Chapter 6 of The Boy Scouts for Uncle Sam is here in full — 79 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 6 of The Boy Scouts for Uncle Sam is here in full — 79 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A STARTLING ADVENTURE. During the conversation recorded none of the party had given much thought to conditions outside. Now, when he stepped to the door of the cabin, the ensign uttered a sharp cry of consternation. "What's the matter?" asked Rob, as he approached. "Matter enough.
Chapter 6 of The Boy Scouts for Uncle Sam is here in full — 79 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading “A STARTLING ADVENTURE.”
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading “During the conversation recorded none of the party had given much thought to conditions outside.”
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading “Now, when he stepped to the door of the cabin, the ensign uttered a sharp cry of consternation.”
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading “Now, when he stepped to the door of the cabin, the ensign uttered a sharp cry of consternation.”
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading “During the conversation recorded none of the party had given much thought to conditions outside.”
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading “"What's the matter?" asked Rob, as he approached.”
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading “A STARTLING ADVENTURE.”
communicated in words
From this reading “Now, when he stepped to the door of the cabin, the ensign uttered a sharp cry of consternation.”
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In this reading “During the conversation recorded none of the party had given much thought to conditions outside.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STARTLING ADVENTURE.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading A STARTLING ADVENTURE.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked Rob, as he approached.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked Rob, as he approached.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked Rob, as he approached.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Now, when he stepped to the door of the cabin, the ensign uttered a sharp cry of consternation.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading During the conversation recorded none of the party had given much thought to conditions outside.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Now, when he stepped to the door of the cabin, the ensign uttered a sharp cry of consternation.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading During the conversation recorded none of the party had given much thought to conditions outside.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Now, when he stepped to the door of the cabin, the ensign uttered a sharp cry of consternation.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Now, when he stepped to the door of the cabin, the ensign uttered a sharp cry of consternation.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the conversation recorded none of the party had given much thought to conditions outside.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Matter enough.
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading Now, when he stepped to the door of the cabin, the ensign uttered a sharp cry of consternation.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading During the conversation recorded none of the party had given much thought to conditions outside.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the conversation recorded none of the party had given much thought to conditions outside.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now, when he stepped to the door of the cabin, the ensign uttered a sharp cry of consternation.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked Rob, as he approached.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading During the conversation recorded none of the party had given much thought to conditions outside.
not one, and not any
From this reading During the conversation recorded none of the party had given much thought to conditions outside.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, when he stepped to the door of the cabin, the ensign uttered a sharp cry of consternation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the conversation recorded none of the party had given much thought to conditions outside.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading During the conversation recorded none of the party had given much thought to conditions outside.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading During the conversation recorded none of the party had given much thought to conditions outside.
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading During the conversation recorded none of the party had given much thought to conditions outside.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked Rob, as he approached.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Now, when he stepped to the door of the cabin, the ensign uttered a sharp cry of consternation.
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A STARTLING ADVENTURE.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Now, when he stepped to the door of the cabin, the ensign uttered a sharp cry of consternation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the conversation recorded none of the party had given much thought to conditions outside.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading During the conversation recorded none of the party had given much thought to conditions outside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the conversation recorded none of the party had given much thought to conditions outside.
communicated in words
From this reading Now, when he stepped to the door of the cabin, the ensign uttered a sharp cry of consternation.
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From this reading "What's the matter?" asked Rob, as he approached.
at the time that
From this reading Now, when he stepped to the door of the cabin, the ensign uttered a sharp cry of consternation.
Chapter 6 of The Boy Scouts for Uncle Sam by John Henry Goldfrap holds 79 sentences, grouped into 16 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.
Chapter 6 holds 79 sentences of The Boy Scouts for Uncle Sam, unabridged, divided into 16 reading sections.
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