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Trackers of the Fog Pack

Chapter XV

Chapter 15 of Trackers of the Fog Pack is here in full — 54 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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A CLEVER LANDING A brief time passed, and then Perk called out excitedly:
"Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.
If we get it araoun' here it'll hide us from bein' seen.
The wind up here's hittin' us in the face, too, which helps some in the bargain."
"Never mind about the hideout--that'll all come later on.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Trackers of the Fog Pack

Chapter XV

Chapter 15 of Trackers of the Fog Pack is here in full — 54 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/10 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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A CLEVER LANDING A brief time passed, and then Perk called out excitedly:
/ə ˈklevər ˈlændɪŋ ə briːf taɪm pæst ənd ðen pɜːrk kɔːld aʊt ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
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"Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.
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If we get it araoun' here it'll hide us from bein' seen.
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The wind up here's hittin' us in the face, too, which helps some in the bargain."
Line 5
"Never mind about the hideout--that'll all come later on.

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.

haze noun US /heɪz/

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading “"Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.”

helps noun US /helps/

plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading “The wind up here's hittin' us in the face, too, which helps some in the bargain."”

hideout noun US /ˈhaɪdaʊt/

a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws

From this reading “"Never mind about the hideout--that'll all come later on.”

kinder adjective US /ˈkaɪndər/

comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading “"Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.”

mounting noun US /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading “"Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.”

Perk noun US /pɜːrk/

an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)

From this reading “A CLEVER LANDING A brief time passed, and then Perk called out excitedly:”

pesky adjective US /ˈpeski/

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading “"Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.”

sorter noun US /ˈsɔːrtər/

a clerk who sorts things (as letters at the post office)

From this reading “"Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

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

called out verb + adjective counted as “call out”

utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

In this reading “A CLEVER LANDING A brief time passed, and then Perk called out excitedly:”

All words in this reading · 85

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A CLEVER LANDING A brief time passed, and then Perk called out excitedly:

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Never mind about the hideout--that'll all come later on.

ahangin

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

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

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 "Never mind about the hideout--that'll all come later on.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading A CLEVER LANDING A brief time passed, and then Perk called out excitedly:

aout

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

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

araoun

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

From this reading If we get it araoun' here it'll hide us from bein' seen.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

b'lieve

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

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading The wind up here's hittin' us in the face, too, which helps some in the bargain."

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

bein

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

From this reading If we get it araoun' here it'll hide us from bein' seen.

briefadjectiveUS /briːf/

of short duration or distance

From this reading A CLEVER LANDING A brief time passed, and then Perk called out excitedly:

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A CLEVER LANDING A brief time passed, and then Perk called out excitedly:

CLEVERadjectiveUS /ˈklevər/

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading A CLEVER LANDING A brief time passed, and then Perk called out excitedly:

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Never mind about the hideout--that'll all come later on.

deadadjectiveUS /ded/

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

drawed

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

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/

with excitement; in an excited manner

From this reading A CLEVER LANDING A brief time passed, and then Perk called out excitedly:

facenounUS /feɪs/

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

From this reading The wind up here's hittin' us in the face, too, which helps some in the bargain."

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading If we get it araoun' here it'll hide us from bein' seen.

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading If we get it araoun' here it'll hide us from bein' seen.

glimpsenounUS /ɡlɪmps/

a quick look

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

hangaout

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

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

hazenounUS /heɪz/

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

helpsnounUS /helps/

plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading The wind up here's hittin' us in the face, too, which helps some in the bargain."

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading If we get it araoun' here it'll hide us from bein' seen.

here's

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

From this reading The wind up here's hittin' us in the face, too, which helps some in the bargain."

hideverbUS /haɪd/

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading If we get it araoun' here it'll hide us from bein' seen.

hideoutnounUS /ˈhaɪdaʊt/

a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws

From this reading "Never mind about the hideout--that'll all come later on.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

hittin

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

From this reading The wind up here's hittin' us in the face, too, which helps some in the bargain."

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If we get it araoun' here it'll hide us from bein' seen.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

it'll

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

From this reading If we get it araoun' here it'll hide us from bein' seen.

kim

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

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

kinnounUS /kɪn/

a person having kinship with another or others

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

kinderadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndər/

comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

LANDINGnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading A CLEVER LANDING A brief time passed, and then Perk called out excitedly:

lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading "Never mind about the hideout--that'll all come later on.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

looksnounUS /lʊks/

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

makesnounUS /meɪks/

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

mapverbUS /mæp/

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "Never mind about the hideout--that'll all come later on.

mountingnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

NeveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Never mind about the hideout--that'll all come later on.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Never mind about the hideout--that'll all come later on.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A CLEVER LANDING A brief time passed, and then Perk called out excitedly:

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

passverbUS /pæs/

go across or through

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

passedverbUS /pæst/

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading A CLEVER LANDING A brief time passed, and then Perk called out excitedly:

PerknounUS /pɜːrk/

an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)

From this reading A CLEVER LANDING A brief time passed, and then Perk called out excitedly:

peskyadjectiveUS /ˈpeski/

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

SayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

sech

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

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

seenverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading If we get it araoun' here it'll hide us from bein' seen.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

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

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

sorternounUS /ˈsɔːrtər/

a clerk who sorts things (as letters at the post office)

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

that'll

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

From this reading "Never mind about the hideout--that'll all come later on.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The wind up here's hittin' us in the face, too, which helps some in the bargain."

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A CLEVER LANDING A brief time passed, and then Perk called out excitedly:

thet

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

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

they's

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

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A CLEVER LANDING A brief time passed, and then Perk called out excitedly:

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The wind up here's hittin' us in the face, too, which helps some in the bargain."

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The wind up here's hittin' us in the face, too, which helps some in the bargain."

uspronounUS /ʌs/

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

From this reading If we get it araoun' here it'll hide us from bein' seen.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading If we get it araoun' here it'll hide us from bein' seen.

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The wind up here's hittin' us in the face, too, which helps some in the bargain."

windnounUS /waɪnd/

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The wind up here's hittin' us in the face, too, which helps some in the bargain."

yonderadjectiveUS /ˈjɑːndər/

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading "Say, I kinder b'lieve I kin glimpse thet same pesky hangaout--looks like some sorter mounting pass, sech as he drawed in his map, where they went in an' kim aout; but they's a kinder haze ahangin' over yonder that makes it hard to be dead sure.

Chapter 15 of Trackers of the Fog Pack by Ambrose Newcomb holds 54 sentences, grouped into 11 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 15 of Trackers of the Fog Pack contain?

Chapter 15 holds 54 sentences of Trackers of the Fog Pack, unabridged, divided into 11 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 15 of Trackers of the Fog Pack by Ambrose Newcomb exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 54 sentences, grouped into 11 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 15 of Trackers of the Fog Pack?

Work through the 11 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 11 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 15 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 15 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 Trackers of the Fog Pack

Common questions about reading Trackers of the Fog Pack by Ambrose Newcomb on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of Trackers of the Fog Pack?

Yes. All 1756 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #45973 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of Trackers of the Fog Pack is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #45973, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Trackers of the Fog Pack take to read?

About 146 minutes of reading across 352 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read Trackers of the Fog Pack section by section

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Vocabulary met early in Trackers of the Fog Pack

Words and structures a reader meets early in Trackers of the Fog Pack, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Author
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Trackers of the Fog Pack; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Detectives
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Eagles
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Wings
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Trackers of the Fog Pack; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.