Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

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(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

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in the past

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surrounded by; in the middle of a group

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

From this reading By personal inquiry among old natives he learned that the Bridge which suggested the title of his romance was no fabric of the imagination, but was a great natural bridge that in early days spanned the Columbia, and later, according to tradition, was destroyed by an earthquake.

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

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Bound written or printed works.

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the childhood of a boy

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a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

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showing who or what does the action

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a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

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an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

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largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

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an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

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a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring

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an institution created to conduct business

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the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

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the time during which someone's life continues

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recognizable; marked

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an urgent or peremptory request

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spoiled or ruined or demolished

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plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

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at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

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gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

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shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

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the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

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being one more than seven

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inspired with confidence

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past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

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far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

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a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

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artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

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to certain extent or degree

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steadfast in affection or allegiance

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to a considerable degree; very much

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the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

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occupying an entire page in a book or paper

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the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

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plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading In his boyhood Mr. Balch enjoyed exceptional opportunities to inform himself regarding the character and manners of the Indians: he visited them in their homes, watched their industries, heard their legends, saw their gambling games, listened to their conversation; he questioned the Indians and the white pioneers, and he read many books for information on Indian history, traditions, and legends.

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

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an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

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

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used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

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

From this reading In his boyhood Mr. Balch enjoyed exceptional opportunities to inform himself regarding the character and manners of the Indians: he visited them in their homes, watched their industries, heard their legends, saw their gambling games, listened to their conversation; he questioned the Indians and the white pioneers, and he read many books for information on Indian history, traditions, and legends.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

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used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

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

From this reading In his boyhood Mr. Balch enjoyed exceptional opportunities to inform himself regarding the character and manners of the Indians: he visited them in their homes, watched their industries, heard their legends, saw their gambling games, listened to their conversation; he questioned the Indians and the white pioneers, and he read many books for information on Indian history, traditions, and legends.

the aggregate of past events

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plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

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ten 10s

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plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

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the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading By personal inquiry among old natives he learned that the Bridge which suggested the title of his romance was no fabric of the imagination, but was a great natural bridge that in early days spanned the Columbia, and later, according to tradition, was destroyed by an earthquake.

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

From this reading In his boyhood Mr. Balch enjoyed exceptional opportunities to inform himself regarding the character and manners of the Indians: he visited them in their homes, watched their industries, heard their legends, saw their gambling games, listened to their conversation; he questioned the Indians and the white pioneers, and he read many books for information on Indian history, traditions, and legends.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

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

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plural of “industry” — the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

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impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

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a message received and understood

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a search for knowledge

From this reading By personal inquiry among old natives he learned that the Bridge which suggested the title of his romance was no fabric of the imagination, but was a great natural bridge that in early days spanned the Columbia, and later, according to tradition, was destroyed by an earthquake.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

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a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

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prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

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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)

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continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

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happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading By personal inquiry among old natives he learned that the Bridge which suggested the title of his romance was no fabric of the imagination, but was a great natural bridge that in early days spanned the Columbia, and later, according to tradition, was destroyed by an earthquake.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading By personal inquiry among old natives he learned that the Bridge which suggested the title of his romance was no fabric of the imagination, but was a great natural bridge that in early days spanned the Columbia, and later, according to tradition, was destroyed by an earthquake.

plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading In his boyhood Mr. Balch enjoyed exceptional opportunities to inform himself regarding the character and manners of the Indians: he visited them in their homes, watched their industries, heard their legends, saw their gambling games, listened to their conversation; he questioned the Indians and the white pioneers, and he read many books for information on Indian history, traditions, and legends.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

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social deportment

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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading In his boyhood Mr. Balch enjoyed exceptional opportunities to inform himself regarding the character and manners of the Indians: he visited them in their homes, watched their industries, heard their legends, saw their gambling games, listened to their conversation; he questioned the Indians and the white pioneers, and he read many books for information on Indian history, traditions, and legends.

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a form of address for a man

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

From this reading By personal inquiry among old natives he learned that the Bridge which suggested the title of his romance was no fabric of the imagination, but was a great natural bridge that in early days spanned the Columbia, and later, according to tradition, was destroyed by an earthquake.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading By personal inquiry among old natives he learned that the Bridge which suggested the title of his romance was no fabric of the imagination, but was a great natural bridge that in early days spanned the Columbia, and later, according to tradition, was destroyed by an earthquake.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

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the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one

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not any; not one

From this reading By personal inquiry among old natives he learned that the Bridge which suggested the title of his romance was no fabric of the imagination, but was a great natural bridge that in early days spanned the Columbia, and later, according to tradition, was destroyed by an earthquake.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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

From this reading By personal inquiry among old natives he learned that the Bridge which suggested the title of his romance was no fabric of the imagination, but was a great natural bridge that in early days spanned the Columbia, and later, according to tradition, was destroyed by an earthquake.

touching and supported by a surface

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and nothing more

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plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading In his boyhood Mr. Balch enjoyed exceptional opportunities to inform himself regarding the character and manners of the Indians: he visited them in their homes, watched their industries, heard their legends, saw their gambling games, listened to their conversation; he questioned the Indians and the white pioneers, and he read many books for information on Indian history, traditions, and legends.

a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

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concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading By personal inquiry among old natives he learned that the Bridge which suggested the title of his romance was no fabric of the imagination, but was a great natural bridge that in early days spanned the Columbia, and later, according to tradition, was destroyed by an earthquake.

plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

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the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

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text handwritten in the style of printed matter

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a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

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plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

From this reading A. C. McClurg & Co. Nineteen Hundred & Fifteen W. F. Hall Printing Company, Chicago Encouraged by the steady demand for Mr. Balch's "The Bridge of the Gods," since its publication twelve years ago, the publishers have decided to issue a new edition beautified with drawings from the pencil of Mr. L. Maynard Dixon.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading In his boyhood Mr. Balch enjoyed exceptional opportunities to inform himself regarding the character and manners of the Indians: he visited them in their homes, watched their industries, heard their legends, saw their gambling games, listened to their conversation; he questioned the Indians and the white pioneers, and he read many books for information on Indian history, traditions, and legends.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading In his boyhood Mr. Balch enjoyed exceptional opportunities to inform himself regarding the character and manners of the Indians: he visited them in their homes, watched their industries, heard their legends, saw their gambling games, listened to their conversation; he questioned the Indians and the white pioneers, and he read many books for information on Indian history, traditions, and legends.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading In his boyhood Mr. Balch enjoyed exceptional opportunities to inform himself regarding the character and manners of the Indians: he visited them in their homes, watched their industries, heard their legends, saw their gambling games, listened to their conversation; he questioned the Indians and the white pioneers, and he read many books for information on Indian history, traditions, and legends.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading By personal inquiry among old natives he learned that the Bridge which suggested the title of his romance was no fabric of the imagination, but was a great natural bridge that in early days spanned the Columbia, and later, according to tradition, was destroyed by an earthquake.

cut with a saw

From this reading In his boyhood Mr. Balch enjoyed exceptional opportunities to inform himself regarding the character and manners of the Indians: he visited them in their homes, watched their industries, heard their legends, saw their gambling games, listened to their conversation; he questioned the Indians and the white pioneers, and he read many books for information on Indian history, traditions, and legends.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading A. C. McClurg & Co. Nineteen Hundred & Fifteen W. F. Hall Printing Company, Chicago Encouraged by the steady demand for Mr. Balch's "The Bridge of the Gods," since its publication twelve years ago, the publishers have decided to issue a new edition beautified with drawings from the pencil of Mr. L. Maynard Dixon.

inflected form of “span” — to cover or extend over an area or time period

From this reading By personal inquiry among old natives he learned that the Bridge which suggested the title of his romance was no fabric of the imagination, but was a great natural bridge that in early days spanned the Columbia, and later, according to tradition, was destroyed by an earthquake.

make steady

From this reading A. C. McClurg & Co. Nineteen Hundred & Fifteen W. F. Hall Printing Company, Chicago Encouraged by the steady demand for Mr. Balch's "The Bridge of the Gods," since its publication twelve years ago, the publishers have decided to issue a new edition beautified with drawings from the pencil of Mr. L. Maynard Dixon.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading This tale of the Indians of the far West has fairly earned its lasting popularity, not only by the intense interest of the story, but by its faithful delineations of Indian character.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading By personal inquiry among old natives he learned that the Bridge which suggested the title of his romance was no fabric of the imagination, but was a great natural bridge that in early days spanned the Columbia, and later, according to tradition, was destroyed by an earthquake.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading This tale of the Indians of the far West has fairly earned its lasting popularity, not only by the intense interest of the story, but by its faithful delineations of Indian character.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By personal inquiry among old natives he learned that the Bridge which suggested the title of his romance was no fabric of the imagination, but was a great natural bridge that in early days spanned the Columbia, and later, according to tradition, was destroyed by an earthquake.

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

From this reading A. C. McClurg & Co. Nineteen Hundred & Fifteen W. F. Hall Printing Company, Chicago Encouraged by the steady demand for Mr. Balch's "The Bridge of the Gods," since its publication twelve years ago, the publishers have decided to issue a new edition beautified with drawings from the pencil of Mr. L. Maynard Dixon.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In his boyhood Mr. Balch enjoyed exceptional opportunities to inform himself regarding the character and manners of the Indians: he visited them in their homes, watched their industries, heard their legends, saw their gambling games, listened to their conversation; he questioned the Indians and the white pioneers, and he read many books for information on Indian history, traditions, and legends.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In his boyhood Mr. Balch enjoyed exceptional opportunities to inform himself regarding the character and manners of the Indians: he visited them in their homes, watched their industries, heard their legends, saw their gambling games, listened to their conversation; he questioned the Indians and the white pioneers, and he read many books for information on Indian history, traditions, and legends.

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

From this reading This tale of the Indians of the far West has fairly earned its lasting popularity, not only by the intense interest of the story, but by its faithful delineations of Indian character.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading By personal inquiry among old natives he learned that the Bridge which suggested the title of his romance was no fabric of the imagination, but was a great natural bridge that in early days spanned the Columbia, and later, according to tradition, was destroyed by an earthquake.

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

From this reading A. C. McClurg & Co. Nineteen Hundred & Fifteen W. F. Hall Printing Company, Chicago Encouraged by the steady demand for Mr. Balch's "The Bridge of the Gods," since its publication twelve years ago, the publishers have decided to issue a new edition beautified with drawings from the pencil of Mr. L. Maynard Dixon.

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading By personal inquiry among old natives he learned that the Bridge which suggested the title of his romance was no fabric of the imagination, but was a great natural bridge that in early days spanned the Columbia, and later, according to tradition, was destroyed by an earthquake.

plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading In his boyhood Mr. Balch enjoyed exceptional opportunities to inform himself regarding the character and manners of the Indians: he visited them in their homes, watched their industries, heard their legends, saw their gambling games, listened to their conversation; he questioned the Indians and the white pioneers, and he read many books for information on Indian history, traditions, and legends.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading A. C. McClurg & Co. Nineteen Hundred & Fifteen W. F. Hall Printing Company, Chicago Encouraged by the steady demand for Mr. Balch's "The Bridge of the Gods," since its publication twelve years ago, the publishers have decided to issue a new edition beautified with drawings from the pencil of Mr. L. Maynard Dixon.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading In his boyhood Mr. Balch enjoyed exceptional opportunities to inform himself regarding the character and manners of the Indians: he visited them in their homes, watched their industries, heard their legends, saw their gambling games, listened to their conversation; he questioned the Indians and the white pioneers, and he read many books for information on Indian history, traditions, and legends.

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 A. C. McClurg & Co. Nineteen Hundred & Fifteen W. F. Hall Printing Company, Chicago Encouraged by the steady demand for Mr. Balch's "The Bridge of the Gods," since its publication twelve years ago, the publishers have decided to issue a new edition beautified with drawings from the pencil of Mr. L. Maynard Dixon.

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

From this reading By personal inquiry among old natives he learned that the Bridge which suggested the title of his romance was no fabric of the imagination, but was a great natural bridge that in early days spanned the Columbia, and later, according to tradition, was destroyed by an earthquake.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading In his boyhood Mr. Balch enjoyed exceptional opportunities to inform himself regarding the character and manners of the Indians: he visited them in their homes, watched their industries, heard their legends, saw their gambling games, listened to their conversation; he questioned the Indians and the white pioneers, and he read many books for information on Indian history, traditions, and legends.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading This tale of the Indians of the far West has fairly earned its lasting popularity, not only by the intense interest of the story, but by its faithful delineations of Indian character.

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

From this reading By personal inquiry among old natives he learned that the Bridge which suggested the title of his romance was no fabric of the imagination, but was a great natural bridge that in early days spanned the Columbia, and later, according to tradition, was destroyed by an earthquake.

a Caucasian

From this reading In his boyhood Mr. Balch enjoyed exceptional opportunities to inform himself regarding the character and manners of the Indians: he visited them in their homes, watched their industries, heard their legends, saw their gambling games, listened to their conversation; he questioned the Indians and the white pioneers, and he read many books for information on Indian history, traditions, and legends.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With eight full-page illustrations by L. Maynard Dixon Chicago .

a late time of life

From this reading A. C. McClurg & Co. Nineteen Hundred & Fifteen W. F. Hall Printing Company, Chicago Encouraged by the steady demand for Mr. Balch's "The Bridge of the Gods," since its publication twelve years ago, the publishers have decided to issue a new edition beautified with drawings from the pencil of Mr. L. Maynard Dixon.