Chapter 7 of The Outdoor Chums in the Forest is here in full — 122 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VII
Chapter 7 of The Outdoor Chums in the Forest is here in full — 122 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "How long do we stay in this camp, fellows?" asked Bluff. "A few days only," replied Frank, with a mysterious smile. "Look here, you've got something you're keeping from us," said Jerry boldly. "That's what I was thinking. So out with it, Frank.
Chapter 7 of The Outdoor Chums in the Forest is here in full — 122 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading “THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "How long do we stay in this camp, fellows?" asked Bluff.”
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading “"Look here, you've got something you're keeping from us," said Jerry boldly.”
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading “THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "How long do we stay in this camp, fellows?" asked Bluff.”
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "How long do we stay in this camp, fellows?" asked Bluff.”
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading “"Look here, you've got something you're keeping from us," said Jerry boldly.”
conformity or harmony
From this reading “"Look here, you've got something you're keeping from us," said Jerry boldly.”
of an obscure nature
From this reading “"A few days only," replied Frank, with a mysterious smile.”
not expected or anticipated
From this reading “THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "How long do we stay in this camp, fellows?" asked Bluff.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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In this reading “"A few days only," replied Frank, with a mysterious smile.”
In this reading “THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "How long do we stay in this camp, fellows?" asked Bluff.”
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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 few days only," replied Frank, with a mysterious smile.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "How long do we stay in this camp, fellows?" asked Bluff.
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "How long do we stay in this camp, fellows?" asked Bluff.
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading "Look here, you've got something you're keeping from us," said Jerry boldly.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "How long do we stay in this camp, fellows?" asked Bluff.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "A few days only," replied Frank, with a mysterious smile.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "How long do we stay in this camp, fellows?" asked Bluff.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "How long do we stay in this camp, fellows?" asked Bluff.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "A few days only," replied Frank, with a mysterious smile.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "A few days only," replied Frank, with a mysterious smile.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Look here, you've got something you're keeping from us," said Jerry boldly.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Look here, you've got something you're keeping from us," said Jerry boldly.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "How long do we stay in this camp, fellows?" asked Bluff.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Look here, you've got something you're keeping from us," said Jerry boldly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "How long do we stay in this camp, fellows?" asked Bluff.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "That's what I was thinking.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "How long do we stay in this camp, fellows?" asked Bluff.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So out with it, Frank.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading "Look here, you've got something you're keeping from us," said Jerry boldly.
conformity or harmony
From this reading "Look here, you've got something you're keeping from us," said Jerry boldly.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "How long do we stay in this camp, fellows?" asked Bluff.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look here, you've got something you're keeping from us," said Jerry boldly.
of an obscure nature
From this reading "A few days only," replied Frank, with a mysterious smile.
and nothing more
From this reading "A few days only," replied Frank, with a mysterious smile.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So out with it, Frank.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "A few days only," replied Frank, with a mysterious smile.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Look here, you've got something you're keeping from us," said Jerry boldly.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "A few days only," replied Frank, with a mysterious smile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So out with it, Frank.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Look here, you've got something you're keeping from us," said Jerry boldly.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "How long do we stay in this camp, fellows?" asked Bluff.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's what I was thinking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "How long do we stay in this camp, fellows?" asked Bluff.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "That's what I was thinking.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "How long do we stay in this camp, fellows?" asked Bluff.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "How long do we stay in this camp, fellows?" asked Bluff.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Look here, you've got something you're keeping from us," said Jerry boldly.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That's what I was thinking.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "How long do we stay in this camp, fellows?" asked Bluff.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "That's what I was thinking.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "A few days only," replied Frank, with a mysterious smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Look here, you've got something you're keeping from us," said Jerry boldly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Look here, you've got something you're keeping from us," said Jerry boldly.
Chapter 7 of The Outdoor Chums in the Forest by Quincy Allen holds 122 sentences, grouped into 25 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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