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From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
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From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
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From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
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From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
113
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From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
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From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
123
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From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
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From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
132
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From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
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From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
141
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From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
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From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
150
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From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
159
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From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
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From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
168
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From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
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From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
176
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From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
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From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
183
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From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
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From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
192
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From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
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From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
200
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From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
207
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From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
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From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
214
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From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
22
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From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
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From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
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From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
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From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
44
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ 5 Song of the Flute 44 7 The Treasure Box 61 8 Valuable Cargo 70 9 “Is Joe There?”
5
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ 5 Song of the Flute 44 7 The Treasure Box 61 8 Valuable Cargo 70 9 “Is Joe There?”
61
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ 5 Song of the Flute 44 7 The Treasure Box 61 8 Valuable Cargo 70 9 “Is Joe There?”
7
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ 5 Song of the Flute 44 7 The Treasure Box 61 8 Valuable Cargo 70 9 “Is Joe There?”
70
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ 5 Song of the Flute 44 7 The Treasure Box 61 8 Valuable Cargo 70 9 “Is Joe There?”
79
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From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ 5 Song of the Flute 44 7 The Treasure Box 61 8 Valuable Cargo 70 9 “Is Joe There?”
88
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From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ 5 Song of the Flute 44 7 The Treasure Box 61 8 Valuable Cargo 70 9 “Is Joe There?”
96
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From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
(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 All were attired in the neat, green uniform of the organization, but each member of Beaver Patrol, it seemed, wore her dark green beret at a different angle.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ 5 Song of the Flute 44 7 The Treasure Box 61 8 Valuable Cargo 70 9 “Is Joe There?”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading All were attired in the neat, green uniform of the organization, but each member of Beaver Patrol, it seemed, wore her dark green beret at a different angle.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading All were attired in the neat, green uniform of the organization, but each member of Beaver Patrol, it seemed, wore her dark green beret at a different angle.
Baldynoun
a person whose head is bald or shaved
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
BeavernounUS /ˈbiːvər/
the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading All were attired in the neat, green uniform of the organization, but each member of Beaver Patrol, it seemed, wore her dark green beret at a different angle.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading In the front seat beside the driver, Miss Louise Ward, troop leader, twisted sideways to smile at the six girls who rode directly behind.
beretnounUS /ˈberət/
a cap with no brim or bill; made of soft cloth
From this reading All were attired in the neat, green uniform of the organization, but each member of Beaver Patrol, it seemed, wore her dark green beret at a different angle.
next to; at the side of
From this reading In the front seat beside the driver, Miss Louise Ward, troop leader, twisted sideways to smile at the six girls who rode directly behind.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ 5 Song of the Flute 44 7 The Treasure Box 61 8 Valuable Cargo 70 9 “Is Joe There?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All were attired in the neat, green uniform of the organization, but each member of Beaver Patrol, it seemed, wore her dark green beret at a different angle.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
CargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ 5 Song of the Flute 44 7 The Treasure Box 61 8 Valuable Cargo 70 9 “Is Joe There?”
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
ConenounUS /koʊn/
any cone-shaped artifact
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading All were attired in the neat, green uniform of the organization, but each member of Beaver Patrol, it seemed, wore her dark green beret at a different angle.
DescentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading All were attired in the neat, green uniform of the organization, but each member of Beaver Patrol, it seemed, wore her dark green beret at a different angle.
without deviation
From this reading In the front seat beside the driver, Miss Louise Ward, troop leader, twisted sideways to smile at the six girls who rode directly behind.
DisturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading In the front seat beside the driver, Miss Louise Ward, troop leader, twisted sideways to smile at the six girls who rode directly behind.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading All were attired in the neat, green uniform of the organization, but each member of Beaver Patrol, it seemed, wore her dark green beret at a different angle.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
well known or easily recognized
From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
FlutenounUS /fluːt/
a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ 5 Song of the Flute 44 7 The Treasure Box 61 8 Valuable Cargo 70 9 “Is Joe There?”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In the front seat beside the driver, Miss Louise Ward, troop leader, twisted sideways to smile at the six girls who rode directly behind.
a young female
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading In the front seat beside the driver, Miss Louise Ward, troop leader, twisted sideways to smile at the six girls who rode directly behind.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading All were attired in the neat, green uniform of the organization, but each member of Beaver Patrol, it seemed, wore her dark green beret at a different angle.
Hager
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From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All were attired in the neat, green uniform of the organization, but each member of Beaver Patrol, it seemed, wore her dark green beret at a different angle.
Hide-Out
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From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ 5 Song of the Flute 44 7 The Treasure Box 61 8 Valuable Cargo 70 9 “Is Joe There?”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ 5 Song of the Flute 44 7 The Treasure Box 61 8 Valuable Cargo 70 9 “Is Joe There?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All were attired in the neat, green uniform of the organization, but each member of Beaver Patrol, it seemed, wore her dark green beret at a different angle.
Joe
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ 5 Song of the Flute 44 7 The Treasure Box 61 8 Valuable Cargo 70 9 “Is Joe There?”
Judy's
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From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading In the front seat beside the driver, Miss Louise Ward, troop leader, twisted sideways to smile at the six girls who rode directly behind.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
Louise
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From this reading In the front seat beside the driver, Miss Louise Ward, troop leader, twisted sideways to smile at the six girls who rode directly behind.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading All were attired in the neat, green uniform of the organization, but each member of Beaver Patrol, it seemed, wore her dark green beret at a different angle.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading In the front seat beside the driver, Miss Louise Ward, troop leader, twisted sideways to smile at the six girls who rode directly behind.
not able to be found
From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading All were attired in the neat, green uniform of the organization, but each member of Beaver Patrol, it seemed, wore her dark green beret at a different angle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ 5 Song of the Flute 44 7 The Treasure Box 61 8 Valuable Cargo 70 9 “Is Joe There?”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading All were attired in the neat, green uniform of the organization, but each member of Beaver Patrol, it seemed, wore her dark green beret at a different angle.
PatrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading All were attired in the neat, green uniform of the organization, but each member of Beaver Patrol, it seemed, wore her dark green beret at a different angle.
PinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ 5 Song of the Flute 44 7 The Treasure Box 61 8 Valuable Cargo 70 9 “Is Joe There?”
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading In the front seat beside the driver, Miss Louise Ward, troop leader, twisted sideways to smile at the six girls who rode directly behind.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading In the front seat beside the driver, Miss Louise Ward, troop leader, twisted sideways to smile at the six girls who rode directly behind.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All were attired in the neat, green uniform of the organization, but each member of Beaver Patrol, it seemed, wore her dark green beret at a different angle.
sidewaysadverbUS /ˈsaɪdweɪz/
with one side forward or to the front
From this reading In the front seat beside the driver, Miss Louise Ward, troop leader, twisted sideways to smile at the six girls who rode directly behind.
SiphonnounUS /ˈsaɪfən/
a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that gravity forces the liquid through the tube
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading In the front seat beside the driver, Miss Louise Ward, troop leader, twisted sideways to smile at the six girls who rode directly behind.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading In the front seat beside the driver, Miss Louise Ward, troop leader, twisted sideways to smile at the six girls who rode directly behind.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
SNUGadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ 5 Song of the Flute 44 7 The Treasure Box 61 8 Valuable Cargo 70 9 “Is Joe There?”
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ 5 Song of the Flute 44 7 The Treasure Box 61 8 Valuable Cargo 70 9 “Is Joe There?”
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ 5 Song of the Flute 44 7 The Treasure Box 61 8 Valuable Cargo 70 9 “Is Joe There?”
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ 5 Song of the Flute 44 7 The Treasure Box 61 8 Valuable Cargo 70 9 “Is Joe There?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
TreacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ 5 Song of the Flute 44 7 The Treasure Box 61 8 Valuable Cargo 70 9 “Is Joe There?”
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading In the front seat beside the driver, Miss Louise Ward, troop leader, twisted sideways to smile at the six girls who rode directly behind.
Trucker's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
TwilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading In the front seat beside the driver, Miss Louise Ward, troop leader, twisted sideways to smile at the six girls who rode directly behind.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading All were attired in the neat, green uniform of the organization, but each member of Beaver Patrol, it seemed, wore her dark green beret at a different angle.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ 5 Song of the Flute 44 7 The Treasure Box 61 8 Valuable Cargo 70 9 “Is Joe There?”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
UrgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ 5 Song of the Flute 44 7 The Treasure Box 61 8 Valuable Cargo 70 9 “Is Joe There?”
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
WardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading In the front seat beside the driver, Miss Louise Ward, troop leader, twisted sideways to smile at the six girls who rode directly behind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
accept gladly
From this reading 19 The Hide-Out 168 20 Treachery 176 21 Trucker’s Welcome 183 22 Descent into the Cave 192 23 The Siphon 200 24 Help from Captain Hager 207 25 Court of Honor 214 _Chapter 1_ SNUG DOWN Twilight was creeping up Old Baldy Mountain as the dusty station wagon turned in at the private road leading to Pine Cone Girl Scout Camp.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All were attired in the neat, green uniform of the organization, but each member of Beaver Patrol, it seemed, wore her dark green beret at a different angle.
which person or people
From this reading In the front seat beside the driver, Miss Louise Ward, troop leader, twisted sideways to smile at the six girls who rode directly behind.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading 79 10 A Midnight Disturbance 88 11 Spell of the Cave 96 12 The Private Road 103 13 The Missing Key 113 14 A Familiar Face 123 15 Judy’s Mistake 132 16 Another Disturbance 141 17 Smoke in the Woods 150 18 An Urgent Call 159
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading All were attired in the neat, green uniform of the organization, but each member of Beaver Patrol, it seemed, wore her dark green beret at a different angle.
