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The Conquest of Canaan
The Conquest of Canaan

Chapter X · Chapter 10

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"OUTER DARKNESS" If any echo of doubt concerning his undesirable conspicuousness sounded faintly in Joe's mind, it was silenced eftsoons.
Canaan had not forgotten him--far from it!--so far that it began pointing him out to strangers on the street the very day of his return.
His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.
The welcoming festivities had not been so discreetly conducted as to accord with the general policy of Beaver Beach.
An unfortunate incident caused the arrest of one of the celebrators and the ambulancing to the hospital of another on the homeward way, the ensuing proceedings in court bringing to the whole affair a publicity devoutly unsought for.
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Archivist
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Conquest of Canaan

Chapter X · Chapter 10

Chapter 10 of The Conquest of Canaan is here in full — 188 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/37 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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"OUTER DARKNESS" If any echo of doubt concerning his undesirable conspicuousness sounded faintly in Joe's mind, it was silenced eftsoons.
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Canaan had not forgotten him--far from it!--so far that it began pointing him out to strangers on the street the very day of his return.
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His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.
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The welcoming festivities had not been so discreetly conducted as to accord with the general policy of Beaver Beach.
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An unfortunate incident caused the arrest of one of the celebrators and the ambulancing to the hospital of another on the homeward way, the ensuing proceedings in court bringing to the whole affair a publicity devoutly unsought for.

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Forgotten adjective US /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading “Canaan had not forgotten him--far from it!--so far that it began pointing him out to strangers on the street the very day of his return.”

Mind noun US /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading “"OUTER DARKNESS" If any echo of doubt concerning his undesirable conspicuousness sounded faintly in Joe's mind, it was silenced eftsoons.”

Stood verb US /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading “His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.”

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a

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

accord

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From this reading The welcoming festivities had not been so discreetly conducted as to accord with the general policy of Beaver Beach.

action

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

affair

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From this reading An unfortunate incident caused the arrest of one of the celebrators and the ambulancing to the hospital of another on the homeward way, the ensuing proceedings in court bringing to the whole affair a publicity devoutly unsought for.

ambulancing

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From this reading An unfortunate incident caused the arrest of one of the celebrators and the ambulancing to the hospital of another on the homeward way, the ensuing proceedings in court bringing to the whole affair a publicity devoutly unsought for.

An

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From this reading An unfortunate incident caused the arrest of one of the celebrators and the ambulancing to the hospital of another on the homeward way, the ensuing proceedings in court bringing to the whole affair a publicity devoutly unsought for.

and

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

another

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From this reading An unfortunate incident caused the arrest of one of the celebrators and the ambulancing to the hospital of another on the homeward way, the ensuing proceedings in court bringing to the whole affair a publicity devoutly unsought for.

any

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From this reading "OUTER DARKNESS" If any echo of doubt concerning his undesirable conspicuousness sounded faintly in Joe's mind, it was silenced eftsoons.

arrest

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From this reading An unfortunate incident caused the arrest of one of the celebrators and the ambulancing to the hospital of another on the homeward way, the ensuing proceedings in court bringing to the whole affair a publicity devoutly unsought for.

as

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

at

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

Beach

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

Beaver

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

been

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From this reading The welcoming festivities had not been so discreetly conducted as to accord with the general policy of Beaver Beach.

began

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From this reading Canaan had not forgotten him--far from it!--so far that it began pointing him out to strangers on the street the very day of his return.

bringing

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From this reading An unfortunate incident caused the arrest of one of the celebrators and the ambulancing to the hospital of another on the homeward way, the ensuing proceedings in court bringing to the whole affair a publicity devoutly unsought for.

Canaan

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From this reading Canaan had not forgotten him--far from it!--so far that it began pointing him out to strangers on the street the very day of his return.

caused

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From this reading An unfortunate incident caused the arrest of one of the celebrators and the ambulancing to the hospital of another on the homeward way, the ensuing proceedings in court bringing to the whole affair a publicity devoutly unsought for.

celebration

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

celebrators

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From this reading An unfortunate incident caused the arrest of one of the celebrators and the ambulancing to the hospital of another on the homeward way, the ensuing proceedings in court bringing to the whole affair a publicity devoutly unsought for.

concerning

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From this reading "OUTER DARKNESS" If any echo of doubt concerning his undesirable conspicuousness sounded faintly in Joe's mind, it was silenced eftsoons.

conducted

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From this reading The welcoming festivities had not been so discreetly conducted as to accord with the general policy of Beaver Beach.

confirmed

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

conspicuousness

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From this reading "OUTER DARKNESS" If any echo of doubt concerning his undesirable conspicuousness sounded faintly in Joe's mind, it was silenced eftsoons.

course

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

court

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From this reading An unfortunate incident caused the arrest of one of the celebrators and the ambulancing to the hospital of another on the homeward way, the ensuing proceedings in court bringing to the whole affair a publicity devoutly unsought for.

DARKNESS

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From this reading "OUTER DARKNESS" If any echo of doubt concerning his undesirable conspicuousness sounded faintly in Joe's mind, it was silenced eftsoons.

day

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From this reading Canaan had not forgotten him--far from it!--so far that it began pointing him out to strangers on the street the very day of his return.

devoutly

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From this reading An unfortunate incident caused the arrest of one of the celebrators and the ambulancing to the hospital of another on the homeward way, the ensuing proceedings in court bringing to the whole affair a publicity devoutly unsought for.

discreetly

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From this reading The welcoming festivities had not been so discreetly conducted as to accord with the general policy of Beaver Beach.

doubt

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From this reading "OUTER DARKNESS" If any echo of doubt concerning his undesirable conspicuousness sounded faintly in Joe's mind, it was silenced eftsoons.

echo

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From this reading "OUTER DARKNESS" If any echo of doubt concerning his undesirable conspicuousness sounded faintly in Joe's mind, it was silenced eftsoons.

eftsoons

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From this reading "OUTER DARKNESS" If any echo of doubt concerning his undesirable conspicuousness sounded faintly in Joe's mind, it was silenced eftsoons.

ensuing

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From this reading An unfortunate incident caused the arrest of one of the celebrators and the ambulancing to the hospital of another on the homeward way, the ensuing proceedings in court bringing to the whole affair a publicity devoutly unsought for.

faintly

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From this reading "OUTER DARKNESS" If any echo of doubt concerning his undesirable conspicuousness sounded faintly in Joe's mind, it was silenced eftsoons.

far

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From this reading Canaan had not forgotten him--far from it!--so far that it began pointing him out to strangers on the street the very day of his return.

festivities

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From this reading The welcoming festivities had not been so discreetly conducted as to accord with the general policy of Beaver Beach.

finally

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

for

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From this reading An unfortunate incident caused the arrest of one of the celebrators and the ambulancing to the hospital of another on the homeward way, the ensuing proceedings in court bringing to the whole affair a publicity devoutly unsought for.

forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Canaan had not forgotten him--far from it!--so far that it began pointing him out to strangers on the street the very day of his return.

friends

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

from

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From this reading Canaan had not forgotten him--far from it!--so far that it began pointing him out to strangers on the street the very day of his return.

general

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From this reading The welcoming festivities had not been so discreetly conducted as to accord with the general policy of Beaver Beach.

had

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From this reading Canaan had not forgotten him--far from it!--so far that it began pointing him out to strangers on the street the very day of his return.

he

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

him

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From this reading Canaan had not forgotten him--far from it!--so far that it began pointing him out to strangers on the street the very day of his return.

his

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From this reading "OUTER DARKNESS" If any echo of doubt concerning his undesirable conspicuousness sounded faintly in Joe's mind, it was silenced eftsoons.

homeward

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From this reading An unfortunate incident caused the arrest of one of the celebrators and the ambulancing to the hospital of another on the homeward way, the ensuing proceedings in court bringing to the whole affair a publicity devoutly unsought for.

hospital

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From this reading An unfortunate incident caused the arrest of one of the celebrators and the ambulancing to the hospital of another on the homeward way, the ensuing proceedings in court bringing to the whole affair a publicity devoutly unsought for.

If

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From this reading "OUTER DARKNESS" If any echo of doubt concerning his undesirable conspicuousness sounded faintly in Joe's mind, it was silenced eftsoons.

in

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From this reading "OUTER DARKNESS" If any echo of doubt concerning his undesirable conspicuousness sounded faintly in Joe's mind, it was silenced eftsoons.

incident

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From this reading An unfortunate incident caused the arrest of one of the celebrators and the ambulancing to the hospital of another on the homeward way, the ensuing proceedings in court bringing to the whole affair a publicity devoutly unsought for.

indeed

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

installation

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

it

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From this reading "OUTER DARKNESS" If any echo of doubt concerning his undesirable conspicuousness sounded faintly in Joe's mind, it was silenced eftsoons.

Joe's

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From this reading "OUTER DARKNESS" If any echo of doubt concerning his undesirable conspicuousness sounded faintly in Joe's mind, it was silenced eftsoons.

likewise

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

lime-light

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

little

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

lodging

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

Mephistopheles

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "OUTER DARKNESS" If any echo of doubt concerning his undesirable conspicuousness sounded faintly in Joe's mind, it was silenced eftsoons.

not

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From this reading Canaan had not forgotten him--far from it!--so far that it began pointing him out to strangers on the street the very day of his return.

obscurity

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

obtaining

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

of

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From this reading "OUTER DARKNESS" If any echo of doubt concerning his undesirable conspicuousness sounded faintly in Joe's mind, it was silenced eftsoons.

on

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From this reading Canaan had not forgotten him--far from it!--so far that it began pointing him out to strangers on the street the very day of his return.

one

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From this reading An unfortunate incident caused the arrest of one of the celebrators and the ambulancing to the hospital of another on the homeward way, the ensuing proceedings in court bringing to the whole affair a publicity devoutly unsought for.

out

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From this reading Canaan had not forgotten him--far from it!--so far that it began pointing him out to strangers on the street the very day of his return.

OUTER

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From this reading "OUTER DARKNESS" If any echo of doubt concerning his undesirable conspicuousness sounded faintly in Joe's mind, it was silenced eftsoons.

permitted

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

pointing

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From this reading Canaan had not forgotten him--far from it!--so far that it began pointing him out to strangers on the street the very day of his return.

policy

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From this reading The welcoming festivities had not been so discreetly conducted as to accord with the general policy of Beaver Beach.

presently

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

proceedings

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From this reading An unfortunate incident caused the arrest of one of the celebrators and the ambulancing to the hospital of another on the homeward way, the ensuing proceedings in court bringing to the whole affair a publicity devoutly unsought for.

publicity

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From this reading An unfortunate incident caused the arrest of one of the celebrators and the ambulancing to the hospital of another on the homeward way, the ensuing proceedings in court bringing to the whole affair a publicity devoutly unsought for.

return

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From this reading Canaan had not forgotten him--far from it!--so far that it began pointing him out to strangers on the street the very day of his return.

rumors

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

silenced

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From this reading "OUTER DARKNESS" If any echo of doubt concerning his undesirable conspicuousness sounded faintly in Joe's mind, it was silenced eftsoons.

so

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From this reading Canaan had not forgotten him--far from it!--so far that it began pointing him out to strangers on the street the very day of his return.

sounded

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From this reading "OUTER DARKNESS" If any echo of doubt concerning his undesirable conspicuousness sounded faintly in Joe's mind, it was silenced eftsoons.

stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

strangers

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From this reading Canaan had not forgotten him--far from it!--so far that it began pointing him out to strangers on the street the very day of his return.

street

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From this reading Canaan had not forgotten him--far from it!--so far that it began pointing him out to strangers on the street the very day of his return.

that

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From this reading Canaan had not forgotten him--far from it!--so far that it began pointing him out to strangers on the street the very day of his return.

the

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From this reading Canaan had not forgotten him--far from it!--so far that it began pointing him out to strangers on the street the very day of his return.

there

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

through

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

to

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From this reading Canaan had not forgotten him--far from it!--so far that it began pointing him out to strangers on the street the very day of his return.

trap-door

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

undesirable

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From this reading "OUTER DARKNESS" If any echo of doubt concerning his undesirable conspicuousness sounded faintly in Joe's mind, it was silenced eftsoons.

unfortunate

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From this reading An unfortunate incident caused the arrest of one of the celebrators and the ambulancing to the hospital of another on the homeward way, the ensuing proceedings in court bringing to the whole affair a publicity devoutly unsought for.

unsought

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From this reading An unfortunate incident caused the arrest of one of the celebrators and the ambulancing to the hospital of another on the homeward way, the ensuing proceedings in court bringing to the whole affair a publicity devoutly unsought for.

upsprung

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

very

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From this reading Canaan had not forgotten him--far from it!--so far that it began pointing him out to strangers on the street the very day of his return.

was

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From this reading "OUTER DARKNESS" If any echo of doubt concerning his undesirable conspicuousness sounded faintly in Joe's mind, it was silenced eftsoons.

way

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From this reading An unfortunate incident caused the arrest of one of the celebrators and the ambulancing to the hospital of another on the homeward way, the ensuing proceedings in court bringing to the whole affair a publicity devoutly unsought for.

welcoming

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From this reading The welcoming festivities had not been so discreetly conducted as to accord with the general policy of Beaver Beach.

were

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

when

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From this reading His course of action, likewise that of his friends, permitted him little obscurity, and when the rumors of his finally obtaining lodging at Beaver Beach, and of the celebration of his installation there, were presently confirmed, he stood in the lime-light indeed, as a Mephistopheles upsprung through the trap-door.

whole

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From this reading An unfortunate incident caused the arrest of one of the celebrators and the ambulancing to the hospital of another on the homeward way, the ensuing proceedings in court bringing to the whole affair a publicity devoutly unsought for.

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From this reading The welcoming festivities had not been so discreetly conducted as to accord with the general policy of Beaver Beach.

Chapter 10 of The Conquest of Canaan by Booth Tarkington holds 188 sentences, grouped into 38 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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Chapter 10 holds 188 sentences of The Conquest of Canaan, unabridged, divided into 38 reading sections.

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About 398 minutes of reading across 957 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Vocabulary met early in The Conquest of Canaan

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Conquest of Canaan, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Fallen
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Steadily
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Throughout
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Still
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