Chapter 3 of The Camp in the Snow is here in full — 160 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of The Camp in the Snow is here in full — 160 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A DOUBLE PERIL. After supper that evening a light snow began to fall, but it ceased at midnight. The increased cold wakened Brick, and while he was searching for an extra blanket he heard a long, wailing cry outside. The youth was scared almost stupid for a moment. Then he tremblingly lit a lantern, and roused his companions.
Chapter 3 of The Camp in the Snow is here in full — 160 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading “The increased cold wakened Brick, and while he was searching for an extra blanket he heard a long, wailing cry outside.”
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading “The increased cold wakened Brick, and while he was searching for an extra blanket he heard a long, wailing cry outside.”
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading “The increased cold wakened Brick, and while he was searching for an extra blanket he heard a long, wailing cry outside.”
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading “Then he tremblingly lit a lantern, and roused his companions.”
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading “A DOUBLE PERIL.”
made afraid
From this reading “The youth was scared almost stupid for a moment.”
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading “The increased cold wakened Brick, and while he was searching for an extra blanket he heard a long, wailing cry outside.”
loud cries made while weeping
From this reading “The increased cold wakened Brick, and while he was searching for an extra blanket he heard a long, wailing cry 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 DOUBLE PERIL.
later than; following
From this reading After supper that evening a light snow began to fall, but it ceased at midnight.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The youth was scared almost stupid for a moment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The increased cold wakened Brick, and while he was searching for an extra blanket he heard a long, wailing cry outside.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The increased cold wakened Brick, and while he was searching for an extra blanket he heard a long, wailing cry outside.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After supper that evening a light snow began to fall, but it ceased at midnight.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After supper that evening a light snow began to fall, but it ceased at midnight.
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading The increased cold wakened Brick, and while he was searching for an extra blanket he heard a long, wailing cry outside.
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading The increased cold wakened Brick, and while he was searching for an extra blanket he heard a long, wailing cry outside.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After supper that evening a light snow began to fall, but it ceased at midnight.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading After supper that evening a light snow began to fall, but it ceased at midnight.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The increased cold wakened Brick, and while he was searching for an extra blanket he heard a long, wailing cry outside.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Then he tremblingly lit a lantern, and roused his companions.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The increased cold wakened Brick, and while he was searching for an extra blanket he heard a long, wailing cry outside.
increase twofold
From this reading A DOUBLE PERIL.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading After supper that evening a light snow began to fall, but it ceased at midnight.
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading The increased cold wakened Brick, and while he was searching for an extra blanket he heard a long, wailing cry outside.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading After supper that evening a light snow began to fall, but it ceased at midnight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The increased cold wakened Brick, and while he was searching for an extra blanket he heard a long, wailing cry outside.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The increased cold wakened Brick, and while he was searching for an extra blanket he heard a long, wailing cry outside.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The increased cold wakened Brick, and while he was searching for an extra blanket he heard a long, wailing cry outside.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he tremblingly lit a lantern, and roused his companions.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The increased cold wakened Brick, and while he was searching for an extra blanket he heard a long, wailing cry outside.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After supper that evening a light snow began to fall, but it ceased at midnight.
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Then he tremblingly lit a lantern, and roused his companions.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading After supper that evening a light snow began to fall, but it ceased at midnight.
provided with artificial light
From this reading Then he tremblingly lit a lantern, and roused his companions.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The increased cold wakened Brick, and while he was searching for an extra blanket he heard a long, wailing cry outside.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading After supper that evening a light snow began to fall, but it ceased at midnight.
a particular point in time
From this reading The youth was scared almost stupid for a moment.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The increased cold wakened Brick, and while he was searching for an extra blanket he heard a long, wailing cry outside.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading A DOUBLE PERIL.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Then he tremblingly lit a lantern, and roused his companions.
made afraid
From this reading The youth was scared almost stupid for a moment.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading The increased cold wakened Brick, and while he was searching for an extra blanket he heard a long, wailing cry outside.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading After supper that evening a light snow began to fall, but it ceased at midnight.
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading The youth was scared almost stupid for a moment.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading After supper that evening a light snow began to fall, but it ceased at midnight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After supper that evening a light snow began to fall, but it ceased at midnight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The increased cold wakened Brick, and while he was searching for an extra blanket he heard a long, wailing cry outside.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he tremblingly lit a lantern, and roused his companions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After supper that evening a light snow began to fall, but it ceased at midnight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he tremblingly lit a lantern, and roused his companions.
loud cries made while weeping
From this reading The increased cold wakened Brick, and while he was searching for an extra blanket he heard a long, wailing cry outside.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The increased cold wakened Brick, and while he was searching for an extra blanket he heard a long, wailing cry outside.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The increased cold wakened Brick, and while he was searching for an extra blanket he heard a long, wailing cry outside.
during the time that
From this reading The increased cold wakened Brick, and while he was searching for an extra blanket he heard a long, wailing cry outside.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The youth was scared almost stupid for a moment.
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