Chapter 2 of The Putnam Hall Encampment is here in full — 123 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of The Putnam Hall Encampment is here in full — 123 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
IN THE BELFRY “I say, Jack!” “What’s the matter now, Pepper?” demanded Major Jack Ruddy, for the cry was a startling one. “We are locked in!” answered Pepper Ditmore. “Locked in?” repeated the young major of the Putnam Hall battalion. “What do you mean?”
Chapter 2 of The Putnam Hall Encampment is here in full — 123 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading ““Locked in?” repeated the young major of the Putnam Hall battalion.”
a bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a building
From this reading “IN THE BELFRY “I say, Jack!””
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading ““What’s the matter now, Pepper?” demanded Major Jack Ruddy, for the cry was a startling one.”
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading ““We are locked in!” answered Pepper Ditmore.”
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading ““What’s the matter now, Pepper?” demanded Major Jack Ruddy, for the cry was a startling one.”
add pepper to
From this reading ““What’s the matter now, Pepper?” demanded Major Jack Ruddy, for the cry was a startling one.”
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading ““What’s the matter now, Pepper?” demanded Major Jack Ruddy, for the cry was a startling one.”
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading ““What’s the matter now, Pepper?” demanded Major Jack Ruddy, for the cry was a startling one.”
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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 “What’s the matter now, Pepper?” demanded Major Jack Ruddy, for the cry was a startling one.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “We are locked in!” answered Pepper Ditmore.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “We are locked in!” answered Pepper Ditmore.
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading “Locked in?” repeated the young major of the Putnam Hall battalion.
a bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a building
From this reading IN THE BELFRY “I say, Jack!”
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “What’s the matter now, Pepper?” demanded Major Jack Ruddy, for the cry was a startling one.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “What’s the matter now, Pepper?” demanded Major Jack Ruddy, for the cry was a startling one.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We are locked in!” answered Pepper Ditmore.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What do you mean?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “What’s the matter now, Pepper?” demanded Major Jack Ruddy, for the cry was a startling one.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading “Locked in?” repeated the young major of the Putnam Hall battalion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN THE BELFRY “I say, Jack!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE BELFRY “I say, Jack!”
a small worthless amount
From this reading IN THE BELFRY “I say, Jack!”
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading “We are locked in!” answered Pepper Ditmore.
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading “What’s the matter now, Pepper?” demanded Major Jack Ruddy, for the cry was a startling one.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “What’s the matter now, Pepper?” demanded Major Jack Ruddy, for the cry was a startling one.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “What do you mean?”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “What’s the matter now, Pepper?” demanded Major Jack Ruddy, for the cry was a startling one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Locked in?” repeated the young major of the Putnam Hall battalion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “What’s the matter now, Pepper?” demanded Major Jack Ruddy, for the cry was a startling one.
add pepper to
From this reading “What’s the matter now, Pepper?” demanded Major Jack Ruddy, for the cry was a startling one.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Locked in?” repeated the young major of the Putnam Hall battalion.
recurring again and again
From this reading “Locked in?” repeated the young major of the Putnam Hall battalion.
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading “What’s the matter now, Pepper?” demanded Major Jack Ruddy, for the cry was a startling one.
express in words
From this reading IN THE BELFRY “I say, Jack!”
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading “What’s the matter now, Pepper?” demanded Major Jack Ruddy, for the cry was a startling one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE BELFRY “I say, Jack!”
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What’s the matter now, Pepper?” demanded Major Jack Ruddy, for the cry was a startling one.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We are locked in!” answered Pepper Ditmore.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What do you mean?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What’s the matter now, Pepper?” demanded Major Jack Ruddy, for the cry was a startling one.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What do you mean?”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Locked in?” repeated the young major of the Putnam Hall battalion.
Chapter 2 of The Putnam Hall Encampment by Edward Stratemeyer holds 123 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.
Chapter 2 holds 123 sentences of The Putnam Hall Encampment, unabridged, divided into 25 reading sections.
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