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The High School Boys in Summer Camp

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The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.
"You can hardly miss him."
"But how will I know Mr. Hibbert, when I see him?" pursued the stranger.
"I don't know that his name is Hibbert," Dick answered.
"However, he is the only young man who has just reached town fresh from Europe.
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The High School Boys in Summer Camp

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The High School Boys in Summer Camp is here in full — 329 sentences across 66 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.
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"You can hardly miss him."
/juː kæn ˈhɑːrdli mɪs hɪm/
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"But how will I know Mr. Hibbert, when I see him?" pursued the stranger.
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"I don't know that his name is Hibbert," Dick answered.
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"However, he is the only young man who has just reached town fresh from Europe.
/ˌhaʊˈevər hiː ɪz ðə ˈoʊnli jʌŋ mæn huː hæz dʒʌst riːtʃt taʊn freʃ frʌm ˈjʊrəp/

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Eagle noun US /ˈiːɡəl/

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading “The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.”

Eleven adjective US /ɪˈlevən/

being one more than ten

From this reading “The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.”

Europe noun US /ˈjʊrəp/

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading “"However, he is the only young man who has just reached town fresh from Europe.”

lobby noun US /ˈlɑːbi/

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading “The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.”

neighborhood noun US /ˈneɪbərhʊd/

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading “The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.”

Prescott noun US /ˈpreskɑːt/

a town in central Arizona

From this reading “The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.”

pursued noun US /pərˈsuːd/

a person who is being chased

From this reading “"But how will I know Mr. Hibbert, when I see him?" pursued the stranger.”

Training noun US /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading “The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.”

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answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "I don't know that his name is Hibbert," Dick answered.

BoysnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But how will I know Mr. Hibbert, when I see him?" pursued the stranger.

CampnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "You can hardly miss him."

DicknounUS /dɪk/

someone who is a detective

From this reading The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.

don't

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

From this reading "I don't know that his name is Hibbert," Dick answered.

EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.

ElevenadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevən/

being one more than ten

From this reading The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.

EuropenounUS /ˈjʊrəp/

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading "However, he is the only young man who has just reached town fresh from Europe.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.

freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading "However, he is the only young man who has just reached town fresh from Europe.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "However, he is the only young man who has just reached town fresh from Europe.

Gridley

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From this reading The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.

hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/

only a very short time before

From this reading "You can hardly miss him."

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading "However, he is the only young man who has just reached town fresh from Europe.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "However, he is the only young man who has just reached town fresh from Europe.

Hibbert

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

From this reading "But how will I know Mr. Hibbert, when I see him?" pursued the stranger.

HighadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "You can hardly miss him."

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading "I don't know that his name is Hibbert," Dick answered.

HotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.

how

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

From this reading "But how will I know Mr. Hibbert, when I see him?" pursued the stranger.

HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading "However, he is the only young man who has just reached town fresh from Europe.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "But how will I know Mr. Hibbert, when I see him?" pursued the stranger.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "I don't know that his name is Hibbert," Dick answered.

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading "However, he is the only young man who has just reached town fresh from Europe.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "But how will I know Mr. Hibbert, when I see him?" pursued the stranger.

lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.

MainadjectiveUS /meɪn/

most important element

From this reading The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.

missverbUS /mɪs/

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "You can hardly miss him."

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading "But how will I know Mr. Hibbert, when I see him?" pursued the stranger.

nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "I don't know that his name is Hibbert," Dick answered.

neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading "However, he is the only young man who has just reached town fresh from Europe.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.

PrescottnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/

a town in central Arizona

From this reading The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.

pursuednounUS /pərˈsuːd/

a person who is being chased

From this reading "But how will I know Mr. Hibbert, when I see him?" pursued the stranger.

reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading "However, he is the only young man who has just reached town fresh from Europe.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.

SchoolnounUS /skuːl/

an educational institution

From this reading The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "But how will I know Mr. Hibbert, when I see him?" pursued the stranger.

SixnounUS /sɪks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.

strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading "But how will I know Mr. Hibbert, when I see him?" pursued the stranger.

StreetnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.

SummernounUS /ˈsʌmər/

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I don't know that his name is Hibbert," Dick answered.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.

townnounUS /taʊn/

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading "However, he is the only young man who has just reached town fresh from Europe.

TrainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading "But how will I know Mr. Hibbert, when I see him?" pursued the stranger.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading "However, he is the only young man who has just reached town fresh from Europe.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "But how will I know Mr. Hibbert, when I see him?" pursued the stranger.

YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You can hardly miss him."

You'll

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

From this reading The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "However, he is the only young man who has just reached town fresh from Europe.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The High School Boys in Summer Camp or The Dick Prescott Six Training for the Gridley Eleven "You'll find your man in the lobby of the Eagle Hotel or in the neighborhood of the hotel on Main Street," said Dick Prescott.

Chapter 1 of The High School Boys in Summer Camp by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock holds 329 sentences, grouped into 66 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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