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The Outdoor Chums After Big Game

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR CHUMS," "THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE," ETC.
THE OUTDOOR CHUMS Or The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE Or Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE FOREST Or Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE GULF Or Rescuing the Lost Balloonists
THE OUTDOOR CHUMS AFTER BIG GAME Or Perilous Adventures in the Wilderness _12mo.
Cloth.
Illustrated.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending

A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Outdoor Chums After Big Game

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The Outdoor Chums After Big Game is here in full — 151 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR CHUMS," "THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE," ETC.
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THE OUTDOOR CHUMS Or The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE Or Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE FOREST Or Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE GULF Or Rescuing the Lost Balloonists
/ðə ˈaʊtdɔːr tʃʌmz ɔːr ðə fɜːrst tʊr ʌv ðə rɑːd ɡʌn ənd ˈkæmərə klʌb ðə ˈaʊtdɔːr tʃʌmz ɑːn ðə leɪk ɔːr ˈlaɪvli ædˈventʃərz ɑːn ˈwaɪldkæt ˈaɪlənd ðə ˈaʊtdɔːr tʃʌmz ɪn ðə ˈfɔːrəst ɔːr ˈleɪɪŋ ðə ɡoʊst ʌv oʊk rɪdʒ ðə ˈaʊtdɔːr tʃʌmz ɑːn ðə ɡʌlf ɔːr ˈreskjuːɪŋ ðə lɔːst bəˈluːnɪsts/
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THE OUTDOOR CHUMS AFTER BIG GAME Or Perilous Adventures in the Wilderness _12mo.
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Cloth.
/klɔːθ/
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Illustrated.
/ˈɪləstreɪtəd/

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Balloonists noun US /bəˈluːnɪsts/

plural of “balloonist” — someone who flies a balloon

From this reading “THE OUTDOOR CHUMS Or The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE Or Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE FOREST Or Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE GULF Or Rescuing the Lost Balloonists”

Camera noun US /ˈkæmərə/

equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)

From this reading “THE OUTDOOR CHUMS Or The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE Or Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE FOREST Or Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE GULF Or Rescuing the Lost Balloonists”

chums noun US /tʃʌmz/

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading “AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR CHUMS," "THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE," ETC.”

Illustrated verb US /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading “Illustrated.”

outdoor adjective US /ˈaʊtdɔːr/

located, suited for, or taking place in the open air

From this reading “AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR CHUMS," "THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE," ETC.”

Perilous adjective US /ˈperələs/

fraught with danger

From this reading “THE OUTDOOR CHUMS AFTER BIG GAME Or Perilous Adventures in the Wilderness _12mo.”

Rescuing verb US /ˈreskjuːɪŋ/

-ing form of “rescue” — free from harm or evil

From this reading “THE OUTDOOR CHUMS Or The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE Or Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE FOREST Or Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE GULF Or Rescuing the Lost Balloonists”

Wildcat noun US /ˈwaɪldkæt/

an exploratory oil well drilled in land not known to be an oil field

From this reading “THE OUTDOOR CHUMS Or The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE Or Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE FOREST Or Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE GULF Or Rescuing the Lost Balloonists”

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From this reading THE OUTDOOR CHUMS AFTER BIG GAME Or Perilous Adventures in the Wilderness _12mo.

AdventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading THE OUTDOOR CHUMS Or The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE Or Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE FOREST Or Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE GULF Or Rescuing the Lost Balloonists

AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading THE OUTDOOR CHUMS AFTER BIG GAME Or Perilous Adventures in the Wilderness _12mo.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE OUTDOOR CHUMS Or The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE Or Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE FOREST Or Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE GULF Or Rescuing the Lost Balloonists

AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR CHUMS," "THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE," ETC.

BalloonistsnounUS /bəˈluːnɪsts/

plural of “balloonist” — someone who flies a balloon

From this reading THE OUTDOOR CHUMS Or The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE Or Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE FOREST Or Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE GULF Or Rescuing the Lost Balloonists

BIGadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE OUTDOOR CHUMS AFTER BIG GAME Or Perilous Adventures in the Wilderness _12mo.

CameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/

equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)

From this reading THE OUTDOOR CHUMS Or The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE Or Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE FOREST Or Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE GULF Or Rescuing the Lost Balloonists

CHUMSnounUS /tʃʌmz/

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR CHUMS," "THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE," ETC.

ClothnounUS /klɔːθ/

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading Cloth.

ClubnounUS /klʌb/

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading THE OUTDOOR CHUMS Or The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE Or Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE FOREST Or Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE GULF Or Rescuing the Lost Balloonists

ETC

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR CHUMS," "THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE," ETC.

FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE OUTDOOR CHUMS Or The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE Or Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE FOREST Or Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE GULF Or Rescuing the Lost Balloonists

FORESTnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading THE OUTDOOR CHUMS Or The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE Or Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE FOREST Or Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE GULF Or Rescuing the Lost Balloonists

GAMEnounUS /ɡeɪm/

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading THE OUTDOOR CHUMS AFTER BIG GAME Or Perilous Adventures in the Wilderness _12mo.

GhostnounUS /ɡoʊst/

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading THE OUTDOOR CHUMS Or The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE Or Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE FOREST Or Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE GULF Or Rescuing the Lost Balloonists

GULFnounUS /ɡʌlf/

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading THE OUTDOOR CHUMS Or The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE Or Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE FOREST Or Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE GULF Or Rescuing the Lost Balloonists

GunnounUS /ɡʌn/

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading THE OUTDOOR CHUMS Or The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE Or Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE FOREST Or Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE GULF Or Rescuing the Lost Balloonists

IllustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading Illustrated.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE OUTDOOR CHUMS Or The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE Or Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE FOREST Or Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE GULF Or Rescuing the Lost Balloonists

IslandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading THE OUTDOOR CHUMS Or The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE Or Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE FOREST Or Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE GULF Or Rescuing the Lost Balloonists

LAKEnounUS /leɪk/

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR CHUMS," "THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE," ETC.

LayingnounUS /ˈleɪɪŋ/

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading THE OUTDOOR CHUMS Or The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE Or Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE FOREST Or Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE GULF Or Rescuing the Lost Balloonists

LivelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvli/

full of life and energy

From this reading THE OUTDOOR CHUMS Or The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE Or Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE FOREST Or Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE GULF Or Rescuing the Lost Balloonists

LostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading THE OUTDOOR CHUMS Or The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE Or Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE FOREST Or Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE GULF Or Rescuing the Lost Balloonists

monounUS /moʊ/

an indefinitely short time

From this reading THE OUTDOOR CHUMS AFTER BIG GAME Or Perilous Adventures in the Wilderness _12mo.

OaknounUS /oʊk/

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading THE OUTDOOR CHUMS Or The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE Or Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE FOREST Or Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE GULF Or Rescuing the Lost Balloonists

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR CHUMS," "THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE," ETC.

ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR CHUMS," "THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE," ETC.

OrconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE OUTDOOR CHUMS Or The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE Or Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE FOREST Or Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE GULF Or Rescuing the Lost Balloonists

OUTDOORadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/

located, suited for, or taking place in the open air

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR CHUMS," "THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE," ETC.

PerilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/

fraught with danger

From this reading THE OUTDOOR CHUMS AFTER BIG GAME Or Perilous Adventures in the Wilderness _12mo.

RescuingverbUS /ˈreskjuːɪŋ/

-ing form of “rescue” — free from harm or evil

From this reading THE OUTDOOR CHUMS Or The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE Or Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE FOREST Or Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE GULF Or Rescuing the Lost Balloonists

RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading THE OUTDOOR CHUMS Or The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE Or Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE FOREST Or Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE GULF Or Rescuing the Lost Balloonists

RodnounUS /rɑːd/

a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading THE OUTDOOR CHUMS Or The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE Or Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE FOREST Or Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE GULF Or Rescuing the Lost Balloonists

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR CHUMS," "THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE," ETC.

TournounUS /tʊr/

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading THE OUTDOOR CHUMS Or The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE Or Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE FOREST Or Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE GULF Or Rescuing the Lost Balloonists

WildcatnounUS /ˈwaɪldkæt/

an exploratory oil well drilled in land not known to be an oil field

From this reading THE OUTDOOR CHUMS Or The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKE Or Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE FOREST Or Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE GULF Or Rescuing the Lost Balloonists

WildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading THE OUTDOOR CHUMS AFTER BIG GAME Or Perilous Adventures in the Wilderness _12mo.

Chapter 1 of The Outdoor Chums After Big Game by Quincy Allen holds 151 sentences, grouped into 31 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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