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The Young Alaskans on the Missouri
The Young Alaskans on the Missouri

Chapter XIV

Chapter 14 of The Young Alaskans on the Missouri is here in full — 168 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Chapter 14 of The Young Alaskans on the Missouri by Emerson Hough holds 168 sentences, grouped into 34 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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Chapter 14 holds 168 sentences of The Young Alaskans on the Missouri, unabridged, divided into 34 reading sections.

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Alaskans
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IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.
It has been noted that they had three buffalo robes for part of their bedding, one each for Uncle Dick and Rob, while John and Jesse shared one between them.
In the morning Uncle Dick noted that the latter two boys had their robe spread down with the hair side up.
"I suppose you did that to get more of a mattress?" he said.
"But suppose you wanted to keep warm in really cold weather, in a snowstorm, say.
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The Young Alaskans on the Missouri

Chapter XIV

Chapter 14 of The Young Alaskans on the Missouri is here in full — 168 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/34 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.
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It has been noted that they had three buffalo robes for part of their bedding, one each for Uncle Dick and Rob, while John and Jesse shared one between them.
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In the morning Uncle Dick noted that the latter two boys had their robe spread down with the hair side up.
Line 4
"I suppose you did that to get more of a mattress?" he said.
Line 5
"But suppose you wanted to keep warm in really cold weather, in a snowstorm, say.

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, audio, and collocations from this reading.

Been auxiliary verb US /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “It has been noted that they had three buffalo robes for part of their bedding, one each for Uncle Dick and Rob, while John and Jesse shared one between them.”

Between preposition US /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading “It has been noted that they had three buffalo robes for part of their bedding, one each for Uncle Dick and Rob, while John and Jesse shared one between them.”

Has auxiliary verb US /hæz/

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

From this reading “It has been noted that they had three buffalo robes for part of their bedding, one each for Uncle Dick and Rob, while John and Jesse shared one between them.”

One pronoun US /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “It has been noted that they had three buffalo robes for part of their bedding, one each for Uncle Dick and Rob, while John and Jesse shared one between them.”

Since preposition US /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading “IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.”

Suppose verb US /səˈpoʊz/

to assume or believe something is true

From this reading “"I suppose you did that to get more of a mattress?" he said.”

Unless conjunction US /ənˈles/

except if; if not

From this reading “IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.”

While conjunction US /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading “It has been noted that they had three buffalo robes for part of their bedding, one each for Uncle Dick and Rob, while John and Jesse shared one between them.”

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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 IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading It has been noted that they had three buffalo robes for part of their bedding, one each for Uncle Dick and Rob, while John and Jesse shared one between them.

bedding

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From this reading It has been noted that they had three buffalo robes for part of their bedding, one each for Uncle Dick and Rob, while John and Jesse shared one between them.

beds

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From this reading IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It has been noted that they had three buffalo robes for part of their bedding, one each for Uncle Dick and Rob, while John and Jesse shared one between them.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It has been noted that they had three buffalo robes for part of their bedding, one each for Uncle Dick and Rob, while John and Jesse shared one between them.

boys

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From this reading In the morning Uncle Dick noted that the latter two boys had their robe spread down with the hair side up.

buffalo

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From this reading It has been noted that they had three buffalo robes for part of their bedding, one each for Uncle Dick and Rob, while John and Jesse shared one between them.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But suppose you wanted to keep warm in really cold weather, in a snowstorm, say.

cannot

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From this reading IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.

carefully

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From this reading IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.

cold

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

From this reading "But suppose you wanted to keep warm in really cold weather, in a snowstorm, say.

day's

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From this reading IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.

DAYS

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From this reading IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.

Dick

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

From this reading It has been noted that they had three buffalo robes for part of their bedding, one each for Uncle Dick and Rob, while John and Jesse shared one between them.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "I suppose you did that to get more of a mattress?" he said.

down

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From this reading In the morning Uncle Dick noted that the latter two boys had their robe spread down with the hair side up.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.

enjoy

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From this reading IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.

get

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

From this reading "I suppose you did that to get more of a mattress?" he said.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.

hair

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From this reading In the morning Uncle Dick noted that the latter two boys had their robe spread down with the hair side up.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading It has been noted that they had three buffalo robes for part of their bedding, one each for Uncle Dick and Rob, while John and Jesse shared one between them.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "I suppose you did that to get more of a mattress?" he said.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It has been noted that they had three buffalo robes for part of their bedding, one each for Uncle Dick and Rob, while John and Jesse shared one between them.

Jesse

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From this reading It has been noted that they had three buffalo robes for part of their bedding, one each for Uncle Dick and Rob, while John and Jesse shared one between them.

John

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From this reading It has been noted that they had three buffalo robes for part of their bedding, one each for Uncle Dick and Rob, while John and Jesse shared one between them.

keep

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

From this reading "But suppose you wanted to keep warm in really cold weather, in a snowstorm, say.

latter

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From this reading In the morning Uncle Dick noted that the latter two boys had their robe spread down with the hair side up.

learned

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From this reading IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.

long

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From this reading IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.

made

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From this reading IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.

man

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From this reading IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.

mattress

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From this reading "I suppose you did that to get more of a mattress?" he said.

more

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From this reading "I suppose you did that to get more of a mattress?" he said.

morning

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

From this reading In the morning Uncle Dick noted that the latter two boys had their robe spread down with the hair side up.

next

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

From this reading IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.

night

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

From this reading IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.

noted

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

From this reading It has been noted that they had three buffalo robes for part of their bedding, one each for Uncle Dick and Rob, while John and Jesse shared one between them.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.

OLD

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From this reading IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It has been noted that they had three buffalo robes for part of their bedding, one each for Uncle Dick and Rob, while John and Jesse shared one between them.

part

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From this reading It has been noted that they had three buffalo robes for part of their bedding, one each for Uncle Dick and Rob, while John and Jesse shared one between them.

really

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From this reading "But suppose you wanted to keep warm in really cold weather, in a snowstorm, say.

Rob

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

From this reading It has been noted that they had three buffalo robes for part of their bedding, one each for Uncle Dick and Rob, while John and Jesse shared one between them.

robe

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

From this reading In the morning Uncle Dick noted that the latter two boys had their robe spread down with the hair side up.

robes

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From this reading It has been noted that they had three buffalo robes for part of their bedding, one each for Uncle Dick and Rob, while John and Jesse shared one between them.

said

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From this reading "I suppose you did that to get more of a mattress?" he said.

say

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

From this reading "But suppose you wanted to keep warm in really cold weather, in a snowstorm, say.

shared

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

From this reading It has been noted that they had three buffalo robes for part of their bedding, one each for Uncle Dick and Rob, while John and Jesse shared one between them.

side

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

From this reading In the morning Uncle Dick noted that the latter two boys had their robe spread down with the hair side up.

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.

sleeps

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

From this reading IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.

snowstorm

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

From this reading "But suppose you wanted to keep warm in really cold weather, in a snowstorm, say.

spread

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

From this reading In the morning Uncle Dick noted that the latter two boys had their robe spread down with the hair side up.

supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/

to assume or believe something is true

From this reading "I suppose you did that to get more of a mattress?" he said.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It has been noted that they had three buffalo robes for part of their bedding, one each for Uncle Dick and Rob, while John and Jesse shared one between them.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.

three

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

From this reading It has been noted that they had three buffalo robes for part of their bedding, one each for Uncle Dick and Rob, while John and Jesse shared one between them.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "I suppose you did that to get more of a mattress?" he said.

travelers

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From this reading IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.

two

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From this reading In the morning Uncle Dick noted that the latter two boys had their robe spread down with the hair side up.

Uncle

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From this reading It has been noted that they had three buffalo robes for part of their bedding, one each for Uncle Dick and Rob, while John and Jesse shared one between them.

unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/

except if; if not

From this reading IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.

up

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From this reading In the morning Uncle Dick noted that the latter two boys had their robe spread down with the hair side up.

wanted

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From this reading "But suppose you wanted to keep warm in really cold weather, in a snowstorm, say.

warm

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From this reading "But suppose you wanted to keep warm in really cold weather, in a snowstorm, say.

weather

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From this reading "But suppose you wanted to keep warm in really cold weather, in a snowstorm, say.

well

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From this reading IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading It has been noted that they had three buffalo robes for part of their bedding, one each for Uncle Dick and Rob, while John and Jesse shared one between them.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the morning Uncle Dick noted that the latter two boys had their robe spread down with the hair side up.

work

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From this reading IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I suppose you did that to get more of a mattress?" he said.

young

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From this reading IN DAYS OF OLD The young travelers each night made their beds carefully, for they long since had learned that unless a man sleeps well he cannot enjoy the next day's work.