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A Virginia Scout
A Virginia Scout

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of A Virginia Scout is here in full — 569 sentences across 114 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Hugh Pendexter • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE PACK-HORSE-MAN'S MEDICINE Charles Lewis was as popular as he was widely known.
He had the gift of attracting men to him on short acquaintance and of holding them as life-long friends.
His fame as an Indian-fighter was known throughout the South, his adventures possessing those picturesque elements which strongly appeal to border-folk.
During the Braddock and Pontiac Wars his service was practically continuous.
In his home-life he was a kindly, gentle man.
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A Virginia Scout

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of A Virginia Scout is here in full — 569 sentences across 114 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/113 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE PACK-HORSE-MAN'S MEDICINE Charles Lewis was as popular as he was widely known.
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He had the gift of attracting men to him on short acquaintance and of holding them as life-long friends.
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His fame as an Indian-fighter was known throughout the South, his adventures possessing those picturesque elements which strongly appeal to border-folk.
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During the Braddock and Pontiac Wars his service was practically continuous.
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In his home-life he was a kindly, gentle man.

Learner Dictionary

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attracting verb US /əˈtræktɪŋ/

-ing form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading “He had the gift of attracting men to him on short acquaintance and of holding them as life-long friends.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
continuous adjective US /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/

continuing in time or space without interruption

From this reading “During the Braddock and Pontiac Wars his service was practically continuous.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
elements noun US /ˈeləmənts/

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading “His fame as an Indian-fighter was known throughout the South, his adventures possessing those picturesque elements which strongly appeal to border-folk.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Lewis noun US /ˈluːɪs/

United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)

From this reading “THE PACK-HORSE-MAN'S MEDICINE Charles Lewis was as popular as he was widely known.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Pontiac noun US /ˈpɑːntiæk/

famous chief of the Ottawa who led an unsuccessful rebellion against the British (1715-1769)

From this reading “During the Braddock and Pontiac Wars his service was practically continuous.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
possessing verb US /pəˈzesɪŋ/

-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading “His fame as an Indian-fighter was known throughout the South, his adventures possessing those picturesque elements which strongly appeal to border-folk.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Wars noun US /wɔːrz/

plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading “During the Braddock and Pontiac Wars his service was practically continuous.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
widely adverb US /ˈwaɪdli/

to a great degree

From this reading “THE PACK-HORSE-MAN'S MEDICINE Charles Lewis was as popular as he was widely known.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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.

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widely known adverb + adjective

In this reading “THE PACK-HORSE-MAN'S MEDICINE Charles Lewis was as popular as he was widely known.”

654 times in 426,212 chapters
short acquaintance adjective + noun

In this reading “He had the gift of attracting men to him on short acquaintance and of holding them as life-long friends.”

255 times in 426,212 chapters

All words in this reading · 54

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

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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 In his home-life he was a kindly, gentle man.

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acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading He had the gift of attracting men to him on short acquaintance and of holding them as life-long friends.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading His fame as an Indian-fighter was known throughout the South, his adventures possessing those picturesque elements which strongly appeal to border-folk.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading His fame as an Indian-fighter was known throughout the South, his adventures possessing those picturesque elements which strongly appeal to border-folk.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading He had the gift of attracting men to him on short acquaintance and of holding them as life-long friends.

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appealverbUS /əˈpiːl/

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading His fame as an Indian-fighter was known throughout the South, his adventures possessing those picturesque elements which strongly appeal to border-folk.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading THE PACK-HORSE-MAN'S MEDICINE Charles Lewis was as popular as he was widely known.

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attractingverbUS /əˈtræktɪŋ/

-ing form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading He had the gift of attracting men to him on short acquaintance and of holding them as life-long friends.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
border-folk

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

From this reading His fame as an Indian-fighter was known throughout the South, his adventures possessing those picturesque elements which strongly appeal to border-folk.

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Braddock

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From this reading During the Braddock and Pontiac Wars his service was practically continuous.

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CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading THE PACK-HORSE-MAN'S MEDICINE Charles Lewis was as popular as he was widely known.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/

continuing in time or space without interruption

From this reading During the Braddock and Pontiac Wars his service was practically continuous.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the Braddock and Pontiac Wars his service was practically continuous.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading His fame as an Indian-fighter was known throughout the South, his adventures possessing those picturesque elements which strongly appeal to border-folk.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
famenounUS /feɪm/

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading His fame as an Indian-fighter was known throughout the South, his adventures possessing those picturesque elements which strongly appeal to border-folk.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He had the gift of attracting men to him on short acquaintance and of holding them as life-long friends.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading In his home-life he was a kindly, gentle man.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
giftnounUS /ɡɪft/

something acquired without compensation

From this reading He had the gift of attracting men to him on short acquaintance and of holding them as life-long friends.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had the gift of attracting men to him on short acquaintance and of holding them as life-long friends.

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hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading THE PACK-HORSE-MAN'S MEDICINE Charles Lewis was as popular as he was widely known.

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himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had the gift of attracting men to him on short acquaintance and of holding them as life-long friends.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading His fame as an Indian-fighter was known throughout the South, his adventures possessing those picturesque elements which strongly appeal to border-folk.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/

the act of retaining something

From this reading He had the gift of attracting men to him on short acquaintance and of holding them as life-long friends.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
home-life

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

From this reading In his home-life he was a kindly, gentle man.

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InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In his home-life he was a kindly, gentle man.

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Indian-fighter

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

From this reading His fame as an Indian-fighter was known throughout the South, his adventures possessing those picturesque elements which strongly appeal to border-folk.

Pending verification
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading In his home-life he was a kindly, gentle man.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/

apprehended with certainty

From this reading THE PACK-HORSE-MAN'S MEDICINE Charles Lewis was as popular as he was widely known.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/

United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)

From this reading THE PACK-HORSE-MAN'S MEDICINE Charles Lewis was as popular as he was widely known.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
life-long

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

From this reading He had the gift of attracting men to him on short acquaintance and of holding them as life-long friends.

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mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In his home-life he was a kindly, gentle man.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MEDICINEnounUS /ˈmedəsən/

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading THE PACK-HORSE-MAN'S MEDICINE Charles Lewis was as popular as he was widely known.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading He had the gift of attracting men to him on short acquaintance and of holding them as life-long friends.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had the gift of attracting men to him on short acquaintance and of holding them as life-long friends.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had the gift of attracting men to him on short acquaintance and of holding them as life-long friends.

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PACK-HORSE-MAN'S

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

From this reading THE PACK-HORSE-MAN'S MEDICINE Charles Lewis was as popular as he was widely known.

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picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading His fame as an Indian-fighter was known throughout the South, his adventures possessing those picturesque elements which strongly appeal to border-folk.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
PontiacnounUS /ˈpɑːntiæk/

famous chief of the Ottawa who led an unsuccessful rebellion against the British (1715-1769)

From this reading During the Braddock and Pontiac Wars his service was practically continuous.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading THE PACK-HORSE-MAN'S MEDICINE Charles Lewis was as popular as he was widely known.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/

-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading His fame as an Indian-fighter was known throughout the South, his adventures possessing those picturesque elements which strongly appeal to border-folk.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/

almost; nearly

From this reading During the Braddock and Pontiac Wars his service was practically continuous.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading During the Braddock and Pontiac Wars his service was practically continuous.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading He had the gift of attracting men to him on short acquaintance and of holding them as life-long friends.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
SouthnounUS /saʊθ/

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading His fame as an Indian-fighter was known throughout the South, his adventures possessing those picturesque elements which strongly appeal to border-folk.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stronglyadverbUS /ˈstrɔːŋli/

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading His fame as an Indian-fighter was known throughout the South, his adventures possessing those picturesque elements which strongly appeal to border-folk.

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 THE PACK-HORSE-MAN'S MEDICINE Charles Lewis was as popular as he was widely known.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had the gift of attracting men to him on short acquaintance and of holding them as life-long friends.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading His fame as an Indian-fighter was known throughout the South, his adventures possessing those picturesque elements which strongly appeal to border-folk.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
throughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading His fame as an Indian-fighter was known throughout the South, his adventures possessing those picturesque elements which strongly appeal to border-folk.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading He had the gift of attracting men to him on short acquaintance and of holding them as life-long friends.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WarsnounUS /wɔːrz/

plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading During the Braddock and Pontiac Wars his service was practically continuous.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading THE PACK-HORSE-MAN'S MEDICINE Charles Lewis was as popular as he was widely known.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading His fame as an Indian-fighter was known throughout the South, his adventures possessing those picturesque elements which strongly appeal to border-folk.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/

to a great degree

From this reading THE PACK-HORSE-MAN'S MEDICINE Charles Lewis was as popular as he was widely known.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Chapter 6 of A Virginia Scout by Hugh Pendexter holds 569 sentences, grouped into 114 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 6 holds 569 sentences of A Virginia Scout, unabridged, divided into 114 reading sections.

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Seclusion
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Hollow
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