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Bowser the Hound

Chapter III · Chapter 3

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WHAT HAPPENED TO BOWSER When a Coyote seems most honest, watch him closest.
_Bowser the Hound._ Bowser was very, very tired.
He wouldn't admit it even to himself, for when he is hunting he will keep on until he drops if his wonderful nose can still catch the scent of the one he is following.
Bowser is wonderfully persistent.
So, though he was very, very tired, he kept his nose to the ground and tried to run even faster, for the scent of Old Man Coyote was so strong that Bowser felt sure he would soon catch him.
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Bowser the Hound

Chapter III · Chapter 3

Chapter 3 of Bowser the Hound is here in full — 31 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/6 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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WHAT HAPPENED TO BOWSER When a Coyote seems most honest, watch him closest.
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_Bowser the Hound._ Bowser was very, very tired.
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He wouldn't admit it even to himself, for when he is hunting he will keep on until he drops if his wonderful nose can still catch the scent of the one he is following.
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Bowser is wonderfully persistent.
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So, though he was very, very tired, he kept his nose to the ground and tried to run even faster, for the scent of Old Man Coyote was so strong that Bowser felt sure he would soon catch him.

Learner Dictionary

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closest adverb US /ˈkloʊsəst/

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading “WHAT HAPPENED TO BOWSER When a Coyote seems most honest, watch him closest.”

Coyote noun US /kaɪˈoʊti/

small wolf native to western North America

From this reading “WHAT HAPPENED TO BOWSER When a Coyote seems most honest, watch him closest.”

drops noun US /drɑːps/

plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small

From this reading “He wouldn't admit it even to himself, for when he is hunting he will keep on until he drops if his wonderful nose can still catch the scent of the one he is following.”

faster adverb US /ˈfæstər/

more quickly

From this reading “So, though he was very, very tired, he kept his nose to the ground and tried to run even faster, for the scent of Old Man Coyote was so strong that Bowser felt sure he would soon catch him.”

Hound noun US /haʊnd/

any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading “_Bowser the Hound._ Bowser was very, very tired.”

persistent adjective US /pərˈsɪstənt/

never-ceasing

From this reading “Bowser is wonderfully persistent.”

scent noun US /sɛnt/

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading “He wouldn't admit it even to himself, for when he is hunting he will keep on until he drops if his wonderful nose can still catch the scent of the one he is following.”

wonderfully adverb US /ˈwʌndərfəli/

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading “Bowser is wonderfully persistent.”

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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 WHAT HAPPENED TO BOWSER When a Coyote seems most honest, watch him closest.

admitverbUS /ədˈmɪt/

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

From this reading He wouldn't admit it even to himself, for when he is hunting he will keep on until he drops if his wonderful nose can still catch the scent of the one he is following.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading So, though he was very, very tired, he kept his nose to the ground and tried to run even faster, for the scent of Old Man Coyote was so strong that Bowser felt sure he would soon catch him.

BOWSER

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

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO BOWSER When a Coyote seems most honest, watch him closest.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading He wouldn't admit it even to himself, for when he is hunting he will keep on until he drops if his wonderful nose can still catch the scent of the one he is following.

catchverbUS /kætʃ/

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading He wouldn't admit it even to himself, for when he is hunting he will keep on until he drops if his wonderful nose can still catch the scent of the one he is following.

closestadverbUS /ˈkloʊsəst/

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO BOWSER When a Coyote seems most honest, watch him closest.

CoyotenounUS /kaɪˈoʊti/

small wolf native to western North America

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO BOWSER When a Coyote seems most honest, watch him closest.

dropsnounUS /drɑːps/

plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small

From this reading He wouldn't admit it even to himself, for when he is hunting he will keep on until he drops if his wonderful nose can still catch the scent of the one he is following.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading He wouldn't admit it even to himself, for when he is hunting he will keep on until he drops if his wonderful nose can still catch the scent of the one he is following.

fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/

more quickly

From this reading So, though he was very, very tired, he kept his nose to the ground and tried to run even faster, for the scent of Old Man Coyote was so strong that Bowser felt sure he would soon catch him.

feltverbUS /felt/

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading So, though he was very, very tired, he kept his nose to the ground and tried to run even faster, for the scent of Old Man Coyote was so strong that Bowser felt sure he would soon catch him.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading He wouldn't admit it even to himself, for when he is hunting he will keep on until he drops if his wonderful nose can still catch the scent of the one he is following.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He wouldn't admit it even to himself, for when he is hunting he will keep on until he drops if his wonderful nose can still catch the scent of the one he is following.

groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading So, though he was very, very tired, he kept his nose to the ground and tried to run even faster, for the scent of Old Man Coyote was so strong that Bowser felt sure he would soon catch him.

HAPPENEDverbUS /ˈhæpənd/

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO BOWSER When a Coyote seems most honest, watch him closest.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He wouldn't admit it even to himself, for when he is hunting he will keep on until he drops if his wonderful nose can still catch the scent of the one he is following.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO BOWSER When a Coyote seems most honest, watch him closest.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

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

From this reading He wouldn't admit it even to himself, for when he is hunting he will keep on until he drops if his wonderful nose can still catch the scent of the one he is following.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading He wouldn't admit it even to himself, for when he is hunting he will keep on until he drops if his wonderful nose can still catch the scent of the one he is following.

honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO BOWSER When a Coyote seems most honest, watch him closest.

HoundnounUS /haʊnd/

any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Bowser was very, very tired.

huntingnounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋ/

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading He wouldn't admit it even to himself, for when he is hunting he will keep on until he drops if his wonderful nose can still catch the scent of the one he is following.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He wouldn't admit it even to himself, for when he is hunting he will keep on until he drops if his wonderful nose can still catch the scent of the one he is following.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading He wouldn't admit it even to himself, for when he is hunting he will keep on until he drops if his wonderful nose can still catch the scent of the one he is following.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He wouldn't admit it even to himself, for when he is hunting he will keep on until he drops if his wonderful nose can still catch the scent of the one he is following.

keepverbUS /kiːp/

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He wouldn't admit it even to himself, for when he is hunting he will keep on until he drops if his wonderful nose can still catch the scent of the one he is following.

keptadjectiveUS /kept/

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading So, though he was very, very tired, he kept his nose to the ground and tried to run even faster, for the scent of Old Man Coyote was so strong that Bowser felt sure he would soon catch him.

MannounUS /mæn/

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

From this reading So, though he was very, very tired, he kept his nose to the ground and tried to run even faster, for the scent of Old Man Coyote was so strong that Bowser felt sure he would soon catch him.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO BOWSER When a Coyote seems most honest, watch him closest.

nosenounUS /noʊz/

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading He wouldn't admit it even to himself, for when he is hunting he will keep on until he drops if his wonderful nose can still catch the scent of the one he is following.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He wouldn't admit it even to himself, for when he is hunting he will keep on until he drops if his wonderful nose can still catch the scent of the one he is following.

OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading So, though he was very, very tired, he kept his nose to the ground and tried to run even faster, for the scent of Old Man Coyote was so strong that Bowser felt sure he would soon catch him.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He wouldn't admit it even to himself, for when he is hunting he will keep on until he drops if his wonderful nose can still catch the scent of the one he is following.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He wouldn't admit it even to himself, for when he is hunting he will keep on until he drops if his wonderful nose can still catch the scent of the one he is following.

persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/

never-ceasing

From this reading Bowser is wonderfully persistent.

runverbUS /rʌn/

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading So, though he was very, very tired, he kept his nose to the ground and tried to run even faster, for the scent of Old Man Coyote was so strong that Bowser felt sure he would soon catch him.

scentnounUS /sɛnt/

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading He wouldn't admit it even to himself, for when he is hunting he will keep on until he drops if his wonderful nose can still catch the scent of the one he is following.

seemsverbUS /siːmz/

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO BOWSER When a Coyote seems most honest, watch him closest.

SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So, though he was very, very tired, he kept his nose to the ground and tried to run even faster, for the scent of Old Man Coyote was so strong that Bowser felt sure he would soon catch him.

soonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading So, though he was very, very tired, he kept his nose to the ground and tried to run even faster, for the scent of Old Man Coyote was so strong that Bowser felt sure he would soon catch him.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading He wouldn't admit it even to himself, for when he is hunting he will keep on until he drops if his wonderful nose can still catch the scent of the one he is following.

strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading So, though he was very, very tired, he kept his nose to the ground and tried to run even faster, for the scent of Old Man Coyote was so strong that Bowser felt sure he would soon catch him.

sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading So, though he was very, very tired, he kept his nose to the ground and tried to run even faster, for the scent of Old Man Coyote was so strong that Bowser felt sure he would soon catch him.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So, though he was very, very tired, he kept his nose to the ground and tried to run even faster, for the scent of Old Man Coyote was so strong that Bowser felt sure he would soon catch him.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Bowser was very, very tired.

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading So, though he was very, very tired, he kept his nose to the ground and tried to run even faster, for the scent of Old Man Coyote was so strong that Bowser felt sure he would soon catch him.

tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Bowser was very, very tired.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO BOWSER When a Coyote seems most honest, watch him closest.

triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading So, though he was very, very tired, he kept his nose to the ground and tried to run even faster, for the scent of Old Man Coyote was so strong that Bowser felt sure he would soon catch him.

untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading He wouldn't admit it even to himself, for when he is hunting he will keep on until he drops if his wonderful nose can still catch the scent of the one he is following.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Bowser was very, very tired.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Bowser was very, very tired.

watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/

look attentively

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO BOWSER When a Coyote seems most honest, watch him closest.

WHATpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO BOWSER When a Coyote seems most honest, watch him closest.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED TO BOWSER When a Coyote seems most honest, watch him closest.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading He wouldn't admit it even to himself, for when he is hunting he will keep on until he drops if his wonderful nose can still catch the scent of the one he is following.

wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading He wouldn't admit it even to himself, for when he is hunting he will keep on until he drops if his wonderful nose can still catch the scent of the one he is following.

wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading Bowser is wonderfully persistent.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading So, though he was very, very tired, he kept his nose to the ground and tried to run even faster, for the scent of Old Man Coyote was so strong that Bowser felt sure he would soon catch him.

wouldn't

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

From this reading He wouldn't admit it even to himself, for when he is hunting he will keep on until he drops if his wonderful nose can still catch the scent of the one he is following.

Chapter 3 of Bowser the Hound by Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess holds 31 sentences, grouped into 7 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 3 holds 31 sentences of Bowser the Hound, unabridged, divided into 7 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 3 of Bowser the Hound by Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 31 sentences, grouped into 7 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

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