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When 'Bear Cat' Went Dry
When 'Bear Cat' Went Dry

Chapter VII

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Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.
He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.
"Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"
But Henderson shook his head, smiling.
"No, thank you.
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When 'Bear Cat' Went Dry

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of When 'Bear Cat' Went Dry is here in full — 153 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/30 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.
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He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.
Line 3
"Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"
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But Henderson shook his head, smiling.
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"No, thank you.
/noʊ θæŋk juː/

Learner Dictionary

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

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casually adverb US /ˈkæʒəwəli/

not methodically or according to plan

From this reading “"Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"”

exterior noun US /ɪkˈstɪriər/

the region that is outside of something

From this reading “He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.”

formula noun US /ˈfɔːrmjələ/

a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement

From this reading “He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.”

identical adjective US /aɪˈdentɪkəl/

exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different

From this reading “"Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"”

innate adjective US /ˌɪˈneɪt/

not established by conditioning or learning

From this reading “He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.”

paradoxes noun US /ˈperədɑːksɪz/

plural of “paradox” — (logic) a statement that contradicts itself

From this reading “Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.”

tuck verb US /tʌk/

fit snugly into

From this reading “"Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"”

viewed verb US /vjuːd/

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading “Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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next morning adjective + noun

In this reading “"Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"”

go along verb + particle

cooperate or pretend to cooperate

In this reading “"Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"”

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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 He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.

alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.

BecauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.

casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/

not methodically or according to plan

From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"

certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.

demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"

expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.

exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/

the region that is outside of something

From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.

eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.

formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/

a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement

From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

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

From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.

headnounUS /hed/

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading But Henderson shook his head, smiling.

Henderson

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

From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.

hillsnounUS /hɪlz/

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading But Henderson shook his head, smiling.

hitverbUS /hɪt/

cause to move by striking

From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"

hostnounUS /hoʊst/

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"

identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/

exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different

From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"

innateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneɪt/

not established by conditioning or learning

From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.

instinctnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.

JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.

LoneadjectiveUS /loʊn/

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"

NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading "No, thank you.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.

painsnounUS /peɪnz/

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"

paradoxesnounUS /ˈperədɑːksɪz/

plural of “paradox” — (logic) a statement that contradicts itself

From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.

pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"

politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/

a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage

From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.

resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/

determined

From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.

rudeadjectiveUS /ruːd/

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"

shooknounUS /ʃʊk/

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading But Henderson shook his head, smiling.

shouldn't

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

From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"

sich

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

From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"

smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading But Henderson shook his head, smiling.

Stacy's

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

From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"

surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.

ter

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

From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"

thankverbUS /θæŋk/

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "No, thank you.

thar

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

From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.

themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.

thet

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

From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"

thingnounUS /θɪŋ/

a special situation

From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.

tuckverbUS /tʌk/

fit snugly into

From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.

understandingnounUS /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

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

From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"

viewedverbUS /vjuːd/

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading Because Jerry Henderson viewed the life of the hills through understanding eyes, certain paradoxes resolved themselves into the expected.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading He was not surprised to find under Lone Stacy's rude exterior an innate politeness which was a thing not of formula but of instinct.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"

Wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"

yepronounUS /jiː/

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"

yestiddy

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

From this reading "Would hit pleasure ye," demanded the host casually the next morning, "ter go along with me up thar an' see that same identical still thet I tuck sich pains yestiddy ye _shouldn't_ see?"

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "No, thank you.

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