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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 Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
alonenounUS /alone/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
althoughnounUS /ˈalthough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
animals
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From this reading On the other hand, it was fun to drag off Bateese, who loved to sit by his boat and hated the killing of animals.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
Barboux
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From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
Bateese
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From this reading On the other hand, it was fun to drag off Bateese, who loved to sit by his boat and hated the killing of animals.
Bateese's
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From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
boat
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From this reading On the other hand, it was fun to drag off Bateese, who loved to sit by his boat and hated the killing of animals.
boatman
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From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He pretended that John, as he mended of his wound, needed a stalwart fellow for sentry; but the real reason was malice.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the other hand, it was fun to drag off Bateese, who loved to sit by his boat and hated the killing of animals.
camp
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From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
carefully
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From this reading For some reason he hated Muskingon; and knowing Muskingon's delight in every form of the chase, carefully thwarted it.
carry
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From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
charge
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From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
chase
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From this reading For some reason he hated Muskingon; and knowing Muskingon's delight in every form of the chase, carefully thwarted it.
company
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From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
day
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From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
deeper
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From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
delight
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From this reading For some reason he hated Muskingon; and knowing Muskingon's delight in every form of the chase, carefully thwarted it.
drag
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From this reading On the other hand, it was fun to drag off Bateese, who loved to sit by his boat and hated the killing of animals.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading For some reason he hated Muskingon; and knowing Muskingon's delight in every form of the chase, carefully thwarted it.
exchangednounUS /ˈexchanged/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
expeditions
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From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
fellow
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From this reading He pretended that John, as he mended of his wound, needed a stalwart fellow for sentry; but the real reason was malice.
folded
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From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He pretended that John, as he mended of his wound, needed a stalwart fellow for sentry; but the real reason was malice.
forest
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From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
form
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From this reading For some reason he hated Muskingon; and knowing Muskingon's delight in every form of the chase, carefully thwarted it.
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
fun
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From this reading On the other hand, it was fun to drag off Bateese, who loved to sit by his boat and hated the killing of animals.
hand
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From this reading On the other hand, it was fun to drag off Bateese, who loved to sit by his boat and hated the killing of animals.
hated
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From this reading For some reason he hated Muskingon; and knowing Muskingon's delight in every form of the chase, carefully thwarted it.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He pretended that John, as he mended of his wound, needed a stalwart fellow for sentry; but the real reason was malice.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WATCHER IN THE PASS.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For some reason he hated Muskingon; and knowing Muskingon's delight in every form of the chase, carefully thwarted it.
John
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From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
killing
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From this reading On the other hand, it was fun to drag off Bateese, who loved to sit by his boat and hated the killing of animals.
knowing
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From this reading For some reason he hated Muskingon; and knowing Muskingon's delight in every form of the chase, carefully thwarted it.
leave
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From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
loved
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From this reading On the other hand, it was fun to drag off Bateese, who loved to sit by his boat and hated the killing of animals.
malice
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From this reading He pretended that John, as he mended of his wound, needed a stalwart fellow for sentry; but the real reason was malice.
mended
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From this reading He pretended that John, as he mended of his wound, needed a stalwart fellow for sentry; but the real reason was malice.
Muskingon
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From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
Muskingon's
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From this reading For some reason he hated Muskingon; and knowing Muskingon's delight in every form of the chase, carefully thwarted it.
needed
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From this reading He pretended that John, as he mended of his wound, needed a stalwart fellow for sentry; but the real reason was malice.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
off
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From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
other
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From this reading On the other hand, it was fun to drag off Bateese, who loved to sit by his boat and hated the killing of animals.
PASS
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From this reading THE WATCHER IN THE PASS.
pretended
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From this reading He pretended that John, as he mended of his wound, needed a stalwart fellow for sentry; but the real reason was malice.
real
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From this reading He pretended that John, as he mended of his wound, needed a stalwart fellow for sentry; but the real reason was malice.
reason
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From this reading He pretended that John, as he mended of his wound, needed a stalwart fellow for sentry; but the real reason was malice.
seldom
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From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
sentry
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From this reading He pretended that John, as he mended of his wound, needed a stalwart fellow for sentry; but the real reason was malice.
sit
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From this reading On the other hand, it was fun to drag off Bateese, who loved to sit by his boat and hated the killing of animals.
solace
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From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
some
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From this reading For some reason he hated Muskingon; and knowing Muskingon's delight in every form of the chase, carefully thwarted it.
stalwart
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From this reading He pretended that John, as he mended of his wound, needed a stalwart fellow for sentry; but the real reason was malice.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He pretended that John, as he mended of his wound, needed a stalwart fellow for sentry; but the real reason was malice.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WATCHER IN THE PASS.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
Thenceforward
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From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
thwarted
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From this reading For some reason he hated Muskingon; and knowing Muskingon's delight in every form of the chase, carefully thwarted it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
together
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From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
tooknounUS /took/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
two
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From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He pretended that John, as he mended of his wound, needed a stalwart fellow for sentry; but the real reason was malice.
WATCHER
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From this reading THE WATCHER IN THE PASS.
whim
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From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading On the other hand, it was fun to drag off Bateese, who loved to sit by his boat and hated the killing of animals.
wonderfulnounUS /ˈwonderful/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
word
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From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
wound
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From this reading He pretended that John, as he mended of his wound, needed a stalwart fellow for sentry; but the real reason was malice.
