga Monument are located.

NationaladjectiveUS /ˈnæʃənəl/

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

northnounUS /nɔːrθ/

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

Northway

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From this reading The principal exit (#12) off the Northway (I-87) is clearly signed for the Park.

nps

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From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The principal exit (#12) off the Northway (I-87) is clearly signed for the Park.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Eight miles south on Route 4 you will find the main entrance to the Battlefield (right side of road).

ParknounUS /pɑːrk/

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading —_From Montreal and points north_—get off the Northway (I-87) at Exit 14 and follow brown and white signs for Route 29 East to Schuylerville where the Schuyler House and Saratoga Monument are located.

principalnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading The principal exit (#12) off the Northway (I-87) is clearly signed for the Park.

ProgramnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/

a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

RangernounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/

a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

rightadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading Eight miles south on Route 4 you will find the main entrance to the Battlefield (right side of road).

roadnounUS /roʊd/

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Eight miles south on Route 4 you will find the main entrance to the Battlefield (right side of road).

RoutenounUS /ruːt/

an established line of travel or access

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

sara

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From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

SaratoganounUS /ˌserəˈtoʊɡə/

a species of large fish found in Australian rivers

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

Schuyler

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

From this reading —_From Montreal and points north_—get off the Northway (I-87) at Exit 14 and follow brown and white signs for Route 29 East to Schuylerville where the Schuyler House and Saratoga Monument are located.

Schuylerville

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

From this reading —_From Montreal and points north_—get off the Northway (I-87) at Exit 14 and follow brown and white signs for Route 29 East to Schuylerville where the Schuyler House and Saratoga Monument are located.

sidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Eight miles south on Route 4 you will find the main entrance to the Battlefield (right side of road).

signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/

having a handwritten signature

From this reading The principal exit (#12) off the Northway (I-87) is clearly signed for the Park.

signsnounUS /saɪnz/

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading —_From Montreal and points north_—get off the Northway (I-87) at Exit 14 and follow brown and white signs for Route 29 East to Schuylerville where the Schuyler House and Saratoga Monument are located.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

southnounUS /saʊθ/

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Eight miles south on Route 4 you will find the main entrance to the Battlefield (right side of road).

southeastnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθiːst/

the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

SpringsnounUS /sprɪŋz/

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

statenounUS /steɪt/

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

Stillwater

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

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading —_From Montreal and points north_—get off the Northway (I-87) at Exit 14 and follow brown and white signs for Route 29 East to Schuylerville where the Schuyler House and Saratoga Monument are located.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading —_From Montreal and points north_—get off the Northway (I-87) at Exit 14 and follow brown and white signs for Route 29 East to Schuylerville where the Schuyler House and Saratoga Monument are located.

whitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading —_From Montreal and points north_—get off the Northway (I-87) at Exit 14 and follow brown and white signs for Route 29 East to Schuylerville where the Schuyler House and Saratoga Monument are located.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Eight miles south on Route 4 you will find the main entrance to the Battlefield (right side of road).

wwwnoun

computer network consisting of a collection of internet sites that offer text and graphics and sound and animation resources through the hypertext transfer protocol

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

YorknounUS /jɔːrk/

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Route 32 • Stillwater, New York 12170 518-664-9821 • www.nps.gov/sara sara_info@nps. gov Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Eight miles south on Route 4 you will find the main entrance to the Battlefield (right side of road).

Chapter 1 of Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program by William Valosin holds 101 sentences, grouped into 21 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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Saratoga
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National
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