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The Shadow of the North

Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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THE SLAVER Robert spent more days in New York, and they were all pleasant.
His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.
It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.
Both Hardy and Willet urged him to go wherever he was asked by the great, and clothes fitted to such occasions were provided promptly.
"I am not able to pay for these," said Robert to Willet when he was being measured for the first of his fine raiment.
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The Shadow of the North

Chapter XI · Chapter 11

Chapter 11 of The Shadow of the North is here in full — 431 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/86 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE SLAVER Robert spent more days in New York, and they were all pleasant.
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His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.
/hɪz oʊn ˈhænsəm feɪs ənd ˈwɪnɪŋ ˈmænər wʊd hæv meɪd hɪz weɪ ˈeniwer bʌt ɪt bɪˈkeɪm noʊn ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli ðæt ə ɡreɪt ˈɪntrəst wɑːz ˈteɪkən ɪn hɪm baɪ ˈmɪstər ˈbendʒəmən ˈhɑːrdi huː wɑːz ə ɡreɪt ˈfɪɡjər ɪn ðə ˈsɪti ə mæn nɑːt tuː biː tɜːrnd ˈlaɪtli ˈɪntuː æn ˈenəmi/
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It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.
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Both Hardy and Willet urged him to go wherever he was asked by the great, and clothes fitted to such occasions were provided promptly.
/boʊθ ˈhɑːrdi ənd ˈwɪlɪt ɜːrdʒd hɪm tuː ɡoʊ weˈrevər hiː wɑːz æskt baɪ ðə ɡreɪt ənd kloʊðz ˈfɪtəd tuː sʌtʃ əˈkeɪʒənz wɜːr prəˈvaɪdɪd ˈprɑːmptli/
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"I am not able to pay for these," said Robert to Willet when he was being measured for the first of his fine raiment.

Learner Dictionary

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

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

attracts verb US /əˈtrækts/

third-person singular of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading “It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.”

Benjamin noun US /ˈbendʒəmən/

gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation

From this reading “His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.”

enveloped verb US /enˈveləpt/

past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

From this reading “It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.”

Hardy adjective US /ˈhɑːrdi/

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading “His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.”

heightened verb US /ˈhaɪtənd/

past form of “heighten” — become more extreme

From this reading “It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.”

Onondaga noun US /ˌɑːnənˈdɔːɡə/

a member of the Iroquoian people formerly living between Lake Champlain and the Saint Lawrence River

From this reading “It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.”

universally adverb US /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/

everywhere

From this reading “His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.”

Willet noun US /ˈwɪlɪt/

large North American shorebird of eastern and Gulf Coasts

From this reading “Both Hardy and Willet urged him to go wherever he was asked by the great, and clothes fitted to such occasions were provided promptly.”

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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 His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading "I am not able to pay for these," said Robert to Willet when he was being measured for the first of his fine raiment.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE SLAVER Robert spent more days in New York, and they were all pleasant.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am not able to pay for these," said Robert to Willet when he was being measured for the first of his fine raiment.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE SLAVER Robert spent more days in New York, and they were all pleasant.

anywhereadverbUS /ˈeniwer/

at or in or to any place

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Both Hardy and Willet urged him to go wherever he was asked by the great, and clothes fitted to such occasions were provided promptly.

attractsverbUS /əˈtrækts/

third-person singular of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "I am not able to pay for these," said Robert to Willet when he was being measured for the first of his fine raiment.

BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/

gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

BothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both Hardy and Willet urged him to go wherever he was asked by the great, and clothes fitted to such occasions were provided promptly.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.

charmnounUS /tʃɑːrm/

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.

citynounUS /ˈsɪti/

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/

clothing in general

From this reading Both Hardy and Willet urged him to go wherever he was asked by the great, and clothes fitted to such occasions were provided promptly.

contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/

close interaction

From this reading It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE SLAVER Robert spent more days in New York, and they were all pleasant.

enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/

an opposing military force

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/

past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

From this reading It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.

facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading "I am not able to pay for these," said Robert to Willet when he was being measured for the first of his fine raiment.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "I am not able to pay for these," said Robert to Willet when he was being measured for the first of his fine raiment.

fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading Both Hardy and Willet urged him to go wherever he was asked by the great, and clothes fitted to such occasions were provided promptly.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

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

From this reading Both Hardy and Willet urged him to go wherever he was asked by the great, and clothes fitted to such occasions were provided promptly.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.

handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.

heightenedverbUS /ˈhaɪtənd/

past form of “heighten” — become more extreme

From this reading It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "I am not able to pay for these," said Robert to Willet when he was being measured for the first of his fine raiment.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE SLAVER Robert spent more days in New York, and they were all pleasant.

interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/

apprehended with certainty

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

lightlyadverbUS /ˈlaɪtli/

without good reason

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/

having notes of fixed rhythmic value

From this reading "I am not able to pay for these," said Robert to Willet when he was being measured for the first of his fine raiment.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

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

From this reading THE SLAVER Robert spent more days in New York, and they were all pleasant.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.

nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading THE SLAVER Robert spent more days in New York, and they were all pleasant.

nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/

impressive in appearance

From this reading It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

occasionsnounUS /əˈkeɪʒənz/

something you have to do

From this reading Both Hardy and Willet urged him to go wherever he was asked by the great, and clothes fitted to such occasions were provided promptly.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.

OnondaganounUS /ˌɑːnənˈdɔːɡə/

a member of the Iroquoian people formerly living between Lake Champlain and the Saint Lawrence River

From this reading It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

payverbUS /peɪ/

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading "I am not able to pay for these," said Robert to Willet when he was being measured for the first of his fine raiment.

pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading THE SLAVER Robert spent more days in New York, and they were all pleasant.

promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/

with little or no delay

From this reading Both Hardy and Willet urged him to go wherever he was asked by the great, and clothes fitted to such occasions were provided promptly.

providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Both Hardy and Willet urged him to go wherever he was asked by the great, and clothes fitted to such occasions were provided promptly.

raimentnoun

especially fine or decorative clothing

From this reading "I am not able to pay for these," said Robert to Willet when he was being measured for the first of his fine raiment.

RobertnounUS /ˈrɑːbərt/

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading THE SLAVER Robert spent more days in New York, and they were all pleasant.

romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I am not able to pay for these," said Robert to Willet when he was being measured for the first of his fine raiment.

seemedverbUS /siːmd/

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.

sidenounUS /saɪd/

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

From this reading It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.

SLAVERverb

let saliva drivel from the mouth

From this reading THE SLAVER Robert spent more days in New York, and they were all pleasant.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

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

From this reading It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.

spentadjectiveUS /spent/

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading THE SLAVER Robert spent more days in New York, and they were all pleasant.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Both Hardy and Willet urged him to go wherever he was asked by the great, and clothes fitted to such occasions were provided promptly.

takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE SLAVER Robert spent more days in New York, and they were all pleasant.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "I am not able to pay for these," said Robert to Willet when he was being measured for the first of his fine raiment.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading THE SLAVER Robert spent more days in New York, and they were all pleasant.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

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

From this reading It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/

moved around an axis or center

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

universallyadverbUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/

everywhere

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

urgedverbUS /ɜːrdʒd/

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading Both Hardy and Willet urged him to go wherever he was asked by the great, and clothes fitted to such occasions were provided promptly.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading THE SLAVER Robert spent more days in New York, and they were all pleasant.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading "I am not able to pay for these," said Robert to Willet when he was being measured for the first of his fine raiment.

whereverconjunctionUS /weˈrevər/

in or to any place at all

From this reading Both Hardy and Willet urged him to go wherever he was asked by the great, and clothes fitted to such occasions were provided promptly.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

whompronounUS /huːm/

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.

WilletnounUS /ˈwɪlɪt/

large North American shorebird of eastern and Gulf Coasts

From this reading Both Hardy and Willet urged him to go wherever he was asked by the great, and clothes fitted to such occasions were provided promptly.

winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/

having won

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr. Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

YorknounUS /jɔːrk/

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading THE SLAVER Robert spent more days in New York, and they were all pleasant.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.

Chapter 11 of The Shadow of the North by Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler holds 431 sentences, grouped into 87 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.

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Ambush
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Robert
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