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The Story of American History for Elementary Schools
The Story of American History for Elementary Schools

Chapter XXVII

Chapter 27 of The Story of American History for Elementary Schools is here in full — 9 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Albert F. (Albert Franklin) Blaisdell • Curated US English Learning Edition
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AMERICA IN THE OLD DAYS.
TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--The following topics are thoroughly discussed in Fiske's _Discovery of America_:-- The People of Ancient America, Vol. I, pp. 1-19; Origin of the American Indians, Vol. I, p.
19; The Indians of the Pueblos, Vol. I, p.
82; The Mysterious Mound Builders, Vol. I, p.
140; Voyages of the Northmen to Vinland, Vol. I, p.
164.
REFERENCES FOR READING.--For a readable account of the Mound Builders and the American Indians, consult Shaler's _The Story of Our Continent_.
OUTSIDE READINGS.--Starr's _American Indians_; The Voyages to Vinland from the Saga of Eric the Red, _Old South Leaflets_, No. 32; Glasscock's _Stories of Columbia_.
FOR READING OR RECITATION.--Whittier's _Norumbega_ and _Norsemen_; Longfellow's _Skeleton in Armor_.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Story of American History for Elementary Schools

Chapter XXVII

Chapter 27 of The Story of American History for Elementary Schools is here in full — 9 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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AMERICA IN THE OLD DAYS.
/əˈmerəkə ɪn ðə oʊld deɪz/
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TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--The following topics are thoroughly discussed in Fiske's _Discovery of America_:-- The People of Ancient America, Vol. I, pp. 1-19; Origin of the American Indians, Vol. I, p.
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19; The Indians of the Pueblos, Vol. I, p.
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82; The Mysterious Mound Builders, Vol. I, p.
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140; Voyages of the Northmen to Vinland, Vol. I, p.
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164.
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REFERENCES FOR READING.--For a readable account of the Mound Builders and the American Indians, consult Shaler's _The Story of Our Continent_.
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OUTSIDE READINGS.--Starr's _American Indians_; The Voyages to Vinland from the Saga of Eric the Red, _Old South Leaflets_, No. 32; Glasscock's _Stories of Columbia_.
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FOR READING OR RECITATION.--Whittier's _Norumbega_ and _Norsemen_; Longfellow's _Skeleton in Armor_.

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Builders noun US /ˈbɪldərz/

plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action

From this reading “82; The Mysterious Mound Builders, Vol. I, p.”

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collateral adjective US /kəˈlætərəl/

descended from a common ancestor but through different lines

From this reading “TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--The following topics are thoroughly discussed in Fiske's _Discovery of America_:-- The People of Ancient America, Vol. I, pp. 1-19; Origin of the American Indians, Vol. I, p.”

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Leaflets noun US /ˈliːfləts/

plural of “leaflet” — a thin triangular flap of a heart valve

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Norsemen noun US /ˈnɔːrsmɪn/

plural of “norseman” — a native or inhabitant of Norway

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readable adjective US /ˈriːdəbəl/

easily deciphered

From this reading “REFERENCES FOR READING.--For a readable account of the Mound Builders and the American Indians, consult Shaler's _The Story of Our Continent_.”

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recitation noun US /ˌresəˈteɪʃən/

written matter that is recited from memory

From this reading “FOR READING OR RECITATION.--Whittier's _Norumbega_ and _Norsemen_; Longfellow's _Skeleton in Armor_.”

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Saga noun US /ˈsɑːɡə/

a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family; originally (12th to 14th centuries) a story of the families that settled Iceland and their descendants but now any prose narrative that resembles such an account

From this reading “OUTSIDE READINGS.--Starr's _American Indians_; The Voyages to Vinland from the Saga of Eric the Red, _Old South Leaflets_, No. 32; Glasscock's _Stories of Columbia_.”

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Starr's noun US /stɑːrz/

possessive form of “starr” — rock star and drummer for the Beatles (born in 1940)

From this reading “OUTSIDE READINGS.--Starr's _American Indians_; The Voyages to Vinland from the Saga of Eric the Red, _Old South Leaflets_, No. 32; Glasscock's _Stories of Columbia_.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

OLD DAYS adjective + noun

In this reading “AMERICA IN THE OLD DAYS.”

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1

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From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--The following topics are thoroughly discussed in Fiske's _Discovery of America_:-- The People of Ancient America, Vol. I, pp. 1-19; Origin of the American Indians, Vol. I, p.

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140

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From this reading 140; Voyages of the Northmen to Vinland, Vol. I, p.

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164

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From this reading 164.

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19

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From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--The following topics are thoroughly discussed in Fiske's _Discovery of America_:-- The People of Ancient America, Vol. I, pp. 1-19; Origin of the American Indians, Vol. I, p.

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32

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From this reading OUTSIDE READINGS.--Starr's _American Indians_; The Voyages to Vinland from the Saga of Eric the Red, _Old South Leaflets_, No. 32; Glasscock's _Stories of Columbia_.

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82

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From this reading 82; The Mysterious Mound Builders, Vol. I, p.

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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 REFERENCES FOR READING.--For a readable account of the Mound Builders and the American Indians, consult Shaler's _The Story of Our Continent_.

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accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading REFERENCES FOR READING.--For a readable account of the Mound Builders and the American Indians, consult Shaler's _The Story of Our Continent_.

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AMERICAnounUS /əˈmerəkə/

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading AMERICA IN THE OLD DAYS.

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AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--The following topics are thoroughly discussed in Fiske's _Discovery of America_:-- The People of Ancient America, Vol. I, pp. 1-19; Origin of the American Indians, Vol. I, p.

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AncientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--The following topics are thoroughly discussed in Fiske's _Discovery of America_:-- The People of Ancient America, Vol. I, pp. 1-19; Origin of the American Indians, Vol. I, p.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading REFERENCES FOR READING.--For a readable account of the Mound Builders and the American Indians, consult Shaler's _The Story of Our Continent_.

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--The following topics are thoroughly discussed in Fiske's _Discovery of America_:-- The People of Ancient America, Vol. I, pp. 1-19; Origin of the American Indians, Vol. I, p.

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ArmornounUS /ˈɑːrmər/

protective covering made of metal and used in combat

From this reading FOR READING OR RECITATION.--Whittier's _Norumbega_ and _Norsemen_; Longfellow's _Skeleton in Armor_.

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BuildersnounUS /ˈbɪldərz/

plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action

From this reading 82; The Mysterious Mound Builders, Vol. I, p.

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COLLATERALadjectiveUS /kəˈlætərəl/

descended from a common ancestor but through different lines

From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--The following topics are thoroughly discussed in Fiske's _Discovery of America_:-- The People of Ancient America, Vol. I, pp. 1-19; Origin of the American Indians, Vol. I, p.

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ColumbianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/

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

From this reading OUTSIDE READINGS.--Starr's _American Indians_; The Voyages to Vinland from the Saga of Eric the Red, _Old South Leaflets_, No. 32; Glasscock's _Stories of Columbia_.

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consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/

get or ask advice from

From this reading REFERENCES FOR READING.--For a readable account of the Mound Builders and the American Indians, consult Shaler's _The Story of Our Continent_.

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ContinentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading REFERENCES FOR READING.--For a readable account of the Mound Builders and the American Indians, consult Shaler's _The Story of Our Continent_.

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DAYSnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading AMERICA IN THE OLD DAYS.

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DiscoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/

the act of discovering something

From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--The following topics are thoroughly discussed in Fiske's _Discovery of America_:-- The People of Ancient America, Vol. I, pp. 1-19; Origin of the American Indians, Vol. I, p.

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discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--The following topics are thoroughly discussed in Fiske's _Discovery of America_:-- The People of Ancient America, Vol. I, pp. 1-19; Origin of the American Indians, Vol. I, p.

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Eric

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From this reading OUTSIDE READINGS.--Starr's _American Indians_; The Voyages to Vinland from the Saga of Eric the Red, _Old South Leaflets_, No. 32; Glasscock's _Stories of Columbia_.

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Fiske's

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From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--The following topics are thoroughly discussed in Fiske's _Discovery of America_:-- The People of Ancient America, Vol. I, pp. 1-19; Origin of the American Indians, Vol. I, p.

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followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--The following topics are thoroughly discussed in Fiske's _Discovery of America_:-- The People of Ancient America, Vol. I, pp. 1-19; Origin of the American Indians, Vol. I, p.

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FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--The following topics are thoroughly discussed in Fiske's _Discovery of America_:-- The People of Ancient America, Vol. I, pp. 1-19; Origin of the American Indians, Vol. I, p.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading OUTSIDE READINGS.--Starr's _American Indians_; The Voyages to Vinland from the Saga of Eric the Red, _Old South Leaflets_, No. 32; Glasscock's _Stories of Columbia_.

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Glasscock's

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From this reading OUTSIDE READINGS.--Starr's _American Indians_; The Voyages to Vinland from the Saga of Eric the Red, _Old South Leaflets_, No. 32; Glasscock's _Stories of Columbia_.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--The following topics are thoroughly discussed in Fiske's _Discovery of America_:-- The People of Ancient America, Vol. I, pp. 1-19; Origin of the American Indians, Vol. I, p.

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INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading AMERICA IN THE OLD DAYS.

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IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/

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

From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--The following topics are thoroughly discussed in Fiske's _Discovery of America_:-- The People of Ancient America, Vol. I, pp. 1-19; Origin of the American Indians, Vol. I, p.

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LeafletsnounUS /ˈliːfləts/

plural of “leaflet” — a thin triangular flap of a heart valve

From this reading OUTSIDE READINGS.--Starr's _American Indians_; The Voyages to Vinland from the Saga of Eric the Red, _Old South Leaflets_, No. 32; Glasscock's _Stories of Columbia_.

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Longfellow's

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From this reading FOR READING OR RECITATION.--Whittier's _Norumbega_ and _Norsemen_; Longfellow's _Skeleton in Armor_.

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MoundnounUS /maʊnd/

(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands

From this reading 82; The Mysterious Mound Builders, Vol. I, p.

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MysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/

of an obscure nature

From this reading 82; The Mysterious Mound Builders, Vol. I, p.

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NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading OUTSIDE READINGS.--Starr's _American Indians_; The Voyages to Vinland from the Saga of Eric the Red, _Old South Leaflets_, No. 32; Glasscock's _Stories of Columbia_.

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NorsemennounUS /ˈnɔːrsmɪn/

plural of “norseman” — a native or inhabitant of Norway

From this reading FOR READING OR RECITATION.--Whittier's _Norumbega_ and _Norsemen_; Longfellow's _Skeleton in Armor_.

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Northmen

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From this reading 140; Voyages of the Northmen to Vinland, Vol. I, p.

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Norumbega

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From this reading FOR READING OR RECITATION.--Whittier's _Norumbega_ and _Norsemen_; Longfellow's _Skeleton in Armor_.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--The following topics are thoroughly discussed in Fiske's _Discovery of America_:-- The People of Ancient America, Vol. I, pp. 1-19; Origin of the American Indians, Vol. I, p.

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OLDadjectiveUS /oʊld/

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

From this reading AMERICA IN THE OLD DAYS.

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ORconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading FOR READING OR RECITATION.--Whittier's _Norumbega_ and _Norsemen_; Longfellow's _Skeleton in Armor_.

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OriginnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--The following topics are thoroughly discussed in Fiske's _Discovery of America_:-- The People of Ancient America, Vol. I, pp. 1-19; Origin of the American Indians, Vol. I, p.

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OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading REFERENCES FOR READING.--For a readable account of the Mound Builders and the American Indians, consult Shaler's _The Story of Our Continent_.

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OUTSIDEadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading OUTSIDE READINGS.--Starr's _American Indians_; The Voyages to Vinland from the Saga of Eric the Red, _Old South Leaflets_, No. 32; Glasscock's _Stories of Columbia_.

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pnounUS /piː/

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--The following topics are thoroughly discussed in Fiske's _Discovery of America_:-- The People of Ancient America, Vol. I, pp. 1-19; Origin of the American Indians, Vol. I, p.

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PeoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--The following topics are thoroughly discussed in Fiske's _Discovery of America_:-- The People of Ancient America, Vol. I, pp. 1-19; Origin of the American Indians, Vol. I, p.

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pp

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From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--The following topics are thoroughly discussed in Fiske's _Discovery of America_:-- The People of Ancient America, Vol. I, pp. 1-19; Origin of the American Indians, Vol. I, p.

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Pueblos

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From this reading 19; The Indians of the Pueblos, Vol. I, p.

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readableadjectiveUS /ˈriːdəbəl/

easily deciphered

From this reading REFERENCES FOR READING.--For a readable account of the Mound Builders and the American Indians, consult Shaler's _The Story of Our Continent_.

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READINGnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--The following topics are thoroughly discussed in Fiske's _Discovery of America_:-- The People of Ancient America, Vol. I, pp. 1-19; Origin of the American Indians, Vol. I, p.

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READINGSnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋz/

plural of “reading” — the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading OUTSIDE READINGS.--Starr's _American Indians_; The Voyages to Vinland from the Saga of Eric the Red, _Old South Leaflets_, No. 32; Glasscock's _Stories of Columbia_.

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RECITATIONnounUS /ˌresəˈteɪʃən/

written matter that is recited from memory

From this reading FOR READING OR RECITATION.--Whittier's _Norumbega_ and _Norsemen_; Longfellow's _Skeleton in Armor_.

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RednounUS /red/

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading OUTSIDE READINGS.--Starr's _American Indians_; The Voyages to Vinland from the Saga of Eric the Red, _Old South Leaflets_, No. 32; Glasscock's _Stories of Columbia_.

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REFERENCESnounUS /ˈrefərənsɪz/

plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading REFERENCES FOR READING.--For a readable account of the Mound Builders and the American Indians, consult Shaler's _The Story of Our Continent_.

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SaganounUS /ˈsɑːɡə/

a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family; originally (12th to 14th centuries) a story of the families that settled Iceland and their descendants but now any prose narrative that resembles such an account

From this reading OUTSIDE READINGS.--Starr's _American Indians_; The Voyages to Vinland from the Saga of Eric the Red, _Old South Leaflets_, No. 32; Glasscock's _Stories of Columbia_.

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Shaler's

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From this reading REFERENCES FOR READING.--For a readable account of the Mound Builders and the American Indians, consult Shaler's _The Story of Our Continent_.

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SkeletonnounUS /ˈskelətən/

something reduced to its minimal form

From this reading FOR READING OR RECITATION.--Whittier's _Norumbega_ and _Norsemen_; Longfellow's _Skeleton in Armor_.

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SouthnounUS /saʊθ/

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

From this reading OUTSIDE READINGS.--Starr's _American Indians_; The Voyages to Vinland from the Saga of Eric the Red, _Old South Leaflets_, No. 32; Glasscock's _Stories of Columbia_.

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Starr'snounUS /stɑːrz/

possessive form of “starr” — rock star and drummer for the Beatles (born in 1940)

From this reading OUTSIDE READINGS.--Starr's _American Indians_; The Voyages to Vinland from the Saga of Eric the Red, _Old South Leaflets_, No. 32; Glasscock's _Stories of Columbia_.

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StoriesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/

plural of “story” — 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 OUTSIDE READINGS.--Starr's _American Indians_; The Voyages to Vinland from the Saga of Eric the Red, _Old South Leaflets_, No. 32; Glasscock's _Stories of Columbia_.

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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 REFERENCES FOR READING.--For a readable account of the Mound Builders and the American Indians, consult Shaler's _The Story of Our Continent_.

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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 AMERICA IN THE OLD DAYS.

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thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--The following topics are thoroughly discussed in Fiske's _Discovery of America_:-- The People of Ancient America, Vol. I, pp. 1-19; Origin of the American Indians, Vol. I, p.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading 140; Voyages of the Northmen to Vinland, Vol. I, p.

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TOPICSnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/

plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--The following topics are thoroughly discussed in Fiske's _Discovery of America_:-- The People of Ancient America, Vol. I, pp. 1-19; Origin of the American Indians, Vol. I, p.

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Vinland

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From this reading 140; Voyages of the Northmen to Vinland, Vol. I, p.

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Vol

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From this reading TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--The following topics are thoroughly discussed in Fiske's _Discovery of America_:-- The People of Ancient America, Vol. I, pp. 1-19; Origin of the American Indians, Vol. I, p.

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VoyagesnounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒəz/

plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water

From this reading 140; Voyages of the Northmen to Vinland, Vol. I, p.

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Whittier's

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From this reading FOR READING OR RECITATION.--Whittier's _Norumbega_ and _Norsemen_; Longfellow's _Skeleton in Armor_.

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Chapter 27 of The Story of American History for Elementary Schools by Albert F. (Albert Franklin) Blaisdell holds 9 sentences, grouped into 2 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.

What does chapter 27 of The Story of American History for Elementary Schools contain?

Chapter 27 holds 9 sentences of The Story of American History for Elementary Schools, unabridged, divided into 2 reading sections.

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Can chapter 27 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 27 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading The Story of American History for Elementary Schools

Common questions about reading The Story of American History for Elementary Schools by Albert F. (Albert Franklin) Blaisdell on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of The Story of American History for Elementary Schools?

Yes. All 4879 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #34600 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of The Story of American History for Elementary Schools is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #34600, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does The Story of American History for Elementary Schools take to read?

About 406 minutes of reading across 976 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read The Story of American History for Elementary Schools section by section

How to work through The Story of American History for Elementary Schools section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 36 chapters of The Story of American History for Elementary Schools to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in The Story of American History for Elementary Schools

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Story of American History for Elementary Schools, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Author
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Story of American History for Elementary Schools; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
First
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Story of American History for Elementary Schools; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Steps
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Story of American History for Elementary Schools; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
American
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Story of American History for Elementary Schools; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.