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Troop One of the Labrador

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Troop One of the Labrador is here in full — 301 sentences across 61 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Dillon Wallace • Curated US English Learning Edition
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AUTHOR OF "GRIT-A-PLENTY," "THE RAGGED INLET GUARDS," ETC., ETC.
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN _Printed by_ UNWIN BROTHERS, LIMITED LONDON AND WOKING "Doctor Joe!
Doctor Joe's comin'!
He just turned the p'int!"
Jamie Angus burst into the cabin at The Jug breathlessly shouting this joyful news, and then rushed out again with David and Andy at his heels.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Troop One of the Labrador

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Troop One of the Labrador is here in full — 301 sentences across 61 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/60 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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AUTHOR OF "GRIT-A-PLENTY," "THE RAGGED INLET GUARDS," ETC., ETC.
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MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN _Printed by_ UNWIN BROTHERS, LIMITED LONDON AND WOKING "Doctor Joe!
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Doctor Joe's comin'!
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He just turned the p'int!"
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Jamie Angus burst into the cabin at The Jug breathlessly shouting this joyful news, and then rushed out again with David and Andy at his heels.

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Angus noun US /ˈæŋɡəs/

Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women

From this reading “Jamie Angus burst into the cabin at The Jug breathlessly shouting this joyful news, and then rushed out again with David and Andy at his heels.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
breathlessly adverb US /ˈbreθləsli/

in a breathless manner

From this reading “Jamie Angus burst into the cabin at The Jug breathlessly shouting this joyful news, and then rushed out again with David and Andy at his heels.”

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britain noun US /ˈbrɪtən/

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading “MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN _Printed by_ UNWIN BROTHERS, LIMITED LONDON AND WOKING "Doctor Joe!”

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inlet noun US /ˈɪnlet/

an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)

From this reading “AUTHOR OF "GRIT-A-PLENTY," "THE RAGGED INLET GUARDS," ETC., ETC.”

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joyful adjective US /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

full of or producing joy

From this reading “Jamie Angus burst into the cabin at The Jug breathlessly shouting this joyful news, and then rushed out again with David and Andy at his heels.”

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Jug noun US /dʒʌɡ/

a large bottle with a narrow mouth

From this reading “Jamie Angus burst into the cabin at The Jug breathlessly shouting this joyful news, and then rushed out again with David and Andy at his heels.”

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limited adjective US /ˈlɪmətəd/

small in range or scope

From this reading “MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN _Printed by_ UNWIN BROTHERS, LIMITED LONDON AND WOKING "Doctor Joe!”

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ragged adjective US /ˈræɡəd/

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

From this reading “AUTHOR OF "GRIT-A-PLENTY," "THE RAGGED INLET GUARDS," ETC., ETC.”

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againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading Jamie Angus burst into the cabin at The Jug breathlessly shouting this joyful news, and then rushed out again with David and Andy at his heels.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN _Printed by_ UNWIN BROTHERS, LIMITED LONDON AND WOKING "Doctor Joe!

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Andy

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From this reading Jamie Angus burst into the cabin at The Jug breathlessly shouting this joyful news, and then rushed out again with David and Andy at his heels.

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AngusnounUS /ˈæŋɡəs/

Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women

From this reading Jamie Angus burst into the cabin at The Jug breathlessly shouting this joyful news, and then rushed out again with David and Andy at his heels.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Jamie Angus burst into the cabin at The Jug breathlessly shouting this joyful news, and then rushed out again with David and Andy at his heels.

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AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "GRIT-A-PLENTY," "THE RAGGED INLET GUARDS," ETC., ETC.

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breathlesslyadverbUS /ˈbreθləsli/

in a breathless manner

From this reading Jamie Angus burst into the cabin at The Jug breathlessly shouting this joyful news, and then rushed out again with David and Andy at his heels.

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BRITAINnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN _Printed by_ UNWIN BROTHERS, LIMITED LONDON AND WOKING "Doctor Joe!

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BROTHERSnounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN _Printed by_ UNWIN BROTHERS, LIMITED LONDON AND WOKING "Doctor Joe!

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burstverbUS /bɜːrst/

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Jamie Angus burst into the cabin at The Jug breathlessly shouting this joyful news, and then rushed out again with David and Andy at his heels.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN _Printed by_ UNWIN BROTHERS, LIMITED LONDON AND WOKING "Doctor Joe!

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cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Jamie Angus burst into the cabin at The Jug breathlessly shouting this joyful news, and then rushed out again with David and Andy at his heels.

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comin

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From this reading Doctor Joe's comin'!

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DavidnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪd/

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading Jamie Angus burst into the cabin at The Jug breathlessly shouting this joyful news, and then rushed out again with David and Andy at his heels.

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DoctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN _Printed by_ UNWIN BROTHERS, LIMITED LONDON AND WOKING "Doctor Joe!

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ETC

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "GRIT-A-PLENTY," "THE RAGGED INLET GUARDS," ETC., ETC.

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GREATadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN _Printed by_ UNWIN BROTHERS, LIMITED LONDON AND WOKING "Doctor Joe!

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GRIT-A-PLENTY

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "GRIT-A-PLENTY," "THE RAGGED INLET GUARDS," ETC., ETC.

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GUARDSnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading AUTHOR OF "GRIT-A-PLENTY," "THE RAGGED INLET GUARDS," ETC., ETC.

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HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He just turned the p'int!"

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heelsnounUS /hiːlz/

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading Jamie Angus burst into the cabin at The Jug breathlessly shouting this joyful news, and then rushed out again with David and Andy at his heels.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Jamie Angus burst into the cabin at The Jug breathlessly shouting this joyful news, and then rushed out again with David and Andy at his heels.

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INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN _Printed by_ UNWIN BROTHERS, LIMITED LONDON AND WOKING "Doctor Joe!

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INLETnounUS /ˈɪnlet/

an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "GRIT-A-PLENTY," "THE RAGGED INLET GUARDS," ETC., ETC.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Jamie Angus burst into the cabin at The Jug breathlessly shouting this joyful news, and then rushed out again with David and Andy at his heels.

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Jamie

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From this reading Jamie Angus burst into the cabin at The Jug breathlessly shouting this joyful news, and then rushed out again with David and Andy at his heels.

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Joe

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

From this reading MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN _Printed by_ UNWIN BROTHERS, LIMITED LONDON AND WOKING "Doctor Joe!

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Joe's

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From this reading Doctor Joe's comin'!

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joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

full of or producing joy

From this reading Jamie Angus burst into the cabin at The Jug breathlessly shouting this joyful news, and then rushed out again with David and Andy at his heels.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
JugnounUS /dʒʌɡ/

a large bottle with a narrow mouth

From this reading Jamie Angus burst into the cabin at The Jug breathlessly shouting this joyful news, and then rushed out again with David and Andy at his heels.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading He just turned the p'int!"

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LIMITEDadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/

small in range or scope

From this reading MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN _Printed by_ UNWIN BROTHERS, LIMITED LONDON AND WOKING "Doctor Joe!

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
LONDONnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN _Printed by_ UNWIN BROTHERS, LIMITED LONDON AND WOKING "Doctor Joe!

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MADEadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN _Printed by_ UNWIN BROTHERS, LIMITED LONDON AND WOKING "Doctor Joe!

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newsnounUS /nuːz/

information about recent and important events

From this reading Jamie Angus burst into the cabin at The Jug breathlessly shouting this joyful news, and then rushed out again with David and Andy at his heels.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "GRIT-A-PLENTY," "THE RAGGED INLET GUARDS," ETC., ETC.

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outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Jamie Angus burst into the cabin at The Jug breathlessly shouting this joyful news, and then rushed out again with David and Andy at his heels.

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p'int

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From this reading He just turned the p'int!"

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PrintedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN _Printed by_ UNWIN BROTHERS, LIMITED LONDON AND WOKING "Doctor Joe!

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RAGGEDadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

From this reading AUTHOR OF "GRIT-A-PLENTY," "THE RAGGED INLET GUARDS," ETC., ETC.

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rushedadjectiveUS /rʌʃt/

done under pressure

From this reading Jamie Angus burst into the cabin at The Jug breathlessly shouting this joyful news, and then rushed out again with David and Andy at his heels.

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shoutingnounUS /ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading Jamie Angus burst into the cabin at The Jug breathlessly shouting this joyful news, and then rushed out again with David and Andy at his heels.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "GRIT-A-PLENTY," "THE RAGGED INLET GUARDS," ETC., ETC.

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thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Jamie Angus burst into the cabin at The Jug breathlessly shouting this joyful news, and then rushed out again with David and Andy at his heels.

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thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Jamie Angus burst into the cabin at The Jug breathlessly shouting this joyful news, and then rushed out again with David and Andy at his heels.

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turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He just turned the p'int!"

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UNWIN

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From this reading MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN _Printed by_ UNWIN BROTHERS, LIMITED LONDON AND WOKING "Doctor Joe!

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Jamie Angus burst into the cabin at The Jug breathlessly shouting this joyful news, and then rushed out again with David and Andy at his heels.

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WOKING

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From this reading MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN _Printed by_ UNWIN BROTHERS, LIMITED LONDON AND WOKING "Doctor Joe!

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Chapter 1 of Troop One of the Labrador by Dillon Wallace holds 301 sentences, grouped into 61 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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