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Wunpost

Chapter XVI

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DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.
These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.
Wunpost perspired, but he was happy, and as he neared the silent house he whistled shrilly for his dog.
Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.
He had told Blackwater where it could go.
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Wunpost

Chapter XVI

Reading 1/27 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.
Line 2
These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.
Line 3
Wunpost perspired, but he was happy, and as he neared the silent house he whistled shrilly for his dog.
Line 4
Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.
Line 5
He had told Blackwater where it could go.

Learner Dictionary

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.

About preposition US /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.”

Could modal verb US /kʊd/

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

From this reading “He had told Blackwater where it could go.”

Every determiner US /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading “These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.”

Good noun US /good/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.”

Last noun US /last/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.”

Looked noun US /looked/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.”

Make noun US /make/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.”

Open verb US /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

From this reading “These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.”

PROVIDENCE noun US /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading “DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.”

Pulled noun US /pulled/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.”

Seemed noun US /seemed/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.”

Silver noun US /silver/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.”

These determiner US /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.”

Through noun US /ˈthrough/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading “Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.”

Told noun US /told/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “He had told Blackwater where it could go.”

Under preposition US /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading “Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.”

Wind noun US /wind/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.”

Yet conjunction US /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading “Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.”

All words in this reading · 97

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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 DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

air

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From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

all

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From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

almost

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From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Wunpost perspired, but he was happy, and as he neared the silent house he whistled shrilly for his dog.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

back

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From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

bath-towel

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From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

Blackwater

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From this reading He had told Blackwater where it could go.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

came

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

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

Canyon

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From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

Chinaman's

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From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

clouds

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From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

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

From this reading He had told Blackwater where it could go.

crawled

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

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

cut

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From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

days

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

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

DIVINE

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

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

dog

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

From this reading Wunpost perspired, but he was happy, and as he neared the silent house he whistled shrilly for his dog.

down

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

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

gathered

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From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

giving

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From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

gleaming

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

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

go

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

From this reading He had told Blackwater where it could go.

GoodnounUS /good/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

happy

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

From this reading Wunpost perspired, but he was happy, and as he neared the silent house he whistled shrilly for his dog.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

heat

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

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

hot

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

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

house

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

From this reading Wunpost perspired, but he was happy, and as he neared the silent house he whistled shrilly for his dog.

humid

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

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

Jail

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

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

lastnounUS /last/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

like

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

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

lookednounUS /looked/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

Luck

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

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

makenounUS /make/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

merrily

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

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

moment

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

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

months

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

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

more

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

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

neared

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

From this reading Wunpost perspired, but he was happy, and as he neared the silent house he whistled shrilly for his dog.

neck

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

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

now

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

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

off

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

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

out

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

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

perspired

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

From this reading Wunpost perspired, but he was happy, and as he neared the silent house he whistled shrilly for his dog.

pore

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

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

PROVIDENCEnounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

pullednounUS /pulled/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

rain

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

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

reflected

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From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

reproachfully

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

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

ridge

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

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

rimrock

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

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

rivulets

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From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

rode

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

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

run

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

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

seemednounUS /seemed/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

September

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From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

shirt

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

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

shrilly

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From this reading Wunpost perspired, but he was happy, and as he neared the silent house he whistled shrilly for his dog.

silent

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From this reading Wunpost perspired, but he was happy, and as he neared the silent house he whistled shrilly for his dog.

silver

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

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

sopping

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

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

sweat

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

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

throughnounUS /ˈthrough/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

thundercaps

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From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

toldnounUS /told/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading He had told Blackwater where it could go.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading He had told Blackwater where it could go.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

whistled

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From this reading Wunpost perspired, but he was happy, and as he neared the silent house he whistled shrilly for his dog.

windnounUS /wind/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

Wunpost

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From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

Yes

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From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.