Complete classic literature • Five-line readings • Clear US narration
VELMORA ACADEMY
Academy of Archival Languages & Memory Studies
Menu Close
Young Medicine Man
Young Medicine Man

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Young Medicine Man is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Cover illustration for Young Medicine Man
Context Illustration Reading 1/81 · 5 lines
English subtitles · tap any word to listen 1 / 5
_To Alice, who, like Little Eagle, places the welfare of the tribe first._ F.L.K.
_A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.
Each of the boys was carrying a bow and arrows.
Get your bow,” Angry Wolf called.
We’re having a shooting match.”
0:00 / 0:00
Speed 0.75x
AI-generated narration by OpenAI · Slow US English
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending

A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Young Medicine Man

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Young Medicine Man is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/81 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
_To Alice, who, like Little Eagle, places the welfare of the tribe first._ F.L.K.
Line 2
_A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.
Line 3
Each of the boys was carrying a bow and arrows.
/iːtʃ ʌv ðə bɔɪz wɑːz ˈkæriɪŋ ə baʊ ənd ˈæroʊz/
Line 4
Get your bow,” Angry Wolf called.
/ɡet jɔːr baʊ ˈæŋɡri wʊlf kɔːld/
Line 5
We’re having a shooting match.”

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.

bear's noun US /berz/

possessive form of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

Clawing verb US /ˈklɔːɪŋ/

-ing form of “claw” — move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging

From this reading “_A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.”

Crow verb US /kroʊ/

dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading “_A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.”

grease noun US /ɡriːs/

a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery)

herbs noun US /ɜːrbz/

plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

From this reading “_A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.”

powdered adjective US /ˈpaʊdərd/

consisting of fine particles

From this reading “_A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.”

splashed adjective US /splæʃt/

(of a fluid) having been propelled about in flying drops or masses

From this reading “_A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.”

welfare noun US /ˈwelfer/

governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

From this reading “_To Alice, who, like Little Eagle, places the welfare of the tribe first._ F.L.K.”

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.

waited patiently verb + particle counted as “wait patiently”

In this reading “_A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.”

other side adjective + noun

In this reading “_A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.”

in front preposition + noun

at or in the front

In this reading “_A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.”

medicine man noun + noun

a Native American shaman

In this reading “_A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.”

in pursuit preposition + noun

In this reading “_A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.”

rode into verb + particle counted as “ride into”

In this reading “_A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.”

into camp preposition + noun

In this reading “_A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.”

All words in this reading · 75

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.

111

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

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

165

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

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

26

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

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

44

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

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

addedverbUS /ˈædəd/

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

Alice

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

From this reading _To Alice, who, like Little Eagle, places the welfare of the tribe first._ F.L.K.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

AngryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/

feeling or showing anger

From this reading “Get your bow,” Angry Wolf called.

arrowsnounUS /ˈæroʊz/

plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading Each of the boys was carrying a bow and arrows.

AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

BearverbUS /ber/

have

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

bear'snounUS /berz/

possessive form of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

bownounUS /baʊ/

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading Each of the boys was carrying a bow and arrows.

boysnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Each of the boys was carrying a bow and arrows.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

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

From this reading “Get your bow,” Angry Wolf called.

campnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Each of the boys was carrying a bow and arrows.

ClawingverbUS /ˈklɔːɪŋ/

-ing form of “claw” — move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

CrowverbUS /kroʊ/

dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

EachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

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

From this reading Each of the boys was carrying a bow and arrows.

EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading _To Alice, who, like Little Eagle, places the welfare of the tribe first._ F.L.K.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

FnounUS /ef/

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading _To Alice, who, like Little Eagle, places the welfare of the tribe first._ F.L.K.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _To Alice, who, like Little Eagle, places the welfare of the tribe first._ F.L.K.

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

frontnounUS /frʌnt/

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

GetverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Get your bow,” Angry Wolf called.

greasenounUS /ɡriːs/

a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery)

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading “We’re having a shooting match.”

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

herbsnounUS /ɜːrbz/

plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

highadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

KnounUS /keɪ/

the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading _To Alice, who, like Little Eagle, places the welfare of the tribe first._ F.L.K.

LnounUS /el/

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading _To Alice, who, like Little Eagle, places the welfare of the tribe first._ F.L.K.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading _To Alice, who, like Little Eagle, places the welfare of the tribe first._ F.L.K.

LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading _To Alice, who, like Little Eagle, places the welfare of the tribe first._ F.L.K.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

matchverbUS /mætʃ/

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading “We’re having a shooting match.”

medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

MountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _To Alice, who, like Little Eagle, places the welfare of the tribe first._ F.L.K.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

pastnounUS /pæst/

the time that has elapsed

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading _To Alice, who, like Little Eagle, places the welfare of the tribe first._ F.L.K.

powderedadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊdərd/

consisting of fine particles

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

pursuitnounUS /pərˈsuːt/

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

rodeverbUS /roʊd/

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading “We’re having a shooting match.”

sidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

splashedadjectiveUS /splæʃt/

(of a fluid) having been propelled about in flying drops or masses

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

stepnounUS /step/

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

tepeenoun

a Native American tent; usually of conical shape

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading _To Alice, who, like Little Eagle, places the welfare of the tribe first._ F.L.K.

ToparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading _To Alice, who, like Little Eagle, places the welfare of the tribe first._ F.L.K.

tribenounUS /traɪb/

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading _To Alice, who, like Little Eagle, places the welfare of the tribe first._ F.L.K.

waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/

someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Each of the boys was carrying a bow and arrows.

waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

We're

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

From this reading “We’re having a shooting match.”

welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/

governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

From this reading _To Alice, who, like Little Eagle, places the welfare of the tribe first._ F.L.K.

wentverbUS /went/

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

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading _A warrior rode into camp from the other side_ 26 _Mounted Crow warriors were in pursuit_ 44 _At every step water splashed high_ 111 _He added the powdered herbs and the bear’s grease_ 165 While Little Eagle waited patiently in front of the tepee of Clawing Bear, the medicine man, several of his friends went past.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading _To Alice, who, like Little Eagle, places the welfare of the tribe first._ F.L.K.

WolfnounUS /wʊlf/

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading “Get your bow,” Angry Wolf called.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Get your bow,” Angry Wolf called.

Chapter 1 of Young Medicine Man by Francis Lynde Kroll holds 406 sentences, grouped into 82 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 1 of Young Medicine Man contain?

Chapter 1 holds 406 sentences of Young Medicine Man, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 1 of Young Medicine Man by Francis Lynde Kroll exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 406 sentences, grouped into 82 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 1 of Young Medicine Man?

Work through the 82 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 82 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 1 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 1 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 Young Medicine Man

Common questions about reading Young Medicine Man by Francis Lynde Kroll on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of Young Medicine Man?

Yes. All 2438 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #59747 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of Young Medicine Man is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #59747, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Young Medicine Man take to read?

About 203 minutes of reading across 488 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read Young Medicine Man section by section

How to work through Young Medicine Man section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 6 chapters of Young Medicine Man to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in Young Medicine Man

Words and structures a reader meets early in Young Medicine Man, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Alice
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Young Medicine Man; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Little
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Young Medicine Man; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Eagle
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Young Medicine Man; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Places
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Young Medicine Man; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.