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A Waif of the Plains

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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With this incident of the hunt closed, to Clarence, the last remembered episode of his journey.
But he did not know until long after that it had also closed to him what might have been the opening of a new career.
For it had been Judge Peyton's intention in adopting Susy to include a certain guardianship and protection of the boy, provided he could get the consent of that vague relation to whom he was consigned.
But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.
Unfortunately, Clarence, in the conviction of being hopelessly misunderstood, and that dogged acquiescence to fate which was one of his characteristics, was too proud to correct the impression by any of the hypocracies of childhood.
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A Waif of the Plains

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

Chapter 7 of A Waif of the Plains is here in full — 266 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/53 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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With this incident of the hunt closed, to Clarence, the last remembered episode of his journey.
/wɪð ðɪs ˈɪnsədənt ʌv ðə hʌnt kloʊzd tuː ˈklerəns ðə læst rɪˈmembərd ˈepəsoʊd ʌv hɪz ˈdʒɜːrni/
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But he did not know until long after that it had also closed to him what might have been the opening of a new career.
/bʌt hiː dɪd nɑːt noʊ ənˈtɪl lɔːŋ ˈæftər ðæt ɪt hæd ˈɔːlsoʊ kloʊzd tuː hɪm wʌt maɪt hæv bɪn ðə ˈoʊpənɪŋ ʌv ə nuː kərˈɪr/
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For it had been Judge Peyton's intention in adopting Susy to include a certain guardianship and protection of the boy, provided he could get the consent of that vague relation to whom he was consigned.
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But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.
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Unfortunately, Clarence, in the conviction of being hopelessly misunderstood, and that dogged acquiescence to fate which was one of his characteristics, was too proud to correct the impression by any of the hypocracies of childhood.

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

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acquiescence noun US /ˌækwiˈesəns/

acceptance without protest

From this reading “Unfortunately, Clarence, in the conviction of being hopelessly misunderstood, and that dogged acquiescence to fate which was one of his characteristics, was too proud to correct the impression by any of the hypocracies of childhood.”

adopting verb US /əˈdɑːptɪŋ/

-ing form of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading “For it had been Judge Peyton's intention in adopting Susy to include a certain guardianship and protection of the boy, provided he could get the consent of that vague relation to whom he was consigned.”

consigned verb US /kənˈsaɪnd/

past form of “consign” — commit forever; commit irrevocably

From this reading “For it had been Judge Peyton's intention in adopting Susy to include a certain guardianship and protection of the boy, provided he could get the consent of that vague relation to whom he was consigned.”

dogged adjective US /dɔːɡd/

stubbornly unyielding

From this reading “Unfortunately, Clarence, in the conviction of being hopelessly misunderstood, and that dogged acquiescence to fate which was one of his characteristics, was too proud to correct the impression by any of the hypocracies of childhood.”

guardianship noun US /ˈɡɑːrdiənʃɪp/

attention and management implying responsibility for safety

From this reading “For it had been Judge Peyton's intention in adopting Susy to include a certain guardianship and protection of the boy, provided he could get the consent of that vague relation to whom he was consigned.”

Hooker noun US /ˈhʊkər/

United States general in the Union Army who was defeated at Chancellorsville by Robert E. Lee (1814-1879)

From this reading “But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.”

include verb US /ˌɪnˈkluːd/

have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading “For it had been Judge Peyton's intention in adopting Susy to include a certain guardianship and protection of the boy, provided he could get the consent of that vague relation to whom he was consigned.”

inconsistent adjective US /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

displaying a lack of consistency

From this reading “But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.”

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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 But he did not know until long after that it had also closed to him what might have been the opening of a new career.

acquiescencenounUS /ˌækwiˈesəns/

acceptance without protest

From this reading Unfortunately, Clarence, in the conviction of being hopelessly misunderstood, and that dogged acquiescence to fate which was one of his characteristics, was too proud to correct the impression by any of the hypocracies of childhood.

admitverbUS /ədˈmɪt/

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.

adoptingverbUS /əˈdɑːptɪŋ/

-ing form of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading For it had been Judge Peyton's intention in adopting Susy to include a certain guardianship and protection of the boy, provided he could get the consent of that vague relation to whom he was consigned.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading But he did not know until long after that it had also closed to him what might have been the opening of a new career.

allegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/

declared but not proved

From this reading But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading But he did not know until long after that it had also closed to him what might have been the opening of a new career.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading For it had been Judge Peyton's intention in adopting Susy to include a certain guardianship and protection of the boy, provided he could get the consent of that vague relation to whom he was consigned.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Unfortunately, Clarence, in the conviction of being hopelessly misunderstood, and that dogged acquiescence to fate which was one of his characteristics, was too proud to correct the impression by any of the hypocracies of childhood.

apparentadjectiveUS /əˈperənt/

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.

associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But he did not know until long after that it had also closed to him what might have been the opening of a new career.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Unfortunately, Clarence, in the conviction of being hopelessly misunderstood, and that dogged acquiescence to fate which was one of his characteristics, was too proud to correct the impression by any of the hypocracies of childhood.

birthnounUS /bɜːrθ/

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.

boynounUS /bɔɪ/

a youthful male person

From this reading For it had been Judge Peyton's intention in adopting Susy to include a certain guardianship and protection of the boy, provided he could get the consent of that vague relation to whom he was consigned.

boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.

breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/

elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression

From this reading But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.

brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he did not know until long after that it had also closed to him what might have been the opening of a new career.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.

careernounUS /kərˈɪr/

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading But he did not know until long after that it had also closed to him what might have been the opening of a new career.

certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading For it had been Judge Peyton's intention in adopting Susy to include a certain guardianship and protection of the boy, provided he could get the consent of that vague relation to whom he was consigned.

characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Unfortunately, Clarence, in the conviction of being hopelessly misunderstood, and that dogged acquiescence to fate which was one of his characteristics, was too proud to correct the impression by any of the hypocracies of childhood.

childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading Unfortunately, Clarence, in the conviction of being hopelessly misunderstood, and that dogged acquiescence to fate which was one of his characteristics, was too proud to correct the impression by any of the hypocracies of childhood.

ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/

a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers

From this reading With this incident of the hunt closed, to Clarence, the last remembered episode of his journey.

Clarence's

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From this reading But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.

closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading With this incident of the hunt closed, to Clarence, the last remembered episode of his journey.

companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.

companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.

consentnounUS /kənˈsent/

permission to do something

From this reading For it had been Judge Peyton's intention in adopting Susy to include a certain guardianship and protection of the boy, provided he could get the consent of that vague relation to whom he was consigned.

consignedverbUS /kənˈsaɪnd/

past form of “consign” — commit forever; commit irrevocably

From this reading For it had been Judge Peyton's intention in adopting Susy to include a certain guardianship and protection of the boy, provided he could get the consent of that vague relation to whom he was consigned.

convictionnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃən/

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading Unfortunately, Clarence, in the conviction of being hopelessly misunderstood, and that dogged acquiescence to fate which was one of his characteristics, was too proud to correct the impression by any of the hypocracies of childhood.

correctverbUS /kərˈekt/

make right or correct

From this reading Unfortunately, Clarence, in the conviction of being hopelessly misunderstood, and that dogged acquiescence to fate which was one of his characteristics, was too proud to correct the impression by any of the hypocracies of childhood.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading For it had been Judge Peyton's intention in adopting Susy to include a certain guardianship and protection of the boy, provided he could get the consent of that vague relation to whom he was consigned.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But he did not know until long after that it had also closed to him what might have been the opening of a new career.

doggedadjectiveUS /dɔːɡd/

stubbornly unyielding

From this reading Unfortunately, Clarence, in the conviction of being hopelessly misunderstood, and that dogged acquiescence to fate which was one of his characteristics, was too proud to correct the impression by any of the hypocracies of childhood.

doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.

episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading With this incident of the hunt closed, to Clarence, the last remembered episode of his journey.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.

evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.

fatenounUS /feɪt/

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Unfortunately, Clarence, in the conviction of being hopelessly misunderstood, and that dogged acquiescence to fate which was one of his characteristics, was too proud to correct the impression by any of the hypocracies of childhood.

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For it had been Judge Peyton's intention in adopting Susy to include a certain guardianship and protection of the boy, provided he could get the consent of that vague relation to whom he was consigned.

forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading For it had been Judge Peyton's intention in adopting Susy to include a certain guardianship and protection of the boy, provided he could get the consent of that vague relation to whom he was consigned.

guardianshipnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənʃɪp/

attention and management implying responsibility for safety

From this reading For it had been Judge Peyton's intention in adopting Susy to include a certain guardianship and protection of the boy, provided he could get the consent of that vague relation to whom he was consigned.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading But he did not know until long after that it had also closed to him what might have been the opening of a new career.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But he did not know until long after that it had also closed to him what might have been the opening of a new career.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading But he did not know until long after that it had also closed to him what might have been the opening of a new career.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading But he did not know until long after that it had also closed to him what might have been the opening of a new career.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading With this incident of the hunt closed, to Clarence, the last remembered episode of his journey.

HookernounUS /ˈhʊkər/

United States general in the Union Army who was defeated at Chancellorsville by Robert E. Lee (1814-1879)

From this reading But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.

hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/

in a hopeless manner

From this reading Unfortunately, Clarence, in the conviction of being hopelessly misunderstood, and that dogged acquiescence to fate which was one of his characteristics, was too proud to correct the impression by any of the hypocracies of childhood.

huntverbUS /hʌnt/

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading With this incident of the hunt closed, to Clarence, the last remembered episode of his journey.

hypocracies

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From this reading Unfortunately, Clarence, in the conviction of being hopelessly misunderstood, and that dogged acquiescence to fate which was one of his characteristics, was too proud to correct the impression by any of the hypocracies of childhood.

impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Unfortunately, Clarence, in the conviction of being hopelessly misunderstood, and that dogged acquiescence to fate which was one of his characteristics, was too proud to correct the impression by any of the hypocracies of childhood.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading For it had been Judge Peyton's intention in adopting Susy to include a certain guardianship and protection of the boy, provided he could get the consent of that vague relation to whom he was consigned.

incidentnounUS /ˈɪnsədənt/

a single distinct event

From this reading With this incident of the hunt closed, to Clarence, the last remembered episode of his journey.

includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/

have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading For it had been Judge Peyton's intention in adopting Susy to include a certain guardianship and protection of the boy, provided he could get the consent of that vague relation to whom he was consigned.

inconsistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

displaying a lack of consistency

From this reading But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.

intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading For it had been Judge Peyton's intention in adopting Susy to include a certain guardianship and protection of the boy, provided he could get the consent of that vague relation to whom he was consigned.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But he did not know until long after that it had also closed to him what might have been the opening of a new career.

Jim

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

From this reading But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.

journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading With this incident of the hunt closed, to Clarence, the last remembered episode of his journey.

JudgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading For it had been Judge Peyton's intention in adopting Susy to include a certain guardianship and protection of the boy, provided he could get the consent of that vague relation to whom he was consigned.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But he did not know until long after that it had also closed to him what might have been the opening of a new career.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading With this incident of the hunt closed, to Clarence, the last remembered episode of his journey.

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading But he did not know until long after that it had also closed to him what might have been the opening of a new career.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But he did not know until long after that it had also closed to him what might have been the opening of a new career.

misunderstoodadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstʊd/

wrongly understood

From this reading Unfortunately, Clarence, in the conviction of being hopelessly misunderstood, and that dogged acquiescence to fate which was one of his characteristics, was too proud to correct the impression by any of the hypocracies of childhood.

MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading But he did not know until long after that it had also closed to him what might have been the opening of a new career.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But he did not know until long after that it had also closed to him what might have been the opening of a new career.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading With this incident of the hunt closed, to Clarence, the last remembered episode of his journey.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Unfortunately, Clarence, in the conviction of being hopelessly misunderstood, and that dogged acquiescence to fate which was one of his characteristics, was too proud to correct the impression by any of the hypocracies of childhood.

openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading But he did not know until long after that it had also closed to him what might have been the opening of a new career.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.

Peyton

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From this reading But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.

Peyton's

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From this reading For it had been Judge Peyton's intention in adopting Susy to include a certain guardianship and protection of the boy, provided he could get the consent of that vague relation to whom he was consigned.

pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/

having a point

From this reading But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.

protectionnounUS /prəˈtekʃən/

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading For it had been Judge Peyton's intention in adopting Susy to include a certain guardianship and protection of the boy, provided he could get the consent of that vague relation to whom he was consigned.

proudadjectiveUS /praʊd/

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Unfortunately, Clarence, in the conviction of being hopelessly misunderstood, and that dogged acquiescence to fate which was one of his characteristics, was too proud to correct the impression by any of the hypocracies of childhood.

providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading For it had been Judge Peyton's intention in adopting Susy to include a certain guardianship and protection of the boy, provided he could get the consent of that vague relation to whom he was consigned.

relationnounUS /riˈleɪʃən/

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading For it had been Judge Peyton's intention in adopting Susy to include a certain guardianship and protection of the boy, provided he could get the consent of that vague relation to whom he was consigned.

rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading With this incident of the hunt closed, to Clarence, the last remembered episode of his journey.

Susy

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From this reading For it had been Judge Peyton's intention in adopting Susy to include a certain guardianship and protection of the boy, provided he could get the consent of that vague relation to whom he was consigned.

tasteverbUS /teɪst/

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading But it had been pointed out by Mrs. Peyton and her brother that Clarence's association with Jim Hooker had made him a doubtful companion for Susy, and even the Judge himself was forced to admit that the boy's apparent taste for evil company was inconsistent with his alleged birth and breeding.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But he did not know until long after that it had also closed to him what might have been the opening of a new career.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading With this incident of the hunt closed, to Clarence, the last remembered episode of his journey.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading With this incident of the hunt closed, to Clarence, the last remembered episode of his journey.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading With this incident of the hunt closed, to Clarence, the last remembered episode of his journey.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Unfortunately, Clarence, in the conviction of being hopelessly misunderstood, and that dogged acquiescence to fate which was one of his characteristics, was too proud to correct the impression by any of the hypocracies of childhood.

UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/

by bad luck

From this reading Unfortunately, Clarence, in the conviction of being hopelessly misunderstood, and that dogged acquiescence to fate which was one of his characteristics, was too proud to correct the impression by any of the hypocracies of childhood.

untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading But he did not know until long after that it had also closed to him what might have been the opening of a new career.

vagueadjectiveUS /veɪɡ/

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading For it had been Judge Peyton's intention in adopting Susy to include a certain guardianship and protection of the boy, provided he could get the consent of that vague relation to whom he was consigned.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading For it had been Judge Peyton's intention in adopting Susy to include a certain guardianship and protection of the boy, provided he could get the consent of that vague relation to whom he was consigned.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But he did not know until long after that it had also closed to him what might have been the opening of a new career.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Unfortunately, Clarence, in the conviction of being hopelessly misunderstood, and that dogged acquiescence to fate which was one of his characteristics, was too proud to correct the impression by any of the hypocracies of childhood.

whompronounUS /huːm/

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading For it had been Judge Peyton's intention in adopting Susy to include a certain guardianship and protection of the boy, provided he could get the consent of that vague relation to whom he was consigned.

WithprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading With this incident of the hunt closed, to Clarence, the last remembered episode of his journey.

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