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Occoneechee, the Maid of the Mystic Lake
Occoneechee, the Maid of the Mystic Lake

Chapter IV

Chapter 4 of Occoneechee, the Maid of the Mystic Lake is here in full — 1109 sentences across 222 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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GLOSSARY OF CHEROKEE WORDS GLOSSARY OF CHEROKEE WORDS.
The Cherokee language has the continental vowel sounds a, e, i, and u, but lacks o, which is replaced by a deep a.
The obscure or short u is frequently nasalized, but the nasal sound is seldom heard at the end of a word.
The only labial is m, which occurs in probably not more than half a dozen words in the Upper and Middle dialects, and is entirely absent from the Lower dialect, in which w takes its place.
The characteristic l of the Upper and Middle dialects becomes r in the Lower, but no dialect has both sounds of these letters, but g and d are medials, approximating the sounds of k and t respectively.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Occoneechee, the Maid of the Mystic Lake

Chapter IV

Chapter 4 of Occoneechee, the Maid of the Mystic Lake is here in full — 1109 sentences across 222 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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GLOSSARY OF CHEROKEE WORDS GLOSSARY OF CHEROKEE WORDS.
/ˈɡlɔːsəri ʌv ˈtʃerəkiː wɜːrdz ˈɡlɔːsəri ʌv ˈtʃerəkiː wɜːrdz/
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The Cherokee language has the continental vowel sounds a, e, i, and u, but lacks o, which is replaced by a deep a.
/ðə ˈtʃerəkiː ˈlæŋɡwədʒ hæz ðə ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl ˈvaʊəl saʊndz ə iː aɪ ənd juː bʌt læks oʊ wɪtʃ ɪz ˌriːˈpleɪst baɪ ə diːp ə/
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The obscure or short u is frequently nasalized, but the nasal sound is seldom heard at the end of a word.
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The only labial is m, which occurs in probably not more than half a dozen words in the Upper and Middle dialects, and is entirely absent from the Lower dialect, in which w takes its place.
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The characteristic l of the Upper and Middle dialects becomes r in the Lower, but no dialect has both sounds of these letters, but g and d are medials, approximating the sounds of k and t respectively.

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approximating verb US /əˈprɑːksɪmeɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “approximate” — be close or similar

From this reading “The characteristic l of the Upper and Middle dialects becomes r in the Lower, but no dialect has both sounds of these letters, but g and d are medials, approximating the sounds of k and t respectively.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
cherokee noun US /ˈtʃerəkiː/

the Iroquoian language spoken by the Cherokee

From this reading “GLOSSARY OF CHEROKEE WORDS GLOSSARY OF CHEROKEE WORDS.”

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dialects noun US /ˈdaɪəlekts/

plural of “dialect” — the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people

From this reading “The only labial is m, which occurs in probably not more than half a dozen words in the Upper and Middle dialects, and is entirely absent from the Lower dialect, in which w takes its place.”

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glossary noun US /ˈɡlɔːsəri/

an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field

From this reading “GLOSSARY OF CHEROKEE WORDS GLOSSARY OF CHEROKEE WORDS.”

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lacks noun US /læks/

plural of “lack” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading “The Cherokee language has the continental vowel sounds a, e, i, and u, but lacks o, which is replaced by a deep a.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nasal adjective US /ˈneɪzəl/

of or in or relating to the nose

From this reading “The obscure or short u is frequently nasalized, but the nasal sound is seldom heard at the end of a word.”

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respectively adverb US /rɪˈspektɪvli/

in the order given

From this reading “The characteristic l of the Upper and Middle dialects becomes r in the Lower, but no dialect has both sounds of these letters, but g and d are medials, approximating the sounds of k and t respectively.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
vowel noun US /ˈvaʊəl/

a speech sound made with the vocal tract open

From this reading “The Cherokee language has the continental vowel sounds a, e, i, and u, but lacks o, which is replaced by a deep a.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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.

replaced by verb + particle counted as “replace by”

In this reading “The Cherokee language has the continental vowel sounds a, e, i, and u, but lacks o, which is replaced by a deep a.”

2,709 times in 426,211 chapters
at the end preposition + article + noun counted as “at … end”

In this reading “The obscure or short u is frequently nasalized, but the nasal sound is seldom heard at the end of a word.”

65,688 times in 426,211 chapters
dozen words noun + noun

In this reading “The only labial is m, which occurs in probably not more than half a dozen words in the Upper and Middle dialects, and is entirely absent from the Lower dialect, in which w takes its place.”

523 times in 426,211 chapters

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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 The Cherokee language has the continental vowel sounds a, e, i, and u, but lacks o, which is replaced by a deep a.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/

not being in a specified place

From this reading The only labial is m, which occurs in probably not more than half a dozen words in the Upper and Middle dialects, and is entirely absent from the Lower dialect, in which w takes its place.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The Cherokee language has the continental vowel sounds a, e, i, and u, but lacks o, which is replaced by a deep a.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
approximatingverbUS /əˈprɑːksɪmeɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “approximate” — be close or similar

From this reading The characteristic l of the Upper and Middle dialects becomes r in the Lower, but no dialect has both sounds of these letters, but g and d are medials, approximating the sounds of k and t respectively.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading The characteristic l of the Upper and Middle dialects becomes r in the Lower, but no dialect has both sounds of these letters, but g and d are medials, approximating the sounds of k and t respectively.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The obscure or short u is frequently nasalized, but the nasal sound is seldom heard at the end of a word.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
becomesverbUS /bɪˈkʌmz/

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The characteristic l of the Upper and Middle dialects becomes r in the Lower, but no dialect has both sounds of these letters, but g and d are medials, approximating the sounds of k and t respectively.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading The characteristic l of the Upper and Middle dialects becomes r in the Lower, but no dialect has both sounds of these letters, but g and d are medials, approximating the sounds of k and t respectively.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Cherokee language has the continental vowel sounds a, e, i, and u, but lacks o, which is replaced by a deep a.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Cherokee language has the continental vowel sounds a, e, i, and u, but lacks o, which is replaced by a deep a.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The characteristic l of the Upper and Middle dialects becomes r in the Lower, but no dialect has both sounds of these letters, but g and d are medials, approximating the sounds of k and t respectively.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
CHEROKEEnounUS /ˈtʃerəkiː/

the Iroquoian language spoken by the Cherokee

From this reading GLOSSARY OF CHEROKEE WORDS GLOSSARY OF CHEROKEE WORDS.

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continentaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/

of or pertaining to or typical of Europe

From this reading The Cherokee language has the continental vowel sounds a, e, i, and u, but lacks o, which is replaced by a deep a.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
dnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading The characteristic l of the Upper and Middle dialects becomes r in the Lower, but no dialect has both sounds of these letters, but g and d are medials, approximating the sounds of k and t respectively.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The Cherokee language has the continental vowel sounds a, e, i, and u, but lacks o, which is replaced by a deep a.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
dialectnounUS /ˈdaɪəlekt/

the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people

From this reading The only labial is m, which occurs in probably not more than half a dozen words in the Upper and Middle dialects, and is entirely absent from the Lower dialect, in which w takes its place.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
dialectsnounUS /ˈdaɪəlekts/

plural of “dialect” — the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people

From this reading The only labial is m, which occurs in probably not more than half a dozen words in the Upper and Middle dialects, and is entirely absent from the Lower dialect, in which w takes its place.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The only labial is m, which occurs in probably not more than half a dozen words in the Upper and Middle dialects, and is entirely absent from the Lower dialect, in which w takes its place.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
enounUS /iː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading The Cherokee language has the continental vowel sounds a, e, i, and u, but lacks o, which is replaced by a deep a.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The obscure or short u is frequently nasalized, but the nasal sound is seldom heard at the end of a word.

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entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The only labial is m, which occurs in probably not more than half a dozen words in the Upper and Middle dialects, and is entirely absent from the Lower dialect, in which w takes its place.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/

many times at short intervals

From this reading The obscure or short u is frequently nasalized, but the nasal sound is seldom heard at the end of a word.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The only labial is m, which occurs in probably not more than half a dozen words in the Upper and Middle dialects, and is entirely absent from the Lower dialect, in which w takes its place.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
gnounUS /dʒiː/

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading The characteristic l of the Upper and Middle dialects becomes r in the Lower, but no dialect has both sounds of these letters, but g and d are medials, approximating the sounds of k and t respectively.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
GLOSSARYnounUS /ˈɡlɔːsəri/

an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field

From this reading GLOSSARY OF CHEROKEE WORDS GLOSSARY OF CHEROKEE WORDS.

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halfadjectiveUS /hæf/

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The only labial is m, which occurs in probably not more than half a dozen words in the Upper and Middle dialects, and is entirely absent from the Lower dialect, in which w takes its place.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Cherokee language has the continental vowel sounds a, e, i, and u, but lacks o, which is replaced by a deep a.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The obscure or short u is frequently nasalized, but the nasal sound is seldom heard at the end of a word.

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ipronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading The Cherokee language has the continental vowel sounds a, e, i, and u, but lacks o, which is replaced by a deep a.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The only labial is m, which occurs in probably not more than half a dozen words in the Upper and Middle dialects, and is entirely absent from the Lower dialect, in which w takes its place.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading The Cherokee language has the continental vowel sounds a, e, i, and u, but lacks o, which is replaced by a deep a.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The only labial is m, which occurs in probably not more than half a dozen words in the Upper and Middle dialects, and is entirely absent from the Lower dialect, in which w takes its place.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
knounUS /keɪ/

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

From this reading The characteristic l of the Upper and Middle dialects becomes r in the Lower, but no dialect has both sounds of these letters, but g and d are medials, approximating the sounds of k and t respectively.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
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 The characteristic l of the Upper and Middle dialects becomes r in the Lower, but no dialect has both sounds of these letters, but g and d are medials, approximating the sounds of k and t respectively.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
labialadjective

of or relating to the lips of the mouth

From this reading The only labial is m, which occurs in probably not more than half a dozen words in the Upper and Middle dialects, and is entirely absent from the Lower dialect, in which w takes its place.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lacksnounUS /læks/

plural of “lack” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading The Cherokee language has the continental vowel sounds a, e, i, and u, but lacks o, which is replaced by a deep a.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading The Cherokee language has the continental vowel sounds a, e, i, and u, but lacks o, which is replaced by a deep a.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/

the literary culture

From this reading The characteristic l of the Upper and Middle dialects becomes r in the Lower, but no dialect has both sounds of these letters, but g and d are medials, approximating the sounds of k and t respectively.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
LowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading The only labial is m, which occurs in probably not more than half a dozen words in the Upper and Middle dialects, and is entirely absent from the Lower dialect, in which w takes its place.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mnounUS /em/

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading The only labial is m, which occurs in probably not more than half a dozen words in the Upper and Middle dialects, and is entirely absent from the Lower dialect, in which w takes its place.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
medials

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From this reading The characteristic l of the Upper and Middle dialects becomes r in the Lower, but no dialect has both sounds of these letters, but g and d are medials, approximating the sounds of k and t respectively.

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MiddlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading The only labial is m, which occurs in probably not more than half a dozen words in the Upper and Middle dialects, and is entirely absent from the Lower dialect, in which w takes its place.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The only labial is m, which occurs in probably not more than half a dozen words in the Upper and Middle dialects, and is entirely absent from the Lower dialect, in which w takes its place.

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nasaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪzəl/

of or in or relating to the nose

From this reading The obscure or short u is frequently nasalized, but the nasal sound is seldom heard at the end of a word.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nasalized

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From this reading The obscure or short u is frequently nasalized, but the nasal sound is seldom heard at the end of a word.

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nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading The characteristic l of the Upper and Middle dialects becomes r in the Lower, but no dialect has both sounds of these letters, but g and d are medials, approximating the sounds of k and t respectively.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The only labial is m, which occurs in probably not more than half a dozen words in the Upper and Middle dialects, and is entirely absent from the Lower dialect, in which w takes its place.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onounUS /oʊ/

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading The Cherokee language has the continental vowel sounds a, e, i, and u, but lacks o, which is replaced by a deep a.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/

make less visible or unclear

From this reading The obscure or short u is frequently nasalized, but the nasal sound is seldom heard at the end of a word.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
occursverbUS /əˈkɜːrz/

third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading The only labial is m, which occurs in probably not more than half a dozen words in the Upper and Middle dialects, and is entirely absent from the Lower dialect, in which w takes its place.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GLOSSARY OF CHEROKEE WORDS GLOSSARY OF CHEROKEE WORDS.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading The only labial is m, which occurs in probably not more than half a dozen words in the Upper and Middle dialects, and is entirely absent from the Lower dialect, in which w takes its place.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The obscure or short u is frequently nasalized, but the nasal sound is seldom heard at the end of a word.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The only labial is m, which occurs in probably not more than half a dozen words in the Upper and Middle dialects, and is entirely absent from the Lower dialect, in which w takes its place.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading The only labial is m, which occurs in probably not more than half a dozen words in the Upper and Middle dialects, and is entirely absent from the Lower dialect, in which w takes its place.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
rnounUS /ɑːr/

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading The characteristic l of the Upper and Middle dialects becomes r in the Lower, but no dialect has both sounds of these letters, but g and d are medials, approximating the sounds of k and t respectively.

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replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/

past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading The Cherokee language has the continental vowel sounds a, e, i, and u, but lacks o, which is replaced by a deep a.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
respectivelyadverbUS /rɪˈspektɪvli/

in the order given

From this reading The characteristic l of the Upper and Middle dialects becomes r in the Lower, but no dialect has both sounds of these letters, but g and d are medials, approximating the sounds of k and t respectively.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/

not often

From this reading The obscure or short u is frequently nasalized, but the nasal sound is seldom heard at the end of a word.

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shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The obscure or short u is frequently nasalized, but the nasal sound is seldom heard at the end of a word.

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soundnounUS /saʊnd/

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The obscure or short u is frequently nasalized, but the nasal sound is seldom heard at the end of a word.

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soundsnounUS /saʊndz/

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The Cherokee language has the continental vowel sounds a, e, i, and u, but lacks o, which is replaced by a deep a.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
tnounUS /tiː/

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading The characteristic l of the Upper and Middle dialects becomes r in the Lower, but no dialect has both sounds of these letters, but g and d are medials, approximating the sounds of k and t respectively.

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takesnounUS /teɪks/

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading The only labial is m, which occurs in probably not more than half a dozen words in the Upper and Middle dialects, and is entirely absent from the Lower dialect, in which w takes its place.

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thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The only labial is m, which occurs in probably not more than half a dozen words in the Upper and Middle dialects, and is entirely absent from the Lower dialect, in which w takes its place.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The Cherokee language has the continental vowel sounds a, e, i, and u, but lacks o, which is replaced by a deep a.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

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

From this reading The characteristic l of the Upper and Middle dialects becomes r in the Lower, but no dialect has both sounds of these letters, but g and d are medials, approximating the sounds of k and t respectively.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
unounUS /juː/

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading The Cherokee language has the continental vowel sounds a, e, i, and u, but lacks o, which is replaced by a deep a.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
UpperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/

the topmost one of two

From this reading The only labial is m, which occurs in probably not more than half a dozen words in the Upper and Middle dialects, and is entirely absent from the Lower dialect, in which w takes its place.

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vowelnounUS /ˈvaʊəl/

a speech sound made with the vocal tract open

From this reading The Cherokee language has the continental vowel sounds a, e, i, and u, but lacks o, which is replaced by a deep a.

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wnounUS /ˈdʌbəljuː/

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading The only labial is m, which occurs in probably not more than half a dozen words in the Upper and Middle dialects, and is entirely absent from the Lower dialect, in which w takes its place.

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whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading The Cherokee language has the continental vowel sounds a, e, i, and u, but lacks o, which is replaced by a deep a.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The obscure or short u is frequently nasalized, but the nasal sound is seldom heard at the end of a word.

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WORDSnounUS /wɜːrdz/

the words that are spoken

From this reading GLOSSARY OF CHEROKEE WORDS GLOSSARY OF CHEROKEE WORDS.

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Chapter 4 of Occoneechee, the Maid of the Mystic Lake by Robert Frank Jarrett holds 1109 sentences, grouped into 222 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 4 of Occoneechee, the Maid of the Mystic Lake contain?

Chapter 4 holds 1109 sentences of Occoneechee, the Maid of the Mystic Lake, unabridged, divided into 222 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 4 of Occoneechee, the Maid of the Mystic Lake by Robert Frank Jarrett exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 1109 sentences, grouped into 222 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 4 of Occoneechee, the Maid of the Mystic Lake?

Work through the 222 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 222 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 4 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 4 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.

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Yes. All 2372 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #53375 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

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Project Gutenberg eBook #53375, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

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About 197 minutes of reading across 475 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Vocabulary met early in Occoneechee, the Maid of the Mystic Lake

Words and structures a reader meets early in Occoneechee, the Maid of the Mystic Lake, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Robert
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Occoneechee, the Maid of the Mystic Lake; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Frank
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Occoneechee, the Maid of the Mystic Lake; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Jarrett
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Occoneechee, the Maid of the Mystic Lake; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Author
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