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On the Edge of the Arctic

Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.
While Norman looked at his watch to confirm the delay, Colonel Howell remarked:
"It seems good to get back to long hours again.
When we get up to Fort McMurray," and he chuckled, "you boys can read your newspapers, if you can find any, out of doors after eleven o'clock."
"Fort McMurray?" broke in young Zept.
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On the Edge of the Arctic

Chapter IV · Chapter 4

Chapter 4 of On the Edge of the Arctic is here in full — 167 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.
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While Norman looked at his watch to confirm the delay, Colonel Howell remarked:
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"It seems good to get back to long hours again.
/ɪt siːmz ɡʊd tuː ɡet bæk tuː lɔːŋ ˈaʊərz əˈɡen/
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When we get up to Fort McMurray," and he chuckled, "you boys can read your newspapers, if you can find any, out of doors after eleven o'clock."
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"Fort McMurray?" broke in young Zept.

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Calgary noun US /ˈkælɡəri/

the largest city in southern Alberta; an oil and gas center and a technology center for Alberta and most of western Canada

From this reading “COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.”

chuckled verb US /ˈtʃʌkəld/

past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint

From this reading “When we get up to Fort McMurray," and he chuckled, "you boys can read your newspapers, if you can find any, out of doors after eleven o'clock."”

confirm verb US /kənˈfɜːrm/

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading “While Norman looked at his watch to confirm the delay, Colonel Howell remarked:”

discovers verb US /dɪˈskʌvərz/

third-person singular of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading “COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.”

dusk noun US /dʌsk/

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading “COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.”

July noun US /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading “COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.”

newspapers noun US /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading “When we get up to Fort McMurray," and he chuckled, "you boys can read your newspapers, if you can find any, out of doors after eleven o'clock."”

Norman noun US /ˈnɔːrmən/

United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)

From this reading “While Norman looked at his watch to confirm the delay, Colonel Howell remarked:”

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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading "It seems good to get back to long hours again.

AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.

ANdeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading When we get up to Fort McMurray," and he chuckled, "you boys can read your newspapers, if you can find any, out of doors after eleven o'clock."

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading When we get up to Fort McMurray," and he chuckled, "you boys can read your newspapers, if you can find any, out of doors after eleven o'clock."

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While Norman looked at his watch to confirm the delay, Colonel Howell remarked:

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "It seems good to get back to long hours again.

boysnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading When we get up to Fort McMurray," and he chuckled, "you boys can read your newspapers, if you can find any, out of doors after eleven o'clock."

brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/

lacking funds

From this reading "Fort McMurray?" broke in young Zept.

CalgarynounUS /ˈkælɡəri/

the largest city in southern Alberta; an oil and gas center and a technology center for Alberta and most of western Canada

From this reading COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading When we get up to Fort McMurray," and he chuckled, "you boys can read your newspapers, if you can find any, out of doors after eleven o'clock."

chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/

past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint

From this reading When we get up to Fort McMurray," and he chuckled, "you boys can read your newspapers, if you can find any, out of doors after eleven o'clock."

COLONELnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.

confirmverbUS /kənˈfɜːrm/

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading While Norman looked at his watch to confirm the delay, Colonel Howell remarked:

delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading While Norman looked at his watch to confirm the delay, Colonel Howell remarked:

DISCOVERSverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərz/

third-person singular of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.

doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/

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

From this reading COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.

doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading When we get up to Fort McMurray," and he chuckled, "you boys can read your newspapers, if you can find any, out of doors after eleven o'clock."

dusknounUS /dʌsk/

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.

elevenadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevən/

being one more than ten

From this reading When we get up to Fort McMurray," and he chuckled, "you boys can read your newspapers, if you can find any, out of doors after eleven o'clock."

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading When we get up to Fort McMurray," and he chuckled, "you boys can read your newspapers, if you can find any, out of doors after eleven o'clock."

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.

FortnounUS /fɔːrt/

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading When we get up to Fort McMurray," and he chuckled, "you boys can read your newspapers, if you can find any, out of doors after eleven o'clock."

FRIENDnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "It seems good to get back to long hours again.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "It seems good to get back to long hours again.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading When we get up to Fort McMurray," and he chuckled, "you boys can read your newspapers, if you can find any, out of doors after eleven o'clock."

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading While Norman looked at his watch to confirm the delay, Colonel Howell remarked:

hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading "It seems good to get back to long hours again.

HOWELL

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

From this reading COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When we get up to Fort McMurray," and he chuckled, "you boys can read your newspapers, if you can find any, out of doors after eleven o'clock."

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.

JACKnounUS /dʒæk/

a small worthless amount

From this reading COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.

JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.

lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "It seems good to get back to long hours again.

lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading While Norman looked at his watch to confirm the delay, Colonel Howell remarked:

McMurray

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

From this reading When we get up to Fort McMurray," and he chuckled, "you boys can read your newspapers, if you can find any, out of doors after eleven o'clock."

newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading When we get up to Fort McMurray," and he chuckled, "you boys can read your newspapers, if you can find any, out of doors after eleven o'clock."

NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/

United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)

From this reading While Norman looked at his watch to confirm the delay, Colonel Howell remarked:

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.

o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/

according to the clock

From this reading COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When we get up to Fort McMurray," and he chuckled, "you boys can read your newspapers, if you can find any, out of doors after eleven o'clock."

OLDadjectiveUS /oʊld/

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

From this reading COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When we get up to Fort McMurray," and he chuckled, "you boys can read your newspapers, if you can find any, out of doors after eleven o'clock."

readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading When we get up to Fort McMurray," and he chuckled, "you boys can read your newspapers, if you can find any, out of doors after eleven o'clock."

remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading While Norman looked at his watch to confirm the delay, Colonel Howell remarked:

seemsverbUS /siːmz/

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

From this reading "It seems good to get back to long hours again.

sevennounUS /ˈsevən/

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.

tennounUS /ten/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading While Norman looked at his watch to confirm the delay, Colonel Howell remarked:

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading While Norman looked at his watch to confirm the delay, Colonel Howell remarked:

untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

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

From this reading When we get up to Fort McMurray," and he chuckled, "you boys can read your newspapers, if you can find any, out of doors after eleven o'clock."

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.

watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/

look attentively

From this reading While Norman looked at his watch to confirm the delay, Colonel Howell remarked:

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading When we get up to Fort McMurray," and he chuckled, "you boys can read your newspapers, if you can find any, out of doors after eleven o'clock."

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 COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When we get up to Fort McMurray," and he chuckled, "you boys can read your newspapers, if you can find any, out of doors after eleven o'clock."

WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading While Norman looked at his watch to confirm the delay, Colonel Howell remarked:

whollyadverbUS /ˈhoʊli/

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When we get up to Fort McMurray," and he chuckled, "you boys can read your newspapers, if you can find any, out of doors after eleven o'clock."

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "Fort McMurray?" broke in young Zept.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When we get up to Fort McMurray," and he chuckled, "you boys can read your newspapers, if you can find any, out of doors after eleven o'clock."

ZEPT

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

From this reading COLONEL HOWELL DISCOVERS AN OLD FRIEND IN JACK ZEPT Although it was well after seven o'clock, it was wholly light, for in Calgary in July dusk does not come until after ten o'clock.

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