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The Camp Fire Girls on the March
The Camp Fire Girls on the March

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.
"Listen to that echo!" said Dolly, as their song was brought back to them.
"I didn't notice that last night.
Is it always that way?"
"Always," said Tom Pratt.
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The Camp Fire Girls on the March

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of The Camp Fire Girls on the March is here in full — 165 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.
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"Listen to that echo!" said Dolly, as their song was brought back to them.
/ˈlɪsən tuː ðæt ˈekoʊ sed ˈdɑːli æz ðer sɔːŋ wɑːz brɔːt bæk tuː ðem/
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"I didn't notice that last night.
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Is it always that way?"
/ɪz ɪt ˈɔːlweɪz ðæt weɪ/
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"Always," said Tom Pratt.

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cheer verb US /tʃɪr/

give encouragement to

From this reading “ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.”

Dolly noun US /ˈdɑːli/

conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted

From this reading “"Listen to that echo!" said Dolly, as their song was brought back to them.”

echo verb US /ˈekoʊ/

to say again or imitate

From this reading “"Listen to that echo!" said Dolly, as their song was brought back to them.”

lined adjective US /laɪnd/

bordered by a line of things

From this reading “ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.”

rebuilding noun US /riˈbɪldɪŋ/

building again

From this reading “ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.”

singing noun US /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading “ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.”

sped verb US /sped/

inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly

From this reading “ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.”

supper noun US /ˈsʌpər/

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading “ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.”

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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 ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

AGAINadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Is it always that way?"

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading "Listen to that echo!" said Dolly, as their song was brought back to them.

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Listen to that echo!" said Dolly, as their song was brought back to them.

broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "Listen to that echo!" said Dolly, as their song was brought back to them.

CampnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

cheerverbUS /tʃɪr/

give encouragement to

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

cryverbUS /kraɪ/

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

didn't

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

From this reading "I didn't notice that last night.

DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/

conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted

From this reading "Listen to that echo!" said Dolly, as their song was brought back to them.

doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

echoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/

to say again or imitate

From this reading "Listen to that echo!" said Dolly, as their song was brought back to them.

FireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/

start firing a weapon

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

frontnounUS /frʌnt/

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I didn't notice that last night.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Is it always that way?"

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Is it always that way?"

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading "I didn't notice that last night.

linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/

bordered by a line of things

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

ListenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/

hear with intention

From this reading "Listen to that echo!" said Dolly, as their song was brought back to them.

MARCHverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/

march in a procession

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "I didn't notice that last night.

noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading "I didn't notice that last night.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

others

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

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

Pratt

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

From this reading "Always," said Tom Pratt.

readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

rebuildingnounUS /riˈbɪldɪŋ/

building again

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Listen to that echo!" said Dolly, as their song was brought back to them.

singingnounUS /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

songnounUS /sɔːŋ/

a short musical composition with words

From this reading "Listen to that echo!" said Dolly, as their song was brought back to them.

spedverbUS /sped/

inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Listen to that echo!" said Dolly, as their song was brought back to them.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

TomnounUS /tɑːm/

male cat

From this reading "Always," said Tom Pratt.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading "Listen to that echo!" said Dolly, as their song was brought back to them.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

Wo-he-lo

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

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

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

From this reading ON THE MARCH AGAIN After supper, when the others who had done the good work of rebuilding were ready to go, all the girls of the Camp Fire lined up in front of the new house and sped them on their way with a cheer and the singing of the Wo-he-lo cry.

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