Chapter 31 of The Camp in the Snow is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 31 of The Camp in the Snow is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A FRIEND IN NEED. It was an hour after dawn when Sparwick returned to the cabin. Bogle was up preparing breakfast. The boys lay on the bed with wide-open eyes. They were delighted to see that Sparwick had come back alone, but their exultation was quickly changed to deepest sorrow, when the story of Jerry's sad accident was told.
Chapter 31 of The Camp in the Snow is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading “They were delighted to see that Sparwick had come back alone, but their exultation was quickly changed to deepest sorrow, when the story of Jerry's sad accident was told.”
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading “It was an hour after dawn when Sparwick returned to the cabin.”
the first light of day
From this reading “It was an hour after dawn when Sparwick returned to the cabin.”
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading “They were delighted to see that Sparwick had come back alone, but their exultation was quickly changed to deepest sorrow, when the story of Jerry's sad accident was told.”
greatly pleased
From this reading “They were delighted to see that Sparwick had come back alone, but their exultation was quickly changed to deepest sorrow, when the story of Jerry's sad accident was told.”
possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading “They were delighted to see that Sparwick had come back alone, but their exultation was quickly changed to deepest sorrow, when the story of Jerry's sad accident was told.”
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading “Bogle was up preparing breakfast.”
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading “They were delighted to see that Sparwick had come back alone, but their exultation was quickly changed to deepest sorrow, when the story of Jerry's sad accident was told.”
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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 FRIEND IN NEED.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading They were delighted to see that Sparwick had come back alone, but their exultation was quickly changed to deepest sorrow, when the story of Jerry's sad accident was told.
later than; following
From this reading It was an hour after dawn when Sparwick returned to the cabin.
Having no one else present.
From this reading They were delighted to see that Sparwick had come back alone, but their exultation was quickly changed to deepest sorrow, when the story of Jerry's sad accident was told.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an hour after dawn when Sparwick returned to the cabin.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They were delighted to see that Sparwick had come back alone, but their exultation was quickly changed to deepest sorrow, when the story of Jerry's sad accident was told.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The boys lay on the bed with wide-open eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bogle was up preparing breakfast.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys lay on the bed with wide-open eyes.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Bogle was up preparing breakfast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were delighted to see that Sparwick had come back alone, but their exultation was quickly changed to deepest sorrow, when the story of Jerry's sad accident was told.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading It was an hour after dawn when Sparwick returned to the cabin.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading They were delighted to see that Sparwick had come back alone, but their exultation was quickly changed to deepest sorrow, when the story of Jerry's sad accident was told.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They were delighted to see that Sparwick had come back alone, but their exultation was quickly changed to deepest sorrow, when the story of Jerry's sad accident was told.
the first light of day
From this reading It was an hour after dawn when Sparwick returned to the cabin.
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading They were delighted to see that Sparwick had come back alone, but their exultation was quickly changed to deepest sorrow, when the story of Jerry's sad accident was told.
greatly pleased
From this reading They were delighted to see that Sparwick had come back alone, but their exultation was quickly changed to deepest sorrow, when the story of Jerry's sad accident was told.
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading They were delighted to see that Sparwick had come back alone, but their exultation was quickly changed to deepest sorrow, when the story of Jerry's sad accident was told.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The boys lay on the bed with wide-open eyes.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were delighted to see that Sparwick had come back alone, but their exultation was quickly changed to deepest sorrow, when the story of Jerry's sad accident was told.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was an hour after dawn when Sparwick returned to the cabin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an hour after dawn when Sparwick returned to the cabin.
possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading They were delighted to see that Sparwick had come back alone, but their exultation was quickly changed to deepest sorrow, when the story of Jerry's sad accident was told.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The boys lay on the bed with wide-open eyes.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were delighted to see that Sparwick had come back alone, but their exultation was quickly changed to deepest sorrow, when the story of Jerry's sad accident was told.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The boys lay on the bed with wide-open eyes.
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Bogle was up preparing breakfast.
with speed
From this reading They were delighted to see that Sparwick had come back alone, but their exultation was quickly changed to deepest sorrow, when the story of Jerry's sad accident was told.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was an hour after dawn when Sparwick returned to the cabin.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading They were delighted to see that Sparwick had come back alone, but their exultation was quickly changed to deepest sorrow, when the story of Jerry's sad accident was told.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They were delighted to see that Sparwick had come back alone, but their exultation was quickly changed to deepest sorrow, when the story of Jerry's sad accident was told.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading They were delighted to see that Sparwick had come back alone, but their exultation was quickly changed to deepest sorrow, when the story of Jerry's sad accident was told.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was an hour after dawn when Sparwick returned to the cabin.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading They were delighted to see that Sparwick had come back alone, but their exultation was quickly changed to deepest sorrow, when the story of Jerry's sad accident was told.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were delighted to see that Sparwick had come back alone, but their exultation was quickly changed to deepest sorrow, when the story of Jerry's sad accident was told.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was an hour after dawn when Sparwick returned to the cabin.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were delighted to see that Sparwick had come back alone, but their exultation was quickly changed to deepest sorrow, when the story of Jerry's sad accident was told.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were delighted to see that Sparwick had come back alone, but their exultation was quickly changed to deepest sorrow, when the story of Jerry's sad accident was told.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was an hour after dawn when Sparwick returned to the cabin.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading They were delighted to see that Sparwick had come back alone, but their exultation was quickly changed to deepest sorrow, when the story of Jerry's sad accident was told.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Bogle was up preparing breakfast.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an hour after dawn when Sparwick returned to the cabin.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were delighted to see that Sparwick had come back alone, but their exultation was quickly changed to deepest sorrow, when the story of Jerry's sad accident was told.
at the time that
From this reading It was an hour after dawn when Sparwick returned to the cabin.
open wide
From this reading The boys lay on the bed with wide-open eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boys lay on the bed with wide-open eyes.
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