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Connie Morgan in the Fur Country
Connie Morgan in the Fur Country

Chapter X · Chapter 10

Chapter 10 of Connie Morgan in the Fur Country is here in full — 236 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.
The toboggan was left at the edge of the swamp and the two entered and plunged into the maze of rabbit paths that crisscrossed the snow in all directions.
The first two snares were undisturbed, the third was pushed aside and had to be readjusted.
Where the fourth and fifth snares had been a white snowshoe rabbit dangled from each tossing pole, and they were promptly transferred to the pack sacks and the snares reset.
Numerous new snares were set, the old ones adjusted, and the rabbits taken from the tossing poles of the lucky ones.
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Connie Morgan in the Fur Country

Chapter X · Chapter 10

Chapter 10 of Connie Morgan in the Fur Country is here in full — 236 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/47 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.
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The toboggan was left at the edge of the swamp and the two entered and plunged into the maze of rabbit paths that crisscrossed the snow in all directions.
/ðə təˈbɑːɡən wɑːz left æt ðə edʒ ʌv ðə swɑːmp ənd ðə tuː ˈentərd ənd plʌndʒd ˈɪntuː ðə meɪz ʌv ˈræbət pæðz ðæt ˈkrɪskrɔːst ðə snoʊ ɪn ɔːl dərˈekʃənz/
Line 3
The first two snares were undisturbed, the third was pushed aside and had to be readjusted.
/ðə fɜːrst tuː snerz wɜːr ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd ðə θɜːrd wɑːz pʊʃt əˈsaɪd ənd hæd tuː biː ˌriːəˈdʒʌstɪd/
Line 4
Where the fourth and fifth snares had been a white snowshoe rabbit dangled from each tossing pole, and they were promptly transferred to the pack sacks and the snares reset.
/wer ðə fɔːrθ ənd fɪfθ snerz hæd bɪn ə waɪt ˈsnoʊʃuː ˈræbət ˈdæŋɡəld frʌm iːtʃ ˈtɔːsɪŋ poʊl ənd ðeɪ wɜːr ˈprɑːmptli trænˈsfɜːrd tuː ðə pæk sæks ənd ðə snerz riˈset/
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Numerous new snares were set, the old ones adjusted, and the rabbits taken from the tossing poles of the lucky ones.
/ˈnuːmərəs nuː snerz wɜːr set ðə oʊld wʌnz əˈdʒʌstɪd ənd ðə ˈræbəts ˈteɪkən frʌm ðə ˈtɔːsɪŋ poʊlz ʌv ðə ˈlʌki wʌnz/

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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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crisscrossed adjective US /ˈkrɪskrɔːst/

marked with crossing lines

From this reading “The toboggan was left at the edge of the swamp and the two entered and plunged into the maze of rabbit paths that crisscrossed the snow in all directions.”

dangled verb US /ˈdæŋɡəld/

past form of “dangle” — hang freely

From this reading “Where the fourth and fifth snares had been a white snowshoe rabbit dangled from each tossing pole, and they were promptly transferred to the pack sacks and the snares reset.”

lynx noun US /lɪŋks/

a text browser

From this reading “THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.”

readjusted verb US /ˌriːəˈdʒʌstɪd/

past form of “readjust” — adjust anew

From this reading “The first two snares were undisturbed, the third was pushed aside and had to be readjusted.”

reset verb US /riˈset/

set anew

From this reading “Where the fourth and fifth snares had been a white snowshoe rabbit dangled from each tossing pole, and they were promptly transferred to the pack sacks and the snares reset.”

snares noun US /snerz/

plural of “snare” — something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares

From this reading “The first two snares were undisturbed, the third was pushed aside and had to be readjusted.”

snowshoe noun US /ˈsnoʊʃuː/

a device to help you walk on deep snow; a lightweight frame shaped like a racquet is strengthened with cross pieces and contains a network of thongs; one is worn on each foot

From this reading “Where the fourth and fifth snares had been a white snowshoe rabbit dangled from each tossing pole, and they were promptly transferred to the pack sacks and the snares reset.”

toboggan noun US /təˈbɑːɡən/

a long narrow sled without runners; boards curve upward in front

From this reading “THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.”

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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 Where the fourth and fifth snares had been a white snowshoe rabbit dangled from each tossing pole, and they were promptly transferred to the pack sacks and the snares reset.

adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/

altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation

From this reading Numerous new snares were set, the old ones adjusted, and the rabbits taken from the tossing poles of the lucky ones.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The toboggan was left at the edge of the swamp and the two entered and plunged into the maze of rabbit paths that crisscrossed the snow in all directions.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/

on or to one side

From this reading The first two snares were undisturbed, the third was pushed aside and had to be readjusted.

AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The first two snares were undisturbed, the third was pushed aside and had to be readjusted.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Where the fourth and fifth snares had been a white snowshoe rabbit dangled from each tossing pole, and they were promptly transferred to the pack sacks and the snares reset.

CARCAJO

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From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

Connie

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

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

crisscrossedadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪskrɔːst/

marked with crossing lines

From this reading The toboggan was left at the edge of the swamp and the two entered and plunged into the maze of rabbit paths that crisscrossed the snow in all directions.

crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/

placed crosswise

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

dangledverbUS /ˈdæŋɡəld/

past form of “dangle” — hang freely

From this reading Where the fourth and fifth snares had been a white snowshoe rabbit dangled from each tossing pole, and they were promptly transferred to the pack sacks and the snares reset.

daylightnounUS /ˈdeɪlaɪt/

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

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

directionsnounUS /dərˈekʃənz/

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The toboggan was left at the edge of the swamp and the two entered and plunged into the maze of rabbit paths that crisscrossed the snow in all directions.

draggedverbUS /dræɡd/

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

edgenounUS /edʒ/

the boundary of a surface

From this reading The toboggan was left at the edge of the swamp and the two entered and plunged into the maze of rabbit paths that crisscrossed the snow in all directions.

emptyverbUS /ˈempti/

make void or empty of contents

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The toboggan was left at the edge of the swamp and the two entered and plunged into the maze of rabbit paths that crisscrossed the snow in all directions.

fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading Where the fourth and fifth snares had been a white snowshoe rabbit dangled from each tossing pole, and they were promptly transferred to the pack sacks and the snares reset.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first two snares were undisturbed, the third was pushed aside and had to be readjusted.

fourthnounUS /fɔːrθ/

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading Where the fourth and fifth snares had been a white snowshoe rabbit dangled from each tossing pole, and they were promptly transferred to the pack sacks and the snares reset.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Where the fourth and fifth snares had been a white snowshoe rabbit dangled from each tossing pole, and they were promptly transferred to the pack sacks and the snares reset.

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading The first two snares were undisturbed, the third was pushed aside and had to be readjusted.

haulverbUS /hɔːl/

draw slowly or heavily

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The toboggan was left at the edge of the swamp and the two entered and plunged into the maze of rabbit paths that crisscrossed the snow in all directions.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

Joe

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

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

lakenounUS /leɪk/

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The toboggan was left at the edge of the swamp and the two entered and plunged into the maze of rabbit paths that crisscrossed the snow in all directions.

lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

luckyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌki/

occurring by chance

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

lunchverbUS /lʌntʃ/

take the midday meal

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

lynxnounUS /lɪŋks/

a text browser

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

mazenounUS /meɪz/

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading The toboggan was left at the edge of the swamp and the two entered and plunged into the maze of rabbit paths that crisscrossed the snow in all directions.

Merican

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

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading Numerous new snares were set, the old ones adjusted, and the rabbits taken from the tossing poles of the lucky ones.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

NumerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Numerous new snares were set, the old ones adjusted, and the rabbits taken from the tossing poles of the lucky ones.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

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

From this reading Numerous new snares were set, the old ones adjusted, and the rabbits taken from the tossing poles of the lucky ones.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

onesnounUS /wʌnz/

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Numerous new snares were set, the old ones adjusted, and the rabbits taken from the tossing poles of the lucky ones.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

packverbUS /pæk/

arrange in a container

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

pathsnounUS /pæðz/

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading The toboggan was left at the edge of the swamp and the two entered and plunged into the maze of rabbit paths that crisscrossed the snow in all directions.

plungedverbUS /plʌndʒd/

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading The toboggan was left at the edge of the swamp and the two entered and plunged into the maze of rabbit paths that crisscrossed the snow in all directions.

polenounUS /poʊl/

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading Where the fourth and fifth snares had been a white snowshoe rabbit dangled from each tossing pole, and they were promptly transferred to the pack sacks and the snares reset.

polesnounUS /poʊlz/

plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading Numerous new snares were set, the old ones adjusted, and the rabbits taken from the tossing poles of the lucky ones.

promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/

with little or no delay

From this reading Where the fourth and fifth snares had been a white snowshoe rabbit dangled from each tossing pole, and they were promptly transferred to the pack sacks and the snares reset.

pushedverbUS /pʊʃt/

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading The first two snares were undisturbed, the third was pushed aside and had to be readjusted.

rabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/

any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading The toboggan was left at the edge of the swamp and the two entered and plunged into the maze of rabbit paths that crisscrossed the snow in all directions.

rabbitsnounUS /ˈræbəts/

plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

readjustedverbUS /ˌriːəˈdʒʌstɪd/

past form of “readjust” — adjust anew

From this reading The first two snares were undisturbed, the third was pushed aside and had to be readjusted.

resetverbUS /riˈset/

set anew

From this reading Where the fourth and fifth snares had been a white snowshoe rabbit dangled from each tossing pole, and they were promptly transferred to the pack sacks and the snares reset.

rifleverbUS /ˈraɪfəl/

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

sacknounUS /sæk/

a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

sacksnounUS /sæks/

plural of “sack” — a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

From this reading Where the fourth and fifth snares had been a white snowshoe rabbit dangled from each tossing pole, and they were promptly transferred to the pack sacks and the snares reset.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Numerous new snares were set, the old ones adjusted, and the rabbits taken from the tossing poles of the lucky ones.

snaresnounUS /snerz/

plural of “snare” — something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares

From this reading The first two snares were undisturbed, the third was pushed aside and had to be readjusted.

snownounUS /snoʊ/

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The toboggan was left at the edge of the swamp and the two entered and plunged into the maze of rabbit paths that crisscrossed the snow in all directions.

snowshoenounUS /ˈsnoʊʃuː/

a device to help you walk on deep snow; a lightweight frame shaped like a racquet is strengthened with cross pieces and contains a network of thongs; one is worn on each foot

From this reading Where the fourth and fifth snares had been a white snowshoe rabbit dangled from each tossing pole, and they were promptly transferred to the pack sacks and the snares reset.

swampverbUS /swɑːmp/

drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

From this reading The toboggan was left at the edge of the swamp and the two entered and plunged into the maze of rabbit paths that crisscrossed the snow in all directions.

takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Numerous new snares were set, the old ones adjusted, and the rabbits taken from the tossing poles of the lucky ones.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading The first two snares were undisturbed, the third was pushed aside and had to be readjusted.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

toboggannounUS /təˈbɑːɡən/

a long narrow sled without runners; boards curve upward in front

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/

-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading Where the fourth and fifth snares had been a white snowshoe rabbit dangled from each tossing pole, and they were promptly transferred to the pack sacks and the snares reset.

TRAILnounUS /treɪl/

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/

inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading Where the fourth and fifth snares had been a white snowshoe rabbit dangled from each tossing pole, and they were promptly transferred to the pack sacks and the snares reset.

travellingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The toboggan was left at the edge of the swamp and the two entered and plunged into the maze of rabbit paths that crisscrossed the snow in all directions.

undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/

untroubled by interference or disturbance

From this reading The first two snares were undisturbed, the third was pushed aside and had to be readjusted.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The toboggan was left at the edge of the swamp and the two entered and plunged into the maze of rabbit paths that crisscrossed the snow in all directions.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

WhereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading Where the fourth and fifth snares had been a white snowshoe rabbit dangled from each tossing pole, and they were promptly transferred to the pack sacks and the snares reset.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading THE TRAIL OF THE _CARCAJO_ At daylight next morning they crossed the narrow lake, travelling light, that is, each carried only his lunch in his pack sack, and Connie carried the light rifle, while 'Merican Joe dragged an empty toboggan upon which to haul home the rabbits and the lynx if they were lucky enough to get one.

whitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading Where the fourth and fifth snares had been a white snowshoe rabbit dangled from each tossing pole, and they were promptly transferred to the pack sacks and the snares reset.

Chapter 10 of Connie Morgan in the Fur Country by James B. (James Beardsley) Hendryx holds 236 sentences, grouped into 48 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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