The wolf trail

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AUTHOR OF "CURLY," ETC.

The author is deeply indebted to Mr. J. S. M. Ward for permission to reproduce in this novel a passage from his work, _A Subaltern in Spirit Land_, published by Messrs. William Rider & Son, Ltd.

"To make a dogsnose," the publican explained, "you spices the ale, so.

You laces it with a dash of rum, thus, then you proceeds to pour it into this yere metal cone, this way"--he crossed to the fireplace--"and shoves it in among the coals to mull."

"A great comfort is dogsnose," added Mr. Fright, "especially of a Sunday after church.

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The wolf trail Roger Pocock

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The wolf trail is here in full — 722 sentences across 145 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

AUTHOR OF "CURLY," ETC. The author is deeply indebted to Mr. J. S. M. Ward for permission to reproduce in this novel a passage from his work, _A Subaltern in Spirit Land_, published by Messrs. William Rider & Son, Ltd. "To make a dogsnose," the publican explained, "you spices the ale, so. You laces it with a dash of rum, thus, then you proceeds to pour it into this yere metal cone, this way"--he crossed to the fireplace--"and shoves it in among the coals to mull." "A great comfort is dogsnose," added Mr. Fright, "especially of a Sunday after church.

The wolf trail

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AUTHOR OF "CURLY," ETC.

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The author is deeply indebted to Mr. J. S. M. Ward for permission to reproduce in this novel a passage from his work, _A Subaltern in Spirit Land_, published by Messrs. William Rider & Son, Ltd.

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"To make a dogsnose," the publican explained, "you spices the ale, so.

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You laces it with a dash of rum, thus, then you proceeds to pour it into this yere metal cone, this way"--he crossed to the fireplace--"and shoves it in among the coals to mull."

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"A great comfort is dogsnose," added Mr. Fright, "especially of a Sunday after church.

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cone noun US /koʊn/

any cone-shaped artifact

From this reading “You laces it with a dash of rum, thus, then you proceeds to pour it into this yere metal cone, this way"--he crossed to the fireplace--"and shoves it in among the coals to mull."”

indebted adjective US /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/

owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc

From this reading “The author is deeply indebted to Mr. J. S. M. Ward for permission to reproduce in this novel a passage from his work, _A Subaltern in Spirit Land_, published by Messrs. William Rider & Son, Ltd.”

laces noun US /ˈleɪsəz/

plural of “lace” — a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)

mull verb US /mʌl/

reflect deeply on a subject

proceeds noun US /prəˈsiːdz/

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

reproduce verb US /ˌriːprəˈduːs/

make a copy or equivalent of

shoves noun US /ʃʌvz/

plural of “shove” — the act of shoving (giving a push to someone or something)

spices noun US /ˈspaɪsəz/

plural of “spice” — aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative

From this reading “"To make a dogsnose," the publican explained, "you spices the ale, so.”

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deeply indebted adverb + adjective

In this reading “The author is deeply indebted to Mr. J. S. M. Ward for permission to reproduce in this novel a passage from his work, _A Subaltern in Spirit Land_, published by Messrs. William Rider & Son, Ltd.”

great comfort adjective + noun

In this reading “"A great comfort is dogsnose," added Mr. Fright, "especially of a Sunday after church.”

dash of verb + particle

In this reading “You laces it with a dash of rum, thus, then you proceeds to pour it into this yere metal cone, this way"--he crossed to the fireplace--"and shoves it in among the coals to mull."”

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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 The author is deeply indebted to Mr. J. S. M. Ward for permission to reproduce in this novel a passage from his work, _A Subaltern in Spirit Land_, published by Messrs. William Rider & Son, Ltd.

addedverbUS /ˈædəd/

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "A great comfort is dogsnose," added Mr. Fright, "especially of a Sunday after church.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading "A great comfort is dogsnose," added Mr. Fright, "especially of a Sunday after church.

alenounUS /eɪl/

a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume

From this reading "To make a dogsnose," the publican explained, "you spices the ale, so.

amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading You laces it with a dash of rum, thus, then you proceeds to pour it into this yere metal cone, this way"--he crossed to the fireplace--"and shoves it in among the coals to mull."

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading You laces it with a dash of rum, thus, then you proceeds to pour it into this yere metal cone, this way"--he crossed to the fireplace--"and shoves it in among the coals to mull."

AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "CURLY," ETC.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading "A great comfort is dogsnose," added Mr. Fright, "especially of a Sunday after church.

coalsnounUS /koʊlz/

plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading You laces it with a dash of rum, thus, then you proceeds to pour it into this yere metal cone, this way"--he crossed to the fireplace--"and shoves it in among the coals to mull."

comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading "A great comfort is dogsnose," added Mr. Fright, "especially of a Sunday after church.

conenounUS /koʊn/

any cone-shaped artifact

From this reading You laces it with a dash of rum, thus, then you proceeds to pour it into this yere metal cone, this way"--he crossed to the fireplace--"and shoves it in among the coals to mull."

crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/

placed crosswise

From this reading You laces it with a dash of rum, thus, then you proceeds to pour it into this yere metal cone, this way"--he crossed to the fireplace--"and shoves it in among the coals to mull."

CURLYadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrli/

(of hair) having curls or waves

From this reading AUTHOR OF "CURLY," ETC.

dashverbUS /dæʃ/

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading You laces it with a dash of rum, thus, then you proceeds to pour it into this yere metal cone, this way"--he crossed to the fireplace--"and shoves it in among the coals to mull."

deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

dogsnose

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From this reading "To make a dogsnose," the publican explained, "you spices the ale, so.

especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading "A great comfort is dogsnose," added Mr. Fright, "especially of a Sunday after church.

ETC

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "CURLY," ETC.

explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "To make a dogsnose," the publican explained, "you spices the ale, so.

fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading You laces it with a dash of rum, thus, then you proceeds to pour it into this yere metal cone, this way"--he crossed to the fireplace--"and shoves it in among the coals to mull."

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

FrightnounUS /fraɪt/

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading "A great comfort is dogsnose," added Mr. Fright, "especially of a Sunday after church.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

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

From this reading "A great comfort is dogsnose," added Mr. Fright, "especially of a Sunday after church.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading You laces it with a dash of rum, thus, then you proceeds to pour it into this yere metal cone, this way"--he crossed to the fireplace--"and shoves it in among the coals to mull."

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/

owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading You laces it with a dash of rum, thus, then you proceeds to pour it into this yere metal cone, this way"--he crossed to the fireplace--"and shoves it in among the coals to mull."

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading You laces it with a dash of rum, thus, then you proceeds to pour it into this yere metal cone, this way"--he crossed to the fireplace--"and shoves it in among the coals to mull."

JnounUS /dʒeɪ/

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

lacesnounUS /ˈleɪsəz/

plural of “lace” — a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)

From this reading You laces it with a dash of rum, thus, then you proceeds to pour it into this yere metal cone, this way"--he crossed to the fireplace--"and shoves it in among the coals to mull."

LandnounUS /lænd/

the land on which real estate is located

Ltd

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MnounUS /em/

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading "To make a dogsnose," the publican explained, "you spices the ale, so.

Messrs

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metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading You laces it with a dash of rum, thus, then you proceeds to pour it into this yere metal cone, this way"--he crossed to the fireplace--"and shoves it in among the coals to mull."

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

mullverbUS /mʌl/

reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading You laces it with a dash of rum, thus, then you proceeds to pour it into this yere metal cone, this way"--he crossed to the fireplace--"and shoves it in among the coals to mull."

novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "CURLY," ETC.

passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

permissionnounUS /pərˈmɪʃən/

approval to do something

pourverbUS /pɔːr/

cause to run

From this reading You laces it with a dash of rum, thus, then you proceeds to pour it into this yere metal cone, this way"--he crossed to the fireplace--"and shoves it in among the coals to mull."

proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading You laces it with a dash of rum, thus, then you proceeds to pour it into this yere metal cone, this way"--he crossed to the fireplace--"and shoves it in among the coals to mull."

publicannoun

the keeper of a public house

From this reading "To make a dogsnose," the publican explained, "you spices the ale, so.

publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

reproduceverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːs/

make a copy or equivalent of

RidernounUS /ˈraɪdər/

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

rumnounUS /rʌm/

liquor distilled from fermented molasses

From this reading You laces it with a dash of rum, thus, then you proceeds to pour it into this yere metal cone, this way"--he crossed to the fireplace--"and shoves it in among the coals to mull."

SnounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

shovesnounUS /ʃʌvz/

plural of “shove” — the act of shoving (giving a push to someone or something)

From this reading You laces it with a dash of rum, thus, then you proceeds to pour it into this yere metal cone, this way"--he crossed to the fireplace--"and shoves it in among the coals to mull."

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "To make a dogsnose," the publican explained, "you spices the ale, so.

SonnounUS /sʌn/

a male human offspring

spicesnounUS /ˈspaɪsəz/

plural of “spice” — aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative

From this reading "To make a dogsnose," the publican explained, "you spices the ale, so.

SpiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/

the vital principle or animating force within living things

Subalternnoun

a British commissioned army officer below the rank of captain

SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading "A great comfort is dogsnose," added Mr. Fright, "especially of a Sunday after church.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading You laces it with a dash of rum, thus, then you proceeds to pour it into this yere metal cone, this way"--he crossed to the fireplace--"and shoves it in among the coals to mull."

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

thusadverbUS /ðʌs/

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading You laces it with a dash of rum, thus, then you proceeds to pour it into this yere metal cone, this way"--he crossed to the fireplace--"and shoves it in among the coals to mull."

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

WardnounUS /wɔːrd/

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading You laces it with a dash of rum, thus, then you proceeds to pour it into this yere metal cone, this way"--he crossed to the fireplace--"and shoves it in among the coals to mull."

William

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading You laces it with a dash of rum, thus, then you proceeds to pour it into this yere metal cone, this way"--he crossed to the fireplace--"and shoves it in among the coals to mull."

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

yere

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From this reading You laces it with a dash of rum, thus, then you proceeds to pour it into this yere metal cone, this way"--he crossed to the fireplace--"and shoves it in among the coals to mull."

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "To make a dogsnose," the publican explained, "you spices the ale, so.

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