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Pattie's Personal Narrative, 1824-1830

Chapter III

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We recommenced our journey, and passed a mission of Indians under the control of an old priest.
After crossing a point of the mountain, we reached Santa Fe,[48] on the 5th.
This town contains between four and five thousand inhabitants.
It is situated on a large plain.
A handsome stream runs through it, adding life and beauty to a scene striking and agreeable from the union of amenity and cultivation around, with the distant view of the snow clad mountains.
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Pattie's Personal Narrative, 1824-1830

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of Pattie's Personal Narrative, 1824-1830 is here in full — 413 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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We recommenced our journey, and passed a mission of Indians under the control of an old priest.
Line 2
After crossing a point of the mountain, we reached Santa Fe,[48] on the 5th.
Line 3
This town contains between four and five thousand inhabitants.
/ðɪs taʊn kənˈteɪnz bɪˈtwiːn fɔːr ənd faɪv ˈθaʊzənd ɪnˈhæbətənts/
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It is situated on a large plain.
/ɪt ɪz ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd ɑːn ə lɑːrdʒ pleɪn/
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A handsome stream runs through it, adding life and beauty to a scene striking and agreeable from the union of amenity and cultivation around, with the distant view of the snow clad mountains.
/ə ˈhænsəm striːm rʌnz θruː ɪt ˈædɪŋ laɪf ənd ˈbjuːti tuː ə siːn ˈstraɪkɪŋ ənd əˈɡriːəbəl frʌm ðə ˈjuːnjən ʌv əˈmenəti ənd ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən ərˈaʊnd wɪð ðə ˈdɪstənt vjuː ʌv ðə snoʊ klæd ˈmaʊntənz/

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adding verb US /ˈædɪŋ/

-ing 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 handsome stream runs through it, adding life and beauty to a scene striking and agreeable from the union of amenity and cultivation around, with the distant view of the snow clad mountains.”

amenity noun US /əˈmenəti/

pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions

From this reading “A handsome stream runs through it, adding life and beauty to a scene striking and agreeable from the union of amenity and cultivation around, with the distant view of the snow clad mountains.”

clad adjective US /klæd/

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading “A handsome stream runs through it, adding life and beauty to a scene striking and agreeable from the union of amenity and cultivation around, with the distant view of the snow clad mountains.”

contains verb US /kənˈteɪnz/

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading “This town contains between four and five thousand inhabitants.”

cultivation noun US /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/

socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners

From this reading “A handsome stream runs through it, adding life and beauty to a scene striking and agreeable from the union of amenity and cultivation around, with the distant view of the snow clad mountains.”

mission noun US /ˈmɪʃən/

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading “We recommenced our journey, and passed a mission of Indians under the control of an old priest.”

Santa noun US /ˈsæntə/

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading “After crossing a point of the mountain, we reached Santa Fe,[48] on the 5th.”

situated adjective US /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading “It is situated on a large plain.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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five thousand noun + noun

In this reading “This town contains between four and five thousand inhabitants.”

thousand inhabitants noun + noun counted as “thousand inhabitant”

In this reading “This town contains between four and five thousand inhabitants.”

distant view adjective + noun

In this reading “A handsome stream runs through it, adding life and beauty to a scene striking and agreeable from the union of amenity and cultivation around, with the distant view of the snow clad mountains.”

runs through verb + particle counted as “run through”

apply thoroughly; think through

In this reading “A handsome stream runs through it, adding life and beauty to a scene striking and agreeable from the union of amenity and cultivation around, with the distant view of the snow clad mountains.”

under the control preposition + article + noun counted as “under … control”

In this reading “We recommenced our journey, and passed a mission of Indians under the control of an old priest.”

After crossing preposition + noun

In this reading “After crossing a point of the mountain, we reached Santa Fe,[48] on the 5th.”

old priest adjective + noun

In this reading “We recommenced our journey, and passed a mission of Indians under the control of an old priest.”

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48

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From this reading After crossing a point of the mountain, we reached Santa Fe,[48] on the 5th.

5th

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From this reading After crossing a point of the mountain, we reached Santa Fe,[48] on the 5th.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading We recommenced our journey, and passed a mission of Indians under the control of an old priest.

addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/

-ing 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 handsome stream runs through it, adding life and beauty to a scene striking and agreeable from the union of amenity and cultivation around, with the distant view of the snow clad mountains.

AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading After crossing a point of the mountain, we reached Santa Fe,[48] on the 5th.

agreeableadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːəbəl/

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading A handsome stream runs through it, adding life and beauty to a scene striking and agreeable from the union of amenity and cultivation around, with the distant view of the snow clad mountains.

amenitynounUS /əˈmenəti/

pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions

From this reading A handsome stream runs through it, adding life and beauty to a scene striking and agreeable from the union of amenity and cultivation around, with the distant view of the snow clad mountains.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading We recommenced our journey, and passed a mission of Indians under the control of an old priest.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading We recommenced our journey, and passed a mission of Indians under the control of an old priest.

aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading A handsome stream runs through it, adding life and beauty to a scene striking and agreeable from the union of amenity and cultivation around, with the distant view of the snow clad mountains.

beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading A handsome stream runs through it, adding life and beauty to a scene striking and agreeable from the union of amenity and cultivation around, with the distant view of the snow clad mountains.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading This town contains between four and five thousand inhabitants.

cladadjectiveUS /klæd/

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading A handsome stream runs through it, adding life and beauty to a scene striking and agreeable from the union of amenity and cultivation around, with the distant view of the snow clad mountains.

containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading This town contains between four and five thousand inhabitants.

controlnounUS /kənˈtroʊl/

power to direct or determine

From this reading We recommenced our journey, and passed a mission of Indians under the control of an old priest.

crossingnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪŋ/

traveling across

From this reading After crossing a point of the mountain, we reached Santa Fe,[48] on the 5th.

cultivationnounUS /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/

socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners

From this reading A handsome stream runs through it, adding life and beauty to a scene striking and agreeable from the union of amenity and cultivation around, with the distant view of the snow clad mountains.

distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading A handsome stream runs through it, adding life and beauty to a scene striking and agreeable from the union of amenity and cultivation around, with the distant view of the snow clad mountains.

FenounUS /feɪ/

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading After crossing a point of the mountain, we reached Santa Fe,[48] on the 5th.

fivenounUS /faɪv/

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading This town contains between four and five thousand inhabitants.

fournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading This town contains between four and five thousand inhabitants.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A handsome stream runs through it, adding life and beauty to a scene striking and agreeable from the union of amenity and cultivation around, with the distant view of the snow clad mountains.

handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading A handsome stream runs through it, adding life and beauty to a scene striking and agreeable from the union of amenity and cultivation around, with the distant view of the snow clad mountains.

IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading We recommenced our journey, and passed a mission of Indians under the control of an old priest.

inhabitantsnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənts/

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading This town contains between four and five thousand inhabitants.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading It is situated on a large plain.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is situated on a large plain.

journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading We recommenced our journey, and passed a mission of Indians under the control of an old priest.

largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It is situated on a large plain.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A handsome stream runs through it, adding life and beauty to a scene striking and agreeable from the union of amenity and cultivation around, with the distant view of the snow clad mountains.

missionnounUS /ˈmɪʃən/

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading We recommenced our journey, and passed a mission of Indians under the control of an old priest.

mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading After crossing a point of the mountain, we reached Santa Fe,[48] on the 5th.

mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading A handsome stream runs through it, adding life and beauty to a scene striking and agreeable from the union of amenity and cultivation around, with the distant view of the snow clad mountains.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We recommenced our journey, and passed a mission of Indians under the control of an old priest.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading We recommenced our journey, and passed a mission of Indians under the control of an old priest.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After crossing a point of the mountain, we reached Santa Fe,[48] on the 5th.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We recommenced our journey, and passed a mission of Indians under the control of an old priest.

passedverbUS /pæst/

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading We recommenced our journey, and passed a mission of Indians under the control of an old priest.

plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It is situated on a large plain.

pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading After crossing a point of the mountain, we reached Santa Fe,[48] on the 5th.

priestnounUS /priːst/

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading We recommenced our journey, and passed a mission of Indians under the control of an old priest.

reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading After crossing a point of the mountain, we reached Santa Fe,[48] on the 5th.

recommenced

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

From this reading We recommenced our journey, and passed a mission of Indians under the control of an old priest.

runsnounUS /rʌnz/

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading A handsome stream runs through it, adding life and beauty to a scene striking and agreeable from the union of amenity and cultivation around, with the distant view of the snow clad mountains.

SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading After crossing a point of the mountain, we reached Santa Fe,[48] on the 5th.

scenenounUS /siːn/

the place where some action occurs

From this reading A handsome stream runs through it, adding life and beauty to a scene striking and agreeable from the union of amenity and cultivation around, with the distant view of the snow clad mountains.

situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading It is situated on a large plain.

snownounUS /snoʊ/

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading A handsome stream runs through it, adding life and beauty to a scene striking and agreeable from the union of amenity and cultivation around, with the distant view of the snow clad mountains.

streamnounUS /striːm/

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading A handsome stream runs through it, adding life and beauty to a scene striking and agreeable from the union of amenity and cultivation around, with the distant view of the snow clad mountains.

strikingadjectiveUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading A handsome stream runs through it, adding life and beauty to a scene striking and agreeable from the union of amenity and cultivation around, with the distant view of the snow clad mountains.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading We recommenced our journey, and passed a mission of Indians under the control of an old priest.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This town contains between four and five thousand inhabitants.

thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading This town contains between four and five thousand inhabitants.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A handsome stream runs through it, adding life and beauty to a scene striking and agreeable from the union of amenity and cultivation around, with the distant view of the snow clad mountains.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading A handsome stream runs through it, adding life and beauty to a scene striking and agreeable from the union of amenity and cultivation around, with the distant view of the snow clad mountains.

townnounUS /taʊn/

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading This town contains between four and five thousand inhabitants.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading We recommenced our journey, and passed a mission of Indians under the control of an old priest.

unionnounUS /ˈjuːnjən/

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading A handsome stream runs through it, adding life and beauty to a scene striking and agreeable from the union of amenity and cultivation around, with the distant view of the snow clad mountains.

viewnounUS /vjuː/

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading A handsome stream runs through it, adding life and beauty to a scene striking and agreeable from the union of amenity and cultivation around, with the distant view of the snow clad mountains.

WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We recommenced our journey, and passed a mission of Indians under the control of an old priest.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading A handsome stream runs through it, adding life and beauty to a scene striking and agreeable from the union of amenity and cultivation around, with the distant view of the snow clad mountains.

Chapter 3 of Pattie's Personal Narrative, 1824-1830 by James O. (James Ohio) Pattie holds 413 sentences, grouped into 83 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.

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