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When Scout Meets Scout

Chapter XVI

Chapter 16 of When Scout Meets Scout is here in full — 177 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The week in the woods referred to by Patrol Leader Conyers was to be the big event of the summer.
It was to include a Sunday in camp and the first day was set for Wednesday, August the second.
In the seven days following, the program included every detail of Boy Scout drill, game and camp life.
Saturday was named for the “When Scout Meets Scout” combat with the Coyotes and the day after the return from camp meeting the original program was so altered as to leave this day open.
At a later conference between Hank and Connie the details of the coming contest were agreed upon.
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When Scout Meets Scout

Chapter XVI

Chapter 16 of When Scout Meets Scout is here in full — 177 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/35 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The week in the woods referred to by Patrol Leader Conyers was to be the big event of the summer.
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It was to include a Sunday in camp and the first day was set for Wednesday, August the second.
/ɪt wɑːz tuː ˌɪnˈkluːd ə ˈsʌndeɪ ɪn kæmp ənd ðə fɜːrst deɪ wɑːz set fɔːr ˈwenzdi ˈɑːɡəst ðə ˈsekənd/
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In the seven days following, the program included every detail of Boy Scout drill, game and camp life.
/ɪn ðə ˈsevən deɪz ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ ðə ˈproʊɡræm ˌɪnˈkluːdəd ˈevəri dɪˈteɪl ʌv bɔɪ skaʊt drɪl ɡeɪm ənd kæmp laɪf/
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Saturday was named for the “When Scout Meets Scout” combat with the Coyotes and the day after the return from camp meeting the original program was so altered as to leave this day open.
/ˈsætərdi wɑːz neɪmd fɔːr ðə wen skaʊt miːts skaʊt ˈkɑːmbæt wɪð ðə kaɪˈoʊtis ənd ðə deɪ ˈæftər ðə rɪˈtɜːrn frʌm kæmp ˈmiːtɪŋ ðə ərˈɪdʒənəl ˈproʊɡræm wɑːz soʊ ˈɔːltərd æz tuː liːv ðɪs deɪ ˈoʊ.pən/
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At a later conference between Hank and Connie the details of the coming contest were agreed upon.

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conference noun US /ˈkɑːnfərəns/

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading “At a later conference between Hank and Connie the details of the coming contest were agreed upon.”

Coyotes noun US /kaɪˈoʊtis/

plural of “coyote” — small wolf native to western North America

From this reading “Saturday was named for the “When Scout Meets Scout” combat with the Coyotes and the day after the return from camp meeting the original program was so altered as to leave this day open.”

drill verb US /drɪl/

make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

From this reading “In the seven days following, the program included every detail of Boy Scout drill, game and camp life.”

Hank noun US /hæŋk/

a coil of rope or wool or yarn

From this reading “At a later conference between Hank and Connie the details of the coming contest were agreed upon.”

include verb US /ˌɪnˈkluːd/

have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading “It was to include a Sunday in camp and the first day was set for Wednesday, August the second.”

meets noun US /miːts/

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading “WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The week in the woods referred to by Patrol Leader Conyers was to be the big event of the summer.”

Patrol noun US /pəˈtroʊl/

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading “WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The week in the woods referred to by Patrol Leader Conyers was to be the big event of the summer.”

program noun US /ˈproʊɡræm/

a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading “In the seven days following, the program included every detail of Boy Scout drill, game and camp life.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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Patrol Leader noun + noun

In this reading “WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The week in the woods referred to by Patrol Leader Conyers was to be the big event of the summer.”

seven days noun + noun

In this reading “In the seven days following, the program included every detail of Boy Scout drill, game and camp life.”

camp meeting noun + noun

religious (usually evangelistic) meeting held in a large tent or outdoors and lasting several days

In this reading “Saturday was named for the “When Scout Meets Scout” combat with the Coyotes and the day after the return from camp meeting the original program was so altered as to leave this day open.”

in the woods preposition + article + noun counted as “in … woods”

In this reading “WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The week in the woods referred to by Patrol Leader Conyers was to be the big event of the summer.”

first day adjective + noun

In this reading “It was to include a Sunday in camp and the first day was set for Wednesday, August the second.”

return from verb + particle

In this reading “Saturday was named for the “When Scout Meets Scout” combat with the Coyotes and the day after the return from camp meeting the original program was so altered as to leave this day open.”

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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 It was to include a Sunday in camp and the first day was set for Wednesday, August the second.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading Saturday was named for the “When Scout Meets Scout” combat with the Coyotes and the day after the return from camp meeting the original program was so altered as to leave this day open.

agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading At a later conference between Hank and Connie the details of the coming contest were agreed upon.

alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading Saturday was named for the “When Scout Meets Scout” combat with the Coyotes and the day after the return from camp meeting the original program was so altered as to leave this day open.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading It was to include a Sunday in camp and the first day was set for Wednesday, August the second.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Saturday was named for the “When Scout Meets Scout” combat with the Coyotes and the day after the return from camp meeting the original program was so altered as to leave this day open.

AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At a later conference between Hank and Connie the details of the coming contest were agreed upon.

AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading It was to include a Sunday in camp and the first day was set for Wednesday, August the second.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The week in the woods referred to by Patrol Leader Conyers was to be the big event of the summer.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading At a later conference between Hank and Connie the details of the coming contest were agreed upon.

bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The week in the woods referred to by Patrol Leader Conyers was to be the big event of the summer.

BoynounUS /bɔɪ/

a youthful male person

From this reading In the seven days following, the program included every detail of Boy Scout drill, game and camp life.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The week in the woods referred to by Patrol Leader Conyers was to be the big event of the summer.

campnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading It was to include a Sunday in camp and the first day was set for Wednesday, August the second.

combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/

an engagement fought between two military forces

From this reading Saturday was named for the “When Scout Meets Scout” combat with the Coyotes and the day after the return from camp meeting the original program was so altered as to leave this day open.

comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading At a later conference between Hank and Connie the details of the coming contest were agreed upon.

conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading At a later conference between Hank and Connie the details of the coming contest were agreed upon.

Connie

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

From this reading At a later conference between Hank and Connie the details of the coming contest were agreed upon.

contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading At a later conference between Hank and Connie the details of the coming contest were agreed upon.

Conyers

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

From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The week in the woods referred to by Patrol Leader Conyers was to be the big event of the summer.

CoyotesnounUS /kaɪˈoʊtis/

plural of “coyote” — small wolf native to western North America

From this reading Saturday was named for the “When Scout Meets Scout” combat with the Coyotes and the day after the return from camp meeting the original program was so altered as to leave this day open.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was to include a Sunday in camp and the first day was set for Wednesday, August the second.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In the seven days following, the program included every detail of Boy Scout drill, game and camp life.

detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading In the seven days following, the program included every detail of Boy Scout drill, game and camp life.

detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/

true confidential information

From this reading At a later conference between Hank and Connie the details of the coming contest were agreed upon.

drillverbUS /drɪl/

make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

From this reading In the seven days following, the program included every detail of Boy Scout drill, game and camp life.

eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The week in the woods referred to by Patrol Leader Conyers was to be the big event of the summer.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In the seven days following, the program included every detail of Boy Scout drill, game and camp life.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was to include a Sunday in camp and the first day was set for Wednesday, August the second.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading In the seven days following, the program included every detail of Boy Scout drill, game and camp life.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was to include a Sunday in camp and the first day was set for Wednesday, August the second.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Saturday was named for the “When Scout Meets Scout” combat with the Coyotes and the day after the return from camp meeting the original program was so altered as to leave this day open.

gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading In the seven days following, the program included every detail of Boy Scout drill, game and camp life.

HanknounUS /hæŋk/

a coil of rope or wool or yarn

From this reading At a later conference between Hank and Connie the details of the coming contest were agreed upon.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The week in the woods referred to by Patrol Leader Conyers was to be the big event of the summer.

includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/

have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading It was to include a Sunday in camp and the first day was set for Wednesday, August the second.

includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading In the seven days following, the program included every detail of Boy Scout drill, game and camp life.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was to include a Sunday in camp and the first day was set for Wednesday, August the second.

lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading At a later conference between Hank and Connie the details of the coming contest were agreed upon.

LeadernounUS /ˈliːdər/

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The week in the woods referred to by Patrol Leader Conyers was to be the big event of the summer.

leaveverbUS /liːv/

go away from a place

From this reading Saturday was named for the “When Scout Meets Scout” combat with the Coyotes and the day after the return from camp meeting the original program was so altered as to leave this day open.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In the seven days following, the program included every detail of Boy Scout drill, game and camp life.

meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Saturday was named for the “When Scout Meets Scout” combat with the Coyotes and the day after the return from camp meeting the original program was so altered as to leave this day open.

MEETSnounUS /miːts/

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The week in the woods referred to by Patrol Leader Conyers was to be the big event of the summer.

namedverbUS /neɪmd/

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

From this reading Saturday was named for the “When Scout Meets Scout” combat with the Coyotes and the day after the return from camp meeting the original program was so altered as to leave this day open.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The week in the woods referred to by Patrol Leader Conyers was to be the big event of the summer.

openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Saturday was named for the “When Scout Meets Scout” combat with the Coyotes and the day after the return from camp meeting the original program was so altered as to leave this day open.

originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Saturday was named for the “When Scout Meets Scout” combat with the Coyotes and the day after the return from camp meeting the original program was so altered as to leave this day open.

PatrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The week in the woods referred to by Patrol Leader Conyers was to be the big event of the summer.

programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/

a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading In the seven days following, the program included every detail of Boy Scout drill, game and camp life.

referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The week in the woods referred to by Patrol Leader Conyers was to be the big event of the summer.

returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Saturday was named for the “When Scout Meets Scout” combat with the Coyotes and the day after the return from camp meeting the original program was so altered as to leave this day open.

SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Saturday was named for the “When Scout Meets Scout” combat with the Coyotes and the day after the return from camp meeting the original program was so altered as to leave this day open.

SCOUTnounUS /skaʊt/

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The week in the woods referred to by Patrol Leader Conyers was to be the big event of the summer.

secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading It was to include a Sunday in camp and the first day was set for Wednesday, August the second.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was to include a Sunday in camp and the first day was set for Wednesday, August the second.

sevennounUS /ˈsevən/

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading In the seven days following, the program included every detail of Boy Scout drill, game and camp life.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Saturday was named for the “When Scout Meets Scout” combat with the Coyotes and the day after the return from camp meeting the original program was so altered as to leave this day open.

summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The week in the woods referred to by Patrol Leader Conyers was to be the big event of the summer.

SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading It was to include a Sunday in camp and the first day was set for Wednesday, August the second.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The week in the woods referred to by Patrol Leader Conyers was to be the big event of the summer.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Saturday was named for the “When Scout Meets Scout” combat with the Coyotes and the day after the return from camp meeting the original program was so altered as to leave this day open.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The week in the woods referred to by Patrol Leader Conyers was to be the big event of the summer.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading At a later conference between Hank and Connie the details of the coming contest were agreed upon.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The week in the woods referred to by Patrol Leader Conyers was to be the big event of the summer.

WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/

the fourth day of the week; the third working day

From this reading It was to include a Sunday in camp and the first day was set for Wednesday, August the second.

weeknounUS /wiːk/

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The week in the woods referred to by Patrol Leader Conyers was to be the big event of the summer.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading At a later conference between Hank and Connie the details of the coming contest were agreed upon.

WHENconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The week in the woods referred to by Patrol Leader Conyers was to be the big event of the summer.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Saturday was named for the “When Scout Meets Scout” combat with the Coyotes and the day after the return from camp meeting the original program was so altered as to leave this day open.

woodsnounUS /wʊdz/

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The week in the woods referred to by Patrol Leader Conyers was to be the big event of the summer.

Chapter 16 of When Scout Meets Scout by H. L. (Harry Lincoln) Sayler holds 177 sentences, grouped into 36 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 16 holds 177 sentences of When Scout Meets Scout, unabridged, divided into 36 reading sections.

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Clouds
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