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The Last of the Mohicans

Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
Lady of the Lake.
It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.
Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.
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The Last of the Mohicans

Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

Chapter 24 of The Last of the Mohicans is here in full — 196 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/39 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
Line 2
Lady of the Lake.
/ˈleɪdi ʌv ðə leɪk/
Line 3
It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.
/ɪt ɪz əˈnjuːʒuːəl tuː faɪnd æn ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt ʌv ðə ˈneɪtɪvz laɪk ðoʊz ʌv ðə mɔːr ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd waɪts ˈɡɑːrdəd baɪ ðə ˈprezəns ʌv ɑːrmd men/
Line 4
Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
/wel ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd ʌv ðə əˈproʊtʃ ʌv ˈevəri ˈdeɪndʒər waɪl ɪt ɪz jet æt ə ˈdɪstəns ðə ˈɪndiən ˈdʒenərəli rests sɪˈkjʊr ˈʌndər hɪz ˈnɑːlədʒ ʌv ðə saɪnz ʌv ðə ˈfɔːrəst ənd ðə lɔːŋ ənd ˈdɪfəkəlt pæðz ðæt ˈsepəreɪt hɪm frʌm ðoʊz hiː hæz moʊst ˈriːzən tuː dred/
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But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.
/bʌt ðə ˈenəmi huː baɪ ˈeni ˈlʌki kənˈkɜːrəns ʌv ˈæksədənts hæz faʊnd miːnz tuː ɪˈluːd ðə ˈvɪdʒələns ʌv ðə skaʊts wɪl ˈseldəm miːt wɪð ˈsentənəlz ˈnɪrər hoʊm tuː saʊnd ðə əˈlɑːrm/

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concurrence noun US /kənˈkɜːrəns/

agreement of results or opinions

From this reading “But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.”

elude verb US /ɪˈluːd/

escape, either physically or mentally

From this reading “But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.”

encampment noun US /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading “It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.”

prowling verb US /ˈpraʊlɪŋ/

-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner

From this reading ““But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?””

scouts noun US /skaʊts/

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading “But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.”

sentinels noun US /ˈsentənəlz/

plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading “But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.”

stag verb US /stæɡ/

attend a dance or a party without a female companion

From this reading ““But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?””

trapped adjective US /træpt/

forced to turn and face attackers

From this reading ““But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?””

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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 Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/

plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.

alarmnounUS /əˈlɑːrm/

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.

approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/

move towards

From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

armedadjectiveUS /ɑːrmd/

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

beastnounUS /biːst/

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

bendverbUS /bend/

form a curve

From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

bownounUS /baʊ/

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.

chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

claimnounUS /kleɪm/

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

concurrencenounUS /kənˈkɜːrəns/

agreement of results or opinions

From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.

dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

dreadnounUS /dred/

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

eludeverbUS /ɪˈluːd/

escape, either physically or mentally

From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.

encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.

enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/

an opposing military force

From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.

EreconjunctionUS /er/

an old word for “before”

From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.

forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.

foxnounUS /fɑːks/

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/

usually; as a rule

From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/

prudent

From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.

houndnounUS /haʊnd/

any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

how

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From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/

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

From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/

having much knowledge or education

From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.

knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading —Lady of the Lake.

LakenounUS /leɪk/

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading —Lady of the Lake.

lawnounUS /lɔː/

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

lendverbUS /lend/

bestow a quality on

From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

luckyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌki/

occurring by chance

From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

meansnounUS /miːnz/

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.

meetverbUS /miːt/

come together

From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

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

From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.

neareradverbUS /ˈnɪrər/

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

pathsnounUS /pæðz/

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.

privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

prowlingverbUS /ˈpraʊlɪŋ/

-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner

From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

recked

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

From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

restsnounUS /rests/

plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.

secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/

get by special effort

From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/

not often

From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.

sentinelsnounUS /ˈsentənəlz/

plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.

separateverbUS /ˈsepəreɪt/

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

signsnounUS /saɪnz/

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

slainnounUS /sleɪn/

people who have been slain (as in battle)

From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

slipverbUS /slɪp/

move stealthily

From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

soundnounUS /saʊnd/

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.

spacenounUS /speɪs/

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

stagverbUS /stæɡ/

attend a dance or a party without a female companion

From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.

trappedadjectiveUS /træpt/

forced to turn and face attackers

From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

unusualadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəl/

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.

vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

WelladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

whitesnounUS /waɪts/

plural of “white” — a Caucasian

From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.

Whoever

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From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.

yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.

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