Chapter 16 of On the Edge of the Arctic is here in full — 188 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XVI
Chapter 16 of On the Edge of the Arctic is here in full — 188 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ROY CONDUCTS A HUNT "At first," he said, "it looked simple enough. So far as this letter is concerned, I'm not bothered. That is, I'm not afraid of Ewen and Miller. But Chandler's proposition is another matter. It's plain enough that he wanted our men to join him and go to Edmonton and file papers on this claim.
Chapter 16 of On the Edge of the Arctic is here in full — 188 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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caused to show discomposure
From this reading “So far as this letter is concerned, I'm not bothered.”
possessive form of “chandler” — United States writer of detective thrillers featuring the character of Philip Marlowe (1888-1959)
From this reading “But Chandler's proposition is another matter.”
plural of “conduct” — manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading “ROY CONDUCTS A HUNT "At first," he said, "it looked simple enough.”
the capital of the province of Alberta
From this reading “It's plain enough that he wanted our men to join him and go to Edmonton and file papers on this claim.”
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading “It's plain enough that he wanted our men to join him and go to Edmonton and file papers on this claim.”
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading “ROY CONDUCTS A HUNT "At first," he said, "it looked simple enough.”
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading “That is, I'm not afraid of Ewen and Miller.”
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading “But Chandler's proposition is another matter.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ROY CONDUCTS A HUNT "At first," he said, "it looked simple enough.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading That is, I'm not afraid of Ewen and Miller.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That is, I'm not afraid of Ewen and Miller.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But Chandler's proposition is another matter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So far as this letter is concerned, I'm not bothered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ROY CONDUCTS A HUNT "At first," he said, "it looked simple enough.
caused to show discomposure
From this reading So far as this letter is concerned, I'm not bothered.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Chandler's proposition is another matter.
possessive form of “chandler” — United States writer of detective thrillers featuring the character of Philip Marlowe (1888-1959)
From this reading But Chandler's proposition is another matter.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading It's plain enough that he wanted our men to join him and go to Edmonton and file papers on this claim.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading So far as this letter is concerned, I'm not bothered.
plural of “conduct” — manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading ROY CONDUCTS A HUNT "At first," he said, "it looked simple enough.
the capital of the province of Alberta
From this reading It's plain enough that he wanted our men to join him and go to Edmonton and file papers on this claim.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading ROY CONDUCTS A HUNT "At first," he said, "it looked simple enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That is, I'm not afraid of Ewen and Miller.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as this letter is concerned, I'm not bothered.
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading It's plain enough that he wanted our men to join him and go to Edmonton and file papers on this claim.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ROY CONDUCTS A HUNT "At first," he said, "it looked simple enough.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It's plain enough that he wanted our men to join him and go to Edmonton and file papers on this claim.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ROY CONDUCTS A HUNT "At first," he said, "it looked simple enough.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It's plain enough that he wanted our men to join him and go to Edmonton and file papers on this claim.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading ROY CONDUCTS A HUNT "At first," he said, "it looked simple enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So far as this letter is concerned, I'm not bothered.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So far as this letter is concerned, I'm not bothered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ROY CONDUCTS A HUNT "At first," he said, "it looked simple enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It's plain enough that he wanted our men to join him and go to Edmonton and file papers on this claim.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading It's plain enough that he wanted our men to join him and go to Edmonton and file papers on this claim.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading So far as this letter is concerned, I'm not bothered.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading ROY CONDUCTS A HUNT "At first," he said, "it looked simple enough.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But Chandler's proposition is another matter.
the force of workers available
From this reading It's plain enough that he wanted our men to join him and go to Edmonton and file papers on this claim.
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading That is, I'm not afraid of Ewen and Miller.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So far as this letter is concerned, I'm not bothered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That is, I'm not afraid of Ewen and Miller.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It's plain enough that he wanted our men to join him and go to Edmonton and file papers on this claim.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It's plain enough that he wanted our men to join him and go to Edmonton and file papers on this claim.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading It's plain enough that he wanted our men to join him and go to Edmonton and file papers on this claim.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It's plain enough that he wanted our men to join him and go to Edmonton and file papers on this claim.
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading But Chandler's proposition is another matter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ROY CONDUCTS A HUNT "At first," he said, "it looked simple enough.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ROY CONDUCTS A HUNT "At first," he said, "it looked simple enough.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading ROY CONDUCTS A HUNT "At first," he said, "it looked simple enough.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far as this letter is concerned, I'm not bothered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That is, I'm not afraid of Ewen and Miller.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So far as this letter is concerned, I'm not bothered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It's plain enough that he wanted our men to join him and go to Edmonton and file papers on this claim.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading It's plain enough that he wanted our men to join him and go to Edmonton and file papers on this claim.
Chapter 16 of On the Edge of the Arctic by H. L. (Harry Lincoln) Sayler holds 188 sentences, grouped into 38 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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