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The red feathers

Chapter XIII

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RUN-ALL-DAY AGAIN MAKES USE OF THE RED FEATHERS The cry from the lake was heard by Run-all-day and other early risers in the little village.
It was also heard by Jumping Wolf’s enemies, who had camped, for the night, on the other side of the lake.
But they could not answer it, for they had no canoes.
Run-all-day looked in the direction of the cry and detected the human figure on the distant ice-pan.
He saw it fall, move slightly, and then lie quiet.
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The red feathers

Chapter XIII

Chapter 13 of The red feathers is here in full — 134 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/26 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
RUN-ALL-DAY AGAIN MAKES USE OF THE RED FEATHERS The cry from the lake was heard by Run-all-day and other early risers in the little village.
Line 2
It was also heard by Jumping Wolf’s enemies, who had camped, for the night, on the other side of the lake.
/ɪt wɑːz ˈɔːlsoʊ hɜːrd baɪ ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ wʊlfs ˈenəmiz huː hæd kæmpt fɔːr ðə naɪt ɑːn ðə ˈʌðər saɪd ʌv ðə leɪk/
Line 3
But they could not answer it, for they had no canoes.
/bʌt ðeɪ kʊd nɑːt ˈænsər ɪt fɔːr ðeɪ hæd noʊ kəˈnuːz/
Line 4
Run-all-day looked in the direction of the cry and detected the human figure on the distant ice-pan.
Line 5
He saw it fall, move slightly, and then lie quiet.
/hiː sɔː ɪt fɔːl muːv ˈslaɪtli ənd ðen laɪ ˈkwaɪət/

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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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camped verb US /kæmpt/

past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading “It was also heard by Jumping Wolf’s enemies, who had camped, for the night, on the other side of the lake.”

canoes noun US /kəˈnuːz/

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading “But they could not answer it, for they had no canoes.”

detected adjective US /dɪˈtektəd/

perceived or discerned

From this reading “Run-all-day looked in the direction of the cry and detected the human figure on the distant ice-pan.”

enemies noun US /ˈenəmiz/

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading “It was also heard by Jumping Wolf’s enemies, who had camped, for the night, on the other side of the lake.”

feathers noun US /ˈfeðərz/

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading “RUN-ALL-DAY AGAIN MAKES USE OF THE RED FEATHERS The cry from the lake was heard by Run-all-day and other early risers in the little village.”

Jumping noun US /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/

the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump

From this reading “It was also heard by Jumping Wolf’s enemies, who had camped, for the night, on the other side of the lake.”

slightly adverb US /ˈslaɪtli/

to a small degree or extent

From this reading “He saw it fall, move slightly, and then lie quiet.”

Wolf's noun US /wʊlfs/

possessive form of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

Word partnerships in these lines

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.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

other side adjective + noun

In this reading “It was also heard by Jumping Wolf’s enemies, who had camped, for the night, on the other side of the lake.”

human figure adjective + noun

In this reading “Run-all-day looked in the direction of the cry and detected the human figure on the distant ice-pan.”

MAKES USE verb + noun counted as “make use”

In this reading “RUN-ALL-DAY AGAIN MAKES USE OF THE RED FEATHERS The cry from the lake was heard by Run-all-day and other early risers in the little village.”

lie quiet verb + adjective

In this reading “He saw it fall, move slightly, and then lie quiet.”

little village adjective + noun

In this reading “RUN-ALL-DAY AGAIN MAKES USE OF THE RED FEATHERS The cry from the lake was heard by Run-all-day and other early risers in the little village.”

in the direction preposition + article + noun counted as “in … direction”

In this reading “Run-all-day looked in the direction of the cry and detected the human figure on the distant ice-pan.”

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AGAINadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading RUN-ALL-DAY AGAIN MAKES USE OF THE RED FEATHERS The cry from the lake was heard by Run-all-day and other early risers in the little village.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading It was also heard by Jumping Wolf’s enemies, who had camped, for the night, on the other side of the lake.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading RUN-ALL-DAY AGAIN MAKES USE OF THE RED FEATHERS The cry from the lake was heard by Run-all-day and other early risers in the little village.

answerverbUS /ˈænsər/

react verbally

From this reading But they could not answer it, for they had no canoes.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But they could not answer it, for they had no canoes.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading RUN-ALL-DAY AGAIN MAKES USE OF THE RED FEATHERS The cry from the lake was heard by Run-all-day and other early risers in the little village.

campedverbUS /kæmpt/

past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading It was also heard by Jumping Wolf’s enemies, who had camped, for the night, on the other side of the lake.

canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading But they could not answer it, for they had no canoes.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But they could not answer it, for they had no canoes.

cryverbUS /kraɪ/

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading RUN-ALL-DAY AGAIN MAKES USE OF THE RED FEATHERS The cry from the lake was heard by Run-all-day and other early risers in the little village.

detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/

perceived or discerned

From this reading Run-all-day looked in the direction of the cry and detected the human figure on the distant ice-pan.

directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Run-all-day looked in the direction of the cry and detected the human figure on the distant ice-pan.

distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Run-all-day looked in the direction of the cry and detected the human figure on the distant ice-pan.

earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading RUN-ALL-DAY AGAIN MAKES USE OF THE RED FEATHERS The cry from the lake was heard by Run-all-day and other early risers in the little village.

enemiesnounUS /ˈenəmiz/

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading It was also heard by Jumping Wolf’s enemies, who had camped, for the night, on the other side of the lake.

fallverbUS /fɔːl/

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading He saw it fall, move slightly, and then lie quiet.

FEATHERSnounUS /ˈfeðərz/

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading RUN-ALL-DAY AGAIN MAKES USE OF THE RED FEATHERS The cry from the lake was heard by Run-all-day and other early risers in the little village.

figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Run-all-day looked in the direction of the cry and detected the human figure on the distant ice-pan.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was also heard by Jumping Wolf’s enemies, who had camped, for the night, on the other side of the lake.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading RUN-ALL-DAY AGAIN MAKES USE OF THE RED FEATHERS The cry from the lake was heard by Run-all-day and other early risers in the little village.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading It was also heard by Jumping Wolf’s enemies, who had camped, for the night, on the other side of the lake.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He saw it fall, move slightly, and then lie quiet.

heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading RUN-ALL-DAY AGAIN MAKES USE OF THE RED FEATHERS The cry from the lake was heard by Run-all-day and other early risers in the little village.

humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Run-all-day looked in the direction of the cry and detected the human figure on the distant ice-pan.

ice-pan

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

From this reading Run-all-day looked in the direction of the cry and detected the human figure on the distant ice-pan.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading RUN-ALL-DAY AGAIN MAKES USE OF THE RED FEATHERS The cry from the lake was heard by Run-all-day and other early risers in the little village.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was also heard by Jumping Wolf’s enemies, who had camped, for the night, on the other side of the lake.

JumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/

the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump

From this reading It was also heard by Jumping Wolf’s enemies, who had camped, for the night, on the other side of the lake.

lakenounUS /leɪk/

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading RUN-ALL-DAY AGAIN MAKES USE OF THE RED FEATHERS The cry from the lake was heard by Run-all-day and other early risers in the little village.

lieverbUS /laɪ/

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading He saw it fall, move slightly, and then lie quiet.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading RUN-ALL-DAY AGAIN MAKES USE OF THE RED FEATHERS The cry from the lake was heard by Run-all-day and other early risers in the little village.

lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Run-all-day looked in the direction of the cry and detected the human figure on the distant ice-pan.

MAKESnounUS /meɪks/

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading RUN-ALL-DAY AGAIN MAKES USE OF THE RED FEATHERS The cry from the lake was heard by Run-all-day and other early risers in the little village.

moveverbUS /muːv/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He saw it fall, move slightly, and then lie quiet.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

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

From this reading It was also heard by Jumping Wolf’s enemies, who had camped, for the night, on the other side of the lake.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading But they could not answer it, for they had no canoes.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But they could not answer it, for they had no canoes.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RUN-ALL-DAY AGAIN MAKES USE OF THE RED FEATHERS The cry from the lake was heard by Run-all-day and other early risers in the little village.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was also heard by Jumping Wolf’s enemies, who had camped, for the night, on the other side of the lake.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading RUN-ALL-DAY AGAIN MAKES USE OF THE RED FEATHERS The cry from the lake was heard by Run-all-day and other early risers in the little village.

quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading He saw it fall, move slightly, and then lie quiet.

REDnounUS /red/

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading RUN-ALL-DAY AGAIN MAKES USE OF THE RED FEATHERS The cry from the lake was heard by Run-all-day and other early risers in the little village.

risers

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

From this reading RUN-ALL-DAY AGAIN MAKES USE OF THE RED FEATHERS The cry from the lake was heard by Run-all-day and other early risers in the little village.

RUN-ALL-DAY

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

From this reading RUN-ALL-DAY AGAIN MAKES USE OF THE RED FEATHERS The cry from the lake was heard by Run-all-day and other early risers in the little village.

sawverbUS /sɔː/

cut with a saw

From this reading He saw it fall, move slightly, and then lie quiet.

sidenounUS /saɪd/

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

From this reading It was also heard by Jumping Wolf’s enemies, who had camped, for the night, on the other side of the lake.

slightlyadverbUS /ˈslaɪtli/

to a small degree or extent

From this reading He saw it fall, move slightly, and then lie quiet.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading RUN-ALL-DAY AGAIN MAKES USE OF THE RED FEATHERS The cry from the lake was heard by Run-all-day and other early risers in the little village.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He saw it fall, move slightly, and then lie quiet.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But they could not answer it, for they had no canoes.

USEnounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading RUN-ALL-DAY AGAIN MAKES USE OF THE RED FEATHERS The cry from the lake was heard by Run-all-day and other early risers in the little village.

villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading RUN-ALL-DAY AGAIN MAKES USE OF THE RED FEATHERS The cry from the lake was heard by Run-all-day and other early risers in the little village.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading RUN-ALL-DAY AGAIN MAKES USE OF THE RED FEATHERS The cry from the lake was heard by Run-all-day and other early risers in the little village.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading It was also heard by Jumping Wolf’s enemies, who had camped, for the night, on the other side of the lake.

Wolf'snounUS /wʊlfs/

possessive form of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading It was also heard by Jumping Wolf’s enemies, who had camped, for the night, on the other side of the lake.

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