Chapter 9 of The Camp Fire Boys at Log Cabin Bend is here in full — 87 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 9 of The Camp Fire Boys at Log Cabin Bend is here in full — 87 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE RIGHT KIND OF PALS “Why, whatever can be ailing Amos?” Perk said softly, immediately after the strange boy had vanished from view inside the cabin. Elmer held up a warning finger. “Whatever you say, speak in a whisper, boys,” he went on to remark. “Gee whiz! but here’s another mystery looming up!” gasped Wee Willie.
Chapter 9 of The Camp Fire Boys at Log Cabin Bend is here in full — 87 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading “THE RIGHT KIND OF PALS “Why, whatever can be ailing Amos?””
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading “THE RIGHT KIND OF PALS “Why, whatever can be ailing Amos?””
a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated
From this reading ““Gee whiz! but here’s another mystery looming up!” gasped Wee Willie.”
-ing form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading ““Gee whiz! but here’s another mystery looming up!” gasped Wee Willie.”
plural of “pal” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading “THE RIGHT KIND OF PALS “Why, whatever can be ailing Amos?””
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading “Perk said softly, immediately after the strange boy had vanished from view inside the cabin.”
(used informally) very small
From this reading ““Gee whiz! but here’s another mystery looming up!” gasped Wee Willie.”
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading ““Gee whiz! but here’s another mystery looming up!” gasped Wee Willie.”
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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In this reading ““Gee whiz! but here’s another mystery looming up!” gasped Wee Willie.”
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
In this reading ““Whatever you say, speak in a whisper, boys,” he went on to remark.”
In this reading ““Whatever you say, speak in a whisper, boys,” he went on to remark.”
In this reading “Perk said softly, immediately after the strange boy had vanished from view inside the cabin.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 Elmer held up a warning finger.
later than; following
From this reading Perk said softly, immediately after the strange boy had vanished from view inside the cabin.
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading THE RIGHT KIND OF PALS “Why, whatever can be ailing Amos?”
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading THE RIGHT KIND OF PALS “Why, whatever can be ailing Amos?”
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “Gee whiz! but here’s another mystery looming up!” gasped Wee Willie.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE RIGHT KIND OF PALS “Why, whatever can be ailing Amos?”
a youthful male person
From this reading Perk said softly, immediately after the strange boy had vanished from view inside the cabin.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “Whatever you say, speak in a whisper, boys,” he went on to remark.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Gee whiz! but here’s another mystery looming up!” gasped Wee Willie.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Perk said softly, immediately after the strange boy had vanished from view inside the cabin.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE RIGHT KIND OF PALS “Why, whatever can be ailing Amos?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elmer held up a warning finger.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Elmer held up a warning finger.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Perk said softly, immediately after the strange boy had vanished from view inside the cabin.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading “Gee whiz! but here’s another mystery looming up!” gasped Wee Willie.
a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated
From this reading “Gee whiz! but here’s another mystery looming up!” gasped Wee Willie.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perk said softly, immediately after the strange boy had vanished from view inside the cabin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Whatever you say, speak in a whisper, boys,” he went on to remark.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Elmer held up a warning finger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Gee whiz! but here’s another mystery looming up!” gasped Wee Willie.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Perk said softly, immediately after the strange boy had vanished from view inside the cabin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Whatever you say, speak in a whisper, boys,” he went on to remark.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Perk said softly, immediately after the strange boy had vanished from view inside the cabin.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading THE RIGHT KIND OF PALS “Why, whatever can be ailing Amos?”
-ing form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading “Gee whiz! but here’s another mystery looming up!” gasped Wee Willie.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading “Gee whiz! but here’s another mystery looming up!” gasped Wee Willie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RIGHT KIND OF PALS “Why, whatever can be ailing Amos?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Whatever you say, speak in a whisper, boys,” he went on to remark.
plural of “pal” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading THE RIGHT KIND OF PALS “Why, whatever can be ailing Amos?”
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading Perk said softly, immediately after the strange boy had vanished from view inside the cabin.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading “Whatever you say, speak in a whisper, boys,” he went on to remark.
precisely, exactly
From this reading THE RIGHT KIND OF PALS “Why, whatever can be ailing Amos?”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Perk said softly, immediately after the strange boy had vanished from view inside the cabin.
express in words
From this reading “Whatever you say, speak in a whisper, boys,” he went on to remark.
with low volume
From this reading Perk said softly, immediately after the strange boy had vanished from view inside the cabin.
express in speech
From this reading “Whatever you say, speak in a whisper, boys,” he went on to remark.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Perk said softly, immediately after the strange boy had vanished from view inside the cabin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RIGHT KIND OF PALS “Why, whatever can be ailing Amos?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Whatever you say, speak in a whisper, boys,” he went on to remark.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Elmer held up a warning finger.
having passed out of existence
From this reading Perk said softly, immediately after the strange boy had vanished from view inside the cabin.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Perk said softly, immediately after the strange boy had vanished from view inside the cabin.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Elmer held up a warning finger.
(used informally) very small
From this reading “Gee whiz! but here’s another mystery looming up!” gasped Wee Willie.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Whatever you say, speak in a whisper, boys,” he went on to remark.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading THE RIGHT KIND OF PALS “Why, whatever can be ailing Amos?”
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading “Whatever you say, speak in a whisper, boys,” he went on to remark.
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading “Gee whiz! but here’s another mystery looming up!” gasped Wee Willie.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading THE RIGHT KIND OF PALS “Why, whatever can be ailing Amos?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Gee whiz! but here’s another mystery looming up!” gasped Wee Willie.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Whatever you say, speak in a whisper, boys,” he went on to remark.
Chapter 9 of The Camp Fire Boys at Log Cabin Bend by St. George Rathborne holds 87 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.
Chapter 9 holds 87 sentences of The Camp Fire Boys at Log Cabin Bend, unabridged, divided into 18 reading sections.
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