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The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire is here in full — 106 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.
Made in the United States of America 12mo.
Cloth.
Illustrated.
(Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire is here in full — 106 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.
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Made in the United States of America 12mo.
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Cloth.
/klɔːθ/
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Illustrated.
/ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
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(Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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bell's noun US /belz/

possessive form of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

bunkers noun US /ˈbʌŋkərz/

plural of “bunker” — a hazard on a golf course

From this reading “The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.”

Campfire noun US /ˈkæmpfaɪər/

a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)

From this reading “The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.”

frothy adjective US /ˈfrɔːθi/

emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation

From this reading “(Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.”

glassy adjective US /ˈɡlæsi/

resembling glass in smoothness and shininess and slickness

From this reading “(Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.”

Outdoor adjective US /ˈaʊtdɔːr/

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

From this reading “The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.”

putt verb US /pʌt/

strike (a golf ball) lightly, with a putter

From this reading “(Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.”

rhythmic adjective US /ˈrɪðmɪk/

recurring with measured regularity

From this reading “(Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

glassy surface adjective + noun

In this reading “(Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.”

motor boat noun + noun

In this reading “(Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.”

MOVING PICTURE adjective + noun

a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

In this reading “The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.”

Old Maid adjective + noun

an elderly unmarried woman

In this reading “The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.”

throb of verb + particle

In this reading “(Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.”

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Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

12

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From this reading Made in the United States of America 12mo.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading Made in the United States of America 12mo.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

AroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/

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

From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

BELIEVEverbUS /bɪˈliːv/

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

BELL'SnounUS /belz/

possessive form of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

boatnounUS /boʊt/

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

BOBBSEY

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From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

BROWNnounUS /braʊn/

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

BUNKERSnounUS /ˈbʌŋkərz/

plural of “bunker” — a hazard on a golf course

From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

BUNNYnounUS /ˈbʌni/

a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit

From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

CampfirenounUS /ˈkæmpfaɪər/

a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)

From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

ClothnounUS /klɔːθ/

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

From this reading Cloth.

DEEPDALE

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From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

DUNLAP

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From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/

one or the other of two

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

ElevenadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevən/

being one more than ten

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

ETC

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From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

frothyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːθi/

emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

GirlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

glassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡlæsi/

resembling glass in smoothness and shininess and slickness

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

GRANDMAnounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

GROSSET

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From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

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 Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

lakenounUS /leɪk/

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

LITTLEadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

MadeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Made in the United States of America 12mo.

MaidnounUS /meɪd/

a female domestic

From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

MAKEverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

monounUS /moʊ/

an indefinitely short time

From this reading Made in the United States of America 12mo.

motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

MountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

MOVINGadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/

in motion

From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

NinenounUS /naɪn/

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

OutdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/

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

From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

PICTUREnounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

PUBLISHERSnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/

plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

PuttverbUS /pʌt/

strike (a golf ball) lightly, with a putter

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

rhythmicadjectiveUS /ˈrɪðmɪk/

recurring with measured regularity

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

SADDLEverbUS /ˈsædəl/

put a saddle on

From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

SERIESnounUS /ˈsɪriz/

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

sidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

SISTERnounUS /ˈsɪstər/

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

SIXnounUS /sɪks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

SixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/

being one more than fifteen

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

spedverbUS /sped/

inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

StatesnounUS /steɪts/

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Made in the United States of America 12mo.

stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

STORIESnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

SUEverbUS /suː/

institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

ThirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

throbverbUS /θrɑːb/

pulsate or pound with abnormal force

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

TitlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/

plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

trailnounUS /treɪl/

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

TWINSnounUS /twɪnz/

(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other

From this reading The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire The Old Maid of the Mountains AUTHOR OF “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE,” “THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN THE SADDLE,” “THE MOVING PICTURE GIRLS,” “THE BOBBSEY TWINS,” “BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE,” “SIX LITTLE BUNKERS AT GRANDMA BELL’S,” “MAKE BELIEVE STORIES,” ETC.

UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Made in the United States of America 12mo.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

wakeverbUS /weɪk/

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

whitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

YORKnounUS /jɔːrk/

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading (Sixteen Titles) (Thirteen Titles) SIX LITTLE BUNKERS SERIES (Nine Titles) MAKE BELIEVE STORIES (Eleven Titles) GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE “Putt--putt--putt!” came the rhythmic throb of the motor as the little motor boat sped over the glassy surface of the lake, stirring up the water on either side of it and leaving a frothy white trail in its wake.

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