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Love of Life, and Other Stories

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.
He was eating, but he received them with respect and seated them according to their rank.
Ikeega was proud and embarrassed by turns, but Keesh was quite composed.
Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.
Is there witchcraft in it?"
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Love of Life, and Other Stories

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of Love of Life, and Other Stories is here in full — 225 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.
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He was eating, but he received them with respect and seated them according to their rank.
/hiː wɑːz ˈiːtɪŋ bʌt hiː rəˈsiːvd ðem wɪð rɪˈspekt ənd ˈsiːtɪd ðem əˈkɔːrdɪŋ tuː ðer ræŋk/
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Ikeega was proud and embarrassed by turns, but Keesh was quite composed.
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Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.
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Is there witchcraft in it?"
/ɪz ðer ˈwɪtʃkræft ɪn ɪt/

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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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composed adjective US /kəmˈpoʊzd/

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading “Ikeega was proud and embarrassed by turns, but Keesh was quite composed.”

council noun US /ˈkaʊnsəl/

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading “And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.”

embarrassed adjective US /ɪmˈberəst/

feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed

From this reading “Ikeega was proud and embarrassed by turns, but Keesh was quite composed.”

fore noun US /fɔːr/

front part of a vessel or aircraft

From this reading “And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.”

hunting noun US /ˈhʌntɪŋ/

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

From this reading “Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.”

igloo noun US /ˈɪɡluː/

an Eskimo hut; usually built of blocks (of sod or snow) in the shape of a dome

recited verb US /rəˈsaɪtɪd/

past form of “recite” — recite in elocution

From this reading “Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.”

witchcraft noun US /ˈwɪtʃkræft/

the art of sorcery

From this reading “Is there witchcraft in it?"”

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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 Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.

accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading He was eating, but he received them with respect and seated them according to their rank.

AndconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.

Bawn

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

From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.

Bim

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From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.

broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was eating, but he received them with respect and seated them according to their rank.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Ikeega was proud and embarrassed by turns, but Keesh was quite composed.

closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.

composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading Ikeega was proud and embarrassed by turns, but Keesh was quite composed.

councilnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.

curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.

eatingnounUS /ˈiːtɪŋ/

the act of consuming food

From this reading He was eating, but he received them with respect and seated them according to their rank.

embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/

feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed

From this reading Ikeega was proud and embarrassed by turns, but Keesh was quite composed.

explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.

forenounUS /fɔːr/

front part of a vessel or aircraft

From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He was eating, but he received them with respect and seated them according to their rank.

huntingnounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋ/

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

From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.

igloonounUS /ˈɪɡluː/

an Eskimo hut; usually built of blocks (of sod or snow) in the shape of a dome

From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.

Ikeega

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

From this reading Ikeega was proud and embarrassed by turns, but Keesh was quite composed.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.

informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

a message received and understood

From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Is there witchcraft in it?"

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.

Keesh

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

From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.

Klosh-Kwan

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

From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.

mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.

OnounUS /oʊ/

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.

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 Ikeega was proud and embarrassed by turns, but Keesh was quite composed.

quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Ikeega was proud and embarrassed by turns, but Keesh was quite composed.

ranknounUS /ræŋk/

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading He was eating, but he received them with respect and seated them according to their rank.

receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He was eating, but he received them with respect and seated them according to their rank.

recitedverbUS /rəˈsaɪtɪd/

past form of “recite” — recite in elocution

From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.

respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading He was eating, but he received them with respect and seated them according to their rank.

rosenounUS /roʊz/

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.

seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading He was eating, but he received them with respect and seated them according to their rank.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.

sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.

strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He was eating, but he received them with respect and seated them according to their rank.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He was eating, but he received them with respect and seated them according to their rank.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Is there witchcraft in it?"

thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.

turnsnounUS /tɜːrnz/

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading Ikeega was proud and embarrassed by turns, but Keesh was quite composed.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.

voicenounUS /vɔɪs/

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.

wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.

wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.

witchcraftnounUS /ˈwɪtʃkræft/

the art of sorcery

From this reading Is there witchcraft in it?"

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was eating, but he received them with respect and seated them according to their rank.

Chapter 8 of Love of Life, and Other Stories by Jack London holds 225 sentences, grouped into 45 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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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