Chapter 1 of The Putnam Hall Cadets is here in full — 24 sentences across 5 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Putnam Hall Cadets is here in full — 24 sentences across 5 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Or, Good Times in School and Out Author of "The Rover Boys Series," "Bob, The Photographer," etc. THE PUTNAM HALL RIVALS; Or, Fun and Sport Afloat and Ashore. THE PUTNAM HALL CADETS; Or, Good Times in School and Out. THE ROVER BOYS ON THE PLAINS; Or, The Mystery of Red Rock Ranch. THE ROVER BOYS ON THE RIVER; Or, The Search for the Missing Houseboat.
Chapter 1 of The Putnam Hall Cadets is here in full — 24 sentences across 5 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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aimlessly drifting
From this reading “THE PUTNAM HALL RIVALS; Or, Fun and Sport Afloat and Ashore.”
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading “THE PUTNAM HALL CADETS; Or, Good Times in School and Out.”
a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling
From this reading “THE ROVER BOYS ON THE RIVER; Or, The Search for the Missing Houseboat.”
someone who takes photographs professionally
From this reading “Or, Good Times in School and Out Author of "The Rover Boys Series," "Bob, The Photographer," etc.”
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading “THE ROVER BOYS ON THE PLAINS; Or, The Mystery of Red Rock Ranch.”
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading “THE ROVER BOYS ON THE PLAINS; Or, The Mystery of Red Rock Ranch.”
plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading “THE PUTNAM HALL RIVALS; Or, Fun and Sport Afloat and Ashore.”
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading “Or, Good Times in School and Out Author of "The Rover Boys Series," "Bob, The Photographer," etc.”
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In this reading “THE ROVER BOYS ON THE RIVER; Or, The Search for the Missing Houseboat.”
In this reading “Or, Good Times in School and Out Author of "The Rover Boys Series," "Bob, The Photographer," etc.”
In this reading “THE ROVER BOYS ON THE RIVER; Or, The Search for the Missing Houseboat.”
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aimlessly drifting
From this reading THE PUTNAM HALL RIVALS; Or, Fun and Sport Afloat and Ashore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Or, Good Times in School and Out Author of "The Rover Boys Series," "Bob, The Photographer," etc.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading THE PUTNAM HALL RIVALS; Or, Fun and Sport Afloat and Ashore.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Or, Good Times in School and Out Author of "The Rover Boys Series," "Bob, The Photographer," etc.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Or, Good Times in School and Out Author of "The Rover Boys Series," "Bob, The Photographer," etc.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Or, Good Times in School and Out Author of "The Rover Boys Series," "Bob, The Photographer," etc.
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading THE PUTNAM HALL CADETS; Or, Good Times in School and Out.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Or, Good Times in School and Out Author of "The Rover Boys Series," "Bob, The Photographer," etc.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE ROVER BOYS ON THE RIVER; Or, The Search for the Missing Houseboat.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading THE PUTNAM HALL RIVALS; Or, Fun and Sport Afloat and Ashore.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Or, Good Times in School and Out Author of "The Rover Boys Series," "Bob, The Photographer," etc.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE PUTNAM HALL RIVALS; Or, Fun and Sport Afloat and Ashore.
a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling
From this reading THE ROVER BOYS ON THE RIVER; Or, The Search for the Missing Houseboat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Or, Good Times in School and Out Author of "The Rover Boys Series," "Bob, The Photographer," etc.
not able to be found
From this reading THE ROVER BOYS ON THE RIVER; Or, The Search for the Missing Houseboat.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE ROVER BOYS ON THE PLAINS; Or, The Mystery of Red Rock Ranch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Or, Good Times in School and Out Author of "The Rover Boys Series," "Bob, The Photographer," etc.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ROVER BOYS ON THE PLAINS; Or, The Mystery of Red Rock Ranch.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or, Good Times in School and Out Author of "The Rover Boys Series," "Bob, The Photographer," etc.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Or, Good Times in School and Out Author of "The Rover Boys Series," "Bob, The Photographer," etc.
someone who takes photographs professionally
From this reading Or, Good Times in School and Out Author of "The Rover Boys Series," "Bob, The Photographer," etc.
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading THE ROVER BOYS ON THE PLAINS; Or, The Mystery of Red Rock Ranch.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PUTNAM HALL RIVALS; Or, Fun and Sport Afloat and Ashore.
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading THE ROVER BOYS ON THE PLAINS; Or, The Mystery of Red Rock Ranch.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE ROVER BOYS ON THE PLAINS; Or, The Mystery of Red Rock Ranch.
plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading THE PUTNAM HALL RIVALS; Or, Fun and Sport Afloat and Ashore.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE ROVER BOYS ON THE RIVER; Or, The Search for the Missing Houseboat.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading THE ROVER BOYS ON THE PLAINS; Or, The Mystery of Red Rock Ranch.
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading Or, Good Times in School and Out Author of "The Rover Boys Series," "Bob, The Photographer," etc.
an educational institution
From this reading Or, Good Times in School and Out Author of "The Rover Boys Series," "Bob, The Photographer," etc.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading THE ROVER BOYS ON THE RIVER; Or, The Search for the Missing Houseboat.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Or, Good Times in School and Out Author of "The Rover Boys Series," "Bob, The Photographer," etc.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading THE PUTNAM HALL RIVALS; Or, Fun and Sport Afloat and Ashore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Or, Good Times in School and Out Author of "The Rover Boys Series," "Bob, The Photographer," etc.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Or, Good Times in School and Out Author of "The Rover Boys Series," "Bob, The Photographer," etc.
Chapter 1 of The Putnam Hall Cadets by Edward Stratemeyer holds 24 sentences, grouped into 5 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.
Chapter 1 holds 24 sentences of The Putnam Hall Cadets, unabridged, divided into 5 reading sections.
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