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Scouting for Boys

Chapter III

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By Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, Baron Baden-Powell of Gilwell • Curated US English Learning Edition
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SCOUTCRAFT.
NOTE FOR INSTRUCTOR.
_The following is a suggestion for the distribution of the work for the first week.
It is merely a suggestion and in no sense binding._ FIRST EVENING: INDOORS.
_Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.
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Scouting for Boys

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of Scouting for Boys is here in full — 978 sentences across 196 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/195 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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SCOUTCRAFT.
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NOTE FOR INSTRUCTOR.
/noʊt fɔːr ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/
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_The following is a suggestion for the distribution of the work for the first week.
/ðə ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ ɪz ə səˈdʒestʃən fɔːr ðə ˌdɪstrəˈbjuːʃən ʌv ðə wɜːrk fɔːr ðə fɜːrst wiːk/
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It is merely a suggestion and in no sense binding._ FIRST EVENING: INDOORS.
/ɪt ɪz ˈmɪrli ə səˈdʒestʃən ənd ɪn noʊ sens ˈbaɪndɪŋ fɜːrst ˈiːvnɪŋ ˈɪndɔːrz/
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_Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

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binding noun US /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/

the capacity to attract and hold something

From this reading “It is merely a suggestion and in no sense binding._ FIRST EVENING: INDOORS.”

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demonstrations noun US /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz/

plural of “demonstration” — a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading “_Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.”

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distribution noun US /ˌdɪstrəˈbjuːʃən/

(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence

From this reading “_The following is a suggestion for the distribution of the work for the first week.”

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indoors adverb US /ˈɪndɔːrz/

within a building

From this reading “It is merely a suggestion and in no sense binding._ FIRST EVENING: INDOORS.”

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instructor noun US /ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading “NOTE FOR INSTRUCTOR.”

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Patrols noun US /pəˈtroʊlz/

plural of “patrol” — a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading “_Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.”

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slides noun US /slaɪdz/

plural of “slide” — a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study

From this reading “_Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.”

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summary noun US /ˈsʌməri/

a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form

From this reading “_Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

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FOLLOWING DAY adjective + noun

In this reading “_Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.”

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whole scheme adjective + noun

In this reading “_Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.”

671 times in 426,212 chapters
first week adjective + noun

In this reading “_The following is a suggestion for the distribution of the work for the first week.”

2,795 times in 426,212 chapters

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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 _The following is a suggestion for the distribution of the work for the first week.

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AddressverbUS /ˈædres/

speak to

From this reading _Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

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AFTERNOONnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading _Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading It is merely a suggestion and in no sense binding._ FIRST EVENING: INDOORS.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading _Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
bindingnounUS /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/

the capacity to attract and hold something

From this reading It is merely a suggestion and in no sense binding._ FIRST EVENING: INDOORS.

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boysnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading _Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

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chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading _Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

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DAYnounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

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demonstrationsnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz/

plural of “demonstration” — a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading _Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

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distributionnounUS /ˌdɪstrəˈbjuːʃən/

(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence

From this reading _The following is a suggestion for the distribution of the work for the first week.

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etc

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

From this reading _Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

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EVENINGnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It is merely a suggestion and in no sense binding._ FIRST EVENING: INDOORS.

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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _The following is a suggestion for the distribution of the work for the first week.

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followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading _The following is a suggestion for the distribution of the work for the first week.

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FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading NOTE FOR INSTRUCTOR.

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formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading _Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

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giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading _Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

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givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/

the act of giving

From this reading _Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading It is merely a suggestion and in no sense binding._ FIRST EVENING: INDOORS.

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INDOORSadverbUS /ˈɪndɔːrz/

within a building

From this reading It is merely a suggestion and in no sense binding._ FIRST EVENING: INDOORS.

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INSTRUCTORnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading NOTE FOR INSTRUCTOR.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading _The following is a suggestion for the distribution of the work for the first week.

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ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is merely a suggestion and in no sense binding._ FIRST EVENING: INDOORS.

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knotsnounUS /nɑːts/

plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading _Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

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lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading _Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

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merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/

and nothing more

From this reading It is merely a suggestion and in no sense binding._ FIRST EVENING: INDOORS.

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MORNINGnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

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nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading It is merely a suggestion and in no sense binding._ FIRST EVENING: INDOORS.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
NOTEnounUS /noʊt/

a brief written record

From this reading NOTE FOR INSTRUCTOR.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The following is a suggestion for the distribution of the work for the first week.

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
PatrolsnounUS /pəˈtroʊlz/

plural of “patrol” — a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading _Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

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schemenounUS /skiːm/

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading _Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

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SCOUTCRAFT

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From this reading SCOUTCRAFT.

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ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/

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

From this reading _Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

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sensenounUS /sens/

a general conscious awareness

From this reading It is merely a suggestion and in no sense binding._ FIRST EVENING: INDOORS.

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shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading _Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

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slidesnounUS /slaɪdz/

plural of “slide” — a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study

From this reading _Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

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suggestionnounUS /səˈdʒestʃən/

an idea that is suggested

From this reading _The following is a suggestion for the distribution of the work for the first week.

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summarynounUS /ˈsʌməri/

a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form

From this reading _Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

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SwearverbUS /swer/

utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading _Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

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ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading _The following is a suggestion for the distribution of the work for the first week.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading _Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
weeknounUS /wiːk/

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading _The following is a suggestion for the distribution of the work for the first week.

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wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading _Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Address the boys on "Scoutcraft," giving a summary of the whole scheme, as in this chapter, with demonstrations or lantern slides, etc._ _Swear in the Scouts, form Patrols, and give shoulder knots._ FOLLOWING DAY: MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading _The following is a suggestion for the distribution of the work for the first week.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Chapter 3 of Scouting for Boys by Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, Baron Baden-Powell of Gilwell holds 978 sentences, grouped into 196 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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