Chapter VI of The Motor Girls at Camp Surprise, “Off to Camp,” is here in full — 112 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter VI of The Motor Girls at Camp Surprise, “Off to Camp,” is here in full — 112 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Really, were they bogus tickets?” asked Cora after a pause. “And wouldn’t they let you in?” Bess cried. “How could they tell they were counterfeits?” was Belle’s question. “’Cause some one else had our seats, or the seats our tickets called for,” said Miss Magin, the manager of the tea room.
Chapter VI of The Motor Girls at Camp Surprise, “Off to Camp,” is here in full — 112 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
From this reading ““Really, were they bogus tickets?” asked Cora after a pause.”
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading ““Really, were they bogus tickets?” asked Cora after a pause.”
plural of “counterfeit” — a copy that is represented as the original
From this reading ““How could they tell they were counterfeits?” was Belle’s question.”
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading ““’Cause some one else had our seats, or the seats our tickets called for,” said Miss Magin, the manager of the tea room.”
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading ““Really, were they bogus tickets?” asked Cora after a pause.”
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading ““’Cause some one else had our seats, or the seats our tickets called for,” said Miss Magin, the manager of the tea room.”
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading ““’Cause some one else had our seats, or the seats our tickets called for,” said Miss Magin, the manager of the tea room.”
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading ““Really, were they bogus tickets?” asked Cora after a pause.”
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In this reading ““Really, were they bogus tickets?” asked Cora after a pause.”
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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 “Really, were they bogus tickets?” asked Cora after a pause.
later than; following
From this reading “Really, were they bogus tickets?” asked Cora after a pause.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And wouldn’t they let you in?”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Really, were they bogus tickets?” asked Cora after a pause.
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From this reading “How could they tell they were counterfeits?” was Belle’s question.
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From this reading Bess cried.
fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
From this reading “Really, were they bogus tickets?” asked Cora after a pause.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “’Cause some one else had our seats, or the seats our tickets called for,” said Miss Magin, the manager of the tea room.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading “’Cause some one else had our seats, or the seats our tickets called for,” said Miss Magin, the manager of the tea room.
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading “Really, were they bogus tickets?” asked Cora after a pause.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “How could they tell they were counterfeits?” was Belle’s question.
plural of “counterfeit” — a copy that is represented as the original
From this reading “How could they tell they were counterfeits?” was Belle’s question.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Bess cried.
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From this reading “’Cause some one else had our seats, or the seats our tickets called for,” said Miss Magin, the manager of the tea room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “’Cause some one else had our seats, or the seats our tickets called for,” said Miss Magin, the manager of the tea room.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “’Cause some one else had our seats, or the seats our tickets called for,” said Miss Magin, the manager of the tea room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “How could they tell they were counterfeits?” was Belle’s question.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “And wouldn’t they let you in?”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “And wouldn’t they let you in?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “’Cause some one else had our seats, or the seats our tickets called for,” said Miss Magin, the manager of the tea room.
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading “’Cause some one else had our seats, or the seats our tickets called for,” said Miss Magin, the manager of the tea room.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “’Cause some one else had our seats, or the seats our tickets called for,” said Miss Magin, the manager of the tea room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “’Cause some one else had our seats, or the seats our tickets called for,” said Miss Magin, the manager of the tea room.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “’Cause some one else had our seats, or the seats our tickets called for,” said Miss Magin, the manager of the tea room.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “’Cause some one else had our seats, or the seats our tickets called for,” said Miss Magin, the manager of the tea room.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “’Cause some one else had our seats, or the seats our tickets called for,” said Miss Magin, the manager of the tea room.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading “Really, were they bogus tickets?” asked Cora after a pause.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “How could they tell they were counterfeits?” was Belle’s question.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “Really, were they bogus tickets?” asked Cora after a pause.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “’Cause some one else had our seats, or the seats our tickets called for,” said Miss Magin, the manager of the tea room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “’Cause some one else had our seats, or the seats our tickets called for,” said Miss Magin, the manager of the tea room.
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading “’Cause some one else had our seats, or the seats our tickets called for,” said Miss Magin, the manager of the tea room.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “’Cause some one else had our seats, or the seats our tickets called for,” said Miss Magin, the manager of the tea room.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading “’Cause some one else had our seats, or the seats our tickets called for,” said Miss Magin, the manager of the tea room.
express in words
From this reading “How could they tell they were counterfeits?” was Belle’s question.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “’Cause some one else had our seats, or the seats our tickets called for,” said Miss Magin, the manager of the tea room.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Really, were they bogus tickets?” asked Cora after a pause.
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading “Really, were they bogus tickets?” asked Cora after a pause.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “How could they tell they were counterfeits?” was Belle’s question.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Really, were they bogus tickets?” asked Cora after a pause.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “And wouldn’t they let you in?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “And wouldn’t they let you in?”
Chapter 6 of The Motor Girls at Camp Surprise by Margaret Penrose holds 112 sentences, grouped into 23 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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