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The Girl Scouts at Bellaire
The Girl Scouts at Bellaire

Chapter IV · Chapter 4

Chapter 4 of The Girl Scouts at Bellaire is here in full — 84 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."
The diversity of scenery in Bellaire furnished such a contrast to that of Flosston that every day unfolded new wonders, and more interesting exploits.
But it was the mystery of the queer little girl, who frightened Andy MacMurry out of his race, and who had met the girls on their arrival in Bellaire, that furnished the real peak to their mountain interest and adventure.
They were determined to hunt her out and unravel the mystery.
"The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."
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The Girl Scouts at Bellaire

Chapter IV · Chapter 4

Chapter 4 of The Girl Scouts at Bellaire 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 EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."
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The diversity of scenery in Bellaire furnished such a contrast to that of Flosston that every day unfolded new wonders, and more interesting exploits.
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But it was the mystery of the queer little girl, who frightened Andy MacMurry out of his race, and who had met the girls on their arrival in Bellaire, that furnished the real peak to their mountain interest and adventure.
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They were determined to hunt her out and unravel the mystery.
/ðeɪ wɜːr dɪˈtɜːrmənd tuː hʌnt hɜːr aʊt ənd ənˈrævəl ðə ˈmɪstəri/
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"The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

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chums noun US /tʃʌmz/

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading “"The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."”

diversity noun US /dɪˈvɜːrsɪti/

noticeable heterogeneity

From this reading “The diversity of scenery in Bellaire furnished such a contrast to that of Flosston that every day unfolded new wonders, and more interesting exploits.”

eagle's noun US /ˈiːɡəlz/

possessive form of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading “THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."”

exploits noun US /ˈeksplɔɪts/

plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement

From this reading “The diversity of scenery in Bellaire furnished such a contrast to that of Flosston that every day unfolded new wonders, and more interesting exploits.”

pops noun US /pɑːps/

plural of “pop” — an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading “"The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."”

schedule noun US /ˈskedʒʊl/

a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to

From this reading “"The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."”

steering noun US /ˈstɪrɪŋ/

the act of guiding or showing the way

From this reading “THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."”

unravel verb US /ənˈrævəl/

become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of

From this reading “They were determined to hunt her out and unravel the mystery.”

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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 THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/

having fair knowledge of

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

adventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading But it was the mystery of the queer little girl, who frightened Andy MacMurry out of his race, and who had met the girls on their arrival in Bellaire, that furnished the real peak to their mountain interest and adventure.

almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

Andy

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

From this reading But it was the mystery of the queer little girl, who frightened Andy MacMurry out of his race, and who had met the girls on their arrival in Bellaire, that furnished the real peak to their mountain interest and adventure.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading But it was the mystery of the queer little girl, who frightened Andy MacMurry out of his race, and who had met the girls on their arrival in Bellaire, that furnished the real peak to their mountain interest and adventure.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

Bellaire

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

From this reading The diversity of scenery in Bellaire furnished such a contrast to that of Flosston that every day unfolded new wonders, and more interesting exploits.

booksnounUS /bʊks/

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

Cleo

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

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/

without stop or interruption

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading The diversity of scenery in Bellaire furnished such a contrast to that of Flosston that every day unfolded new wonders, and more interesting exploits.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The diversity of scenery in Bellaire furnished such a contrast to that of Flosston that every day unfolded new wonders, and more interesting exploits.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/

characterized by great determination

From this reading They were determined to hunt her out and unravel the mystery.

disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/

get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

diversitynounUS /dɪˈvɜːrsɪti/

noticeable heterogeneity

From this reading The diversity of scenery in Bellaire furnished such a contrast to that of Flosston that every day unfolded new wonders, and more interesting exploits.

EAGLE'SnounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/

possessive form of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The diversity of scenery in Bellaire furnished such a contrast to that of Flosston that every day unfolded new wonders, and more interesting exploits.

exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/

plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement

From this reading The diversity of scenery in Bellaire furnished such a contrast to that of Flosston that every day unfolded new wonders, and more interesting exploits.

faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

FEATHERverbUS /ˈfeðər/

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

Flosston

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

From this reading The diversity of scenery in Bellaire furnished such a contrast to that of Flosston that every day unfolded new wonders, and more interesting exploits.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

frightenedadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtənd/

made afraid

From this reading But it was the mystery of the queer little girl, who frightened Andy MacMurry out of his race, and who had met the girls on their arrival in Bellaire, that furnished the real peak to their mountain interest and adventure.

furnishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃt/

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading The diversity of scenery in Bellaire furnished such a contrast to that of Flosston that every day unfolded new wonders, and more interesting exploits.

generousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəs/

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

From this reading But it was the mystery of the queer little girl, who frightened Andy MacMurry out of his race, and who had met the girls on their arrival in Bellaire, that furnished the real peak to their mountain interest and adventure.

girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading But it was the mystery of the queer little girl, who frightened Andy MacMurry out of his race, and who had met the girls on their arrival in Bellaire, that furnished the real peak to their mountain interest and adventure.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading But it was the mystery of the queer little girl, who frightened Andy MacMurry out of his race, and who had met the girls on their arrival in Bellaire, that furnished the real peak to their mountain interest and adventure.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading They were determined to hunt her out and unravel the mystery.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading But it was the mystery of the queer little girl, who frightened Andy MacMurry out of his race, and who had met the girls on their arrival in Bellaire, that furnished the real peak to their mountain interest and adventure.

how

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

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

huntverbUS /hʌnt/

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading They were determined to hunt her out and unravel the mystery.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading But it was the mystery of the queer little girl, who frightened Andy MacMurry out of his race, and who had met the girls on their arrival in Bellaire, that furnished the real peak to their mountain interest and adventure.

interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading The diversity of scenery in Bellaire furnished such a contrast to that of Flosston that every day unfolded new wonders, and more interesting exploits.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

Lalia

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

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading But it was the mystery of the queer little girl, who frightened Andy MacMurry out of his race, and who had met the girls on their arrival in Bellaire, that furnished the real peak to their mountain interest and adventure.

longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/

for more time

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

Lucille

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

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

MacMurry

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

From this reading But it was the mystery of the queer little girl, who frightened Andy MacMurry out of his race, and who had met the girls on their arrival in Bellaire, that furnished the real peak to their mountain interest and adventure.

Madaline

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

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

metverbUS /met/

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading But it was the mystery of the queer little girl, who frightened Andy MacMurry out of his race, and who had met the girls on their arrival in Bellaire, that furnished the real peak to their mountain interest and adventure.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The diversity of scenery in Bellaire furnished such a contrast to that of Flosston that every day unfolded new wonders, and more interesting exploits.

mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading But it was the mystery of the queer little girl, who frightened Andy MacMurry out of his race, and who had met the girls on their arrival in Bellaire, that furnished the real peak to their mountain interest and adventure.

mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading But it was the mystery of the queer little girl, who frightened Andy MacMurry out of his race, and who had met the girls on their arrival in Bellaire, that furnished the real peak to their mountain interest and adventure.

necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/

absolutely essential

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading The diversity of scenery in Bellaire furnished such a contrast to that of Flosston that every day unfolded new wonders, and more interesting exploits.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

notenounUS /noʊt/

a brief written record

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/

an insignificant place

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But it was the mystery of the queer little girl, who frightened Andy MacMurry out of his race, and who had met the girls on their arrival in Bellaire, that furnished the real peak to their mountain interest and adventure.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But it was the mystery of the queer little girl, who frightened Andy MacMurry out of his race, and who had met the girls on their arrival in Bellaire, that furnished the real peak to their mountain interest and adventure.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

peaknounUS /piːk/

the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading But it was the mystery of the queer little girl, who frightened Andy MacMurry out of his race, and who had met the girls on their arrival in Bellaire, that furnished the real peak to their mountain interest and adventure.

popsnounUS /pɑːps/

plural of “pop” — an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

queeradjectiveUS /kwɪr/

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading But it was the mystery of the queer little girl, who frightened Andy MacMurry out of his race, and who had met the girls on their arrival in Bellaire, that furnished the real peak to their mountain interest and adventure.

racenounUS /reɪs/

any competition

From this reading But it was the mystery of the queer little girl, who frightened Andy MacMurry out of his race, and who had met the girls on their arrival in Bellaire, that furnished the real peak to their mountain interest and adventure.

reachverbUS /riːtʃ/

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

realadjectiveUS /riːl/

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading But it was the mystery of the queer little girl, who frightened Andy MacMurry out of his race, and who had met the girls on their arrival in Bellaire, that furnished the real peak to their mountain interest and adventure.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading The diversity of scenery in Bellaire furnished such a contrast to that of Flosston that every day unfolded new wonders, and more interesting exploits.

schedulenounUS /ˈskedʒʊl/

a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

seemsverbUS /siːmz/

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

steeringnounUS /ˈstɪrɪŋ/

the act of guiding or showing the way

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The diversity of scenery in Bellaire furnished such a contrast to that of Flosston that every day unfolded new wonders, and more interesting exploits.

surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/

the environmental condition

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were determined to hunt her out and unravel the mystery.

thinksnounUS /θɪŋks/

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

tookverbUS /tʊk/

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

tripnounUS /trɪp/

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/

past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage

From this reading The diversity of scenery in Bellaire furnished such a contrast to that of Flosston that every day unfolded new wonders, and more interesting exploits.

unravelverbUS /ənˈrævəl/

become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of

From this reading They were determined to hunt her out and unravel the mystery.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

visitorsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading They were determined to hunt her out and unravel the mystery.

wheelverbUS /wiːl/

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading THE EAGLE'S FEATHER It took but a few days for the visitors to become so well acquainted in their surroundings that even the generous assistance of Lalia and Lucille was no longer necessary at "the steering wheel."

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading But it was the mystery of the queer little girl, who frightened Andy MacMurry out of his race, and who had met the girls on their arrival in Bellaire, that furnished the real peak to their mountain interest and adventure.

withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading "The strange part of it is," said Cleo, as she and her chums were making a schedule for next day in the faithful little note books provided by Madaline at the beginning of their trip, "the very queer part of it is," she continued, "how the girl pops out of nowhere at almost any time, and she seems to disappear just when one thinks she is well within reach."

wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/

plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading The diversity of scenery in Bellaire furnished such a contrast to that of Flosston that every day unfolded new wonders, and more interesting exploits.

Chapter 4 of The Girl Scouts at Bellaire by Lilian Garis 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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Scout
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Pioneers
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Scouts
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