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The Outdoor Girls in a Winter Camp

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The Outdoor Girls in a Winter Camp is here in full — 179 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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The Outdoor Girls In a Winter Camp AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE," "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE," ETC.
Made in the United States of America =THE OUTDOOR GIRLS SERIES= THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A MOTOR CAR THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN FLORIDA =THE BOBBSEY TWINS BOOKS=
For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.
"I had no idea it was so chilling!"
"Nonsense!" cried Betty Nelson, her cheeks aglow.
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The Outdoor Girls in a Winter Camp

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The Outdoor Girls in a Winter Camp is here in full — 179 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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The Outdoor Girls In a Winter Camp AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE," "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE," ETC.
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Made in the United States of America =THE OUTDOOR GIRLS SERIES= THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A MOTOR CAR THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN FLORIDA =THE BOBBSEY TWINS BOOKS=
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For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.
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"I had no idea it was so chilling!"
/aɪ hæd noʊ aɪˈdiːə ɪt wɑːz soʊ ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/
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"Nonsense!" cried Betty Nelson, her cheeks aglow.

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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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aglow adjective US /əˈɡloʊ/

softly bright or radiant

From this reading “"Nonsense!" cried Betty Nelson, her cheeks aglow.”

chilling adjective US /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/

provoking fear terror

From this reading “"I had no idea it was so chilling!"”

gloved adjective US /ɡlʌvd/

having the hands covered with gloves

From this reading “For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.”

maroon verb US /mərˈuːn/

leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue

From this reading “For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.”

Outdoor adjective US /ˈaʊtdɔːr/

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

From this reading “The Outdoor Girls In a Winter Camp AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE," "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE," ETC.”

seashore noun US /ˈsiːʃɔːr/

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading “The Outdoor Girls In a Winter Camp AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE," "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE," ETC.”

sweater noun US /ˈswetər/

a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body

From this reading “For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.”

wrapping noun US /ˈræpɪŋ/

the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped

From this reading “For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading The Outdoor Girls In a Winter Camp AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE," "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE," ETC.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

aglowadjectiveUS /əˈɡloʊ/

softly bright or radiant

From this reading "Nonsense!" cried Betty Nelson, her cheeks aglow.

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 =THE OUTDOOR GIRLS SERIES= THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A MOTOR CAR THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN FLORIDA =THE BOBBSEY TWINS BOOKS=

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Outdoor Girls In a Winter Camp AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE," "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE," ETC.

AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/

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

From this reading The Outdoor Girls In a Winter Camp AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE," "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE," ETC.

Betty

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From this reading "Nonsense!" cried Betty Nelson, her cheeks aglow.

BOBBSEY

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Outdoor Girls In a Winter Camp AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE," "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE," ETC.

BOOKSnounUS /bʊks/

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Made in the United States of America =THE OUTDOOR GIRLS SERIES= THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A MOTOR CAR THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN FLORIDA =THE BOBBSEY TWINS BOOKS=

CampnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The Outdoor Girls In a Winter Camp AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE," "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE," ETC.

CARnounUS /kɑːr/

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Made in the United States of America =THE OUTDOOR GIRLS SERIES= THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A MOTOR CAR THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN FLORIDA =THE BOBBSEY TWINS BOOKS=

cheeksnounUS /tʃiːks/

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading "Nonsense!" cried Betty Nelson, her cheeks aglow.

chillingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/

provoking fear terror

From this reading "I had no idea it was so chilling!"

closeradverbUS /ˈkloʊsər/

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

COUNTRYnounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

criedverbUS /kraɪd/

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Nonsense!" cried Betty Nelson, her cheeks aglow.

DEEPDALE

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From this reading The Outdoor Girls In a Winter Camp AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE," "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE," ETC.

deeperadverbUS /ˈdiːpər/

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

DUNLAP

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From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

ETC

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Outdoor Girls In a Winter Camp AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE," "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE," ETC.

exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

FLORIDAnounUS /ˈflɔːrədə/

a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading Made in the United States of America =THE OUTDOOR GIRLS SERIES= THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A MOTOR CAR THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN FLORIDA =THE BOBBSEY TWINS BOOKS=

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

FordnounUS /fɔːrd/

United States film maker (1896-1973)

From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

furnounUS /fɜːr/

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

GirlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The Outdoor Girls In a Winter Camp AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE," "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE," ETC.

glovedadjectiveUS /ɡlʌvd/

having the hands covered with gloves

From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

GROSSET

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From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "I had no idea it was so chilling!"

handsnounUS /hændz/

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

How

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From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I had no idea it was so chilling!"

ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "I had no idea it was so chilling!"

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The Outdoor Girls In a Winter Camp AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE," "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE," ETC.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

LAKEnounUS /leɪk/

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading The Outdoor Girls In a Winter Camp AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE," "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE," ETC.

LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

LODGEverbUS /lɑːdʒ/

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

MadeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Made in the United States of America =THE OUTDOOR GIRLS SERIES= THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A MOTOR CAR THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN FLORIDA =THE BOBBSEY TWINS BOOKS=

maroonverbUS /mərˈuːn/

leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue

From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

MennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

MOTORnounUS /ˈmoʊtər/

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

From this reading Made in the United States of America =THE OUTDOOR GIRLS SERIES= THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A MOTOR CAR THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN FLORIDA =THE BOBBSEY TWINS BOOKS=

neck-piece

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From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/

English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)

From this reading "Nonsense!" cried Betty Nelson, her cheeks aglow.

NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading "I had no idea it was so chilling!"

NonsensenounUS /ˈnɑːnsens/

a message that seems to convey no meaning

From this reading "Nonsense!" cried Betty Nelson, her cheeks aglow.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Outdoor Girls In a Winter Camp AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE," "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE," ETC.

OutdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/

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

From this reading The Outdoor Girls In a Winter Camp AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE," "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE," ETC.

plungingverbUS /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/

-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

pocketsnounUS /ˈpɑːkəts/

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

PUBLISHERSnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/

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

From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

RAINBOWnounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/

an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain

From this reading The Outdoor Girls In a Winter Camp AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE," "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE," ETC.

SCHOOLnounUS /skuːl/

an educational institution

From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

SEASHOREnounUS /ˈsiːʃɔːr/

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading The Outdoor Girls In a Winter Camp AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE," "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE," ETC.

SERIESnounUS /ˈsɪriz/

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Made in the United States of America =THE OUTDOOR GIRLS SERIES= THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A MOTOR CAR THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN FLORIDA =THE BOBBSEY TWINS BOOKS=

SNOWnounUS /snoʊ/

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I had no idea it was so chilling!"

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 =THE OUTDOOR GIRLS SERIES= THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A MOTOR CAR THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN FLORIDA =THE BOBBSEY TWINS BOOKS=

sweaternounUS /ˈswetər/

a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body

From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

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 In a Winter Camp AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE," "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE," ETC.

TWINSnounUS /twɪnz/

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

From this reading The Outdoor Girls In a Winter Camp AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE," "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE," ETC.

UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Made in the United States of America =THE OUTDOOR GIRLS SERIES= THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A MOTOR CAR THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN FLORIDA =THE BOBBSEY TWINS BOOKS=

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "I had no idea it was so chilling!"

WinternounUS /ˈwɪntər/

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The Outdoor Girls In a Winter Camp AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS OF DEEPDALE," "THE OUTDOOR GIRLS AT RAINBOW LAKE," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE," ETC.

WomennounUS /ˈwɪmən/

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

wrappingnounUS /ˈræpɪŋ/

the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped

From this reading For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

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 For Little Men and Women THE BOBBSEY TWINS THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK THE OUTDOOR GIRLS IN A WINTER CAMP "How cold it is!" exclaimed Grace Ford, wrapping closer about her a fur neck-piece, and plunging her gloved hands deeper into the pockets of her maroon sweater.

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