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Bowser the Hound

Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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BLACKY CALLS ON REDDY FOX Saying what you mean, and meaning what you say Are matters quite as different as night is from the day.
_Bowser the Hound._ Blacky the Crow wasted no time with Old Man Coyote after he heard Old Man Coyote laugh.
There was a note in that crazy laugh of Old Man Coyote's that told Blacky he might just as well talk to the rocks or the trees about helping Bowser the Hound.
Old Man Coyote had led Bowser into his trouble, and it was quite clear that not only did he have no regrets, but he was actually glad that Bowser was not likely to return.
"You're a hard-hearted old sinner," declared Blacky, as he prepared to fly in search of Reddy Fox.
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Bowser the Hound

Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

Chapter 24 of Bowser the Hound is here in full — 30 sentences across 6 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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

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BLACKY CALLS ON REDDY FOX Saying what you mean, and meaning what you say Are matters quite as different as night is from the day.
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_Bowser the Hound._ Blacky the Crow wasted no time with Old Man Coyote after he heard Old Man Coyote laugh.
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There was a note in that crazy laugh of Old Man Coyote's that told Blacky he might just as well talk to the rocks or the trees about helping Bowser the Hound.
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Old Man Coyote had led Bowser into his trouble, and it was quite clear that not only did he have no regrets, but he was actually glad that Bowser was not likely to return.
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"You're a hard-hearted old sinner," declared Blacky, as he prepared to fly in search of Reddy Fox.

Learner Dictionary

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Coyote noun US /kaɪˈoʊti/

small wolf native to western North America

From this reading “_Bowser the Hound._ Blacky the Crow wasted no time with Old Man Coyote after he heard Old Man Coyote laugh.”

crazy adjective US /ˈkreɪzi/

affected with madness or insanity

From this reading “There was a note in that crazy laugh of Old Man Coyote's that told Blacky he might just as well talk to the rocks or the trees about helping Bowser the Hound.”

Crow verb US /kroʊ/

dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading “_Bowser the Hound._ Blacky the Crow wasted no time with Old Man Coyote after he heard Old Man Coyote laugh.”

helping noun US /ˈhelpɪŋ/

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading “There was a note in that crazy laugh of Old Man Coyote's that told Blacky he might just as well talk to the rocks or the trees about helping Bowser the Hound.”

Hound noun US /haʊnd/

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

From this reading “_Bowser the Hound._ Blacky the Crow wasted no time with Old Man Coyote after he heard Old Man Coyote laugh.”

regrets noun US /rɪˈɡrets/

a polite refusal of an invitation

From this reading “Old Man Coyote had led Bowser into his trouble, and it was quite clear that not only did he have no regrets, but he was actually glad that Bowser was not likely to return.”

sinner noun US /ˈsɪnər/

a person who sins (without repenting)

From this reading “"You're a hard-hearted old sinner," declared Blacky, as he prepared to fly in search of Reddy Fox.”

wasted adjective US /ˈweɪstɪd/

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading “_Bowser the Hound._ Blacky the Crow wasted no time with Old Man Coyote after he heard Old Man Coyote laugh.”

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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 There was a note in that crazy laugh of Old Man Coyote's that told Blacky he might just as well talk to the rocks or the trees about helping Bowser the Hound.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There was a note in that crazy laugh of Old Man Coyote's that told Blacky he might just as well talk to the rocks or the trees about helping Bowser the Hound.

actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/

in actual fact

From this reading Old Man Coyote had led Bowser into his trouble, and it was quite clear that not only did he have no regrets, but he was actually glad that Bowser was not likely to return.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Blacky the Crow wasted no time with Old Man Coyote after he heard Old Man Coyote laugh.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading BLACKY CALLS ON REDDY FOX Saying what you mean, and meaning what you say Are matters quite as different as night is from the day.

Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading BLACKY CALLS ON REDDY FOX Saying what you mean, and meaning what you say Are matters quite as different as night is from the day.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading BLACKY CALLS ON REDDY FOX Saying what you mean, and meaning what you say Are matters quite as different as night is from the day.

BLACKY

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From this reading BLACKY CALLS ON REDDY FOX Saying what you mean, and meaning what you say Are matters quite as different as night is from the day.

Bowser

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From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Blacky the Crow wasted no time with Old Man Coyote after he heard Old Man Coyote laugh.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Old Man Coyote had led Bowser into his trouble, and it was quite clear that not only did he have no regrets, but he was actually glad that Bowser was not likely to return.

CALLSnounUS /kɔːlz/

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading BLACKY CALLS ON REDDY FOX Saying what you mean, and meaning what you say Are matters quite as different as night is from the day.

clearverbUS /klɪr/

rid of obstructions

From this reading Old Man Coyote had led Bowser into his trouble, and it was quite clear that not only did he have no regrets, but he was actually glad that Bowser was not likely to return.

CoyotenounUS /kaɪˈoʊti/

small wolf native to western North America

From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Blacky the Crow wasted no time with Old Man Coyote after he heard Old Man Coyote laugh.

Coyote's

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From this reading There was a note in that crazy laugh of Old Man Coyote's that told Blacky he might just as well talk to the rocks or the trees about helping Bowser the Hound.

crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/

affected with madness or insanity

From this reading There was a note in that crazy laugh of Old Man Coyote's that told Blacky he might just as well talk to the rocks or the trees about helping Bowser the Hound.

CrowverbUS /kroʊ/

dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Blacky the Crow wasted no time with Old Man Coyote after he heard Old Man Coyote laugh.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading BLACKY CALLS ON REDDY FOX Saying what you mean, and meaning what you say Are matters quite as different as night is from the day.

declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/

made known or openly avowed

From this reading "You're a hard-hearted old sinner," declared Blacky, as he prepared to fly in search of Reddy Fox.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

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

From this reading Old Man Coyote had led Bowser into his trouble, and it was quite clear that not only did he have no regrets, but he was actually glad that Bowser was not likely to return.

differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading BLACKY CALLS ON REDDY FOX Saying what you mean, and meaning what you say Are matters quite as different as night is from the day.

flyverbUS /flaɪ/

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading "You're a hard-hearted old sinner," declared Blacky, as he prepared to fly in search of Reddy Fox.

FOXnounUS /fɑːks/

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading BLACKY CALLS ON REDDY FOX Saying what you mean, and meaning what you say Are matters quite as different as night is from the day.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BLACKY CALLS ON REDDY FOX Saying what you mean, and meaning what you say Are matters quite as different as night is from the day.

gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Old Man Coyote had led Bowser into his trouble, and it was quite clear that not only did he have no regrets, but he was actually glad that Bowser was not likely to return.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Old Man Coyote had led Bowser into his trouble, and it was quite clear that not only did he have no regrets, but he was actually glad that Bowser was not likely to return.

hard-hearted

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

From this reading "You're a hard-hearted old sinner," declared Blacky, as he prepared to fly in search of Reddy Fox.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Old Man Coyote had led Bowser into his trouble, and it was quite clear that not only did he have no regrets, but he was actually glad that Bowser was not likely to return.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Blacky the Crow wasted no time with Old Man Coyote after he heard Old Man Coyote laugh.

heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Blacky the Crow wasted no time with Old Man Coyote after he heard Old Man Coyote laugh.

helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading There was a note in that crazy laugh of Old Man Coyote's that told Blacky he might just as well talk to the rocks or the trees about helping Bowser the Hound.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Old Man Coyote had led Bowser into his trouble, and it was quite clear that not only did he have no regrets, but he was actually glad that Bowser was not likely to return.

HoundnounUS /haʊnd/

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

From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Blacky the Crow wasted no time with Old Man Coyote after he heard Old Man Coyote laugh.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading There was a note in that crazy laugh of Old Man Coyote's that told Blacky he might just as well talk to the rocks or the trees about helping Bowser the Hound.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Old Man Coyote had led Bowser into his trouble, and it was quite clear that not only did he have no regrets, but he was actually glad that Bowser was not likely to return.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading BLACKY CALLS ON REDDY FOX Saying what you mean, and meaning what you say Are matters quite as different as night is from the day.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Old Man Coyote had led Bowser into his trouble, and it was quite clear that not only did he have no regrets, but he was actually glad that Bowser was not likely to return.

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading There was a note in that crazy laugh of Old Man Coyote's that told Blacky he might just as well talk to the rocks or the trees about helping Bowser the Hound.

laughnounUS /læf/

the sound of laughing

From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Blacky the Crow wasted no time with Old Man Coyote after he heard Old Man Coyote laugh.

lednounUS /led/

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Old Man Coyote had led Bowser into his trouble, and it was quite clear that not only did he have no regrets, but he was actually glad that Bowser was not likely to return.

likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Old Man Coyote had led Bowser into his trouble, and it was quite clear that not only did he have no regrets, but he was actually glad that Bowser was not likely to return.

MannounUS /mæn/

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

From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Blacky the Crow wasted no time with Old Man Coyote after he heard Old Man Coyote laugh.

mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading BLACKY CALLS ON REDDY FOX Saying what you mean, and meaning what you say Are matters quite as different as night is from the day.

meanverbUS /miːn/

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading BLACKY CALLS ON REDDY FOX Saying what you mean, and meaning what you say Are matters quite as different as night is from the day.

meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading BLACKY CALLS ON REDDY FOX Saying what you mean, and meaning what you say Are matters quite as different as night is from the day.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading There was a note in that crazy laugh of Old Man Coyote's that told Blacky he might just as well talk to the rocks or the trees about helping Bowser the Hound.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading BLACKY CALLS ON REDDY FOX Saying what you mean, and meaning what you say Are matters quite as different as night is from the day.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Blacky the Crow wasted no time with Old Man Coyote after he heard Old Man Coyote laugh.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Old Man Coyote had led Bowser into his trouble, and it was quite clear that not only did he have no regrets, but he was actually glad that Bowser was not likely to return.

notenounUS /noʊt/

a brief written record

From this reading There was a note in that crazy laugh of Old Man Coyote's that told Blacky he might just as well talk to the rocks or the trees about helping Bowser the Hound.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was a note in that crazy laugh of Old Man Coyote's that told Blacky he might just as well talk to the rocks or the trees about helping Bowser the Hound.

OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

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

From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Blacky the Crow wasted no time with Old Man Coyote after he heard Old Man Coyote laugh.

ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading BLACKY CALLS ON REDDY FOX Saying what you mean, and meaning what you say Are matters quite as different as night is from the day.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading Old Man Coyote had led Bowser into his trouble, and it was quite clear that not only did he have no regrets, but he was actually glad that Bowser was not likely to return.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There was a note in that crazy laugh of Old Man Coyote's that told Blacky he might just as well talk to the rocks or the trees about helping Bowser the Hound.

preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading "You're a hard-hearted old sinner," declared Blacky, as he prepared to fly in search of Reddy Fox.

quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading BLACKY CALLS ON REDDY FOX Saying what you mean, and meaning what you say Are matters quite as different as night is from the day.

REDDY

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

From this reading BLACKY CALLS ON REDDY FOX Saying what you mean, and meaning what you say Are matters quite as different as night is from the day.

regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/

a polite refusal of an invitation

From this reading Old Man Coyote had led Bowser into his trouble, and it was quite clear that not only did he have no regrets, but he was actually glad that Bowser was not likely to return.

returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Old Man Coyote had led Bowser into his trouble, and it was quite clear that not only did he have no regrets, but he was actually glad that Bowser was not likely to return.

rocksnounUS /rɑːks/

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading There was a note in that crazy laugh of Old Man Coyote's that told Blacky he might just as well talk to the rocks or the trees about helping Bowser the Hound.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading BLACKY CALLS ON REDDY FOX Saying what you mean, and meaning what you say Are matters quite as different as night is from the day.

SayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading BLACKY CALLS ON REDDY FOX Saying what you mean, and meaning what you say Are matters quite as different as night is from the day.

searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading "You're a hard-hearted old sinner," declared Blacky, as he prepared to fly in search of Reddy Fox.

sinnernounUS /ˈsɪnər/

a person who sins (without repenting)

From this reading "You're a hard-hearted old sinner," declared Blacky, as he prepared to fly in search of Reddy Fox.

talkverbUS /tɔːk/

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading There was a note in that crazy laugh of Old Man Coyote's that told Blacky he might just as well talk to the rocks or the trees about helping Bowser the Hound.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was a note in that crazy laugh of Old Man Coyote's that told Blacky he might just as well talk to the rocks or the trees about helping Bowser the Hound.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading BLACKY CALLS ON REDDY FOX Saying what you mean, and meaning what you say Are matters quite as different as night is from the day.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a note in that crazy laugh of Old Man Coyote's that told Blacky he might just as well talk to the rocks or the trees about helping Bowser the Hound.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Blacky the Crow wasted no time with Old Man Coyote after he heard Old Man Coyote laugh.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading There was a note in that crazy laugh of Old Man Coyote's that told Blacky he might just as well talk to the rocks or the trees about helping Bowser the Hound.

toldverbUS /toʊld/

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading There was a note in that crazy laugh of Old Man Coyote's that told Blacky he might just as well talk to the rocks or the trees about helping Bowser the Hound.

treesnounUS /triːz/

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading There was a note in that crazy laugh of Old Man Coyote's that told Blacky he might just as well talk to the rocks or the trees about helping Bowser the Hound.

troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/

a source of difficulty

From this reading Old Man Coyote had led Bowser into his trouble, and it was quite clear that not only did he have no regrets, but he was actually glad that Bowser was not likely to return.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading There was a note in that crazy laugh of Old Man Coyote's that told Blacky he might just as well talk to the rocks or the trees about helping Bowser the Hound.

wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Blacky the Crow wasted no time with Old Man Coyote after he heard Old Man Coyote laugh.

welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading There was a note in that crazy laugh of Old Man Coyote's that told Blacky he might just as well talk to the rocks or the trees about helping Bowser the Hound.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading BLACKY CALLS ON REDDY FOX Saying what you mean, and meaning what you say Are matters quite as different as night is from the day.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Blacky the Crow wasted no time with Old Man Coyote after he heard Old Man Coyote laugh.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading BLACKY CALLS ON REDDY FOX Saying what you mean, and meaning what you say Are matters quite as different as night is from the day.

You're

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From this reading "You're a hard-hearted old sinner," declared Blacky, as he prepared to fly in search of Reddy Fox.

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