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The Heart of the White Mountains, Their Legend and Scenery
The Heart of the White Mountains, Their Legend and Scenery

Chapter XV

Chapter 15 of The Heart of the White Mountains, Their Legend and Scenery is here in full — 402 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Samuel Adams Drake • Curated US English Learning Edition
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Welch Mountain (Pemigewasset valley), 218.
Whipple, Joseph (Colonel), settles at Jefferson, 294.
White Horse Ledge (North Conway), 41.
White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.
Wildcat River (branch of the Ellis, a branch of the Saco; rises in Carter Notch), Jackson Falls on, 124; disappearance of, 136.
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Archivist
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Heart of the White Mountains, Their Legend and Scenery

Chapter XV

Chapter 15 of The Heart of the White Mountains, Their Legend and Scenery is here in full — 402 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Welch Mountain (Pemigewasset valley), 218.
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Whipple, Joseph (Colonel), settles at Jefferson, 294.
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White Horse Ledge (North Conway), 41.
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White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.
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Wildcat River (branch of the Ellis, a branch of the Saco; rises in Carter Notch), Jackson Falls on, 124; disappearance of, 136.

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Bethlehem noun US /ˈbeθlɪhem/

a town in eastern Pennsylvania on the Lehigh River to the northwest of Philadelphia; an important center for steel production

From this reading “White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.”

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Jefferson noun US /ˈdʒefərsən/

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading “Whipple, Joseph (Colonel), settles at Jefferson, 294.”

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Lafayette noun US /ˌlɑːfiˈet/

French soldier who served under George Washington in the American Revolution (1757-1834)

From this reading “White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.”

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legends noun US /ˈledʒəndz/

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

From this reading “White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.”

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Notch noun US /nɑːtʃ/

a V-shaped indentation

From this reading “Wildcat River (branch of the Ellis, a branch of the Saco; rises in Carter Notch), Jackson Falls on, 124; disappearance of, 136.”

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settles noun US /ˈsetəlz/

plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back

From this reading “Whipple, Joseph (Colonel), settles at Jefferson, 294.”

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Welch verb US /weltʃ/

cheat by avoiding payment of a gambling debt

From this reading “Welch Mountain (Pemigewasset valley), 218.”

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Wildcat noun US /ˈwaɪldkæt/

an exploratory oil well drilled in land not known to be an oil field

From this reading “Wildcat River (branch of the Ellis, a branch of the Saco; rises in Carter Notch), Jackson Falls on, 124; disappearance of, 136.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

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White Horse noun + noun

a wave that is blown by the wind so its crest is broken and appears white

In this reading “White Horse Ledge (North Conway), 41.”

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1

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From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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116

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From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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119

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From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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120

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From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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121

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From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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124

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From this reading Wildcat River (branch of the Ellis, a branch of the Saco; rises in Carter Notch), Jackson Falls on, 124; disappearance of, 136.

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136

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From this reading Wildcat River (branch of the Ellis, a branch of the Saco; rises in Carter Notch), Jackson Falls on, 124; disappearance of, 136.

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218

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From this reading Welch Mountain (Pemigewasset valley), 218.

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246

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From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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281

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From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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294

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From this reading Whipple, Joseph (Colonel), settles at Jefferson, 294.

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300

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From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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33

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From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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40

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From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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41

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From this reading White Horse Ledge (North Conway), 41.

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65

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From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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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 Wildcat River (branch of the Ellis, a branch of the Saco; rises in Carter Notch), Jackson Falls on, 124; disappearance of, 136.

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appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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ascensions

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From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Whipple, Joseph (Colonel), settles at Jefferson, 294.

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BethlehemnounUS /ˈbeθlɪhem/

a town in eastern Pennsylvania on the Lehigh River to the northwest of Philadelphia; an important center for steel production

From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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branchnounUS /bræntʃ/

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Wildcat River (branch of the Ellis, a branch of the Saco; rises in Carter Notch), Jackson Falls on, 124; disappearance of, 136.

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Carrigain

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From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/

Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)

From this reading Wildcat River (branch of the Ellis, a branch of the Saco; rises in Carter Notch), Jackson Falls on, 124; disappearance of, 136.

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ChapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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coastnounUS /koʊst/

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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ColonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Whipple, Joseph (Colonel), settles at Jefferson, 294.

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Conway

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From this reading White Horse Ledge (North Conway), 41.

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disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading Wildcat River (branch of the Ellis, a branch of the Saco; rises in Carter Notch), Jackson Falls on, 124; disappearance of, 136.

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EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/

plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match

From this reading Wildcat River (branch of the Ellis, a branch of the Saco; rises in Carter Notch), Jackson Falls on, 124; disappearance of, 136.

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Fabyan's

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From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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FallsnounUS /fɔːlz/

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading Wildcat River (branch of the Ellis, a branch of the Saco; rises in Carter Notch), Jackson Falls on, 124; disappearance of, 136.

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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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HorsenounUS /hɔːrs/

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading White Horse Ledge (North Conway), 41.

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how

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From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/

English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)

From this reading Wildcat River (branch of the Ellis, a branch of the Saco; rises in Carter Notch), Jackson Falls on, 124; disappearance of, 136.

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JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading Whipple, Joseph (Colonel), settles at Jefferson, 294.

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JosephnounUS /ˈdʒoʊsəf/

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading Whipple, Joseph (Colonel), settles at Jefferson, 294.

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JourneyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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LafayettenounUS /ˌlɑːfiˈet/

French soldier who served under George Washington in the American Revolution (1757-1834)

From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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LedgenounUS /ledʒ/

a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

From this reading White Horse Ledge (North Conway), 41.

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legendsnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/

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

From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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massnounUS /mæs/

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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MountverbUS /maʊnt/

attach to a support

From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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MountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/

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

From this reading Welch Mountain (Pemigewasset valley), 218.

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MountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/

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

From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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namedverbUS /neɪmd/

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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NorthnounUS /nɔːrθ/

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading White Horse Ledge (North Conway), 41.

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NotchnounUS /nɑːtʃ/

a V-shaped indentation

From this reading Wildcat River (branch of the Ellis, a branch of the Saco; rises in Carter Notch), Jackson Falls on, 124; disappearance of, 136.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Wildcat River (branch of the Ellis, a branch of the Saco; rises in Carter Notch), Jackson Falls on, 124; disappearance of, 136.

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Pemigewasset

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From this reading Welch Mountain (Pemigewasset valley), 218.

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risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/

plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

From this reading Wildcat River (branch of the Ellis, a branch of the Saco; rises in Carter Notch), Jackson Falls on, 124; disappearance of, 136.

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RivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Wildcat River (branch of the Ellis, a branch of the Saco; rises in Carter Notch), Jackson Falls on, 124; disappearance of, 136.

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Saco

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From this reading Wildcat River (branch of the Ellis, a branch of the Saco; rises in Carter Notch), Jackson Falls on, 124; disappearance of, 136.

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SecondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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settlesnounUS /ˈsetəlz/

plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back

From this reading Whipple, Joseph (Colonel), settles at Jefferson, 294.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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valleynounUS /ˈvæli/

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Welch Mountain (Pemigewasset valley), 218.

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viewnounUS /vjuː/

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading White Mountains, general view of, from Conway, 33; from North Conway, 40; from Mount Carrigain (in mass), 65; legends of, _see_ Chapter 1., Second Journey; first ascensions, 116-119; how named, 119, 120; appearance from the coast, 120, 121; from Mount Lafayette, 246; from Bethlehem, 281; from Fabyan's, 300.

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WelchverbUS /weltʃ/

cheat by avoiding payment of a gambling debt

From this reading Welch Mountain (Pemigewasset valley), 218.

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Whipple

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

From this reading Whipple, Joseph (Colonel), settles at Jefferson, 294.

Pending verification
WhitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading White Horse Ledge (North Conway), 41.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
WildcatnounUS /ˈwaɪldkæt/

an exploratory oil well drilled in land not known to be an oil field

From this reading Wildcat River (branch of the Ellis, a branch of the Saco; rises in Carter Notch), Jackson Falls on, 124; disappearance of, 136.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Chapter 15 of The Heart of the White Mountains, Their Legend and Scenery by Samuel Adams Drake holds 402 sentences, grouped into 81 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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Chapter 15 holds 402 sentences of The Heart of the White Mountains, Their Legend and Scenery, unabridged, divided into 81 reading sections.

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Vocabulary met early in The Heart of the White Mountains, Their Legend and Scenery

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Author
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