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The Bungalow Boys in the Great Northwest
The Bungalow Boys in the Great Northwest

Chapter XVI

Chapter 16 of The Bungalow Boys in the Great Northwest is here in full — 148 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By John Henry Goldfrap • Curated US English Learning Edition
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AN ATTEMPT AT FOUL PLAY.
As might have been expected, Tom’s outburst was followed by confinement to the cabin.
But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.
The cabin of the schooner was plainly furnished.
In the center was a swinging table, oilcloth covered, with four plain swivel chairs at each side, and one at each end.
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The Bungalow Boys in the Great Northwest

Chapter XVI

Chapter 16 of The Bungalow Boys in the Great Northwest is here in full — 148 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/29 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
AN ATTEMPT AT FOUL PLAY.
/æn əˈtempt æt faʊl pleɪ/
Line 2
As might have been expected, Tom’s outburst was followed by confinement to the cabin.
/æz maɪt hæv bɪn ɪkˈspektəd tɑːmz ˈaʊtbɜːrst wɑːz ˈfɑːloʊd baɪ kənˈfaɪnmənt tuː ðə ˈkæbən/
Line 3
But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.
Line 4
The cabin of the schooner was plainly furnished.
/ðə ˈkæbən ʌv ðə ˈskuːnər wɑːz ˈpleɪnli ˈfɜːrnɪʃt/
Line 5
In the center was a swinging table, oilcloth covered, with four plain swivel chairs at each side, and one at each end.

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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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confinement noun US /kənˈfaɪnmənt/

concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

From this reading “As might have been expected, Tom’s outburst was followed by confinement to the cabin.”

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foul adjective US /faʊl/

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading “AN ATTEMPT AT FOUL PLAY.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
opportunities noun US /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading “But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.”

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outburst noun US /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/

an unrestrained expression of emotion

From this reading “As might have been expected, Tom’s outburst was followed by confinement to the cabin.”

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schooner noun US /ˈskuːnər/

a large beer glass

From this reading “The cabin of the schooner was plainly furnished.”

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swinging noun US /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading “In the center was a swinging table, oilcloth covered, with four plain swivel chairs at each side, and one at each end.”

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swivel verb US /ˈswɪvəl/

turn on a pivot

From this reading “In the center was a swinging table, oilcloth covered, with four plain swivel chairs at each side, and one at each end.”

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Tom's noun US /tɑːmz/

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

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Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

plainly furnished adverb + adjective

In this reading “The cabin of the schooner was plainly furnished.”

228 times in 426,212 chapters
on deck preposition + noun

In this reading “But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.”

23,812 times in 426,212 chapters
followed by verb + particle counted as “follow by”

In this reading “As might have been expected, Tom’s outburst was followed by confinement to the cabin.”

40,602 times in 426,212 chapters
In the center preposition + article + noun counted as “in … center”

In this reading “In the center was a swinging table, oilcloth covered, with four plain swivel chairs at each side, and one at each end.”

6,021 times in 426,212 chapters
under observation preposition + noun

In this reading “But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.”

346 times in 426,212 chapters
talk over verb + particle

speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion

In this reading “But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.”

5,801 times in 426,212 chapters

All words in this reading · 70

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In the center was a swinging table, oilcloth covered, with four plain swivel chairs at each side, and one at each end.

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ANdeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading AN ATTEMPT AT FOUL PLAY.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

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AsconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading As might have been expected, Tom’s outburst was followed by confinement to the cabin.

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ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN ATTEMPT AT FOUL PLAY.

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ATTEMPTnounUS /əˈtempt/

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading AN ATTEMPT AT FOUL PLAY.

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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As might have been expected, Tom’s outburst was followed by confinement to the cabin.

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ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As might have been expected, Tom’s outburst was followed by confinement to the cabin.

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cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading As might have been expected, Tom’s outburst was followed by confinement to the cabin.

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casenounUS /keɪs/

an occurrence of something

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

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centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading In the center was a swinging table, oilcloth covered, with four plain swivel chairs at each side, and one at each end.

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chairsnounUS /tʃerz/

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading In the center was a swinging table, oilcloth covered, with four plain swivel chairs at each side, and one at each end.

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Chillingworth

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

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

Pending verification
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

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confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/

concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

From this reading As might have been expected, Tom’s outburst was followed by confinement to the cabin.

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constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

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coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading In the center was a swinging table, oilcloth covered, with four plain swivel chairs at each side, and one at each end.

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decknounUS /dek/

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

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didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

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eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

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

From this reading In the center was a swinging table, oilcloth covered, with four plain swivel chairs at each side, and one at each end.

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endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading In the center was a swinging table, oilcloth covered, with four plain swivel chairs at each side, and one at each end.

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expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading As might have been expected, Tom’s outburst was followed by confinement to the cabin.

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followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading As might have been expected, Tom’s outburst was followed by confinement to the cabin.

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FOULadjectiveUS /faʊl/

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading AN ATTEMPT AT FOUL PLAY.

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foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

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fournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading In the center was a swinging table, oilcloth covered, with four plain swivel chairs at each side, and one at each end.

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furnishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃt/

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading The cabin of the schooner was plainly furnished.

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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As might have been expected, Tom’s outburst was followed by confinement to the cabin.

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hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

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InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In the center was a swinging table, oilcloth covered, with four plain swivel chairs at each side, and one at each end.

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mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading As might have been expected, Tom’s outburst was followed by confinement to the cabin.

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mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

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moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

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MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

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muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

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observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The cabin of the schooner was plainly furnished.

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oilclothnoun

cloth treated on one side with a drying oil or synthetic resin

From this reading In the center was a swinging table, oilcloth covered, with four plain swivel chairs at each side, and one at each end.

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

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onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the center was a swinging table, oilcloth covered, with four plain swivel chairs at each side, and one at each end.

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opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/

an unrestrained expression of emotion

From this reading As might have been expected, Tom’s outburst was followed by confinement to the cabin.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading In the center was a swinging table, oilcloth covered, with four plain swivel chairs at each side, and one at each end.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The cabin of the schooner was plainly furnished.

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PLAYverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading AN ATTEMPT AT FOUL PLAY.

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positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/

a large beer glass

From this reading The cabin of the schooner was plainly furnished.

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sidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading In the center was a swinging table, oilcloth covered, with four plain swivel chairs at each side, and one at each end.

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soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading In the center was a swinging table, oilcloth covered, with four plain swivel chairs at each side, and one at each end.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
swivelverbUS /ˈswɪvəl/

turn on a pivot

From this reading In the center was a swinging table, oilcloth covered, with four plain swivel chairs at each side, and one at each end.

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tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading In the center was a swinging table, oilcloth covered, with four plain swivel chairs at each side, and one at each end.

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talkverbUS /tɔːk/

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

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thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

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 As might have been expected, Tom’s outburst was followed by confinement to the cabin.

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theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

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theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

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thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

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thusadverbUS /ðʌs/

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading As might have been expected, Tom’s outburst was followed by confinement to the cabin.

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Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading As might have been expected, Tom’s outburst was followed by confinement to the cabin.

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underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading As might have been expected, Tom’s outburst was followed by confinement to the cabin.

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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

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whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading But this he did not mind so much, as Mr. Chillingworth was his companion, and they found more opportunities to talk over their position thus than was the case on deck, where they were constantly under observation.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the center was a swinging table, oilcloth covered, with four plain swivel chairs at each side, and one at each end.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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Turning
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Bungalow Boys in the Great Northwest; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Morning
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Bungalow Boys in the Great Northwest; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Jared
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Bungalow Boys in the Great Northwest; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.