Chapter 26 of The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 26 of The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE "STILL" IN THE MOUNTAIN CAVE. "HIT'S sum climb," said Polly, doubtfully. "But think what is at the end of it," answered the eager Bob. "Why, to see my father again, I'd go all night, and then some. Please don't say you won't, Polly, after giving me your promise."
Chapter 26 of The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/17 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “"But think what is at the end of it," answered the eager Bob.”
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading “THE "STILL" IN THE MOUNTAIN CAVE.”
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading “"HIT'S sum climb," said Polly, doubtfully.”
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading “"But think what is at the end of it," answered the eager Bob.”
the act of giving
From this reading “Please don't say you won't, Polly, after giving me your promise."”
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading “THE "STILL" IN THE MOUNTAIN CAVE.”
make a promise or commitment
From this reading “Please don't say you won't, Polly, after giving me your promise."”
a quantity of money
From this reading “"HIT'S sum climb," said Polly, doubtfully.”
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.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “"But think what is at the end of it," answered the eager Bob.”
In this reading “Please don't say you won't, Polly, after giving me your promise."”
In this reading “"Why, to see my father again, I'd go all night, and then some.”
In this reading “THE "STILL" IN THE MOUNTAIN CAVE.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
later than; following
From this reading Please don't say you won't, Polly, after giving me your promise."
anew
From this reading "Why, to see my father again, I'd go all night, and then some.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Why, to see my father again, I'd go all night, and then some.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Why, to see my father again, I'd go all night, and then some.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "But think what is at the end of it," answered the eager Bob.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "But think what is at the end of it," answered the eager Bob.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "But think what is at the end of it," answered the eager Bob.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But think what is at the end of it," answered the eager Bob.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading THE "STILL" IN THE MOUNTAIN CAVE.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading "HIT'S sum climb," said Polly, doubtfully.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Please don't say you won't, Polly, after giving me your promise."
in a doubtful manner
From this reading "HIT'S sum climb," said Polly, doubtfully.
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading "But think what is at the end of it," answered the eager Bob.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "But think what is at the end of it," answered the eager Bob.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Why, to see my father again, I'd go all night, and then some.
the act of giving
From this reading Please don't say you won't, Polly, after giving me your promise."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Why, to see my father again, I'd go all night, and then some.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HIT'S sum climb," said Polly, doubtfully.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, to see my father again, I'd go all night, and then some.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE "STILL" IN THE MOUNTAIN CAVE.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But think what is at the end of it," answered the eager Bob.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But think what is at the end of it," answered the eager Bob.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Please don't say you won't, Polly, after giving me your promise."
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE "STILL" IN THE MOUNTAIN CAVE.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Why, to see my father again, I'd go all night, and then some.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Why, to see my father again, I'd go all night, and then some.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But think what is at the end of it," answered the eager Bob.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Please don't say you won't, Polly, after giving me your promise."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HIT'S sum climb," said Polly, doubtfully.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Please don't say you won't, Polly, after giving me your promise."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "HIT'S sum climb," said Polly, doubtfully.
express in words
From this reading Please don't say you won't, Polly, after giving me your promise."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Why, to see my father again, I'd go all night, and then some.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Why, to see my father again, I'd go all night, and then some.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE "STILL" IN THE MOUNTAIN CAVE.
a quantity of money
From this reading "HIT'S sum climb," said Polly, doubtfully.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "STILL" IN THE MOUNTAIN CAVE.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Why, to see my father again, I'd go all night, and then some.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "But think what is at the end of it," answered the eager Bob.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Why, to see my father again, I'd go all night, and then some.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "But think what is at the end of it," answered the eager Bob.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, to see my father again, I'd go all night, and then some.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Please don't say you won't, Polly, after giving me your promise."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Please don't say you won't, Polly, after giving me your promise."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Please don't say you won't, Polly, after giving me your promise."
Chapter 26 of The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge by Herbert, active Carter holds 86 sentences, grouped into 18 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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