Chapter 18 of The Outdoor Chums is here in full — 130 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 18 of The Outdoor Chums is here in full — 130 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A STRANGE VISITOR IN CAMP "What can we do about it?" asked Will, looking alarmed. "It's up to Mr. Smithson," remarked Frank, in a low tone. "Look here, boys, you understand that I want to capture the gentleman very much indeed. Are you willing to give me a little assistance?" asked the warden. "Why, to be sure we will.
Chapter 18 of The Outdoor Chums is here in full — 130 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading “A STRANGE VISITOR IN CAMP "What can we do about it?" asked Will, looking alarmed.”
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading “Are you willing to give me a little assistance?" asked the warden.”
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading “A STRANGE VISITOR IN CAMP "What can we do about it?" asked Will, looking alarmed.”
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading “"Look here, boys, you understand that I want to capture the gentleman very much indeed.”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “"It's up to Mr. Smithson," remarked Frank, in a low tone.”
someone who visits
From this reading “A STRANGE VISITOR IN CAMP "What can we do about it?" asked Will, looking alarmed.”
The chief official or governor in charge of a prison institution.
From this reading “Are you willing to give me a little assistance?" asked the warden.”
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading “Are you willing to give me a little assistance?" asked the warden.”
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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 A STRANGE VISITOR IN CAMP "What can we do about it?" asked Will, looking alarmed.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR IN CAMP "What can we do about it?" asked Will, looking alarmed.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR IN CAMP "What can we do about it?" asked Will, looking alarmed.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Are you willing to give me a little assistance?" asked the warden.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR IN CAMP "What can we do about it?" asked Will, looking alarmed.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Are you willing to give me a little assistance?" asked the warden.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Why, to be sure we will.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Look here, boys, you understand that I want to capture the gentleman very much indeed.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR IN CAMP "What can we do about it?" asked Will, looking alarmed.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR IN CAMP "What can we do about it?" asked Will, looking alarmed.
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading "Look here, boys, you understand that I want to capture the gentleman very much indeed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR IN CAMP "What can we do about it?" asked Will, looking alarmed.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "It's up to Mr. Smithson," remarked Frank, in a low tone.
a man of refinement
From this reading "Look here, boys, you understand that I want to capture the gentleman very much indeed.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Are you willing to give me a little assistance?" asked the warden.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Look here, boys, you understand that I want to capture the gentleman very much indeed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Look here, boys, you understand that I want to capture the gentleman very much indeed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR IN CAMP "What can we do about it?" asked Will, looking alarmed.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Look here, boys, you understand that I want to capture the gentleman very much indeed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR IN CAMP "What can we do about it?" asked Will, looking alarmed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's up to Mr. Smithson," remarked Frank, in a low tone.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Are you willing to give me a little assistance?" asked the warden.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look here, boys, you understand that I want to capture the gentleman very much indeed.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR IN CAMP "What can we do about it?" asked Will, looking alarmed.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "It's up to Mr. Smithson," remarked Frank, in a low tone.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Are you willing to give me a little assistance?" asked the warden.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "It's up to Mr. Smithson," remarked Frank, in a low tone.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Look here, boys, you understand that I want to capture the gentleman very much indeed.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "It's up to Mr. Smithson," remarked Frank, in a low tone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's up to Mr. Smithson," remarked Frank, in a low tone.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR IN CAMP "What can we do about it?" asked Will, looking alarmed.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Why, to be sure we will.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Look here, boys, you understand that I want to capture the gentleman very much indeed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Look here, boys, you understand that I want to capture the gentleman very much indeed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It's up to Mr. Smithson," remarked Frank, in a low tone.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "It's up to Mr. Smithson," remarked Frank, in a low tone.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "Look here, boys, you understand that I want to capture the gentleman very much indeed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "It's up to Mr. Smithson," remarked Frank, in a low tone.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Look here, boys, you understand that I want to capture the gentleman very much indeed.
someone who visits
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR IN CAMP "What can we do about it?" asked Will, looking alarmed.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Look here, boys, you understand that I want to capture the gentleman very much indeed.
The chief official or governor in charge of a prison institution.
From this reading Are you willing to give me a little assistance?" asked the warden.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR IN CAMP "What can we do about it?" asked Will, looking alarmed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR IN CAMP "What can we do about it?" asked Will, looking alarmed.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, to be sure we will.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A STRANGE VISITOR IN CAMP "What can we do about it?" asked Will, looking alarmed.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Are you willing to give me a little assistance?" asked the warden.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Look here, boys, you understand that I want to capture the gentleman very much indeed.
Chapter 18 of The Outdoor Chums by Quincy Allen holds 130 sentences, grouped into 26 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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