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The Frontier Angel

Chapter XIV

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DARK.
THE excitement in relation to the Frontier Angel and the lost Marian, was greatly increased by two circumstances, that occurred on the day following the return of Peterson.
It had been determined, as the reader has already learned, by Dingle, that he should start to the Shawnee towns in search of tidings of Marian.
In this dangerous undertaking it was agreed that Peterson should join him.
The latter, having undergone considerable toil and fatigue, was compelled to remain over night by the commander, in order to be prepared for what was before him.
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The Frontier Angel

Chapter XIV

Chapter 14 of The Frontier Angel is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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DARK.
/dɑːrk/
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THE excitement in relation to the Frontier Angel and the lost Marian, was greatly increased by two circumstances, that occurred on the day following the return of Peterson.
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It had been determined, as the reader has already learned, by Dingle, that he should start to the Shawnee towns in search of tidings of Marian.
/ɪt hæd bɪn dɪˈtɜːrmənd æz ðə ˈriːdər hæz ɔːlˈredi lɜːrnd baɪ ˈdɪŋɡəl ðæt hiː ʃʊd stɑːrt tuː ðə ˈʃɔːni taʊnz ɪn sɜːrtʃ ʌv ˈtaɪdɪŋz ʌv ˈmeriən/
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In this dangerous undertaking it was agreed that Peterson should join him.
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The latter, having undergone considerable toil and fatigue, was compelled to remain over night by the commander, in order to be prepared for what was before him.
/ðə ˈlætər ˈhævɪŋ ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn kənˈsɪdərəbəl tɔɪl ənd fəˈtiːɡ wɑːz kəmˈpeld tuː rɪˈmeɪn ˈoʊvər naɪt baɪ ðə kəˈmændər ɪn ˈɔːrdər tuː biː priˈperd fɔːr wʌt wɑːz bɪˈfɔːr hɪm/

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Dingle noun US /ˈdɪŋɡəl/

a small wooded hollow

From this reading “It had been determined, as the reader has already learned, by Dingle, that he should start to the Shawnee towns in search of tidings of Marian.”

fatigue noun US /fəˈtiːɡ/

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading “The latter, having undergone considerable toil and fatigue, was compelled to remain over night by the commander, in order to be prepared for what was before him.”

Frontier noun US /frənˈtɪr/

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading “THE excitement in relation to the Frontier Angel and the lost Marian, was greatly increased by two circumstances, that occurred on the day following the return of Peterson.”

Marian adjective US /ˈmeriən/

of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary

From this reading “THE excitement in relation to the Frontier Angel and the lost Marian, was greatly increased by two circumstances, that occurred on the day following the return of Peterson.”

Shawnee noun US /ˈʃɔːni/

a member of the Algonquian people formerly living along the Tennessee river

From this reading “It had been determined, as the reader has already learned, by Dingle, that he should start to the Shawnee towns in search of tidings of Marian.”

tidings noun US /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/

information about recent and important events

From this reading “It had been determined, as the reader has already learned, by Dingle, that he should start to the Shawnee towns in search of tidings of Marian.”

undergone verb US /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/

inflected form of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading “The latter, having undergone considerable toil and fatigue, was compelled to remain over night by the commander, in order to be prepared for what was before him.”

undertaking noun US /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading “In this dangerous undertaking it was agreed that Peterson should join him.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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greatly increased adverb + adjective

In this reading “THE excitement in relation to the Frontier Angel and the lost Marian, was greatly increased by two circumstances, that occurred on the day following the return of Peterson.”

already learned adverb + adjective

In this reading “It had been determined, as the reader has already learned, by Dingle, that he should start to the Shawnee towns in search of tidings of Marian.”

in order preposition + noun

in a state of proper readiness or preparation or arrangement

In this reading “The latter, having undergone considerable toil and fatigue, was compelled to remain over night by the commander, in order to be prepared for what was before him.”

search of verb + particle

In this reading “It had been determined, as the reader has already learned, by Dingle, that he should start to the Shawnee towns in search of tidings of Marian.”

in relation preposition + noun

In this reading “THE excitement in relation to the Frontier Angel and the lost Marian, was greatly increased by two circumstances, that occurred on the day following the return of Peterson.”

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agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading In this dangerous undertaking it was agreed that Peterson should join him.

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading It had been determined, as the reader has already learned, by Dingle, that he should start to the Shawnee towns in search of tidings of Marian.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE excitement in relation to the Frontier Angel and the lost Marian, was greatly increased by two circumstances, that occurred on the day following the return of Peterson.

AngelnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəl/

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading THE excitement in relation to the Frontier Angel and the lost Marian, was greatly increased by two circumstances, that occurred on the day following the return of Peterson.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading It had been determined, as the reader has already learned, by Dingle, that he should start to the Shawnee towns in search of tidings of Marian.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The latter, having undergone considerable toil and fatigue, was compelled to remain over night by the commander, in order to be prepared for what was before him.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had been determined, as the reader has already learned, by Dingle, that he should start to the Shawnee towns in search of tidings of Marian.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The latter, having undergone considerable toil and fatigue, was compelled to remain over night by the commander, in order to be prepared for what was before him.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE excitement in relation to the Frontier Angel and the lost Marian, was greatly increased by two circumstances, that occurred on the day following the return of Peterson.

circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading THE excitement in relation to the Frontier Angel and the lost Marian, was greatly increased by two circumstances, that occurred on the day following the return of Peterson.

commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading The latter, having undergone considerable toil and fatigue, was compelled to remain over night by the commander, in order to be prepared for what was before him.

compelledverbUS /kəmˈpeld/

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading The latter, having undergone considerable toil and fatigue, was compelled to remain over night by the commander, in order to be prepared for what was before him.

considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The latter, having undergone considerable toil and fatigue, was compelled to remain over night by the commander, in order to be prepared for what was before him.

dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading In this dangerous undertaking it was agreed that Peterson should join him.

DARKnounUS /dɑːrk/

absence of light or illumination

From this reading DARK.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE excitement in relation to the Frontier Angel and the lost Marian, was greatly increased by two circumstances, that occurred on the day following the return of Peterson.

determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/

characterized by great determination

From this reading It had been determined, as the reader has already learned, by Dingle, that he should start to the Shawnee towns in search of tidings of Marian.

DinglenounUS /ˈdɪŋɡəl/

a small wooded hollow

From this reading It had been determined, as the reader has already learned, by Dingle, that he should start to the Shawnee towns in search of tidings of Marian.

excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading THE excitement in relation to the Frontier Angel and the lost Marian, was greatly increased by two circumstances, that occurred on the day following the return of Peterson.

fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading The latter, having undergone considerable toil and fatigue, was compelled to remain over night by the commander, in order to be prepared for what was before him.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THE excitement in relation to the Frontier Angel and the lost Marian, was greatly increased by two circumstances, that occurred on the day following the return of Peterson.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The latter, having undergone considerable toil and fatigue, was compelled to remain over night by the commander, in order to be prepared for what was before him.

FrontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading THE excitement in relation to the Frontier Angel and the lost Marian, was greatly increased by two circumstances, that occurred on the day following the return of Peterson.

greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading THE excitement in relation to the Frontier Angel and the lost Marian, was greatly increased by two circumstances, that occurred on the day following the return of Peterson.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading It had been determined, as the reader has already learned, by Dingle, that he should start to the Shawnee towns in search of tidings of Marian.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading It had been determined, as the reader has already learned, by Dingle, that he should start to the Shawnee towns in search of tidings of Marian.

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The latter, having undergone considerable toil and fatigue, was compelled to remain over night by the commander, in order to be prepared for what was before him.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading It had been determined, as the reader has already learned, by Dingle, that he should start to the Shawnee towns in search of tidings of Marian.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading In this dangerous undertaking it was agreed that Peterson should join him.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE excitement in relation to the Frontier Angel and the lost Marian, was greatly increased by two circumstances, that occurred on the day following the return of Peterson.

increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading THE excitement in relation to the Frontier Angel and the lost Marian, was greatly increased by two circumstances, that occurred on the day following the return of Peterson.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been determined, as the reader has already learned, by Dingle, that he should start to the Shawnee towns in search of tidings of Marian.

joinverbUS /dʒɔɪn/

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading In this dangerous undertaking it was agreed that Peterson should join him.

latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter, having undergone considerable toil and fatigue, was compelled to remain over night by the commander, in order to be prepared for what was before him.

learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading It had been determined, as the reader has already learned, by Dingle, that he should start to the Shawnee towns in search of tidings of Marian.

lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading THE excitement in relation to the Frontier Angel and the lost Marian, was greatly increased by two circumstances, that occurred on the day following the return of Peterson.

MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/

of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary

From this reading THE excitement in relation to the Frontier Angel and the lost Marian, was greatly increased by two circumstances, that occurred on the day following the return of Peterson.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

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

From this reading The latter, having undergone considerable toil and fatigue, was compelled to remain over night by the commander, in order to be prepared for what was before him.

occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading THE excitement in relation to the Frontier Angel and the lost Marian, was greatly increased by two circumstances, that occurred on the day following the return of Peterson.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE excitement in relation to the Frontier Angel and the lost Marian, was greatly increased by two circumstances, that occurred on the day following the return of Peterson.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE excitement in relation to the Frontier Angel and the lost Marian, was greatly increased by two circumstances, that occurred on the day following the return of Peterson.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The latter, having undergone considerable toil and fatigue, was compelled to remain over night by the commander, in order to be prepared for what was before him.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading The latter, having undergone considerable toil and fatigue, was compelled to remain over night by the commander, in order to be prepared for what was before him.

Peterson

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From this reading THE excitement in relation to the Frontier Angel and the lost Marian, was greatly increased by two circumstances, that occurred on the day following the return of Peterson.

preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading The latter, having undergone considerable toil and fatigue, was compelled to remain over night by the commander, in order to be prepared for what was before him.

readernounUS /ˈriːdər/

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading It had been determined, as the reader has already learned, by Dingle, that he should start to the Shawnee towns in search of tidings of Marian.

relationnounUS /riˈleɪʃən/

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading THE excitement in relation to the Frontier Angel and the lost Marian, was greatly increased by two circumstances, that occurred on the day following the return of Peterson.

remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The latter, having undergone considerable toil and fatigue, was compelled to remain over night by the commander, in order to be prepared for what was before him.

returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE excitement in relation to the Frontier Angel and the lost Marian, was greatly increased by two circumstances, that occurred on the day following the return of Peterson.

searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading It had been determined, as the reader has already learned, by Dingle, that he should start to the Shawnee towns in search of tidings of Marian.

ShawneenounUS /ˈʃɔːni/

a member of the Algonquian people formerly living along the Tennessee river

From this reading It had been determined, as the reader has already learned, by Dingle, that he should start to the Shawnee towns in search of tidings of Marian.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It had been determined, as the reader has already learned, by Dingle, that he should start to the Shawnee towns in search of tidings of Marian.

startverbUS /stɑːrt/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It had been determined, as the reader has already learned, by Dingle, that he should start to the Shawnee towns in search of tidings of Marian.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE excitement in relation to the Frontier Angel and the lost Marian, was greatly increased by two circumstances, that occurred on the day following the return of Peterson.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE excitement in relation to the Frontier Angel and the lost Marian, was greatly increased by two circumstances, that occurred on the day following the return of Peterson.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading In this dangerous undertaking it was agreed that Peterson should join him.

tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/

information about recent and important events

From this reading It had been determined, as the reader has already learned, by Dingle, that he should start to the Shawnee towns in search of tidings of Marian.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE excitement in relation to the Frontier Angel and the lost Marian, was greatly increased by two circumstances, that occurred on the day following the return of Peterson.

toilverbUS /tɔɪl/

work hard

From this reading The latter, having undergone considerable toil and fatigue, was compelled to remain over night by the commander, in order to be prepared for what was before him.

townsnounUS /taʊnz/

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading It had been determined, as the reader has already learned, by Dingle, that he should start to the Shawnee towns in search of tidings of Marian.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE excitement in relation to the Frontier Angel and the lost Marian, was greatly increased by two circumstances, that occurred on the day following the return of Peterson.

undergoneverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/

inflected form of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading The latter, having undergone considerable toil and fatigue, was compelled to remain over night by the commander, in order to be prepared for what was before him.

undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading In this dangerous undertaking it was agreed that Peterson should join him.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading THE excitement in relation to the Frontier Angel and the lost Marian, was greatly increased by two circumstances, that occurred on the day following the return of Peterson.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The latter, having undergone considerable toil and fatigue, was compelled to remain over night by the commander, in order to be prepared for what was before him.

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