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Among Cannibals

Chapter II

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Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353
History of the Discovery 355 History of the Colonies 359 II.
GEOLOGY 366 III.
FLORA 369 IV.
FAUNA 376 INDEX 389 Ἀνδροφάγοι δὲ ἀγριώτατα πάντων ἀνθρώπων ἔχουσιν ἤθεα οὔτε δίκην νομίζοντες οὔτε νόμῳ οὐδενὶ χρεόμενοι· νομάδες δὲ εἴσιν.
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Among Cannibals

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of Among Cannibals is here in full — 25 sentences across 5 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353
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History of the Discovery 355 History of the Colonies 359 II.
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GEOLOGY 366 III.
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FLORA 369 IV.
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FAUNA 376 INDEX 389 Ἀνδροφάγοι δὲ ἀγριώτατα πάντων ἀνθρώπων ἔχουσιν ἤθεα οὔτε δίκην νομίζοντες οὔτε νόμῳ οὐδενὶ χρεόμενοι· νομάδες δὲ εἴσιν.

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appendix noun US /əˈpendɪks/

supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book

From this reading “Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353”

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Australian noun US /ɔːˈstreɪljən/

a native or inhabitant of Australia

From this reading “Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353”

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Blacks noun US /blæks/

plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

From this reading “Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353”

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fauna noun US /ˈfɔːnə/

all the animal life in a particular region or period

From this reading “FAUNA 376 INDEX 389 Ἀνδροφάγοι δὲ ἀγριώτατα πάντων ἀνθρώπων ἔχουσιν ἤθεα οὔτε δίκην νομίζοντες οὔτε νόμῳ οὐδενὶ χρεόμενοι· νομάδες δὲ εἴσιν.”

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Fickle adjective US /ˈfɪkəl/

marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments

From this reading “Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353”

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geology noun US /dʒiˈɑːlədʒi/

a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks

From this reading “GEOLOGY 366 III.”

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index noun US /ˈɪndeks/

a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number

From this reading “FAUNA 376 INDEX 389 Ἀνδροφάγοι δὲ ἀγριώτατα πάντων ἀνθρώπων ἔχουσιν ἤθεα οὔτε δίκην νομίζοντες οὔτε νόμῳ οὐδενὶ χρεόμενοι· νομάδες δὲ εἴσιν.”

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Settlers noun US /ˈsetlərz/

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading “Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353”

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Word partnerships in these lines

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Future prospects adjective + noun counted as “future prospect”

In this reading “Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353”

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white men noun + noun

In this reading “Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353”

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on the borders preposition + article + noun counted as “on … border”

In this reading “Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353”

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From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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From this reading History of the Discovery 355 History of the Colonies 359 II.

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From this reading History of the Discovery 355 History of the Colonies 359 II.

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From this reading GEOLOGY 366 III.

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From this reading FLORA 369 IV.

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From this reading FAUNA 376 INDEX 389 Ἀνδροφάγοι δὲ ἀγριώτατα πάντων ἀνθρώπων ἔχουσιν ἤθεα οὔτε δίκην νομίζοντες οὔτε νόμῳ οὐδενὶ χρεόμενοι· νομάδες δὲ εἴσιν.

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From this reading FAUNA 376 INDEX 389 Ἀνδροφάγοι δὲ ἀγριώτατα πάντων ἀνθρώπων ἔχουσιν ἤθεα οὔτε δίκην νομίζοντες οὔτε νόμῳ οὐδενὶ χρεόμενοι· νομάδες δὲ εἴσιν.

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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 Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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ANdeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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APPENDIXnounUS /əˈpendɪks/

supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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AustraliannounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljən/

a native or inhabitant of Australia

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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BlacksnounUS /blæks/

plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/

plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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civilisationnoun

the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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ColoniesnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/

plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading History of the Discovery 355 History of the Colonies 359 II.

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ConditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/

a state at a particular time

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/

a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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deathnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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DiscoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/

the act of discovering something

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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FAUNAnounUS /ˈfɔːnə/

all the animal life in a particular region or period

From this reading FAUNA 376 INDEX 389 Ἀνδροφάγοι δὲ ἀγριώτατα πάντων ἀνθρώπων ἔχουσιν ἤθεα οὔτε δίκην νομίζοντες οὔτε νόμῳ οὐδενὶ χρεόμενοι· νομάδες δὲ εἴσιν.

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FickleadjectiveUS /ˈfɪkəl/

marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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FLORAnounUS /ˈflɔːrə/

all the plant life in a particular region or period

From this reading FLORA 369 IV.

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FutureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/

yet to be or coming

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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GEOLOGYnounUS /dʒiˈɑːlədʒi/

a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks

From this reading GEOLOGY 366 III.

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HISTORYnounUS /ˈhɪstəri/

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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IInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading History of the Discovery 355 History of the Colonies 359 II.

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IIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading GEOLOGY 366 III.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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INDEXnounUS /ˈɪndeks/

a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number

From this reading FAUNA 376 INDEX 389 Ἀνδροφάγοι δὲ ἀγριώτατα πάντων ἀνθρώπων ἔχουσιν ἤθεα οὔτε δίκην νομίζοντες οὔτε νόμῳ οὐδενὶ χρεόμενοι· νομάδες δὲ εἴσιν.

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IVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading FLORA 369 IV.

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lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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mindsnounUS /maɪndz/

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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MoralitynounUS /mərˈæləti/

concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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OUTLINEnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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PAGEnounUS /peɪdʒ/

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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ReligionnounUS /rɪˈlɪdʒən/

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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SettlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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struggleverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəl/

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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whitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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whitesnounUS /waɪts/

plural of “white” — a Caucasian

From this reading Religion—Blacks in the service of the white men—Fickle minds—Settlers and natives on the borders of civilisation—Morality—A life and death struggle—The cruelty of the whites—Future prospects of the Australian natives 339–349 APPENDIX I. AN OUTLINE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY— PAGE The Condition before the European Discovery 353

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δίκην

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From this reading FAUNA 376 INDEX 389 Ἀνδροφάγοι δὲ ἀγριώτατα πάντων ἀνθρώπων ἔχουσιν ἤθεα οὔτε δίκην νομίζοντες οὔτε νόμῳ οὐδενὶ χρεόμενοι· νομάδες δὲ εἴσιν.

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δὲ

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From this reading FAUNA 376 INDEX 389 Ἀνδροφάγοι δὲ ἀγριώτατα πάντων ἀνθρώπων ἔχουσιν ἤθεα οὔτε δίκην νομίζοντες οὔτε νόμῳ οὐδενὶ χρεόμενοι· νομάδες δὲ εἴσιν.

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εἴσιν

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From this reading FAUNA 376 INDEX 389 Ἀνδροφάγοι δὲ ἀγριώτατα πάντων ἀνθρώπων ἔχουσιν ἤθεα οὔτε δίκην νομίζοντες οὔτε νόμῳ οὐδενὶ χρεόμενοι· νομάδες δὲ εἴσιν.

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νομάδες

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From this reading FAUNA 376 INDEX 389 Ἀνδροφάγοι δὲ ἀγριώτατα πάντων ἀνθρώπων ἔχουσιν ἤθεα οὔτε δίκην νομίζοντες οὔτε νόμῳ οὐδενὶ χρεόμενοι· νομάδες δὲ εἴσιν.

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νομίζοντες

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From this reading FAUNA 376 INDEX 389 Ἀνδροφάγοι δὲ ἀγριώτατα πάντων ἀνθρώπων ἔχουσιν ἤθεα οὔτε δίκην νομίζοντες οὔτε νόμῳ οὐδενὶ χρεόμενοι· νομάδες δὲ εἴσιν.

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νόμῳ

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From this reading FAUNA 376 INDEX 389 Ἀνδροφάγοι δὲ ἀγριώτατα πάντων ἀνθρώπων ἔχουσιν ἤθεα οὔτε δίκην νομίζοντες οὔτε νόμῳ οὐδενὶ χρεόμενοι· νομάδες δὲ εἴσιν.

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οὔτε

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From this reading FAUNA 376 INDEX 389 Ἀνδροφάγοι δὲ ἀγριώτατα πάντων ἀνθρώπων ἔχουσιν ἤθεα οὔτε δίκην νομίζοντες οὔτε νόμῳ οὐδενὶ χρεόμενοι· νομάδες δὲ εἴσιν.

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οὐδενὶ

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From this reading FAUNA 376 INDEX 389 Ἀνδροφάγοι δὲ ἀγριώτατα πάντων ἀνθρώπων ἔχουσιν ἤθεα οὔτε δίκην νομίζοντες οὔτε νόμῳ οὐδενὶ χρεόμενοι· νομάδες δὲ εἴσιν.

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πάντων

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From this reading FAUNA 376 INDEX 389 Ἀνδροφάγοι δὲ ἀγριώτατα πάντων ἀνθρώπων ἔχουσιν ἤθεα οὔτε δίκην νομίζοντες οὔτε νόμῳ οὐδενὶ χρεόμενοι· νομάδες δὲ εἴσιν.

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χρεόμενοι

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From this reading FAUNA 376 INDEX 389 Ἀνδροφάγοι δὲ ἀγριώτατα πάντων ἀνθρώπων ἔχουσιν ἤθεα οὔτε δίκην νομίζοντες οὔτε νόμῳ οὐδενὶ χρεόμενοι· νομάδες δὲ εἴσιν.

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ἀγριώτατα

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From this reading FAUNA 376 INDEX 389 Ἀνδροφάγοι δὲ ἀγριώτατα πάντων ἀνθρώπων ἔχουσιν ἤθεα οὔτε δίκην νομίζοντες οὔτε νόμῳ οὐδενὶ χρεόμενοι· νομάδες δὲ εἴσιν.

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Ἀνδροφάγοι

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From this reading FAUNA 376 INDEX 389 Ἀνδροφάγοι δὲ ἀγριώτατα πάντων ἀνθρώπων ἔχουσιν ἤθεα οὔτε δίκην νομίζοντες οὔτε νόμῳ οὐδενὶ χρεόμενοι· νομάδες δὲ εἴσιν.

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ἀνθρώπων

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From this reading FAUNA 376 INDEX 389 Ἀνδροφάγοι δὲ ἀγριώτατα πάντων ἀνθρώπων ἔχουσιν ἤθεα οὔτε δίκην νομίζοντες οὔτε νόμῳ οὐδενὶ χρεόμενοι· νομάδες δὲ εἴσιν.

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ἔχουσιν

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From this reading FAUNA 376 INDEX 389 Ἀνδροφάγοι δὲ ἀγριώτατα πάντων ἀνθρώπων ἔχουσιν ἤθεα οὔτε δίκην νομίζοντες οὔτε νόμῳ οὐδενὶ χρεόμενοι· νομάδες δὲ εἴσιν.

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ἤθεα

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From this reading FAUNA 376 INDEX 389 Ἀνδροφάγοι δὲ ἀγριώτατα πάντων ἀνθρώπων ἔχουσιν ἤθεα οὔτε δίκην νομίζοντες οὔτε νόμῳ οὐδενὶ χρεόμενοι· νομάδες δὲ εἴσιν.

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