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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The phantom tracker is here in full — 6 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Vol. IV.] APRIL 29, 1876. [No. 48. THE PHANTOM TRACKER; OR, THE PRISONER OF THE HILL CAVE. BY FREDERICK DEWEY, AUTHOR OF “THE DOG TRAILER,” “WILL-O’-THE WISP,” ETC. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by FRANK STARR & CO., In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington. THE PHANTOM TRAILER; OR, THE PRISONER OF THE HILL CAVE.
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the legislature of the United States government
From this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by FRANK STARR & CO., In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.”
United States librarian who founded the decimal system of classification (1851-1931)
From this reading “BY FREDERICK DEWEY, AUTHOR OF “THE DOG TRAILER,” “WILL-O’-THE WISP,” ETC.”
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by FRANK STARR & CO., In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.”
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading “THE PHANTOM TRACKER; OR, THE PRISONER OF THE HILL CAVE.”
rock star and drummer for the Beatles (born in 1940)
From this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by FRANK STARR & CO., In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.”
someone who tracks down game
From this reading “THE PHANTOM TRACKER; OR, THE PRISONER OF THE HILL CAVE.”
someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
From this reading “BY FREDERICK DEWEY, AUTHOR OF “THE DOG TRAILER,” “WILL-O’-THE WISP,” ETC.”
a small tuft or lock
From this reading “BY FREDERICK DEWEY, AUTHOR OF “THE DOG TRAILER,” “WILL-O’-THE WISP,” ETC.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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In this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by FRANK STARR & CO., In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.”
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by FRANK STARR & CO., In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
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From this reading Vol. IV.] APRIL 29, 1876.
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From this reading Vol. IV.] APRIL 29, 1876.
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From this reading [No. 48.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by FRANK STARR & CO., In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by FRANK STARR & CO., In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Vol. IV.] APRIL 29, 1876.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by FRANK STARR & CO., In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading BY FREDERICK DEWEY, AUTHOR OF “THE DOG TRAILER,” “WILL-O’-THE WISP,” ETC.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY FREDERICK DEWEY, AUTHOR OF “THE DOG TRAILER,” “WILL-O’-THE WISP,” ETC.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading THE PHANTOM TRACKER; OR, THE PRISONER OF THE HILL CAVE.
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by FRANK STARR & CO., In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by FRANK STARR & CO., In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
United States librarian who founded the decimal system of classification (1851-1931)
From this reading BY FREDERICK DEWEY, AUTHOR OF “THE DOG TRAILER,” “WILL-O’-THE WISP,” ETC.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading BY FREDERICK DEWEY, AUTHOR OF “THE DOG TRAILER,” “WILL-O’-THE WISP,” ETC.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by FRANK STARR & CO., In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
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From this reading BY FREDERICK DEWEY, AUTHOR OF “THE DOG TRAILER,” “WILL-O’-THE WISP,” ETC.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by FRANK STARR & CO., In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading BY FREDERICK DEWEY, AUTHOR OF “THE DOG TRAILER,” “WILL-O’-THE WISP,” ETC.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading THE PHANTOM TRACKER; OR, THE PRISONER OF THE HILL CAVE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by FRANK STARR & CO., In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Vol. IV.] APRIL 29, 1876.
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by FRANK STARR & CO., In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
not any; not one
From this reading [No. 48.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PHANTOM TRACKER; OR, THE PRISONER OF THE HILL CAVE.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by FRANK STARR & CO., In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE PHANTOM TRACKER; OR, THE PRISONER OF THE HILL CAVE.
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading THE PHANTOM TRACKER; OR, THE PRISONER OF THE HILL CAVE.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading THE PHANTOM TRACKER; OR, THE PRISONER OF THE HILL CAVE.
rock star and drummer for the Beatles (born in 1940)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by FRANK STARR & CO., In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PHANTOM TRACKER; OR, THE PRISONER OF THE HILL CAVE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by FRANK STARR & CO., In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
someone who tracks down game
From this reading THE PHANTOM TRACKER; OR, THE PRISONER OF THE HILL CAVE.
someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
From this reading BY FREDERICK DEWEY, AUTHOR OF “THE DOG TRAILER,” “WILL-O’-THE WISP,” ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vol. IV.] APRIL 29, 1876.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by FRANK STARR & CO., In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BY FREDERICK DEWEY, AUTHOR OF “THE DOG TRAILER,” “WILL-O’-THE WISP,” ETC.
a small tuft or lock
From this reading BY FREDERICK DEWEY, AUTHOR OF “THE DOG TRAILER,” “WILL-O’-THE WISP,” ETC.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by FRANK STARR & CO., In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
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