Chapter 4 of The Girl Scouts at Sea Crest is here in full — 92 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of The Girl Scouts at Sea Crest is here in full — 92 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MARGARET-BY-THE-DAY "WHY shouldn't we do it?" argued Margaret, who with Julia had joined her chums at Sea Crest. "I think it would be just as much fun as playing a game, and heaps more useful." "Mother would hardly allow us," drawled Cleo. "She might appreciate our courage, but to really try doing a washing!" "Why not?" insisted Grace.
Chapter 4 of The Girl Scouts at Sea Crest is here in full — 92 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/18 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading “"She might appreciate our courage, but to really try doing a washing!"”
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading “MARGARET-BY-THE-DAY "WHY shouldn't we do it?" argued Margaret, who with Julia had joined her chums at Sea Crest.”
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading “MARGARET-BY-THE-DAY "WHY shouldn't we do it?" argued Margaret, who with Julia had joined her chums at Sea Crest.”
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading “MARGARET-BY-THE-DAY "WHY shouldn't we do it?" argued Margaret, who with Julia had joined her chums at Sea Crest.”
past form of “drawl” — lengthen and slow down or draw out
From this reading “"Mother would hardly allow us," drawled Cleo.”
a large number or amount
From this reading “"I think it would be just as much fun as playing a game, and heaps more useful."”
being of use or service
From this reading “"I think it would be just as much fun as playing a game, and heaps more useful."”
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading “"She might appreciate our courage, but to really try doing a washing!"”
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 "I think it would be just as much fun as playing a game, and heaps more useful."
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "Mother would hardly allow us," drawled Cleo.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I think it would be just as much fun as playing a game, and heaps more useful."
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading "She might appreciate our courage, but to really try doing a washing!"
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading MARGARET-BY-THE-DAY "WHY shouldn't we do it?" argued Margaret, who with Julia had joined her chums at Sea Crest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I think it would be just as much fun as playing a game, and heaps more useful."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MARGARET-BY-THE-DAY "WHY shouldn't we do it?" argued Margaret, who with Julia had joined her chums at Sea Crest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I think it would be just as much fun as playing a game, and heaps more useful."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "She might appreciate our courage, but to really try doing a washing!"
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading MARGARET-BY-THE-DAY "WHY shouldn't we do it?" argued Margaret, who with Julia had joined her chums at Sea Crest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mother would hardly allow us," drawled Cleo.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading "She might appreciate our courage, but to really try doing a washing!"
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading MARGARET-BY-THE-DAY "WHY shouldn't we do it?" argued Margaret, who with Julia had joined her chums at Sea Crest.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading MARGARET-BY-THE-DAY "WHY shouldn't we do it?" argued Margaret, who with Julia had joined her chums at Sea Crest.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "She might appreciate our courage, but to really try doing a washing!"
past form of “drawl” — lengthen and slow down or draw out
From this reading "Mother would hardly allow us," drawled Cleo.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading "I think it would be just as much fun as playing a game, and heaps more useful."
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "I think it would be just as much fun as playing a game, and heaps more useful."
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "Why not?" insisted Grace.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MARGARET-BY-THE-DAY "WHY shouldn't we do it?" argued Margaret, who with Julia had joined her chums at Sea Crest.
only a very short time before
From this reading "Mother would hardly allow us," drawled Cleo.
a large number or amount
From this reading "I think it would be just as much fun as playing a game, and heaps more useful."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MARGARET-BY-THE-DAY "WHY shouldn't we do it?" argued Margaret, who with Julia had joined her chums at Sea Crest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think it would be just as much fun as playing a game, and heaps more useful."
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading "Why not?" insisted Grace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MARGARET-BY-THE-DAY "WHY shouldn't we do it?" argued Margaret, who with Julia had joined her chums at Sea Crest.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading MARGARET-BY-THE-DAY "WHY shouldn't we do it?" argued Margaret, who with Julia had joined her chums at Sea Crest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MARGARET-BY-THE-DAY "WHY shouldn't we do it?" argued Margaret, who with Julia had joined her chums at Sea Crest.
and nothing more
From this reading "I think it would be just as much fun as playing a game, and heaps more useful."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MARGARET-BY-THE-DAY "WHY shouldn't we do it?" argued Margaret, who with Julia had joined her chums at Sea Crest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MARGARET-BY-THE-DAY "WHY shouldn't we do it?" argued Margaret, who with Julia had joined her chums at Sea Crest.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "She might appreciate our courage, but to really try doing a washing!"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I think it would be just as much fun as playing a game, and heaps more useful."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Mother would hardly allow us," drawled Cleo.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I think it would be just as much fun as playing a game, and heaps more useful."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Why not?" insisted Grace.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "She might appreciate our courage, but to really try doing a washing!"
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading "I think it would be just as much fun as playing a game, and heaps more useful."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "She might appreciate our courage, but to really try doing a washing!"
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading MARGARET-BY-THE-DAY "WHY shouldn't we do it?" argued Margaret, who with Julia had joined her chums at Sea Crest.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She might appreciate our courage, but to really try doing a washing!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MARGARET-BY-THE-DAY "WHY shouldn't we do it?" argued Margaret, who with Julia had joined her chums at Sea Crest.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think it would be just as much fun as playing a game, and heaps more useful."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "She might appreciate our courage, but to really try doing a washing!"
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "She might appreciate our courage, but to really try doing a washing!"
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Mother would hardly allow us," drawled Cleo.
being of use or service
From this reading "I think it would be just as much fun as playing a game, and heaps more useful."
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading "She might appreciate our courage, but to really try doing a washing!"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading MARGARET-BY-THE-DAY "WHY shouldn't we do it?" argued Margaret, who with Julia had joined her chums at Sea Crest.
which person or people
From this reading MARGARET-BY-THE-DAY "WHY shouldn't we do it?" argued Margaret, who with Julia had joined her chums at Sea Crest.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading MARGARET-BY-THE-DAY "WHY shouldn't we do it?" argued Margaret, who with Julia had joined her chums at Sea Crest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MARGARET-BY-THE-DAY "WHY shouldn't we do it?" argued Margaret, who with Julia had joined her chums at Sea Crest.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I think it would be just as much fun as playing a game, and heaps more useful."
Chapter 4 of The Girl Scouts at Sea Crest by Lilian Garis holds 92 sentences, grouped into 19 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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