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The Redskins

Chapter VIII

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"I will tell you; If you'll bestow a small (of what you have little), Patience, a while, you'll hear the belly's answer."
MENENIUS AGRIPPA.
At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.
As for my uncle and myself, it was understood that we were to get on in the best manner we could, it being expected that we should reach Ravensnest in the course of a day or two.
According to the theory of our new business, we ought to travel on foot, but we had a reservation _in petto_ that promised us also the relief of a comfortable wagon of some sort or other.
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The Redskins

Chapter VIII

Chapter 8 of The Redskins is here in full — 241 sentences across 49 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/48 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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"I will tell you; If you'll bestow a small (of what you have little), Patience, a while, you'll hear the belly's answer."
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MENENIUS AGRIPPA.
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At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.
/æt ðə sprɪŋz wiː ˈpɑːrtɪd ˈmɪstər ˈwɔːrən ənd hɪz frendz ˈfaɪndɪŋ ə kənˈveɪəns wɪð ðer oʊn ˈhɔːrsəz ɪn ˈredinəs tuː ˈkæri ðem ðə rɪˈmeɪndər ʌv ðə ˈdɪstəns/
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As for my uncle and myself, it was understood that we were to get on in the best manner we could, it being expected that we should reach Ravensnest in the course of a day or two.
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According to the theory of our new business, we ought to travel on foot, but we had a reservation _in petto_ that promised us also the relief of a comfortable wagon of some sort or other.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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agrippa noun US /əˈɡrɪpə/

Roman general who commanded the fleet that defeated the forces of Antony and Cleopatra at Actium (63-12 BC)

From this reading “MENENIUS AGRIPPA.”

bestow verb US /bɪˈstoʊ/

present

From this reading “"I will tell you; If you'll bestow a small (of what you have little), Patience, a while, you'll hear the belly's answer."”

conveyance noun US /kənˈveɪəns/

document effecting a property transfer

From this reading “At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.”

readiness noun US /ˈredinəs/

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading “At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.”

remainder noun US /rɪˈmeɪndər/

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading “At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.”

reservation noun US /ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/

a district that is reserved for particular purpose

From this reading “According to the theory of our new business, we ought to travel on foot, but we had a reservation _in petto_ that promised us also the relief of a comfortable wagon of some sort or other.”

springs noun US /sprɪŋz/

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading “At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.”

Warren noun US /ˈwɔːrən/

United States writer and poet (1905-1989)

From this reading “At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.”

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some sort adjective + noun

In this reading “According to the theory of our new business, we ought to travel on foot, but we had a reservation _in petto_ that promised us also the relief of a comfortable wagon of some sort or other.”

in readiness preposition + noun

In this reading “At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.”

best manner noun + noun

In this reading “As for my uncle and myself, it was understood that we were to get on in the best manner we could, it being expected that we should reach Ravensnest in the course of a day or two.”

on foot preposition + noun

In this reading “According to the theory of our new business, we ought to travel on foot, but we had a reservation _in petto_ that promised us also the relief of a comfortable wagon of some sort or other.”

own horses verb + noun counted as “own horse”

In this reading “At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.”

get on verb + particle

have smooth relations

In this reading “As for my uncle and myself, it was understood that we were to get on in the best manner we could, it being expected that we should reach Ravensnest in the course of a day or two.”

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

In this reading “As for my uncle and myself, it was understood that we were to get on in the best manner we could, it being expected that we should reach Ravensnest in the course of a day or two.”

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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 "I will tell you; If you'll bestow a small (of what you have little), Patience, a while, you'll hear the belly's answer."

AccordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading According to the theory of our new business, we ought to travel on foot, but we had a reservation _in petto_ that promised us also the relief of a comfortable wagon of some sort or other.

AGRIPPAnounUS /əˈɡrɪpə/

Roman general who commanded the fleet that defeated the forces of Antony and Cleopatra at Actium (63-12 BC)

From this reading MENENIUS AGRIPPA.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading According to the theory of our new business, we ought to travel on foot, but we had a reservation _in petto_ that promised us also the relief of a comfortable wagon of some sort or other.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.

answerverbUS /ˈænsər/

react verbally

From this reading "I will tell you; If you'll bestow a small (of what you have little), Patience, a while, you'll hear the belly's answer."

AsconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading As for my uncle and myself, it was understood that we were to get on in the best manner we could, it being expected that we should reach Ravensnest in the course of a day or two.

AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading As for my uncle and myself, it was understood that we were to get on in the best manner we could, it being expected that we should reach Ravensnest in the course of a day or two.

belly's

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

From this reading "I will tell you; If you'll bestow a small (of what you have little), Patience, a while, you'll hear the belly's answer."

bestnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading As for my uncle and myself, it was understood that we were to get on in the best manner we could, it being expected that we should reach Ravensnest in the course of a day or two.

bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/

present

From this reading "I will tell you; If you'll bestow a small (of what you have little), Patience, a while, you'll hear the belly's answer."

businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading According to the theory of our new business, we ought to travel on foot, but we had a reservation _in petto_ that promised us also the relief of a comfortable wagon of some sort or other.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading According to the theory of our new business, we ought to travel on foot, but we had a reservation _in petto_ that promised us also the relief of a comfortable wagon of some sort or other.

carryverbUS /ˈkæri/

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.

comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading According to the theory of our new business, we ought to travel on foot, but we had a reservation _in petto_ that promised us also the relief of a comfortable wagon of some sort or other.

conveyancenounUS /kənˈveɪəns/

document effecting a property transfer

From this reading At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

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

From this reading As for my uncle and myself, it was understood that we were to get on in the best manner we could, it being expected that we should reach Ravensnest in the course of a day or two.

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading As for my uncle and myself, it was understood that we were to get on in the best manner we could, it being expected that we should reach Ravensnest in the course of a day or two.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading As for my uncle and myself, it was understood that we were to get on in the best manner we could, it being expected that we should reach Ravensnest in the course of a day or two.

distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.

expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading As for my uncle and myself, it was understood that we were to get on in the best manner we could, it being expected that we should reach Ravensnest in the course of a day or two.

findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.

footnounUS /fʊt/

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading According to the theory of our new business, we ought to travel on foot, but we had a reservation _in petto_ that promised us also the relief of a comfortable wagon of some sort or other.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As for my uncle and myself, it was understood that we were to get on in the best manner we could, it being expected that we should reach Ravensnest in the course of a day or two.

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading As for my uncle and myself, it was understood that we were to get on in the best manner we could, it being expected that we should reach Ravensnest in the course of a day or two.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading According to the theory of our new business, we ought to travel on foot, but we had a reservation _in petto_ that promised us also the relief of a comfortable wagon of some sort or other.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I will tell you; If you'll bestow a small (of what you have little), Patience, a while, you'll hear the belly's answer."

hearverbUS /hiːr/

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "I will tell you; If you'll bestow a small (of what you have little), Patience, a while, you'll hear the belly's answer."

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.

horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "I will tell you; If you'll bestow a small (of what you have little), Patience, a while, you'll hear the belly's answer."

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I will tell you; If you'll bestow a small (of what you have little), Patience, a while, you'll hear the belly's answer."

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As for my uncle and myself, it was understood that we were to get on in the best manner we could, it being expected that we should reach Ravensnest in the course of a day or two.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading "I will tell you; If you'll bestow a small (of what you have little), Patience, a while, you'll hear the belly's answer."

mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As for my uncle and myself, it was understood that we were to get on in the best manner we could, it being expected that we should reach Ravensnest in the course of a day or two.

MENENIUS

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

From this reading MENENIUS AGRIPPA.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading As for my uncle and myself, it was understood that we were to get on in the best manner we could, it being expected that we should reach Ravensnest in the course of a day or two.

myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading As for my uncle and myself, it was understood that we were to get on in the best manner we could, it being expected that we should reach Ravensnest in the course of a day or two.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading According to the theory of our new business, we ought to travel on foot, but we had a reservation _in petto_ that promised us also the relief of a comfortable wagon of some sort or other.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I will tell you; If you'll bestow a small (of what you have little), Patience, a while, you'll hear the belly's answer."

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As for my uncle and myself, it was understood that we were to get on in the best manner we could, it being expected that we should reach Ravensnest in the course of a day or two.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As for my uncle and myself, it was understood that we were to get on in the best manner we could, it being expected that we should reach Ravensnest in the course of a day or two.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading According to the theory of our new business, we ought to travel on foot, but we had a reservation _in petto_ that promised us also the relief of a comfortable wagon of some sort or other.

oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading According to the theory of our new business, we ought to travel on foot, but we had a reservation _in petto_ that promised us also the relief of a comfortable wagon of some sort or other.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading According to the theory of our new business, we ought to travel on foot, but we had a reservation _in petto_ that promised us also the relief of a comfortable wagon of some sort or other.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.

partedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrtɪd/

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.

PatiencenounUS /ˈpeɪʃəns/

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading "I will tell you; If you'll bestow a small (of what you have little), Patience, a while, you'll hear the belly's answer."

petto

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

From this reading According to the theory of our new business, we ought to travel on foot, but we had a reservation _in petto_ that promised us also the relief of a comfortable wagon of some sort or other.

promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading According to the theory of our new business, we ought to travel on foot, but we had a reservation _in petto_ that promised us also the relief of a comfortable wagon of some sort or other.

Ravensnest

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

From this reading As for my uncle and myself, it was understood that we were to get on in the best manner we could, it being expected that we should reach Ravensnest in the course of a day or two.

reachverbUS /riːtʃ/

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading As for my uncle and myself, it was understood that we were to get on in the best manner we could, it being expected that we should reach Ravensnest in the course of a day or two.

readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.

reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading According to the theory of our new business, we ought to travel on foot, but we had a reservation _in petto_ that promised us also the relief of a comfortable wagon of some sort or other.

remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.

reservationnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/

a district that is reserved for particular purpose

From this reading According to the theory of our new business, we ought to travel on foot, but we had a reservation _in petto_ that promised us also the relief of a comfortable wagon of some sort or other.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading As for my uncle and myself, it was understood that we were to get on in the best manner we could, it being expected that we should reach Ravensnest in the course of a day or two.

smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

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

From this reading "I will tell you; If you'll bestow a small (of what you have little), Patience, a while, you'll hear the belly's answer."

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading According to the theory of our new business, we ought to travel on foot, but we had a reservation _in petto_ that promised us also the relief of a comfortable wagon of some sort or other.

sortnounUS /sɔːrt/

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading According to the theory of our new business, we ought to travel on foot, but we had a reservation _in petto_ that promised us also the relief of a comfortable wagon of some sort or other.

springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.

tellverbUS /tel/

express in words

From this reading "I will tell you; If you'll bestow a small (of what you have little), Patience, a while, you'll hear the belly's answer."

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As for my uncle and myself, it was understood that we were to get on in the best manner we could, it being expected that we should reach Ravensnest in the course of a day or two.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "I will tell you; If you'll bestow a small (of what you have little), Patience, a while, you'll hear the belly's answer."

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.

theorynounUS /ˈθɪri/

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading According to the theory of our new business, we ought to travel on foot, but we had a reservation _in petto_ that promised us also the relief of a comfortable wagon of some sort or other.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.

travelverbUS /ˈtrævəl/

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

From this reading According to the theory of our new business, we ought to travel on foot, but we had a reservation _in petto_ that promised us also the relief of a comfortable wagon of some sort or other.

twonounUS /tuː/

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

From this reading As for my uncle and myself, it was understood that we were to get on in the best manner we could, it being expected that we should reach Ravensnest in the course of a day or two.

unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading As for my uncle and myself, it was understood that we were to get on in the best manner we could, it being expected that we should reach Ravensnest in the course of a day or two.

understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading As for my uncle and myself, it was understood that we were to get on in the best manner we could, it being expected that we should reach Ravensnest in the course of a day or two.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading According to the theory of our new business, we ought to travel on foot, but we had a reservation _in petto_ that promised us also the relief of a comfortable wagon of some sort or other.

wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading According to the theory of our new business, we ought to travel on foot, but we had a reservation _in petto_ that promised us also the relief of a comfortable wagon of some sort or other.

WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/

United States writer and poet (1905-1989)

From this reading At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading As for my uncle and myself, it was understood that we were to get on in the best manner we could, it being expected that we should reach Ravensnest in the course of a day or two.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading As for my uncle and myself, it was understood that we were to get on in the best manner we could, it being expected that we should reach Ravensnest in the course of a day or two.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I will tell you; If you'll bestow a small (of what you have little), Patience, a while, you'll hear the belly's answer."

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading "I will tell you; If you'll bestow a small (of what you have little), Patience, a while, you'll hear the belly's answer."

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I will tell you; If you'll bestow a small (of what you have little), Patience, a while, you'll hear the belly's answer."

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading At the springs we parted, Mr. Warren and his friends finding a conveyance, with their own horses, in readiness to carry them the remainder of the distance.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I will tell you; If you'll bestow a small (of what you have little), Patience, a while, you'll hear the belly's answer."

you'll

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

From this reading "I will tell you; If you'll bestow a small (of what you have little), Patience, a while, you'll hear the belly's answer."

Chapter 8 of The Redskins by James Fenimore Cooper holds 241 sentences, grouped into 49 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

What does chapter 8 of The Redskins contain?

Chapter 8 holds 241 sentences of The Redskins, unabridged, divided into 49 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 8 of The Redskins by James Fenimore Cooper exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 241 sentences, grouped into 49 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 8 of The Redskins?

Work through the 49 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 49 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 8 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 8 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading The Redskins

Common questions about reading The Redskins by James Fenimore Cooper on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of The Redskins?

Yes. All 3909 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #31210 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of The Redskins is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #31210, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does The Redskins take to read?

About 325 minutes of reading across 782 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read The Redskins section by section

How to work through The Redskins section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 16 chapters of The Redskins to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in The Redskins

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Redskins, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Littlepage
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Redskins; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Manuscripts
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Redskins; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Author
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Redskins; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Pathfinder
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Redskins; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.