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The Forest Monster of Oz

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of The Forest Monster of Oz is here in full — 265 sentences across 53 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.
The Chilepeppers, so far as I can determine, are different from one another only in their viewpoints.
Some may have had a better education than others, but all were born essentially equal.
On the other hand, even if they were born equal, the Sniffer citizens have a real physical reason for their disagreement with the Stinkfoots.
If you will forgive my saying so, I cannot believe that either group is necessarily better or more important than the other.
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The Forest Monster of Oz

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of The Forest Monster of Oz is here in full — 265 sentences across 53 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/53 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.
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The Chilepeppers, so far as I can determine, are different from one another only in their viewpoints.
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Some may have had a better education than others, but all were born essentially equal.
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On the other hand, even if they were born equal, the Sniffer citizens have a real physical reason for their disagreement with the Stinkfoots.
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If you will forgive my saying so, I cannot believe that either group is necessarily better or more important than the other.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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determine verb US /dəˈtɜːrmən/

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading “The Chilepeppers, so far as I can determine, are different from one another only in their viewpoints.”

disagreement noun US /dɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters

From this reading “On the other hand, even if they were born equal, the Sniffer citizens have a real physical reason for their disagreement with the Stinkfoots.”

essentially adverb US /eˈsenʃəli/

in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature

From this reading “Some may have had a better education than others, but all were born essentially equal.”

necessarily adverb US /ˌnesəˈserəli/

in an essential manner

From this reading “If you will forgive my saying so, I cannot believe that either group is necessarily better or more important than the other.”

problems noun US /ˈprɑːbləmz/

plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading “THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.”

sniffer noun US /ˈsnɪfər/

a person who sniffs

From this reading “THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.”

traveled adjective US /ˈtrævəld/

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading “THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.”

viewpoints noun US /ˈvjuːpɔɪnts/

plural of “viewpoint” — a mental position from which things are viewed

From this reading “The Chilepeppers, so far as I can determine, are different from one another only in their viewpoints.”

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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 Some may have had a better education than others, but all were born essentially equal.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Some may have had a better education than others, but all were born essentially equal.

alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The Chilepeppers, so far as I can determine, are different from one another only in their viewpoints.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading The Chilepeppers, so far as I can determine, are different from one another only in their viewpoints.

AsconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.

believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading If you will forgive my saying so, I cannot believe that either group is necessarily better or more important than the other.

betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Some may have had a better education than others, but all were born essentially equal.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.

bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/

brought into existence

From this reading Some may have had a better education than others, but all were born essentially equal.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Some may have had a better education than others, but all were born essentially equal.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The Chilepeppers, so far as I can determine, are different from one another only in their viewpoints.

cannot

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

From this reading If you will forgive my saying so, I cannot believe that either group is necessarily better or more important than the other.

Chilepepperland

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.

Chilepeppers

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

From this reading The Chilepeppers, so far as I can determine, are different from one another only in their viewpoints.

citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading On the other hand, even if they were born equal, the Sniffer citizens have a real physical reason for their disagreement with the Stinkfoots.

determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading The Chilepeppers, so far as I can determine, are different from one another only in their viewpoints.

differencenounUS /ˈdɪfərəns/

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.

differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The Chilepeppers, so far as I can determine, are different from one another only in their viewpoints.

disagreementnounUS /dɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters

From this reading On the other hand, even if they were born equal, the Sniffer citizens have a real physical reason for their disagreement with the Stinkfoots.

educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading Some may have had a better education than others, but all were born essentially equal.

eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/

one or the other of two

From this reading If you will forgive my saying so, I cannot believe that either group is necessarily better or more important than the other.

equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Some may have had a better education than others, but all were born essentially equal.

essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/

in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature

From this reading Some may have had a better education than others, but all were born essentially equal.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading On the other hand, even if they were born equal, the Sniffer citizens have a real physical reason for their disagreement with the Stinkfoots.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The Chilepeppers, so far as I can determine, are different from one another only in their viewpoints.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the other hand, even if they were born equal, the Sniffer citizens have a real physical reason for their disagreement with the Stinkfoots.

forgiveverbUS /fərˈɡɪv/

stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading If you will forgive my saying so, I cannot believe that either group is necessarily better or more important than the other.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Chilepeppers, so far as I can determine, are different from one another only in their viewpoints.

groupnounUS /ɡruːp/

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading If you will forgive my saying so, I cannot believe that either group is necessarily better or more important than the other.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Some may have had a better education than others, but all were born essentially equal.

handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading On the other hand, even if they were born equal, the Sniffer citizens have a real physical reason for their disagreement with the Stinkfoots.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Some may have had a better education than others, but all were born essentially equal.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading On the other hand, even if they were born equal, the Sniffer citizens have a real physical reason for their disagreement with the Stinkfoots.

importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

of great significance or value

From this reading If you will forgive my saying so, I cannot believe that either group is necessarily better or more important than the other.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.

JOURNEYverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.

leastadjectiveUS /liːst/

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.

Lisa

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.

majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Some may have had a better education than others, but all were born essentially equal.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

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

From this reading If you will forgive my saying so, I cannot believe that either group is necessarily better or more important than the other.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading If you will forgive my saying so, I cannot believe that either group is necessarily better or more important than the other.

NATIONnounUS /ˈneɪʃən/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.

necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/

in an essential manner

From this reading If you will forgive my saying so, I cannot believe that either group is necessarily better or more important than the other.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.

OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the other hand, even if they were born equal, the Sniffer citizens have a real physical reason for their disagreement with the Stinkfoots.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading The Chilepeppers, so far as I can determine, are different from one another only in their viewpoints.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If you will forgive my saying so, I cannot believe that either group is necessarily better or more important than the other.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the other hand, even if they were born equal, the Sniffer citizens have a real physical reason for their disagreement with the Stinkfoots.

others

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

From this reading Some may have had a better education than others, but all were born essentially equal.

physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading On the other hand, even if they were born equal, the Sniffer citizens have a real physical reason for their disagreement with the Stinkfoots.

problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/

plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.

realadjectiveUS /riːl/

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading On the other hand, even if they were born equal, the Sniffer citizens have a real physical reason for their disagreement with the Stinkfoots.

reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading On the other hand, even if they were born equal, the Sniffer citizens have a real physical reason for their disagreement with the Stinkfoots.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.

sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading If you will forgive my saying so, I cannot believe that either group is necessarily better or more important than the other.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.

SNIFFERnounUS /ˈsnɪfər/

a person who sniffs

From this reading THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Chilepeppers, so far as I can determine, are different from one another only in their viewpoints.

SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some may have had a better education than others, but all were born essentially equal.

Stinkfoots

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

From this reading On the other hand, even if they were born equal, the Sniffer citizens have a real physical reason for their disagreement with the Stinkfoots.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Some may have had a better education than others, but all were born essentially equal.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If you will forgive my saying so, I cannot believe that either group is necessarily better or more important than the other.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Chilepeppers, so far as I can determine, are different from one another only in their viewpoints.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.

TOWARDprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/

in the direction of

From this reading THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.

traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading THE JOURNEY TOWARD THE SNIFFER NATION "As I see it," said Lisa as they traveled along, "there is at least one major difference between the problems in the Sniffer Nation and the problems of Chilepepperland.

viewpointsnounUS /ˈvjuːpɔɪnts/

plural of “viewpoint” — a mental position from which things are viewed

From this reading The Chilepeppers, so far as I can determine, are different from one another only in their viewpoints.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading Some may have had a better education than others, but all were born essentially equal.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If you will forgive my saying so, I cannot believe that either group is necessarily better or more important than the other.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the other hand, even if they were born equal, the Sniffer citizens have a real physical reason for their disagreement with the Stinkfoots.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If you will forgive my saying so, I cannot believe that either group is necessarily better or more important than the other.

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