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The Hoosier Schoolmaster

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The Hoosier Schoolmaster is here in full — 217 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.
THE AUTHOR.
PREFACE TO THE LIBRARY EDITION.
BEING THE HISTORY OF A STORY.
"THE HOOSIER SCHOOL-MASTER" was written and printed in the autumn of 1871.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Hoosier Schoolmaster

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The Hoosier Schoolmaster is here in full — 217 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.
/ə ˈstɔːri ʌv ˈbæˈkwʊdz laɪf ɪn ˌɪndiˈænə wɪð æn ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən ənd noʊts ɑːn ðə ˈdɪstrɪkt baɪ ðə ˈɔːθər ənd ˈʌðər ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz baɪ æz ə ˈpebəl kæst əˈpɑːn ə ɡreɪt kern ðɪs əˈdɪʃən ɪz ˌɪnˈskraɪbd tuː ðə ˈmem.ər.i ʌv dʒeɪmz ˈrʌsəl ˈloʊəl huːz ˈkɔːrdʒəl enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt tuː maɪ ˈɜːrli ˈstʌdiz ʌv əˈmerəkən ˈdaɪəlekt ɪz ˈɡreɪtfəli rɪˈmembərd/
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THE AUTHOR.
/ðə ˈɔːθər/
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PREFACE TO THE LIBRARY EDITION.
/ˈprefəs tuː ðə ˈlaɪbreriː əˈdɪʃən/
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BEING THE HISTORY OF A STORY.
/ˈbiːɪŋ ðə ˈhɪstəri ʌv ə ˈstɔːri/
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"THE HOOSIER SCHOOL-MASTER" was written and printed in the autumn of 1871.

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Backwoods noun US /ˈbæˈkwʊdz/

a remote and undeveloped area

From this reading “A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.”

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cairn noun US /kern/

a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path

From this reading “A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.”

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dialect noun US /ˈdaɪəlekt/

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

From this reading “A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.”

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hoosier noun US /ˈhuːʒər/

a native or resident of Indiana

From this reading “"THE HOOSIER SCHOOL-MASTER" was written and printed in the autumn of 1871.”

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Illustrations noun US /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/

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

From this reading “A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.”

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Indiana noun US /ˌɪndiˈænə/

a state in midwestern United States

From this reading “A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.”

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lowell noun US /ˈloʊəl/

United States poet (1917-1977)

From this reading “A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.”

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pebble noun US /ˈpebəl/

a small smooth rounded rock

From this reading “A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.”

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1871

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From this reading "THE HOOSIER SCHOOL-MASTER" was written and printed in the autumn of 1871.

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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 A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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AMERICANnounUS /əˈmerəkən/

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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ASconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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autumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading "THE HOOSIER SCHOOL-MASTER" was written and printed in the autumn of 1871.

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BackwoodsnounUS /ˈbæˈkwʊdz/

a remote and undeveloped area

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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BEINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading BEING THE HISTORY OF A STORY.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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CAIRNnounUS /kern/

a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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CASTverbUS /kæst/

put or send forth

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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CORDIALadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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DIALECTnounUS /ˈdaɪəlekt/

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

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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DistrictnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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EARLYadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

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

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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EDITIONnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/

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

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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ENCOURAGEMENTnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/

the expression of approval and support

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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GRATEFULLYadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/

with appreciation; in a grateful manner

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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GREATadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

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

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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HISTORYnounUS /ˈhɪstəri/

the aggregate of past events

From this reading BEING THE HISTORY OF A STORY.

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HOOSIERnounUS /ˈhuːʒər/

a native or resident of Indiana

From this reading "THE HOOSIER SCHOOL-MASTER" was written and printed in the autumn of 1871.

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IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/

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

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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IndiananounUS /ˌɪndiˈænə/

a state in midwestern United States

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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INSCRIBEDadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/

written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/

the act of beginning something new

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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JAMESnounUS /dʒeɪmz/

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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LIBRARYnounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/

a room where books are kept

From this reading PREFACE TO THE LIBRARY EDITION.

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LifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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LOWELLnounUS /ˈloʊəl/

United States poet (1917-1977)

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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MEMORYnounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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NotesnounUS /noʊts/

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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PEBBLEnounUS /ˈpebəl/

a small smooth rounded rock

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading PREFACE TO THE LIBRARY EDITION.

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printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading "THE HOOSIER SCHOOL-MASTER" was written and printed in the autumn of 1871.

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REMEMBEREDverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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RUSSELLnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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SCHOOL-MASTER

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From this reading "THE HOOSIER SCHOOL-MASTER" was written and printed in the autumn of 1871.

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StorynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

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 A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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STUDIESnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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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 A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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THISdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading "THE HOOSIER SCHOOL-MASTER" was written and printed in the autumn of 1871.

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WHOSEdeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana with an introduction and Notes on the District by the Author, and other Illustrations by AS A PEBBLE CAST UPON A GREAT CAIRN, THIS EDITION IS INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, WHOSE CORDIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY EARLY STUDIES OF AMERICAN DIALECT IS GRATEFULLY REMEMBERED.

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writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading "THE HOOSIER SCHOOL-MASTER" was written and printed in the autumn of 1871.

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