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Under the Great Bear

Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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GOOD-BYE TO THE "SEA BEE."
White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.
His heart beat high with the hope of a speedy return to his home and its loved ones; for he had already planned to leave the "Sea Bee" where she was until the following season.
In case he could dispose of her cargo, he would insist that transportation and a guide--at least as far as Indian Harbour--should form part of the bargain.
From Indian Harbour they would surely find some way of continuing the journey.
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Under the Great Bear

Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

Chapter 21 of Under the Great Bear is here in full — 71 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/14 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
GOOD-BYE TO THE "SEA BEE."
/ɡɪdˈbaɪ tuː ðə siː biː/
Line 2
White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.
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His heart beat high with the hope of a speedy return to his home and its loved ones; for he had already planned to leave the "Sea Bee" where she was until the following season.
/hɪz hɑːrt biːt haɪ wɪð ðə hoʊp ʌv ə ˈspiːdiː rɪˈtɜːrn tuː hɪz hoʊm ənd ɪts lʌvd wʌnz fɔːr hiː hæd ɔːlˈredi plænd tuː liːv ðə siː biː wer ʃiː wɑːz ənˈtɪl ðə ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ ˈsiːzən/
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In case he could dispose of her cargo, he would insist that transportation and a guide--at least as far as Indian Harbour--should form part of the bargain.
Line 5
From Indian Harbour they would surely find some way of continuing the journey.
/frʌm ˈɪndiən ˈhɑːrbər ðeɪ wʊd ˈʃʊrli faɪnd sʌm weɪ ʌv kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ ðə ˈdʒɜːrni/

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

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Baldwin noun US /ˈbɔːldwən/

United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)

From this reading “White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.”

bee noun US /biː/

any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading “GOOD-BYE TO THE "SEA BEE."”

cargo noun US /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading “White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.”

continuing adjective US /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/

remaining in force or being carried on without letup

From this reading “From Indian Harbour they would surely find some way of continuing the journey.”

dispose verb US /dɪˈspoʊz/

give, sell, or transfer to another

From this reading “In case he could dispose of her cargo, he would insist that transportation and a guide--at least as far as Indian Harbour--should form part of the bargain.”

purchaser noun US /ˈpɜːrtʃəsər/

a person who buys

From this reading “White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.”

speedy adjective US /ˈspiːdiː/

characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

From this reading “His heart beat high with the hope of a speedy return to his home and its loved ones; for he had already planned to leave the "Sea Bee" where she was until the following season.”

transportation noun US /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/

a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods

From this reading “In case he could dispose of her cargo, he would insist that transportation and a guide--at least as far as Indian Harbour--should form part of the bargain.”

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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 White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading His heart beat high with the hope of a speedy return to his home and its loved ones; for he had already planned to leave the "Sea Bee" where she was until the following season.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading His heart beat high with the hope of a speedy return to his home and its loved ones; for he had already planned to leave the "Sea Bee" where she was until the following season.

anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/

eagerly desirous

From this reading White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading In case he could dispose of her cargo, he would insist that transportation and a guide--at least as far as Indian Harbour--should form part of the bargain.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

BaldwinnounUS /ˈbɔːldwən/

United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)

From this reading White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/

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

From this reading In case he could dispose of her cargo, he would insist that transportation and a guide--at least as far as Indian Harbour--should form part of the bargain.

beatverbUS /biːt/

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading His heart beat high with the hope of a speedy return to his home and its loved ones; for he had already planned to leave the "Sea Bee" where she was until the following season.

BEEnounUS /biː/

any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE "SEA BEE."

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

casenounUS /keɪs/

an occurrence of something

From this reading In case he could dispose of her cargo, he would insist that transportation and a guide--at least as far as Indian Harbour--should form part of the bargain.

concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/

remaining in force or being carried on without letup

From this reading From Indian Harbour they would surely find some way of continuing the journey.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

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

From this reading In case he could dispose of her cargo, he would insist that transportation and a guide--at least as far as Indian Harbour--should form part of the bargain.

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

disposeverbUS /dɪˈspoʊz/

give, sell, or transfer to another

From this reading In case he could dispose of her cargo, he would insist that transportation and a guide--at least as far as Indian Harbour--should form part of the bargain.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading In case he could dispose of her cargo, he would insist that transportation and a guide--at least as far as Indian Harbour--should form part of the bargain.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading From Indian Harbour they would surely find some way of continuing the journey.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading His heart beat high with the hope of a speedy return to his home and its loved ones; for he had already planned to leave the "Sea Bee" where she was until the following season.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading In case he could dispose of her cargo, he would insist that transportation and a guide--at least as far as Indian Harbour--should form part of the bargain.

FromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From Indian Harbour they would surely find some way of continuing the journey.

GOOD-BYEnounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/

a farewell remark

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE "SEA BEE."

guidenounUS /ɡaɪd/

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading In case he could dispose of her cargo, he would insist that transportation and a guide--at least as far as Indian Harbour--should form part of the bargain.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

HarbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading In case he could dispose of her cargo, he would insist that transportation and a guide--at least as far as Indian Harbour--should form part of the bargain.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

hearverbUS /hiːr/

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading His heart beat high with the hope of a speedy return to his home and its loved ones; for he had already planned to leave the "Sea Bee" where she was until the following season.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading In case he could dispose of her cargo, he would insist that transportation and a guide--at least as far as Indian Harbour--should form part of the bargain.

highadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading His heart beat high with the hope of a speedy return to his home and its loved ones; for he had already planned to leave the "Sea Bee" where she was until the following season.

HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading His heart beat high with the hope of a speedy return to his home and its loved ones; for he had already planned to leave the "Sea Bee" where she was until the following season.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading His heart beat high with the hope of a speedy return to his home and its loved ones; for he had already planned to leave the "Sea Bee" where she was until the following season.

hopenounUS /hoʊp/

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading His heart beat high with the hope of a speedy return to his home and its loved ones; for he had already planned to leave the "Sea Bee" where she was until the following season.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading In case he could dispose of her cargo, he would insist that transportation and a guide--at least as far as Indian Harbour--should form part of the bargain.

insistverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪst/

be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading In case he could dispose of her cargo, he would insist that transportation and a guide--at least as far as Indian Harbour--should form part of the bargain.

interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His heart beat high with the hope of a speedy return to his home and its loved ones; for he had already planned to leave the "Sea Bee" where she was until the following season.

journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading From Indian Harbour they would surely find some way of continuing the journey.

leastadjectiveUS /liːst/

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading In case he could dispose of her cargo, he would insist that transportation and a guide--at least as far as Indian Harbour--should form part of the bargain.

leaveverbUS /liːv/

go away from a place

From this reading His heart beat high with the hope of a speedy return to his home and its loved ones; for he had already planned to leave the "Sea Bee" where she was until the following season.

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/

held dear

From this reading His heart beat high with the hope of a speedy return to his home and its loved ones; for he had already planned to leave the "Sea Bee" where she was until the following season.

man-wolf

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

From this reading White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

new-comer

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

From this reading White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

onesnounUS /wʌnz/

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading His heart beat high with the hope of a speedy return to his home and its loved ones; for he had already planned to leave the "Sea Bee" where she was until the following season.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In case he could dispose of her cargo, he would insist that transportation and a guide--at least as far as Indian Harbour--should form part of the bargain.

plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading His heart beat high with the hope of a speedy return to his home and its loved ones; for he had already planned to leave the "Sea Bee" where she was until the following season.

provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

purchasernounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsər/

a person who buys

From this reading White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading His heart beat high with the hope of a speedy return to his home and its loved ones; for he had already planned to leave the "Sea Bee" where she was until the following season.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

SEAnounUS /siː/

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE "SEA BEE."

seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading His heart beat high with the hope of a speedy return to his home and its loved ones; for he had already planned to leave the "Sea Bee" where she was until the following season.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading His heart beat high with the hope of a speedy return to his home and its loved ones; for he had already planned to leave the "Sea Bee" where she was until the following season.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In case he could dispose of her cargo, he would insist that transportation and a guide--at least as far as Indian Harbour--should form part of the bargain.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

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

From this reading From Indian Harbour they would surely find some way of continuing the journey.

soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/

that is looked for

From this reading White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/

characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

From this reading His heart beat high with the hope of a speedy return to his home and its loved ones; for he had already planned to leave the "Sea Bee" where she was until the following season.

surelyadverbUS /ˈʃʊrli/

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading From Indian Harbour they would surely find some way of continuing the journey.

talkverbUS /tɔːk/

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In case he could dispose of her cargo, he would insist that transportation and a guide--at least as far as Indian Harbour--should form part of the bargain.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE "SEA BEE."

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading From Indian Harbour they would surely find some way of continuing the journey.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading GOOD-BYE TO THE "SEA BEE."

transportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/

a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods

From this reading In case he could dispose of her cargo, he would insist that transportation and a guide--at least as far as Indian Harbour--should form part of the bargain.

untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading His heart beat high with the hope of a speedy return to his home and its loved ones; for he had already planned to leave the "Sea Bee" where she was until the following season.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading From Indian Harbour they would surely find some way of continuing the journey.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading His heart beat high with the hope of a speedy return to his home and its loved ones; for he had already planned to leave the "Sea Bee" where she was until the following season.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

WhitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading White Baldwin was of course interested in this talk of the man-wolf, but he was, at the same time, anxious to hear what the new-comer had to say concerning the cargo of provisions for which he had so long sought a purchaser.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading His heart beat high with the hope of a speedy return to his home and its loved ones; for he had already planned to leave the "Sea Bee" where she was until the following season.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading In case he could dispose of her cargo, he would insist that transportation and a guide--at least as far as Indian Harbour--should form part of the bargain.

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Vocabulary met early in Under the Great Bear

Words and structures a reader meets early in Under the Great Bear, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Offer
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Under the Great Bear; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Employment
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Under the Great Bear; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Thorpe
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Under the Great Bear; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Walling
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Under the Great Bear; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.