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The Woodcraft Girls at Camp

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Woodcraft Girls at Camp is here in full — 427 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Author of The Woodcraft Girls in the City, Little Woodcrafter's Book, The Polly Brewster Books, etc.
Sincere gratitude is tendered Mrs. Frederick Hoisington (Atma), of Woodcraft Indians, for valuable suggestions and her friendly assistance in making this story one of true Woodcraft life of the beginner.
"Ooo-ooh!
Oo-ooh!
Nita!" called Suzanne Baker, as she skipped across the small square of green grass that individualised the brownstone house where Anita Brampton lived.
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The Woodcraft Girls at Camp

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Woodcraft Girls at Camp is here in full — 427 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/85 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Author of The Woodcraft Girls in the City, Little Woodcrafter's Book, The Polly Brewster Books, etc.
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Sincere gratitude is tendered Mrs. Frederick Hoisington (Atma), of Woodcraft Indians, for valuable suggestions and her friendly assistance in making this story one of true Woodcraft life of the beginner.
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"Ooo-ooh!
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Oo-ooh!
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Nita!" called Suzanne Baker, as she skipped across the small square of green grass that individualised the brownstone house where Anita Brampton lived.

Learner Dictionary

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

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Baker noun US /ˈbeɪkər/

someone who bakes commercially

From this reading “Nita!" called Suzanne Baker, as she skipped across the small square of green grass that individualised the brownstone house where Anita Brampton lived.”

beginner noun US /bɪˈɡɪnər/

someone new to a field or activity

From this reading “Sincere gratitude is tendered Mrs. Frederick Hoisington (Atma), of Woodcraft Indians, for valuable suggestions and her friendly assistance in making this story one of true Woodcraft life of the beginner.”

brownstone noun US /ˈbraʊnstoʊn/

a reddish brown sandstone; used in buildings

From this reading “Nita!" called Suzanne Baker, as she skipped across the small square of green grass that individualised the brownstone house where Anita Brampton lived.”

Frederick noun US /ˈfredrɪk/

a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore

From this reading “Sincere gratitude is tendered Mrs. Frederick Hoisington (Atma), of Woodcraft Indians, for valuable suggestions and her friendly assistance in making this story one of true Woodcraft life of the beginner.”

Sincere adjective US /sɪnˈsɪr/

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading “Sincere gratitude is tendered Mrs. Frederick Hoisington (Atma), of Woodcraft Indians, for valuable suggestions and her friendly assistance in making this story one of true Woodcraft life of the beginner.”

skipped verb US /skɪpt/

inflected form of “skip” — bypass

From this reading “Nita!" called Suzanne Baker, as she skipped across the small square of green grass that individualised the brownstone house where Anita Brampton lived.”

suggestions noun US /səˈdʒestʃənz/

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading “Sincere gratitude is tendered Mrs. Frederick Hoisington (Atma), of Woodcraft Indians, for valuable suggestions and her friendly assistance in making this story one of true Woodcraft life of the beginner.”

tendered verb US /ˈtendərd/

past form of “tender” — offer or present for acceptance

From this reading “Sincere gratitude is tendered Mrs. Frederick Hoisington (Atma), of Woodcraft Indians, for valuable suggestions and her friendly assistance in making this story one of true Woodcraft life of the beginner.”

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.

in the City preposition + article + noun counted as “in … city”

In this reading “Author of The Woodcraft Girls in the City, Little Woodcrafter's Book, The Polly Brewster Books, etc.”

All words in this reading · 59

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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

acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Nita!" called Suzanne Baker, as she skipped across the small square of green grass that individualised the brownstone house where Anita Brampton lived.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Sincere gratitude is tendered Mrs. Frederick Hoisington (Atma), of Woodcraft Indians, for valuable suggestions and her friendly assistance in making this story one of true Woodcraft life of the beginner.

Anita

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From this reading Nita!" called Suzanne Baker, as she skipped across the small square of green grass that individualised the brownstone house where Anita Brampton lived.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Nita!" called Suzanne Baker, as she skipped across the small square of green grass that individualised the brownstone house where Anita Brampton lived.

assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Sincere gratitude is tendered Mrs. Frederick Hoisington (Atma), of Woodcraft Indians, for valuable suggestions and her friendly assistance in making this story one of true Woodcraft life of the beginner.

Atma

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From this reading Sincere gratitude is tendered Mrs. Frederick Hoisington (Atma), of Woodcraft Indians, for valuable suggestions and her friendly assistance in making this story one of true Woodcraft life of the beginner.

AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

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

From this reading Author of The Woodcraft Girls in the City, Little Woodcrafter's Book, The Polly Brewster Books, etc.

BakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/

someone who bakes commercially

From this reading Nita!" called Suzanne Baker, as she skipped across the small square of green grass that individualised the brownstone house where Anita Brampton lived.

beginnernounUS /bɪˈɡɪnər/

someone new to a field or activity

From this reading Sincere gratitude is tendered Mrs. Frederick Hoisington (Atma), of Woodcraft Indians, for valuable suggestions and her friendly assistance in making this story one of true Woodcraft life of the beginner.

BooknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Author of The Woodcraft Girls in the City, Little Woodcrafter's Book, The Polly Brewster Books, etc.

BooksnounUS /bʊks/

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Author of The Woodcraft Girls in the City, Little Woodcrafter's Book, The Polly Brewster Books, etc.

Brampton

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

From this reading Nita!" called Suzanne Baker, as she skipped across the small square of green grass that individualised the brownstone house where Anita Brampton lived.

Brewster

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From this reading Author of The Woodcraft Girls in the City, Little Woodcrafter's Book, The Polly Brewster Books, etc.

brownstonenounUS /ˈbraʊnstoʊn/

a reddish brown sandstone; used in buildings

From this reading Nita!" called Suzanne Baker, as she skipped across the small square of green grass that individualised the brownstone house where Anita Brampton lived.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Nita!" called Suzanne Baker, as she skipped across the small square of green grass that individualised the brownstone house where Anita Brampton lived.

CitynounUS /ˈsɪti/

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Author of The Woodcraft Girls in the City, Little Woodcrafter's Book, The Polly Brewster Books, etc.

etc

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

From this reading Author of The Woodcraft Girls in the City, Little Woodcrafter's Book, The Polly Brewster Books, etc.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sincere gratitude is tendered Mrs. Frederick Hoisington (Atma), of Woodcraft Indians, for valuable suggestions and her friendly assistance in making this story one of true Woodcraft life of the beginner.

FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/

a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore

From this reading Sincere gratitude is tendered Mrs. Frederick Hoisington (Atma), of Woodcraft Indians, for valuable suggestions and her friendly assistance in making this story one of true Woodcraft life of the beginner.

friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading Sincere gratitude is tendered Mrs. Frederick Hoisington (Atma), of Woodcraft Indians, for valuable suggestions and her friendly assistance in making this story one of true Woodcraft life of the beginner.

GirlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Author of The Woodcraft Girls in the City, Little Woodcrafter's Book, The Polly Brewster Books, etc.

grassverbUS /ɡræs/

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Nita!" called Suzanne Baker, as she skipped across the small square of green grass that individualised the brownstone house where Anita Brampton lived.

gratitudenounUS /ˈɡrætətuːd/

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading Sincere gratitude is tendered Mrs. Frederick Hoisington (Atma), of Woodcraft Indians, for valuable suggestions and her friendly assistance in making this story one of true Woodcraft life of the beginner.

greennounUS /ɡriːn/

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Nita!" called Suzanne Baker, as she skipped across the small square of green grass that individualised the brownstone house where Anita Brampton lived.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading Sincere gratitude is tendered Mrs. Frederick Hoisington (Atma), of Woodcraft Indians, for valuable suggestions and her friendly assistance in making this story one of true Woodcraft life of the beginner.

Hoisington

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

From this reading Sincere gratitude is tendered Mrs. Frederick Hoisington (Atma), of Woodcraft Indians, for valuable suggestions and her friendly assistance in making this story one of true Woodcraft life of the beginner.

housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Nita!" called Suzanne Baker, as she skipped across the small square of green grass that individualised the brownstone house where Anita Brampton lived.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Author of The Woodcraft Girls in the City, Little Woodcrafter's Book, The Polly Brewster Books, etc.

IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Sincere gratitude is tendered Mrs. Frederick Hoisington (Atma), of Woodcraft Indians, for valuable suggestions and her friendly assistance in making this story one of true Woodcraft life of the beginner.

individualisedadjective

made for or directed or adjusted to a particular individual

From this reading Nita!" called Suzanne Baker, as she skipped across the small square of green grass that individualised the brownstone house where Anita Brampton lived.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Sincere gratitude is tendered Mrs. Frederick Hoisington (Atma), of Woodcraft Indians, for valuable suggestions and her friendly assistance in making this story one of true Woodcraft life of the beginner.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Sincere gratitude is tendered Mrs. Frederick Hoisington (Atma), of Woodcraft Indians, for valuable suggestions and her friendly assistance in making this story one of true Woodcraft life of the beginner.

LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading Author of The Woodcraft Girls in the City, Little Woodcrafter's Book, The Polly Brewster Books, etc.

livedverbUS /lɪvd/

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Nita!" called Suzanne Baker, as she skipped across the small square of green grass that individualised the brownstone house where Anita Brampton lived.

makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Sincere gratitude is tendered Mrs. Frederick Hoisington (Atma), of Woodcraft Indians, for valuable suggestions and her friendly assistance in making this story one of true Woodcraft life of the beginner.

MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Sincere gratitude is tendered Mrs. Frederick Hoisington (Atma), of Woodcraft Indians, for valuable suggestions and her friendly assistance in making this story one of true Woodcraft life of the beginner.

Nita

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

From this reading Nita!" called Suzanne Baker, as she skipped across the small square of green grass that individualised the brownstone house where Anita Brampton lived.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of The Woodcraft Girls in the City, Little Woodcrafter's Book, The Polly Brewster Books, etc.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Sincere gratitude is tendered Mrs. Frederick Hoisington (Atma), of Woodcraft Indians, for valuable suggestions and her friendly assistance in making this story one of true Woodcraft life of the beginner.

Oo-ooh

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

From this reading Oo-ooh!

Ooo-ooh

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From this reading "Ooo-ooh!

Polly

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From this reading Author of The Woodcraft Girls in the City, Little Woodcrafter's Book, The Polly Brewster Books, etc.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Nita!" called Suzanne Baker, as she skipped across the small square of green grass that individualised the brownstone house where Anita Brampton lived.

SincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading Sincere gratitude is tendered Mrs. Frederick Hoisington (Atma), of Woodcraft Indians, for valuable suggestions and her friendly assistance in making this story one of true Woodcraft life of the beginner.

skippedverbUS /skɪpt/

inflected form of “skip” — bypass

From this reading Nita!" called Suzanne Baker, as she skipped across the small square of green grass that individualised the brownstone house where Anita Brampton lived.

smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

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

From this reading Nita!" called Suzanne Baker, as she skipped across the small square of green grass that individualised the brownstone house where Anita Brampton lived.

squareverbUS /skwer/

make square

From this reading Nita!" called Suzanne Baker, as she skipped across the small square of green grass that individualised the brownstone house where Anita Brampton lived.

storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

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 Sincere gratitude is tendered Mrs. Frederick Hoisington (Atma), of Woodcraft Indians, for valuable suggestions and her friendly assistance in making this story one of true Woodcraft life of the beginner.

suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading Sincere gratitude is tendered Mrs. Frederick Hoisington (Atma), of Woodcraft Indians, for valuable suggestions and her friendly assistance in making this story one of true Woodcraft life of the beginner.

Suzanne

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

From this reading Nita!" called Suzanne Baker, as she skipped across the small square of green grass that individualised the brownstone house where Anita Brampton lived.

tenderedverbUS /ˈtendərd/

past form of “tender” — offer or present for acceptance

From this reading Sincere gratitude is tendered Mrs. Frederick Hoisington (Atma), of Woodcraft Indians, for valuable suggestions and her friendly assistance in making this story one of true Woodcraft life of the beginner.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nita!" called Suzanne Baker, as she skipped across the small square of green grass that individualised the brownstone house where Anita Brampton lived.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Author of The Woodcraft Girls in the City, Little Woodcrafter's Book, The Polly Brewster Books, etc.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Sincere gratitude is tendered Mrs. Frederick Hoisington (Atma), of Woodcraft Indians, for valuable suggestions and her friendly assistance in making this story one of true Woodcraft life of the beginner.

trueadjectiveUS /truː/

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Sincere gratitude is tendered Mrs. Frederick Hoisington (Atma), of Woodcraft Indians, for valuable suggestions and her friendly assistance in making this story one of true Woodcraft life of the beginner.

valuableadjectiveUS /ˈvæljəbəl/

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading Sincere gratitude is tendered Mrs. Frederick Hoisington (Atma), of Woodcraft Indians, for valuable suggestions and her friendly assistance in making this story one of true Woodcraft life of the beginner.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading Nita!" called Suzanne Baker, as she skipped across the small square of green grass that individualised the brownstone house where Anita Brampton lived.

Woodcraftnoun

skill and experience in matters relating to the woods (as hunting or fishing or camping)

From this reading Author of The Woodcraft Girls in the City, Little Woodcrafter's Book, The Polly Brewster Books, etc.

Woodcrafter's

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From this reading Author of The Woodcraft Girls in the City, Little Woodcrafter's Book, The Polly Brewster Books, etc.

Chapter 1 of The Woodcraft Girls at Camp by Lillian Elizabeth Roy holds 427 sentences, grouped into 86 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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Chapter 1 holds 427 sentences of The Woodcraft Girls at Camp, unabridged, divided into 86 reading sections.

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Woodcraft
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