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White Fang

Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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CHAPTER V THE INDOMITABLE “It’s hopeless,” Weedon Scott confessed.

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CHAPTER V
THE INDOMITABLE
It’s hopeless,” Weedon Scott confessed.
He sat on the step of his cabin and stared at the dog-musher, who
responded with a shrug that was equally hopeless.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

White Fang

Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

Study this chapter through synchronized reading, listening, pronunciation, and contextual vocabulary.

Reading 1/52 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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CHAPTER V
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THE INDOMITABLE
Line 3
It’s hopeless,” Weedon Scott confessed.
Line 4
He sat on the step of his cabin and stared at the dog-musher, who
Line 5
responded with a shrug that was equally hopeless.
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a

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and

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at

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cabin

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CHAPTER

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confessed

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dog-musher

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equally

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He

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his

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hopeless

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INDOMITABLE

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It's

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of

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on

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responded

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sat

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Scott

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shrug

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stared

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step

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that

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THE

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V

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was

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Weedon

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who

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with

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From this reading responded with a shrug that was equally hopeless.

Chapter Quiz

Use these questions to verify literal comprehension before continuing to the next chapter.

What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 18?

Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?

According to the text: "CHAPTER V...", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

Repeat the selected source lines aloud to practice rhythm, stress, and clear US English pronunciation.

Narrator: CHAPTER V
Narrator: White Fang’s meat, an’ he’s dead-O.