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The Arkansaw Bear

Chapter X · Chapter 10

Chapter 10 of The Arkansaw Bear is here in full — 106 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Albert Bigelow Paine • Curated US English Learning Edition
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AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."
THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.
The Bear was leaning back against a tree and watching him lazily.
"Bo," said he presently, "I shouldn't wonder if that singing of yours scared the fish all away."
"I wouldn't say that to you, Ratio.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Arkansaw Bear

Chapter X · Chapter 10

Chapter 10 of The Arkansaw Bear is here in full — 106 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/21 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."
Line 2
THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.
/ðə ˈlɪtəl bɔɪ wɑːz ˈhoʊldɪŋ ə lɔːŋ keɪn poʊl ðæt hiː hæd kʌt æz ðeɪ keɪm əˈlɔːŋ ɑːn ðə smɔːl end ʌv wɪtʃ hiː hæd ˈfæsənd ə hʊk ənd laɪn ˈbeɪtɪd wɪð ə ˈlaɪvli wɜːrm/
Line 3
The Bear was leaning back against a tree and watching him lazily.
/ðə ber wɑːz ˈliːnɪŋ bæk əˈɡenst ə triː ənd ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ hɪm ˈlæzəli/
Line 4
"Bo," said he presently, "I shouldn't wonder if that singing of yours scared the fish all away."
Line 5
"I wouldn't say that to you, Ratio.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

afternoon's noun US /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/

possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading “AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
baited verb US /ˈbeɪtɪd/

past form of “bait” — harass with persistent criticism or carping

From this reading “THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.”

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cane noun US /keɪn/

a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

From this reading “THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.”

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frogs noun US /frɑːɡz/

plural of “frog” — any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species

From this reading “AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."”

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hook verb US /hʊk/

fasten with a hook

From this reading “THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lazily adverb US /ˈlæzəli/

in a slow and lazy manner

From this reading “The Bear was leaning back against a tree and watching him lazily.”

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Ratio noun US /ˈreɪʃioʊ/

the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient)

From this reading “"I wouldn't say that to you, Ratio.”

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worm noun US /wɜːrm/

any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae

From this reading “THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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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 AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
AFTERNOON'SnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/

possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The Bear was leaning back against a tree and watching him lazily.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
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 AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.

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ANdeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.

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awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Bo," said he presently, "I shouldn't wonder if that singing of yours scared the fish all away."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The Bear was leaning back against a tree and watching him lazily.

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baitedverbUS /ˈbeɪtɪd/

past form of “bait” — harass with persistent criticism or carping

From this reading THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
banknounUS /bæŋk/

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
BearverbUS /ber/

have

From this reading The Bear was leaning back against a tree and watching him lazily.

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biteverbUS /baɪt/

to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws

From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Bo

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From this reading "Bo," said he presently, "I shouldn't wonder if that singing of yours scared the fish all away."

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BoundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/

confined by bonds

From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
boynounUS /bɔɪ/

a youthful male person

From this reading THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.

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bullnounUS /bʊl/

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.

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canenounUS /keɪn/

a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

From this reading THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.

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catchverbUS /kætʃ/

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
cutverbUS /kʌt/

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.

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deepadjectiveUS /diːp/

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

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dreamnounUS /driːm/

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

Velmora curated lexicon
endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fastenedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsənd/

firmly closed or secured

From this reading THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.

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fishnounUS /fɪʃ/

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FISHINGnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
frogsnounUS /frɑːɡz/

plural of “frog” — any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species

From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The Bear was leaning back against a tree and watching him lazily.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/

the act of retaining something

From this reading THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hookverbUS /hʊk/

fasten with a hook

From this reading THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Bo," said he presently, "I shouldn't wonder if that singing of yours scared the fish all away."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/

in a slow and lazy manner

From this reading The Bear was leaning back against a tree and watching him lazily.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
leaningadjectiveUS /ˈliːnɪŋ/

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading The Bear was leaning back against a tree and watching him lazily.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
linenounUS /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.

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littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
livelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvli/

full of life and energy

From this reading THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.

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logverbUS /lɔːɡ/

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
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 THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nightnounUS /naɪt/

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

From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
polenounUS /poʊl/

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

From this reading THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/

in the near future

From this reading "Bo," said he presently, "I shouldn't wonder if that singing of yours scared the fish all away."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
RationounUS /ˈreɪʃioʊ/

the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient)

From this reading "I wouldn't say that to you, Ratio.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Bo," said he presently, "I shouldn't wonder if that singing of yours scared the fish all away."

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sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading "I wouldn't say that to you, Ratio.

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scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/

made afraid

From this reading "Bo," said he presently, "I shouldn't wonder if that singing of yours scared the fish all away."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shouldn't

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From this reading "Bo," said he presently, "I shouldn't wonder if that singing of yours scared the fish all away."

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singingnounUS /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading "Bo," said he presently, "I shouldn't wonder if that singing of yours scared the fish all away."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
SittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
streamnounUS /striːm/

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
treenounUS /triː/

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The Bear was leaning back against a tree and watching him lazily.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading The Bear was leaning back against a tree and watching him lazily.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S FISHING "Sitting on a bank where the bull frogs dream-- Sitting on the shore of a deep, deep stream-- Sitting on a log and waiting for a bite-- Bound to catch our supper, if we fish--all--night."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.

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wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading "Bo," said he presently, "I shouldn't wonder if that singing of yours scared the fish all away."

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wormnounUS /wɜːrm/

any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae

From this reading THE little boy was holding a long cane pole that he had cut as they came along, on the small end of which he had fastened a hook and line, baited with a lively worm.

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wouldn't

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

From this reading "I wouldn't say that to you, Ratio.

Pending verification
youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I wouldn't say that to you, Ratio.

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yourspronounUS /jʊrz/

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading "Bo," said he presently, "I shouldn't wonder if that singing of yours scared the fish all away."

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Chapter 10 of The Arkansaw Bear by Albert Bigelow Paine holds 106 sentences, grouped into 22 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.

What does chapter 10 of The Arkansaw Bear contain?

Chapter 10 holds 106 sentences of The Arkansaw Bear, unabridged, divided into 22 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 10 of The Arkansaw Bear by Albert Bigelow Paine exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 106 sentences, grouped into 22 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

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Is this the complete text of The Arkansaw Bear?

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How long does The Arkansaw Bear take to read?

About 118 minutes of reading across 285 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Vocabulary met early in The Arkansaw Bear

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Russell
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London
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Kegan
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Trench
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