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The Last of the Mohicans

Chapter III · Chapter 3

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Sola, sola, wo ha, ho, sola!”
Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:
Are such specters frequent in the woods, Heyward, or is this sight an especial entertainment ordered on our behalf?
If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.”
Yon Indian is a runner of the army; and, after the fashion of his people, he may be accounted a hero,” returned the officer.
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The Last of the Mohicans

Chapter III · Chapter 3

Chapter 3 of The Last of the Mohicans is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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

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Sola, sola, wo ha, ho, sola!”
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Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:
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Are such specters frequent in the woods, Heyward, or is this sight an especial entertainment ordered on our behalf?
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If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.”
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Yon Indian is arunnerof the army; and, after the fashion of his people, he may be accounted a hero,” returned the officer.
/jɑːn ˈɪndiən ɪz ə ˈrʌnər ʌv ðə ˈɑːrmi ənd ˈæftər ðə ˈfæʃən ʌv hɪz ˈpiːpəl hiː meɪ biː əˈkaʊntɪd ə ˈhɪroʊ rɪˈtɜːrnd ðə ˈɔːfəsər/

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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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accounted verb US /əˈkaʊntɪd/

past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

From this reading ““Yon Indian is a ‘runner’ of the army; and, after the fashion of his people, he may be accounted a hero,” returned the officer.”

Cora noun US /ˈkɔːrə/

(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina

From this reading “If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.””

especial adjective US /əˈspeʃəl/

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading ““Are such specters frequent in the woods, Heyward, or is this sight an especial entertainment ordered on our behalf?”

hereditary adjective US /hərˈedəteri/

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading “If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.””

Heyward noun US /ˈheɪwərd/

United States writer (1885-1940)

From this reading ““Are such specters frequent in the woods, Heyward, or is this sight an especial entertainment ordered on our behalf?”

redoubtable adjective US /riˈdaʊtəbəl/

inspiring fear

From this reading “If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.””

runner noun US /ˈrʌnər/

someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading ““Yon Indian is a ‘runner’ of the army; and, after the fashion of his people, he may be accounted a hero,” returned the officer.”

Yon adjective US /jɑːn/

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading ““Yon Indian is a ‘runner’ of the army; and, after the fashion of his people, he may be accounted a hero,” returned the officer.”

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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 “Yon Indian is a ‘runner’ of the army; and, after the fashion of his people, he may be accounted a hero,” returned the officer.

accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/

past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

From this reading “Yon Indian is a ‘runner’ of the army; and, after the fashion of his people, he may be accounted a hero,” returned the officer.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading “Yon Indian is a ‘runner’ of the army; and, after the fashion of his people, he may be accounted a hero,” returned the officer.

alarmnounUS /əˈlɑːrm/

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading “Are such specters frequent in the woods, Heyward, or is this sight an especial entertainment ordered on our behalf?

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading “Are such specters frequent in the woods, Heyward, or is this sight an especial entertainment ordered on our behalf?

armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading “Yon Indian is a ‘runner’ of the army; and, after the fashion of his people, he may be accounted a hero,” returned the officer.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading “Yon Indian is a ‘runner’ of the army; and, after the fashion of his people, he may be accounted a hero,” returned the officer.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.”

behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading “Are such specters frequent in the woods, Heyward, or is this sight an especial entertainment ordered on our behalf?

beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

boastverbUS /boʊst/

show off

From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.”

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.”

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.”

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.”

CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/

(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina

From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.”

couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.”

cursorilyadverb

without taking pains

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

drawverbUS /drɔː/

cause to move by pulling

From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.”

encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/

come together

From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.”

entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading “Are such specters frequent in the woods, Heyward, or is this sight an especial entertainment ordered on our behalf?

especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading “Are such specters frequent in the woods, Heyward, or is this sight an especial entertainment ordered on our behalf?

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.”

exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/

an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “Yon Indian is a ‘runner’ of the army; and, after the fashion of his people, he may be accounted a hero,” returned the officer.

formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.”

frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading “Are such specters frequent in the woods, Heyward, or is this sight an especial entertainment ordered on our behalf?

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

gratitudenounUS /ˈɡrætətuːd/

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.”

hanounUS /hɑː/

(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day

From this reading “Sola, sola, wo ha, ho, sola!”

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading “Yon Indian is a ‘runner’ of the army; and, after the fashion of his people, he may be accounted a hero,” returned the officer.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

hereditaryadjectiveUS /hərˈedəteri/

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.”

heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading “Yon Indian is a ‘runner’ of the army; and, after the fashion of his people, he may be accounted a hero,” returned the officer.

HeywardnounUS /ˈheɪwərd/

United States writer (1885-1940)

From this reading “Are such specters frequent in the woods, Heyward, or is this sight an especial entertainment ordered on our behalf?

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading “Yon Indian is a ‘runner’ of the army; and, after the fashion of his people, he may be accounted a hero,” returned the officer.

honounUS /hoʊ/

a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds

From this reading “Sola, sola, wo ha, ho, sola!”

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.”

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.”

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading “Yon Indian is a ‘runner’ of the army; and, after the fashion of his people, he may be accounted a hero,” returned the officer.

inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading “Are such specters frequent in the woods, Heyward, or is this sight an especial entertainment ordered on our behalf?

largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.”

latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/

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

From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.”

laughingadjectiveUS /ˈlæfɪŋ/

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/

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

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.”

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “Yon Indian is a ‘runner’ of the army; and, after the fashion of his people, he may be accounted a hero,” returned the officer.

Montcalm

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

From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.”

mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/

plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.”

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.”

neednounUS /niːd/

a condition requiring relief

From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.”

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading “Yon Indian is a ‘runner’ of the army; and, after the fashion of his people, he may be accounted a hero,” returned the officer.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Are such specters frequent in the woods, Heyward, or is this sight an especial entertainment ordered on our behalf?

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Are such specters frequent in the woods, Heyward, or is this sight an especial entertainment ordered on our behalf?

orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading “Are such specters frequent in the woods, Heyward, or is this sight an especial entertainment ordered on our behalf?

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “Are such specters frequent in the woods, Heyward, or is this sight an especial entertainment ordered on our behalf?

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading “Yon Indian is a ‘runner’ of the army; and, after the fashion of his people, he may be accounted a hero,” returned the officer.

presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/

with speed

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

readernounUS /ˈriːdər/

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/

freed from illness or injury

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

redoubtableadjectiveUS /riˈdaʊtəbəl/

inspiring fear

From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.”

returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading “Yon Indian is a ‘runner’ of the army; and, after the fashion of his people, he may be accounted a hero,” returned the officer.

rodeverbUS /roʊd/

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/

someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading “Yon Indian is a ‘runner’ of the army; and, after the fashion of his people, he may be accounted a hero,” returned the officer.

ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/

English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.”

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

sidenounUS /saɪd/

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

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

sightnounUS /saɪt/

an instance of visual perception

From this reading “Are such specters frequent in the woods, Heyward, or is this sight an especial entertainment ordered on our behalf?

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

Sola

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

From this reading “Sola, sola, wo ha, ho, sola!”

specters

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

From this reading “Are such specters frequent in the woods, Heyward, or is this sight an especial entertainment ordered on our behalf?

stocknounUS /stɑːk/

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.”

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “Are such specters frequent in the woods, Heyward, or is this sight an especial entertainment ordered on our behalf?

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If the latter, gratitude must close our mouths; but if the former, both Cora and I shall have need to draw largely on that stock of hereditary courage which we boast, even before we are made to encounter the redoubtable Montcalm.”

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading “Are such specters frequent in the woods, Heyward, or is this sight an especial entertainment ordered on our behalf?

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

thusadverbUS /ðʌs/

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

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

weaknessnounUS /ˈwiːknəs/

a flaw or weak point

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

wo

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

From this reading “Sola, sola, wo ha, ho, sola!”

woodsnounUS /wʊdz/

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading “Are such specters frequent in the woods, Heyward, or is this sight an especial entertainment ordered on our behalf?

YonadjectiveUS /jɑːn/

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading “Yon Indian is a ‘runner’ of the army; and, after the fashion of his people, he may be accounted a hero,” returned the officer.

youthnounUS /juːθ/

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading —Shakespeare While one of the lovely beings we have so cursorily presented to the reader was thus lost in thought, the other quickly recovered from the alarm which induced the exclamation, and, laughing at her own weakness, she inquired of the youth who rode by her side:

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