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The Boy Scouts Through the Big Timber
The Boy Scouts Through the Big Timber

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Boy Scouts Through the Big Timber is here in full — 84 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Herbert, active Carter • Curated US English Learning Edition
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The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.
Of course this was a mere matter of form, because everybody knew that the entire membership of the Silver Fox Patrol, connected with the Cranford Troop of Boy Scouts, was present.
But nevertheless Bob White gravely took out his little book, and made each boy answer to his name.
"Thad Brewster."
"Present," said the patrol leader, and assistant scoutmaster.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Boy Scouts Through the Big Timber

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Boy Scouts Through the Big Timber is here in full — 84 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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The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.
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Of course this was a mere matter of form, because everybody knew that the entire membership of the Silver Fox Patrol, connected with the Cranford Troop of Boy Scouts, was present.
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But nevertheless Bob White gravely took out his little book, and made each boy answer to his name.
/bʌt ˌnevərðəˈles bɑːb waɪt ˈɡreɪvli tʊk aʊt hɪz ˈlɪtəl bʊk ənd meɪd iːtʃ bɔɪ ˈænsər tuː hɪz neɪm/
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"Thad Brewster."
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"Present," said the patrol leader, and assistant scoutmaster.
/ˈprezənt sed ðə pəˈtroʊl ˈliːdər ənd əˈsɪstənt ˈskaʊtmæstər/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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assistant noun US /əˈsɪstənt/

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading “"Present," said the patrol leader, and assistant scoutmaster.”

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Maine noun US /meɪn/

a state in New England

From this reading “The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.”

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membership noun US /ˈmembərʃɪp/

the body of members of an organization or group

From this reading “Of course this was a mere matter of form, because everybody knew that the entire membership of the Silver Fox Patrol, connected with the Cranford Troop of Boy Scouts, was present.”

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patrol noun US /pəˈtroʊl/

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading “Of course this was a mere matter of form, because everybody knew that the entire membership of the Silver Fox Patrol, connected with the Cranford Troop of Boy Scouts, was present.”

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Rockies noun US /ˈrɑːkiz/

the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide

From this reading “The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.”

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scoutmaster noun US /ˈskaʊtmæstər/

the leader of a troop of Scouts

From this reading “The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.”

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Scouts noun US /skaʊts/

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

From this reading “The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.”

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Troop noun US /truːp/

a group of soldiers

From this reading “Of course this was a mere matter of form, because everybody knew that the entire membership of the Silver Fox Patrol, connected with the Cranford Troop of Boy Scouts, was present.”

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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.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

patrol leader noun + noun

In this reading “"Present," said the patrol leader, and assistant scoutmaster.”

577 times in 426,211 chapters
Silver Fox noun + noun

red fox in the color phase when its pelt is tipped with white

In this reading “Of course this was a mere matter of form, because everybody knew that the entire membership of the Silver Fox Patrol, connected with the Cranford Troop of Boy Scouts, was present.”

649 times in 426,211 chapters
Of course preposition + noun

as might be expected

In this reading “Of course this was a mere matter of form, because everybody knew that the entire membership of the Silver Fox Patrol, connected with the Cranford Troop of Boy Scouts, was present.”

307,822 times in 426,211 chapters
mere matter adjective + noun

In this reading “Of course this was a mere matter of form, because everybody knew that the entire membership of the Silver Fox Patrol, connected with the Cranford Troop of Boy Scouts, was present.”

895 times in 426,211 chapters
Search for verb + particle

In this reading “The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.”

14,731 times in 426,211 chapters
on the Trail preposition + article + noun counted as “on … trail”

In this reading “The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.”

4,686 times in 426,211 chapters
little book adjective + noun

In this reading “But nevertheless Bob White gravely took out his little book, and made each boy answer to his name.”

3,535 times in 426,211 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 Of course this was a mere matter of form, because everybody knew that the entire membership of the Silver Fox Patrol, connected with the Cranford Troop of Boy Scouts, was present.

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actingnounUS /ˈæktɪŋ/

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading But nevertheless Bob White gravely took out his little book, and made each boy answer to his name.

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answerverbUS /ˈænsər/

react verbally

From this reading But nevertheless Bob White gravely took out his little book, and made each boy answer to his name.

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assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading "Present," said the patrol leader, and assistant scoutmaster.

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AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.

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becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading Of course this was a mere matter of form, because everybody knew that the entire membership of the Silver Fox Patrol, connected with the Cranford Troop of Boy Scouts, was present.

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BlueadjectiveUS /bluː/

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.

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BobverbUS /bɑːb/

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading But nevertheless Bob White gravely took out his little book, and made each boy answer to his name.

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booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading But nevertheless Bob White gravely took out his little book, and made each boy answer to his name.

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BoynounUS /bɔɪ/

a youthful male person

From this reading The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.

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Brewster

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From this reading "Thad Brewster."

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ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But nevertheless Bob White gravely took out his little book, and made each boy answer to his name.

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CallverbUS /kɔːl/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.

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CampnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.

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connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/

being joined in close association

From this reading Of course this was a mere matter of form, because everybody knew that the entire membership of the Silver Fox Patrol, connected with the Cranford Troop of Boy Scouts, was present.

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coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course this was a mere matter of form, because everybody knew that the entire membership of the Silver Fox Patrol, connected with the Cranford Troop of Boy Scouts, was present.

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Cranford

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From this reading Of course this was a mere matter of form, because everybody knew that the entire membership of the Silver Fox Patrol, connected with the Cranford Troop of Boy Scouts, was present.

Pending verification
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading But nevertheless Bob White gravely took out his little book, and made each boy answer to his name.

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entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Of course this was a mere matter of form, because everybody knew that the entire membership of the Silver Fox Patrol, connected with the Cranford Troop of Boy Scouts, was present.

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everybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/

every person

From this reading Of course this was a mere matter of form, because everybody knew that the entire membership of the Silver Fox Patrol, connected with the Cranford Troop of Boy Scouts, was present.

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FireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/

start firing a weapon

From this reading The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.

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FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.

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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 Of course this was a mere matter of form, because everybody knew that the entire membership of the Silver Fox Patrol, connected with the Cranford Troop of Boy Scouts, was present.

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FoxnounUS /fɑːks/

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading Of course this was a mere matter of form, because everybody knew that the entire membership of the Silver Fox Patrol, connected with the Cranford Troop of Boy Scouts, was present.

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gravelyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪvli/

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading But nevertheless Bob White gravely took out his little book, and made each boy answer to his name.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading But nevertheless Bob White gravely took out his little book, and made each boy answer to his name.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.

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knewverbUS /nuː/

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Of course this was a mere matter of form, because everybody knew that the entire membership of the Silver Fox Patrol, connected with the Cranford Troop of Boy Scouts, was present.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
leadernounUS /ˈliːdər/

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading "Present," said the patrol leader, and assistant scoutmaster.

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littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But nevertheless Bob White gravely took out his little book, and made each boy answer to his name.

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LostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.

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madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But nevertheless Bob White gravely took out his little book, and made each boy answer to his name.

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MainenounUS /meɪn/

a state in New England

From this reading The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.

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matternounUS /ˈmætər/

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Of course this was a mere matter of form, because everybody knew that the entire membership of the Silver Fox Patrol, connected with the Cranford Troop of Boy Scouts, was present.

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membershipnounUS /ˈmembərʃɪp/

the body of members of an organization or group

From this reading Of course this was a mere matter of form, because everybody knew that the entire membership of the Silver Fox Patrol, connected with the Cranford Troop of Boy Scouts, was present.

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mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Of course this was a mere matter of form, because everybody knew that the entire membership of the Silver Fox Patrol, connected with the Cranford Troop of Boy Scouts, was present.

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MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.

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nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But nevertheless Bob White gravely took out his little book, and made each boy answer to his name.

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neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading But nevertheless Bob White gravely took out his little book, and made each boy answer to his name.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.

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outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But nevertheless Bob White gravely took out his little book, and made each boy answer to his name.

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PatrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading Of course this was a mere matter of form, because everybody knew that the entire membership of the Silver Fox Patrol, connected with the Cranford Troop of Boy Scouts, was present.

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presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Of course this was a mere matter of form, because everybody knew that the entire membership of the Silver Fox Patrol, connected with the Cranford Troop of Boy Scouts, was present.

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RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.

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RockiesnounUS /ˈrɑːkiz/

the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide

From this reading The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.

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rollverbUS /roʊl/

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.

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saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.

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scoutmasternounUS /ˈskaʊtmæstər/

the leader of a troop of Scouts

From this reading The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.

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ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/

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

From this reading The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.

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SearchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.

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SecretarynounUS /ˈsekrəteri/

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.

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SilvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Of course this was a mere matter of form, because everybody knew that the entire membership of the Silver Fox Patrol, connected with the Cranford Troop of Boy Scouts, was present.

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Tenderfootnoun

an inexperienced person (especially someone inexperienced in outdoor living)

From this reading The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.

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Thad

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From this reading "Thad Brewster."

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Of course this was a mere matter of form, because everybody knew that the entire membership of the Silver Fox Patrol, connected with the Cranford Troop of Boy Scouts, was present.

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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 Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.

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thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Of course this was a mere matter of form, because everybody knew that the entire membership of the Silver Fox Patrol, connected with the Cranford Troop of Boy Scouts, was present.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading But nevertheless Bob White gravely took out his little book, and made each boy answer to his name.

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tookverbUS /tʊk/

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading But nevertheless Bob White gravely took out his little book, and made each boy answer to his name.

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TrailnounUS /treɪl/

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.

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TroopnounUS /truːp/

a group of soldiers

From this reading Of course this was a mere matter of form, because everybody knew that the entire membership of the Silver Fox Patrol, connected with the Cranford Troop of Boy Scouts, was present.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Of course this was a mere matter of form, because everybody knew that the entire membership of the Silver Fox Patrol, connected with the Cranford Troop of Boy Scouts, was present.

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WhitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading But nevertheless Bob White gravely took out his little book, and made each boy answer to his name.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Of course this was a mere matter of form, because everybody knew that the entire membership of the Silver Fox Patrol, connected with the Cranford Troop of Boy Scouts, was present.

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WoodsnounUS /wʊdz/

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The Search for the Lost Tenderfoot Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods," "The Boy Scouts In the Rockies" "Call the roll, Mr. Secretary," said the acting scoutmaster.

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Chapter 1 of The Boy Scouts Through the Big Timber by Herbert, active Carter holds 84 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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Search
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Tenderfoot
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Author
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Scouts
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